Kids & Tweens (U13)
Ages 8-12
Social Events
U-13 events are community-based, facilitated outings in authentic environments offered throughout the Central Florida region. These events are activity based (e.g., laser tag, pottery painting or mini-golf), or gatherings in an arranged location to enjoy a common interest (e.g., Lego, board games or Pokemon Go). We also offer virtual gatherings for those families who find travel difficult.
Program Criteria
- Appropriate for children who are toilet trained, have a communication system, and can be safe in a group with a 1:10 adult-child ratio
- Parents should be available via cell phone during U-13 events, but are not required to be on-site
- Some U-13 events may include opportunities for a parent to observe or attend — please read the registration information for U-13 carefully to be sure you understand the expectations for the event
Skill Building Programs
Eight-12 focuses on developing flexible thinking, problem-solving skills, and increasing social skills to support conversation and express feelings, which are all skills needed for social success.
The main focus at this level is identifying and regulating emotions, regulating behavior, conversation skills, perspective-taking, bullying, peer pressure, teamwork and compromise and basic self-management skills. Group meets every other week for 90 minutes spring and fall. Currently offered in Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.
Upcoming Events
Judo: Session 9
This is a beginner-level adaptive Judo class led by Sensei Mike Ogata from Orlando Budokan Judo. Unlike other martial arts,
Safety Day
This is an Orange County resource fair in partnership with Children’s Safety Village! We will be joined by our ASD
Judo: Session 2
This is a beginner-level adaptive Judo class led by Sensei Mike Ogata from Orlando Budokan Judo offered on Monday evenings
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