The Kelberman Center provides innovative social and recreational opportunities for children and teens diagnosed with autism and/or autism spectrum disorders. Recognizing that social and community opportunities are limited for individuals with autism, the Kelberman Center is committed to the on-going development of recreational programs and the establishment of partnerships within the community to integrate existing programs.
After School Social Recreation Program
This program is designed to provide social, recreation, and leisure activities in a structured setting for children from ages 5 to 21 years of age who are considered hard to serve in traditional after school programs. The After School Social Recreation Program offers families after school care, Monday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 PM following the Utica City School calendar. The program is located in Utica, NY at the Armory Campus. The campus is home to daycare, preschool services and our Tradewinds Education Center and boasts state-of-the-art indoor facilities as well as a secure playground and water park. Transportation to the program can be arranged for children who attend the Utica School District. Families must provide transportation home.
For more information about the Social Recreation Program, please contact Dana Guernsey at (315)738-0794 ext. 223.
School Break and Summer Recreation Program
This program provides the same elements as the After School Social Recreation Program and is offered during school breaks and during the summer months with extended hours. Transportation is not available. For more information about the School Break and Summer Recreation Program, please contact Dana Guernsey at (315)738-0794, ext. 223.
Family Support Services
The Kelberman Center is committed to helping families receive the programs and supports needed to care for their loved one. All programs at the agency incorporate a family support component as part of individualized programming that is customized to each program and specifically to each family’s needs. The Kelberman Center offers a variety of support programs for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Medicaid Waiver Services:
The Waiver Program of our affiliate, Upstate Cerebral Palsy, includes a variety of services funded by Medicaid waivers to provide support and service to people with disabilities and their families.
Programs that are part of the Waiver Services include:
•Residential Habilitation
•Day Habilitation
•Respite
•Assistive Technologies
Family Support Programs include:
•Case Management
•Home Based Behavior Management
•Sibling Program
•Voucher Respite
•Autism Support Group
For information on the above programs, contact the Community Services Division at (315)738-0794.
