Upstate Cerebral Palsy and the Kelberman Center are pleased to offer a vast array of social and therapeutic recreation opportunities throughout the year and at various locations in central New York. These options have been chosen to broaden an individual's skills and social well being, and range from dancing and curling, to swimming, horseback riding and gymnastics. We are always looking to add additional choices and welcome your feedback. There are also support groups and conferences for individuals and families.
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If you have any questions or wish to participate, please contact Tammy Thomas, director of home and community programs, at (315) 797-6241 ext. 253 or tammy.thomas@kelbermancenter.org.
Programs
Following is information on the newest Kelberman Center programs. For more information please call the Kelberman Center at (315) 797-6241.
*New Program Starting January 2012* - Kelberman Center's College Coaching
Individuals diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism commonly experience impairments in executive functioning which often leads to less than optimal performance as these individuals enter the college environment. College coaching, a process by which students learn organizational, goal setting, planning, task initiation, and problem solving skills, is an effective method of addressing impairments in executive functioning.
The Kelberman Center College Coaching program offers local college students with Autism Spectrum Disorders intensive college coaching services in the group and individual setting.
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Kelberman Corner in Boonville
Kelberman Corner is a recreational program designed to develop social skills in a highly structured, fun and supportive environment. It is designed to pair social skill instruction and development with an engaging range of recreational activities.
Please click here to learn more about Kelberman Corner in Boonville. Click here for the Spring 2012 Kelberman Corner application.
Pool Pals combines aquatics, exercise, social skill development and therapy with a recreational approach. This program is designed for children ages 4 to 15 with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Please click here to learn more about Pool Pals. Click here for the Spring 2012 Pool Pals application.
*New Program Starting February 2012* - Learn to Swim is a swim program designed for children ages 4 to 15 with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Please click here for the Spring 2012 Learn to Swim brochure. Click here for the Spring 2012 Learn to Swim application.
Teen Project is an interactive, multimedia support and social group for teens with ASD.
Click here for the Spring 2012 Teen Project brochure. Click here for the Spring 2012 application.
Kelberman Clubhouse Saturdays in Utica, is a recreational program designed to develop social skills in a highly structured, fun and supportive environment pairing social skill instruction and development with an engaging range of recreational activities.
Click here for the Kelberman Clubhouse Saturdays brochure. Click here for an application.
Kelberman Center Girls' Group
The Kelberman Center's Girls' Group program is an 8-week therapeutic group designed to assist adolescent girls, ages 12 to 15 diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, in learning strategies to manage issues that they face during their adolescent years. As a group, the girls will explore topics including body image, self-esteem, puberty, personal hygiene, decision-making, time-management, bullying, depression, stress, and relationships with parents and peers. The program will provide girls the opportunity to openly discuss these issues in a safe, supportive, and structured environment in which difference is embraced and celebrated. Girls will be asked to attend to and participate in group discussion for a 1 hour period of time and will be expected to complete assignments related to group content between sessions.
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This support group is for adults with ASD. Activities are decided by the group and may include support discussions, skill presentations and group recreational opportunities.
Awesome Summer Days Camp This day camp program is designed to develop social skills such as self awareness and emotional development, in a highly structured, fun and supportive environment; pairing social skill instruction and development with a typical summer day camp experience. The camp is for children 5 to 15 years of age. Campers are placed in small groups of four to seven children based on age and skill level. Each group is coordinated by three trained counselors and the camp is supervised by two directors with expertise and experience with autism spectrum disorder and social skill development. Recreational activities are designed to teach skills in a fun and engaging way for our campers. Some camp activities include arts, horseback riding, music and swimming.
To view the 2011 brochure click here.
Kelberman Campout Kelberman Campout is a fun, overnight experience that includes the whole family! Enjoy a day of summer camping activities including: swimming, canoeing, sports, arts and crafts and a bonfire. Kelberman Center staff and a Registered Nurse will be on-site.
