Join Eva's Heroes and Santikos Theatres for a special night at the movies every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

To see a schedule for upcoming movies presented by Eva's Heroes Special Presentations,  visit www.santikos.com/evasheroes.php.

Individual with intellectual special needs are always admitted free of charge for these special showing.

 Join Eva's Heroes and Santikos Theatres for a special showing of Hollywood's latest family friendly film in a sensory friendly and accepting environment. 

 Doors open at 5:30pm and movie begins at 6pm.  Eva's Heroes Special Presentations will be held at Santikos Silverado 16 located at Bandera Rd and 1604 and at Santikos Embassy 14 located at 281 and Bitters Rd.  Eva's Heroes Special Presentations are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
 
Please share with any individuals or families who would benefit.  This is an activity open to individuals of all ages with intellectual special needs.

As always, individuals with intellectual special needs receive free admission.  Attending parents, friends, sibling, caregivers, and general public pay going matinee rate for the theater they attend.
 
Thanks to Santikos Theaters for partnering with Eva's Heroes to provide... a sensory friendly and accepting environment for all of the participants, families, and group homes.  Go to www.santikos.com/evasheroes.php to see upcoming dates/features.

Don’t miss out on attending the San Antonio Family Fun Fest at The Freeman Coliseum on April 28th & 29th, 2012 … join us for a great weekend of family fun!  Everyone connected with this event at SAK Entertainment, LLC is extremely excited about the wide variety of exhibits, attractions and entertainment that will be available for moms, dads, expectant parents, grandparents, children from birth through high school and families with special needs.  A unique offering of the San Antonio Family Fun Fest is that all Exhibitors will be providing a free, hands-on activity for the children.

The San Antonio Family Fun Fest will bring together, under one roof — the newest & best products, the latest technologies, basic techniques and services to raise happy, healthy children in a safe, clean world!  The event will also showcase businesses and destinations that offer fun, exciting things to do in San Antonio and throughout Texas.  In addition to Exhibitors, there will be a Petting Zoo, educational hands-on displays, kid-friendly stage shows featuring local talent, magic shows, a host of familiar costumed characters, inflatables, games, drawings, rides and more.  Best of all — enjoy great shopping with unbeatable event specials!

Visual Supports Part I

April 19, 9:00am - 12:00 pm

This workshop will inform caregivers about various visual supports that can be used to support children with autism in home, school, and other community settings.

Cost: $15/person; $5/person if child has Medicaid

For further information or to register, please contact Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or 210-902-9888.

Introduction to Challenging Behaviors and Functions of Behavior & Functional Behavior Assessment

April 20, 8:30am - 11:30am

This course will provide an overview on challenging behaviors, and teach participants about functions of challenging behaviors. It will also discuss the use of functional behavior assessment as the first step in developing effective interventions to decrease challenging behavior.

Cost: $30/person

For further questions or to register, please contact Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or 210-902-9888.

Antecedent and Consequence Interventions & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans

(Prerequisite: Functional Behavior Assessment)

April 20, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

This course will teach participants about antecedent and consequence-based intervention to reduce challenging behavior. It will combine the information learned in Introduction to Challenging Behaviors and Function of Behavior and Functional Behavior Assessment to teach participants to develop effective behavior intervention plans that decrease challenging behavior.

Cost: $30/person

For further questions or to register, please contact Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or 210-902-9888.

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

3 CEUs for BCBAs/BCaBAs will be provided

May 4, 8:30am - 11:30am

This workshop will answer basic questions about autism, including defining autism spectrum disorders and describing its characteristics and diagnosis criteria.

Cost: $30/person

For further questions or to register, please contact Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or 210-902-9888.

Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders

3 CEUs for BCBAs/BCaBAs will be provided

May 4, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

This workshop will provide a general overview on treatments for people with autism spectrum disorders, with a focus on evidence based practices.

Cost: $30/person

For further questions or to register, please contact Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or 210-902-9888.

Fiesta Especial is an official Fiesta San Antonio event created for children and adults with physical, cognitive and developmental differences and the family and friends who love them.

Fiesta Especial 2012 is organized and hosted by four organizations that serve children and adults with special needs: River City Christian School, Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI), disABILITYsa.org and u|ability, a special needs ministry of University UMC. 

Please note - Fiesta Especial is an alcohol-free, drug-free and weapon-free event.

Fiesta Especial Promenade & Parade – 2.5 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, April 21st @ 8:55 am

Dress in your brightest colors and adorn yourself with streamers and flower head pieces for this festive fun run. Runners, Walkers, and many organizations will put on their best Fiesta garb and parade the streets of Windcrest bringing the sights and sounds of Fiesta to everyone. At the end, everyone can join the SA special-needs community for Fiesta Especial, a family-friendly Fiesta experience for people of all ages and abilities (General Admission included in Registration). 

http://www.fiestaespecial.com/promenade---25-mile-fun-run--walk.html

Charm Our Court

SAM ASH® MUSIC STORE Community Drum Circle

Facilitated by Jorge Ochoa
Occupational Therapist

Come connect with the community, bond with
family and friends, RELIEVE STRESS, and have
FUN in a RHYTHMIC PARTY!

All ages welcome and no previous experience
required.
Feel free to bring your own drum or play one in the
store.
Tuesday • 4/3/12 • 7:00PM-8:30PM
25 NE Loop 410 at McCullough, Ste. 110 • San Antonio

(210) 530-9777
FREE EVENT!

FREE family-Friendly Community Drum Circle

 Come connect with the community, bond with family and friends, RELIEVE STRESS, and have FUN in a RHYTHMIC PARTY!!!
All ages welcome and no previous experience required
Instruments provided

 Where:
Gathering Post Church
The Courtyard at Commons West
11230 West Ave.,
San Antonio, TX 78213
When: Saturday• 4.14.12, 6-8 PM

 Refreshments will be served
For more info: contact Jorge @ 210-289-7100 or
tamborhythms@yahoo.com
Tamborhythms.com
Facebook---TamboRhythms: Wellness Through Rhythm

NEW WEBCAST FROM mmLearn.org

Dementia, Dining & Dignity at the Dinner Table

Presenter:  Erin Bonitto, MS, ADC, Gemini Consulting

Too often, aging service providers find that caregivers have not mastered the art & science of dementia communication, resulting inan unsuccessful - and undignified - dining experience.  When they should be experiencing the comfort of a familiar routine, persons with dementia are instead experiencing confusion, frustration, and anxiety.   The presenter will offer concrete examples of dementia communication coaching related to:

• Guiding a person to the dining table.
• Cuing socialization among tablemates.
• Presenting the meal in an appetizing way.
• Providing simple, descriptive cues to increase focus and in-take.

Any caregiver or leader will take away real world ideas for improving the dining experience for persons with dementia.

 
To watch this program, go to mmLearn.org. 

This program will be available on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and will be free to view for 30 days.

  Kinetic Kids Try It Before You Buy it Event

( EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE/RESOURCE FAIR )

 Date: Friday, April 27^th 2012

(Battle of Flowers Day)

 Time: 10am-2pm

Location: University United Methodist Church

5084 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, 78249

WHAT IS THE TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT: This is a FREE informational and educational day targeting the special needs population. Kinetic Kids participants, health care professionals, as well as children, families, and friends in the community will have the opportunity to view and try out a variety of medical equipment and/or learn about services & resources available to the special needs population. Local and national vendors and manufacturers of medical equipment, orthotics, and toys will participate and display their products.  Community resources that provide services to the pediatric special needs population will be present as well. 

**Kinetic Kids is a non-profit organization that provides sports, recreation and community education programs to children with special needs**