Connections Camp

A summer program for children, teens and young adults with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism

The Connections Camp is a daily summer therapeutic experience designed to meet the individual and social needs of children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism. Intervention focuses on the development of social skills within peer groups. Participants have fun as they learn to cope with challenges, manage emotions, and make good decisions.

Locations

Erie:
Dr. Gertrude A. Barber
National Institute
100 Barber Place
Erie, PA 16507

Forest-Warren:
Beaty - Warren Middle School
2 Third Ave.
Warren, PA 16365

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Target Audience Youth aged five to 18 (participants aged 18-21 will be individually considered) Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism Ability to benefit from intervention within a group structure Return to Quick Links Dates Erie June 29 - August 7, 2009 Forest - Warren June 24 - August 7, 2009 All sessions meet from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Child care will be provided free of charge in the Erie location only from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. funded in part by the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation. Return to Quick Links Therapeutic Activities Opportunity to learn and practice social skills in a supportive environment Individual treatment goals Inclusive experiences Structure curriculum Center-based groups Community access activities, such as swimming, sailing, and group choice outings. The Connections Camp is staffed by a highly qualified and motivated team of experienced professionals. All staff members learn state of the art treatment strategies to enhance the development of social skills in children, regarding both Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Return to Quick Links Applications & Funding Applications are available by doing one of the following: Contact Nina Ferraro, MS, LPC - (814)874-5528 Download the In-Take Application in PDF format Download the Connections Camp Application Please print BOTH applications, fill out completely and mail to or Email: Barber National Institute ATTN: Nina Ferraro 100 Barber Place (136 East Ave.) Erie, Pa. 16507 NinaFerraro@barberinstitute.org Having problems viewing PDF documents? Click here to download the latest version of Adobe Reader. If your child currently receives wrap-around services, please contact your provider to request the following information: Treatment plan with signature page Plan of care Summary, including Summer Therapeutic Activities Program as a recommended service Medical necessity statement from prescribing physician/psychologist Funding arrangements may be made through private payment or pre-approved sources. Most program participants are funded through Medical Assistance. The Connections Camp is a M.A. approved Summer Therapeutic Activities Program, which can be included as part of existing wrap-around services or provided as a summer program service. Return to Quick Links Transportation Campers eligible for medical assistance may receive transportation free of charge through MATP in Erie; otherwise, families are responsible for making transportation arrangements to and from the program. While at Camp, transportation to all program activities is provided by Connections staff. Return to Quick Links