As we gear up for the BIGGER One Child this year, we’d like to stop and appreciate the impact that One Child has had on our community.

Thank you for being a part of our community. Thank you for your support. Here’s to years of blessings and a beautiful year to come. Cheers!

Our trainer friends at our favorite fitness studio – Results Performance Training – are helping us kick off Autism Awareness Month with some serious energy.

Attend a special bootcamp class on April 16th or April 26th 6-7pm at Results Performance Training for a $15 donation to One Child Center for Autism!

Where: Results Performance Training

5251-61 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg 23185
Located in the Williamsburg Crossing Shopping Center

When: April 16 or April 26th 6-7pm

How: Reserve your spot by emailing info@resultsperformancetraining.com with your name and class you would like to attend 

What to bring: Water bottle, $15, comfortable running/walking/active shoes

Who will enjoy this class: Any fitness level, age, ability.  This is a very supportive, friendly environment.  If you have any trouble areas, just mention that to the trainers for modified exercises.

Can’t make it on April 16th or 26th?  Join one of Result Performance Training’s regular classes!  

• 5:45 to 6:30 AM – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
• 6:30 to 7:15 AM- Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
• 7:15 to 8:00 AM – Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
• 9:30 to 10:15 AM – Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
• 4:30 to 5:15 PM – Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday
• 5:30 to 6:15 PM – Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday
• 6:30 to 7:15 PM – Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday
• 7:00 to 7:45 AM – Saturday
• 8:00 to 8:45 AM – Saturday

Reserve your spot by emailing info@resultsperformancetraining.com with your name and class you would like to attend.

Many thanks to Detric and RPT for your ongoing support!

One Child is excited to announce that we have been named one of the Headliner Organizations for the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg! As such, One Child will receive a portion of the proceeds from Kiwanis Events to include the Kiwanis Shrimp Feast on September 8th! 

This family-friendly fun event includes all you can eat shrimp, hot dogs, hush puppies, baked beans, coleslaw, beverages, and beer!

We are excited to be part of this fun, family event, including volunteering and ticket sales.

Please purchase your tickets through One Child!! 

Annual Kiwanis Shrimp Feast – details & ticket request

When: September 8th, 2018 4-7 PM

 

Where: JAMESTOWN 4-H EDUCATIONAL CENTER, 3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg, VA

 

 

Benefiting: 100% of proceeds stay in our Williamsburg community, supporting local charities that benefit the youth, including One Child Center for Autism, Grove Christian Outreach, Latisha’s House Foundation, and Literacy for Life! 

 

Cost: Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-12, and children under 6 are free.  Parking is free.  Be sure to buy your tickets from us, as a limited number of tickets are available at the door, and the price goes up to $40.

*** Update: September 8th: We are no longer able to resrve tickets online. All tickets must be prucased at the gate.  We look forward to seeing you this afternoon.****

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Today marks the 5 year Anniversary of One Child!

We invite you to check out this video with an ending message from our co-founder reflecting on the work of One Child. We are grateful to a community that has embraced and supported One Child and its mission, and to the families that allow One Child to be a part of your lives –

THANK YOU!!!!

Surfers Healing – Virginia Beach Camp will be held August 17th & 18th, 2018.

Registration for this FREE Event begins tomorrow April 14-20th. It is a lottery system and applicants will be notified if they made it in. Surfers Healing is an amazing organization and this is great event!

#oneperfectday

Visit https://www.surfershealing.org/camp-schedule

Have a save and Happy New Year!

My child doesn’t interact with their peers…

My child just takes things from others…

These are all common concerns we hear from parents who contact us about their preschool aged child and they are right to be concerned. Especially given, that play is the basis for all social interaction, successful play skills provide the foundation to navigate daily life – compromise, waiting, sharing and more. 

While most of these children are in some form of preschool, the reality is that preschool is preparing them for school. They are learning their ABC’s, their numbers, practicing writing, sitting in their seats, raising their hand, etc. However, what is not being taught is navigating their peer environment in non academic situations which is a critical skill for many of our children with autism and other developmental differences who do not naturally acquire social skills through observation and experience. In fact, “free play” in preschools is just that –  free, unstructured time for the children to play; however, for children who struggle with social skills this is the most crucial part of the day. Free play time in preschool is a missed opportunity to provide direct social skills instruction with peers in a play environment.

Play Pals provides this support and compliments the instruction they are learning at preschool. Specifically designed and in a small group format, play becomes the mode by which social and language skills can be developed and refined in a fun and supported environment. Utilizing contrived play settings, direct instruction, and modeling the Play Pals format allows our therapists to help give the children the ability to practice their social skills, play skills, and language skills with peers. As one of our parents explains “4 hours of preschool a day does not compare to the two hours a week she gets here.” 

Visit our Play Pals page for more information- https://onechildcenterforautism.org/play-pals/!

It’s been a busy Summer and we are very much looking forward to the Fall! Check out all of that is going on at One Child in our newsletter found here –  http://mailchi.mp/64a97238f631/one-child-news