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Toilet Paper Pumpkins
Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m.
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Adults can celebrate fall as we create cute pumpkins out of an unusual material - toilet paper. Please call 336-703-2950 for more information.
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Sensory-Friendly Freeplay
Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 4-5 p.m.
Rural Hall Branch Library
Children (ages 5-11) are welcome to play with sensory-friendly toys and activities in the Rural Hall Branch Library auditorium. A visual schedule will be provided for children and their caregivers. Please call 336-703-2970 for more information.
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Sensory-Friendly Film Friday: "Coco"
Friday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch Library Join us for a free film shown in a sensory-friendly environment. Movie is rated PG and is 109 minutes. Please call 336-703-2930 for more information.
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Sensory-Friendly Lego Hour
Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library
Children will build Lego creations in a sensory-friendly and supportive environment. The lights will be dimmed slightly, but not dark. It is OK to move around the room as needed. We will follow a visual schedule and have a small group size. A copy of the visual schedule will be emailed to those who register ahead of the program. Everyone is welcome at this program! For more information or to register, call 336-703-2940 or click here.
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"A Friend for Henry"
by
Jenn Bailey
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying and in the end, he finds a friend he can play with.
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"The Reason I Jump : The inner voice of a thirteen-year-old boy with autism"
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Naoki Higashida
Co-translated by the Man Booker Prize finalist author of "Cloud Atlas", a journey into the mind of a remarkable 13-year-old Japanese boy with severe autism shares firsthand insights into a variety of experiences associated with the disorder, from behavioral traits and misconceptions to perceptions about the world and social awareness.
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Autism Society of North Carolina offers a variety of resources and events for those with sensory processing differences and their families. For more information on the services they offer as well as access to their online calendar visit the Autism Society of North Carolina website. Brenner Children's HospitalTeens and Pre-Teens with special needs can join the Saturday Club at Brenner Children’s Hospital. This group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information about this or other groups please call 336-727-2505 or visit the Brenner Children's Hospital website. iClub at iCan House is open for applicants ages 8-14 looking to expand their social skills and make new friends. For more information about meeting times or to request an application, contact at iCan house at 336-723-0050 or download an application. iCan House also offers Real World Connections, a program for teens with the opportunity for both peer-to-peer and mentor-led interactions. This program focuses on communication, flexibility, and real world life skills among other things. Find more information by contacting 336-723-0050 or visiting the iCan House website. Kaleideum Kaleideum Downtown offers Sensory Friendly Nights throughout the year on the first Monday of the month. Admission is $3 per person for members and nonmembers. October’s Sensory Friendly night will be held on Oct. 14 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Visit the Kaleideum website for more information.
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Call or visit your favorite branch during open hours. For updates about the Forsyth County Public Library's events and services for children, Feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend and drop by the library soon!
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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