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| OBS and Special Needs Group Team-up to Benefit the Whole Family-June 2011 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: SHARMAN GHIO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ph: 425-883-2400 Enrichment Center and Special Needs Group Team-up to Benefit the Whole Family Orange Blossom Society and Aspiring Youth provide support to families of special needs children and their siblings. Open House scheduled for July 20th, 4:00-6:00pm. REDMOND, Wash. (June 6, 2011) Families of children with special needs face many challenges, some of which will be solved by the partnership between Orange Blossom Society and Aspiring Youth. The two organizations will begin a partnership which will provide support and services to children and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD as well as for their siblings with typical development. Additionally a parent’s support group will be offered to provide support to the whole family. Aspiring Youth Programs operate under the Ryther Child Center umbrella of services and are part of a non-profit organization. They are the largest provider of support services for adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD in the Seattle area, serving families in Portland, Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue and now Redmond. “We truly feel like we’ve found a synergistic partner in Orange Blossom Society. The collaboration allows our families to experience what families with typical children experience on a regular basis; a welcoming environment with no judgments. It’s especially valuable that parents have a place where siblings can also connect.” says Benjamin Wahl, Aspiring Youth’s Program Director. The Aspiring Youth Program consists of:
An Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20th from 4:00-6:00pm at Orange Blossom Society. Families are invited to come and meet instructors, counselors and tour the facility. Those families unable to make this date or prefer a private meeting are welcome to schedule an appointment by calling Benjamin Wahl at 206-856-9490. Sharman Ghio, Managing Director of Orange Blossom Society concludes, “We’re proud of the work we’re doing in conjunction with Aspiring Youth. To have parents, special needs kids and their siblings all on-site each participating in an enriching experience; it warms our hearts and establishes the importance of community and our purpose”. Orange Blossom Society also offers enrichment activities such as a fine arts program, hands-on children’s garden, yoga for kids and events in downtown Redmond in a 1920’s craftsman house on ½ acre. Families who are interested in attending the July 20th event and who desire more information may visit the organizations web sites at http://www.aspiringyouth.net and http://www.orangeblossomsociety.com or follow OBS on twitter at http://twitter.com/OBSociety.
About Orange Blossom Society Orange Blossom Society, a place where kids can blossom while their parents recharge and reconnect. Located in a cozy craftsman house in downtown Redmond on ½ acre, Orange Blossom Society has a welcoming environment offering indoor & outdoor activities such as: meet-up space, arts enrichment, gardening, yoga, plus language, math, music, and special needs support through partnerships. Kids will absolutely love their time spent at the Orange Blossom Society, and parents—absolutely require it. www.orangeblossomsociety.com About Aspiring Youth At Aspiring Youth, our philosophy can best be summarized by the well known axiom – “experience is the best teacher.” Through fun, innovative, challenging and hands-on learning experiences, we help our students gain new social and life skills. We emphasize generalization of skills by providing students and parents with real-time feedback. In addition, we provide parents and professionals with individualized program assessments, ensuring a framework from which to build continued success. Most importantly, we help our students build new friendships, community and self-esteem. www.aspiringyouth.net ***
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