Bay Area provides a Kaleidoscope of summer programs for young people with autism

Last week our Kaleidoscope program was featured in an article in The Contra Costa Times. Kaleidoscope provides after-school and summer care for children and adults ages 5 to 22 with a range of developmental disabilities, including autism.

The story highlighted the experience of Christy Scannell, a young woman who lives with autism. Christy is 18 years old and has been part of a community-inclusion group that volunteers locally. From the article:

Before she started attending Kaleidoscope programs three years ago, Christy Scannell didn’t really have a place where she fit in.

Now Scannell, who is autistic, is part of a community-inclusion group that volunteers locally. Through Kaleidoscope, the 18-year-old learns life skills, such as how to order in a restaurant or ride the bus, and even helps out younger children with disabilities.

Christy’s mother was quoted in the story saying that Kaleidoscope has really changed their family’s life. I was glad to read that, it’s what Kaleidoscope is all about. And you know what? Families like Christy’s change our lives at Easter Seals Bay Area, too.


 

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