Guest Contribution — News — Sacramento Autistic Spectrum and Special Needs Alliance

December 21, 2017

Events, Fun, Fundraising, Local, SASSNA, Support SASSNA

Dave Gaines

(Sold Out) Our Sacramento Kings Vs. San Antonio ...

Sacramento Autistic Spectrum and Special Needs Alliance (SASSNA) is announcing on short notice a very special and limited holiday package fundraiser featuring tickets for Saturday evening's Sacramento Kings versus San Antonio Spurs game at the Golden 1 Center.

March 15, 2017

Events, Education, Fun, SASSNA in Action, SASSNA, Local

Dave Gaines

Taal (Rhythm): A Dance Program for ...

Taal, which translates to "rhythm" in English, is a series of no-cost, recreational and educational dance classes designed with the mentally-diverse student in mind.

December 23, 2016

Education, Local

Dave Gaines

2017 Scholarship Opportunities from Sacramento ...

Annual scholarship awards range from $500 to $7,000 and may be used for tuition, fees, and educational expenses at accredited academic colleges or universities and vocational training programs.

December 8, 2016

Events, Support SASSNA, SASSNA, Local, Fundraising, Fun

Dave Gaines

Two Christmas Events this Weekend that Benefit ...

Pancakes with Santa on Saturday morning, and weekend shopping and gift wrapping in Old Sacramento!

November 2, 2016

Events, Fun, Local, Media (Video Audio Etc), SASSNA, SASSNA in Action

Dave Gaines

Photos and Videos from First Series of Taal ...

Over a period of eight weeks, in the first series of classes, students had fun learning dance routines in a variety of styles.

Guest Contribution

Dave Gaines

November 19, 2017

Advice, Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

How to Enhance the Attention Span of Children with Autism

Dave Gaines

November 19, 2017

Advice, Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

How to Enhance the Attention Span of Children with Autism

Helping your child concentrate involves discovering their inner motivation, providing them with a peaceful working space and ensuring they have an avenue to release stress and energy.

Dave Gaines

October 30, 2017

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

Musical Healing for Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Dave Gaines

October 30, 2017

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

Musical Healing for Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Rhythmic and melodic patterns provide students on the autistic spectrum with a way in which to organize auditory information and helps with anything from grasping the sequence of tasks to remembering academic facts.

Dave Gaines

March 23, 2017

Guest Contribution, Advice

How to Spot Red Flags When Deciding on Daycare

Dave Gaines

March 23, 2017

Guest Contribution, Advice

How to Spot Red Flags When Deciding on Daycare

Parents need to know how to spot some basic red flags when choosing a daycare center for their child. Here are some tips.

Dave Gaines

October 8, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution

Three Situations Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Encounter

Dave Gaines

October 8, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution

Three Situations Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Encounter

Autism can present unique situations in the daily life of families, depending on the needs of their child. For the most part, families are able to adapt and rework their routines for a happy, healthy child. However, a family with an autistic child still may experience daily challenges associated with the diagnosis.