Welcome to ARCH of Lehigh Valley Stakeholders Meeting

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Welcome to ARCH of Lehigh Valley Stakeholders
Meeting

• Thursday, August 20th 2009

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Organizational Chart
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Community Connections
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ProvidingCommunity Resources

• Parent Partners
• Online Information
• Lending Library
• Provider Information
• Community Calendar
• Support Group beginning Sept. 24th 2009

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ARCH Successes

• Summer Camp
• Partnerships
• Training Focus Groups
• Needs Survey
• Fundraising Efforts
• Writers Workshop

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Summer Camp Satisfaction Survey
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Parent Comments

• I wanted to thank you and the staff for
  supporting Matt so much at camp. Ms. Virginia was
  very supportive with touching base with him today
  to help him through the rough spots. He also
  feels very supported by Ms. D. Ken and I
  appreciate everyones efforts in helping him
  adjust to a new experience and he is looking
  forward to coming back.
• After first week of camp Chris got on and off
  the bus very happily all last week and was full
  of smiles when I told him the bus was here today.
  His behavior was good after camp last week and he
  slept well at night. He truly needs routine! I
  know all the time and energy that is going into
  the planning and implementation of this camp and
  I just want all of you to know how much I
  appreciate your hard work and dedication! This
  camp was a huge part of our original vision for
  ARCH and, I must say, I am very proud of us! If
  this is an indication of things to come, we all
  have a lot to be proud of. Karen Johns
• I had the pleasure of interacting with the staff
  at the ARCH on mornings when I drove Joey to
  camp. I noticed right away the staff and overall
  environment was very upbeat and positive. The
  team appeared to be very focused on providing a
  fun and therapeutic camp experience for my son. I
  was able to see firsthand why Joey eagerly left
  the house to got camp each day with a big smile
  on his face! Patty Cioce
• Our daughter really enjoys summer camp at ARCH.
  She never looked forward to anything like this
  before. She enjoys the activities, being a helper
  to some of the younger kids and thinks the
  counselors are just great. She has even asked
  about going again next year! It has been a
  pleasant surprise for us because we thought she
  would NEVER take to any camp like she has this
  one.
• Chris Geonnotti

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Partnerships

• Valley Youth House Camp Fowler
• Carol Walck Associates
• Anita Ellsberry, OTRL
• Music Therapy Associates
• Amy Germick, MT-BC
• Kobushi Karate
• ASERT BAS
• Building Bridges
• ASALV Teen Group
• Parent Yoga

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Needs Survey Summer 2009 Results
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Demographics

• 48 responses, 32 from Lehigh County
• Age of individual with Autism
• 0 to 3 1
• 3 to 5 9
• 6 to 12 26
• 13 to 18 12
• 19 over 2
• Varied school districts
• Willingness to pay for services
• Yes 34
• No 7

• Secondary diagnosis(es) include
• ADD/ADHD 12
• Sensory Integration Disorder 10
• Mental Retardation 9
• Learning Disability 4
• Various Others 13

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Utilization of Service Providers(Summer Survey
Results)
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Requested Programs Individual(Summer Survey
Results)

• Social Activities 34
• Recreational Activities 27
• Playgroups 18
• Sibling Support 13
• Various music therapy, swimming, art classes,
  sensory therapy

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Requested Programs Caregiver (Summer Survey
Results)

• Support Groups 19
• Education/Lectures13
• Resources 13
• Respite 10

Requested Programs - Professionals

• Autism Specific Trainings 13

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Under Development

• Outpatient
• Diagnostic assessment
• Social skills groups
• Family support and therapy
• Psychiatric services
• Medication management
• Therapeutic Socialization Program
• Specialized small groups
• Grouped by age and skill level
• SDC/ICM
• County contract pending

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Under Development continued

• Training Plan
• County contract pending
• Topics
• Dates and Times
• Sensory Room
• Polices and Procedures
• Approval - Bureau of Autism

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Coming September

• Parent/Caregiver Morning Out
• Thursday, September 24, 2009
• 930am 1045am
• HUB CLUB
• Saturday, September 26, 2009
• 1200pm 400pm
• Must pre-register to attend

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ARCH of LV September Calendar
Note Resource Room open during all events and
activities
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To find a copy of this presentation and other
information on ARCH please visit

• www.archoflv.org

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Thank you for coming today and for your continued
support!