Yampa Valley Autism Program

From the Executive Director
April 20, 2010

In 2009, the Colorado House and Senate passed legislation and became one of 15 states to require insurance companies to cover vital therapies for those individuals on the autism spectrum and its related disabilities. As you know, YVAP was active in helping to pass this Bill which will have a huge positive impact on our families that have been "fighting" to get coverage for their child. Please go to this link as the information on the Bill is highlighted there. If you have questions, don't hesitate to call: 870-6257

April 3rd was our third annual Skate-a-thon. Once again this was a great success not just for the money raised for our programs, but because this fundraising event involves the kids in our community helping to skate laps and raise money for autism and its related disorders. The pledges are not all in, but it looks like we raised over 8,000.00 to help sustain our programs.

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Kids Night Out
November 12, 2009

The second Thursday of every month, Kid’s Night Out will have an activity that will invite groups from around the community to the Little House. November’s Kid’s Night Out will have Heeling Friends join us for some fun with their four legged friends! To sign up or find out more information, contact Kristin at 870-4263 or email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We look forward to seeing you!

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February Pictures
February 20, 2009

Resource Library
August 07, 2008

A collection of useful books, videos, and journal articles are available for checkout at the “Little House”. Please call us at 870-4263 or visit our location at 1920 Pine Grove Road in Steamboat.

Community Cultivation
August 07, 2008

A horticulture program that addresses the vocational, social and life development needs of individuals with disabilities and/or at risk populations. Through the natural environment and context of the program, our goal is to increase individual’s independence, work ready skills, self esteem, social cognition, peer relationships, stress and relaxation management, along with community integration nad awareness. Individuals will learn to grow and harvest fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers, maintain an plot in the Steamboat Springs Botanical Gardens, and sell the products back to the community.

Please Contact Dana Colgan 819-1216 for more information.

Scholarships for Therapy Services
August 07, 2008

Pediatric Therapy Services of Yampa Valley Medical Center provides Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy at the “Little House”. Individual services and small group programs are available.

Specialized therapy group Programs are scheduled throughout the year. Children may be grouped according to age, abilities, and therapeutic goals. The groups are facilitated by Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapists and are designed to provide individualized therapy services through creative, outdoor, and community activities with the supports the children need to have successful learning experiences.

Participants in our group therapy programs demonstrate improved abilities to get along with others, make friends, handle and express frustrations, improved self-confidence and self-concept, and learn cooperation with peers and adults in a goal-directed but fun setting.

New Programs are being designed regularly to meet the changing needs of children and families dealing with autism and related disabilities in our community. New ideas and input are always welcome!

Scholarships are available for services to supplement health insurance coverage.

Please call 871-2398 for a current schedule of group programs or to schedule an evaluation with one of the therapists.