(Dover, NH / September 29, 2011) – Exploring Our Way, the Children’s Museum of NH’s Autism Partnership Program, has resumed monthly programming for the 2011-2012 school year, thanks to underwriting from Jane’s Trust.
Through June 2012, Exploring Our Way is held on the second Sunday of each month from 10 am – noon at the Children’s Museum of NH (except for the April 2012). At each Exploring Our Way session, families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are invited to visit the museum at no cost. A different regional expert will be on hand at each session to answer questions and provide resources to families,
At the first session on Sunday, October 9, Laurie Lambert, M. Ed. from the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire will available from 10 am - noon to talk with families. Laurie specializes in promoting and supporting inclusive education. She works with schools and families to provide effective and appropriate supports for students with disabilities in the general education setting.
Upcoming Exploring Our Way program dates for the 2011-2012 school year are:
Sunday, October 9, 10 am - noon
Sunday, November 13, 10 am - noon
Sunday, December 11, 10 am - noon
Sunday, January 8, 10 am - noon
Sunday, February 12, 10 am - noon
Sunday, March 11, 10 am – noon
Tuesday, April 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (special evening session)
Sunday, May 13, 10 am - noon
Sunday, June 10, 10 am - noon
Paula Rais, Director of Community Engagement for the Children’s Museum of NH, stated that the program has been very well received. “Since we began, we have been averaging nearly 100 people at each monthly session,” she said. “Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. We are delighted to be able to provide a community setting where the whole family feels comfortable and has fun together.”
Exploring Our Way takes place when the Children’s Museum is closed to the public and offers families a chance to explore the museum together, with support as needed from museum staff, trained volunteers, and special materials that include mapping tools and social stories. No reservations are necessary, and families are welcome to stay and play after the museum opens to the public at noon.
The program began in March 2010 with inaugural funding from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust. For more information, please contact program coordinator Paula Rais at paula@childrens-museum.org
About the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
The not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, custom-created exhibits for children ages 1-12. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the museum specializes in creating family learning experiences and works closely with schools, social service agencies and educators. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover NH 03820
603-742-2002
www.childrens-museum.org
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