OUCARES is following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Oakland University public health safety experts as we move forward to plan future programming. At this time, OUCARES is still planning to run the Pre-Employment Skills Training program as scheduled. We will update this website if there are any changes. […]
All sessions will be virtual. Participants will learn tips and tricks for taking digital photos using a smartphone. Participants will use photographs taken in their homes and communities as tools to learn basic concepts of photography. Social components of the course will include how to interact with the community while taking photos, as well as […]
Gaming club is an exciting new opportunity for adolescents on the autism spectrum to develop social skills while playing Minecraft interactively. Participants will practice social skills and improve communication while learning to build a Minecraft world together! Parent or guardian must be available to help guide their focus and on-line activity during the class. Program […]
All sessions will be virtual via Google Meet. This program offers an opportunity for pre-teens & teens to meet new people and socialize while learning about different teen topics each week. The instructor will use a variety of techniques to encourage & demonstrate positive social interactions through games, conversation, shared interests and activities as well […]
All sessions will be virtual and are taught by a certified yoga instructor. This fun movement program utilizes breathing exercises, yoga poses & movement activities to benefit the individual with ASD. The gross motor movements practiced are designed to positively impact fitness, self-regulation & motor performance. Participants will benefit from having an adult on site […]
All sessions will be virtual. This program is designed to teach Social Skills in a purposeful, small group setting. Activities will include skill-based lessons, interactive practice of new skills, role playing, behavior modeling & positive social interactions with peers. Individuals must have conversational language skills and be able to verbally communicate effectively. Participants must have […]
All sessions will be virtual. The instructor will lead discussions on relevant women's topics including finding & keeping relationships, employment challenges, daily sensory issues, independence, and embracing life on the spectrum. This program is for adult women with Asperger's or High Functioning Autism with conversational language skills. Classes will be held virtually. Limited Scholarships Available. […]
All sessions will be virtual. This program offers Adults with High-Functioning ASD or Asperger's an opportunity to meet new people and socialize while learning about relevant topics each week. The instructor will address important issues such as: making and maintaining relationships, workplace etiquette, social media and internet safety, community interactions and so much more. Date: […]
All sessions will be virtual. This program offers participants the opportunity to watch a common movie at their leisure each week and come together virtually to discuss it. Each week the instructor will design activities around a theme of the week's movie while moderating a discussion of the movie encouraging social connections between participants. So […]
This free, four-part series of online workshops will help parents understand the important role of they have in positions of leadership. As a parent, there are many opportunities to add your voice, knowledge and experience to local, county and state boards that support families of children with disabilities. • Leadership opportunities on local, county and […]
This free, four-part series of online workshops will help parents understand the important role of they have in positions of leadership. As a parent, there are many opportunities to add your voice, knowledge and experience to local, county and state boards that support families of children with disabilities. • Leadership opportunities on local, county and […]
Join us to learn about the Charting the LifeCourse. We will learn about tools that can be used at every life stage to enhance a person-centered approach for planning and supporting life experiences that support a person to reach their vision of a “good life.” This 2-day summit will: Highlight the use of Charting […]