I have been working with a trust client lately to develop a life care plan for an autistic child.  These kinds of life care plans are made to determine if the trust will have enough funds to maintain the child through his or her life expectancy with the types of care and support services they require.

In working on this particular plan, I have had to research sources available to those with autism.  Many of these resources are available for others as well and I felt they would be a valuable edition to the resources listed within this blog.

Please note that some of this information may be outdated as not every link was double checked before posting.  If you find any information in error, please note by commenting below.

Summer Camps and Weekend Respite Camps

• Camp Aldersgate – www.campaldersgate.net 501-225-1444, week long overnight summer camp and weekend respite camps.  Camps designed for children and ages vary.
• Camp Mitchell- www.campmitchell.org 501-727-5451
• Camp Barnabus – www.campbarnabus.org 417-476-2565
• Camp Believe – www.centersforyouthandfamilies.org 501-666-6833, 10 week day camp, ages 6 to 12
• Little Rock Parks/ Recreation www.littlerock.org/parksrecreation/therapeuticrec/summerdaycamps.aspx 501-918-5359, 6 week day summer camp, ages 8 to 18
• ARC Performing Arts Camp – www.arcark.org 501-375-7770 –  week long overnight performing arts camp for adults, campers can choose if they would like to do theatrics, singing, music and set design, camp is held at the CA Vines Arkansas 4H Center in West Little Rock.
• A-Camp – Email at a.camp4kids@gmail.com – 6 week therapeutic day summer camp for children with autism spectrum disorders, ages include children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade.  Camp is held at Camp Aldersgate.
• Camp Connect (Community Connections) – www.communityconnections.org – 501-329-5459, one week day camp for children with autism spectrums disorders, ages include children who have completed kindergarten to 15 years old.
• Easter Seals Outreach Basic Training Program – www.aroutreach.com – 501-221-8414 – educational day program utilizing the STAR curriculum for children with autism spectrum disorders, ages include children entering kindergarten through fourth grade.
• Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Little Rock – 501-351-2232 – One week day camp – Membership is not required. For more information call Bekka Middleton at 501-351-2232.
• Therapeutic Recreation in Parks-T.R.I.P. – (Arkansas Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health) – www.affcmh.org – 501-374-7218 – weekend respite trips to State parks for individuals ages 8 to adults.

Gyms

• YMCA Metropolitan Little Rock – www.ymcalr.org

Westside YMCA, 4701 Sam Peck Rd, Little Rock, 501-227-8343

G. W. Carver YMCA, 1116 W. Daisy L Gatson Bates, Little Rock, AR, 501-376-0458

Heflin YMCA, 6101 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, 501-758-3170

• Little Rock Athletic Club – www.lrac.com – 501-225-3601, 4610 Sam Peck Road. Little Rock, AR 72223
• Bess Chisum Stephens Community Center – www.centersforyouthandfamily.org – 501-664-4268, 1200 South Cleveland Street, Little Rock, AR 72204
• Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center – www.littlerock.org/parksrecreation/warmememorial – 501-664-6976,  300 south Monroe Street, Little Rock, AR 72204
• Jacksonville Community Center – www.cityofjacksonville.net – 501-982-4171 – # 5Municipal Dr, Jacksonville, AR

Hippotherapy/Therapeutic Horseback Riding

• Hearts & Hooves – www.heartsandhooves.com – 501-834-8766– 2308 Kellogg Acres Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120
• Harmony & Hooves – 501-470-5185/501-563-5211 – 1300 Jimmy Lane, Benton, AR 72019
• Beyond Boundaries – www.beyondboundariesar.com – 501-259-8333 – 2195 Peyton Street Hwy 319, Ward, AR 72176

Sports

• Miracle League Baseball – www.miracleleaguear.com – 501-940-3405 – Little Rock, AR
• Special Olympics – www.specialolympicsarkansas.org – 501-771-0222
• EXCEL – 501-843-2677
• Top Soccer, Community Connections – www.communityconnecctionsar.org – 501-329-5459 -  Conway and Little Rock, AR
• RUFL Flag Football, , Community Connections – www.communityconnecctionsar.org – 501-329-5459 -  Little Rock, AR and a summer camp in Conway

Miscellaneous Activities

• New Beginner’s Dance for Adults, Easter Seals Arkansas Adult Outreach Center – 501-221-8445 –  monthly dance held on the third Friday of the month 
• I Can! Dance – Community Connections – www.communityconnecctionsar.org – 501-329-5459 -  Conway, Little Rock and  North Little Rock, AR
• ACTS Jr. – Community Connections – www.communityconnecctionsar.org – 501-329-5459 -  Conway and Russellville, AR
• Parents Night Out – Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Little Rock – 501-351-2232 – Parents night out is held on the second Friday of the month from 6pm to 8pm- Membership is not required. For more information or to RSVP, call Bekka Middleton at 501-351-2232.

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