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Try UK soccer: http://www.ukelite.com/Soccer-Camps/Summer-Camps.asp

I am not sure but I think they would take him. They have very

experienced coaches who have probably learned to work around certain

impairments. It looks like they have a program in Ridgewood. I hope that

works for you:)

Liz

Estelle2U@... wrote:

>Does anyone know of a typical soccer program in Bergen County that would accept

a child on the spectrum to particpate. He loves soccer and is good at it but

cannot verbally communicate. Any help you can give would be appreciated.

>Estelle , M.S., CCC-SLP

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> Therapeutics & Resource Specialists

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>973-696-3928

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> Does anyone know of a typical soccer program in Bergen County that

would accept a child on the spectrum to particpate. He loves soccer

and is good at it but cannot verbally communicate. Any help you can

give would be appreciated.

> Estelle , M.S., CCC-SLP

> *STARS*

> Therapeutics & Resource Specialists

> Wayne, NJ

> 973-696-3928

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> Estelle,

I am also running a soccer skills clinic/ basketball clinic at the y

in

washington twnshp again in the fall. let me know if you want the

person

on my email list. Jeanne

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Pinnacle Sports Center and HEART proudly present a soccer program for children

with special needs.

Open House:

Wednesday September 1, from 6:30 to 7:30pm at Pinnacle Sports , 313 Medina

Road, Medina, OH 44256.

Please come see the facilities, talk to the coaches and sign up your kids for

the exciting fall pilot soccer program for children with special needs.

The program will run from September 7th through October 12th (every Tuesday from

4pm to 5pm) for ages 10 to 14. The team is limited to 10-12 players.

Cost is $120 for the entire 6 weeks. No special clothing Invites you to attend a

special needs soccer OPEN HOUSE

required except for shin guards, tennis shoes, water bottle and of course a

soccer ball.

For more information please contact:

Jane milota 330-419-3887 janeypooh67@...

Wise 330-571-2914 rbqueen5630@...

If you can't make it to the Open House, you can register online at

www.pinnaclesports.org (make sure you specify special needs soccer), by calling

pinnacle at 330-239-0616 or by returning the registration form on the back of

this flier to:

Jane Milota

5325 Yellowstone Drive

Medina, OH 44256

Participant/Contact Name: Gender: M F

Parent/Guardian's Name (if applicable):

Team Name (if applicable):

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agree that my child's photo may be used in future Pinnacle Sports publicity.

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Maybe try another sport. My son swims and I truly believe this is the only sport he is capable of. He's part of a team, but the competition is parallel (no direct contact). He cheers for other swimmers and they cheer for him, kind of mixes the best of both worlds for him.

From: Heidi Guarino <heidi.guarino@...> Sent: Mon, September 27, 2010 8:54:18 AMSubject: ( ) Soccer

Hi everyone,

My son Owen is 7 and in second grade. He largely does very well in school, has a few friends and minimal issues with behavior, etc. My husband is a big soccer fan and was a player in HS, and decided this year that Owen should experience team sports, so we put him on the under 8 team in our town. My husband signed up to be the assistant coach of the team so they could spend time together, and so he could keep an eye on Owen.

We are now three weeks into the twice weekly soccer season, and it isn't going well. Owen goes to the practice and the games without complaint, but once he gets there he barely pays attention. He skips after the other boys instead of running, seems mildly afraid of the ball and politely steps back so the other boys can kick it when it comes close to him. Personally this doesn't bother me that much - so long as he's not complaining I think it's good for him to be outside, getting exercise and interacting with other boys. My husband, on the other hand, is getting very depressed about it, and I fear, just now coming to grips with the fact that our son has a disability.

Owen was diagnosed when he was 3 so we've had plenty of time to get used to this, but we've been able to overcome a lot of his issues through hard work, tutors, constant redirection and lots of love and affection. Owen is a wonderful, funny, caring and incredibly artistic little boy - and not particularly interested in sports.

His younger brother, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. My husband is coaching his under 6 team as well, and Jake (4.5 years old) is the star player.

Again, I don't relaly care if Owen ever plays pro soccer, I just want him to be healthy and happy. I know my husband wants the same things for him, but I worry that this experience will change the way he looks at his son. Any advice?