SPECTRUM OF LIGHT

Get ready to stretch, squish, and create! Spectrum of Light is hosting a sensory-friendly slime-making afternoon where kids can explore textures, colors, and creativity at their own pace. Messy play encouraged!

Free event sponsored by Spectrum of Light

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Session 1, 3:00-4:00pm Block Scratch Coding

Join us at The Coder School in Branford where children will be using MIT’s platform called Scratch, students will use block coding and create fun projects such as a solar system or an apple catching game. Students will learn the basics of loops, variables, and if and then statements. Recommended for students brand new to coding, Recommended age 7-9 years old (older students welcome)

**Session $10.00 Max 10 Students per class**

Session 2, 4:15-5:15 Python Coding

Join us at The Coder School in Branford to learn the most popular language out there, python! Used by Google and Facebook, learn how to create shapes or a calculator. Students will learn the basics of coding. Students must be familiar with the keyboard. Recommended for ages 9.5 and over (advanced students that are younger are welcome) .

**Each Session $10.00 Max 10 Students per class**

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming ice skating time created especially for neurodivergent children, teens, and their families. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where everyone can move at their own pace, build confidence, and simply have fun together on the ice.

Important guidelines:

 ⛸️ All children must be accompanied on the ice by a caregiver

 ⛸️ Everyone on the ice must wear skates

Free event sponsored by Spectrum of Light

** Skate Rental Included**

Join Leah Yazmer, CCLS, RWWP owner of Tranquility for a fun fill therapeutic group! Space is limited.

Three Groups:

Young School Age (ages 4-7) https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/young-school-age-neurodivergent-playgroup

School Age (ages 8-10)

Middle School (ages 11 plus) https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/neurodivergent-playgroup-middle-school

***This is not a drop off event ****

Guest Speaker Jeff Baer, LCSW

Jeff Baer, LCSW from Shifting Currents Counseling and Therapy will present on Helping Children Thrive with ADHD. Together, we will discuss the realities of ADHD and explore a framework of applicable strategies to support children with ADHD. Strategies will range from parent management techniques to child led activities. Lastly, we will explore how to navigate dopamine, screen time and video games. 

Free sponsored by Spectrum of Light

Guest Kara Hopko

 Spectrum of Light is honored to sponsor an evening exclusively for caregivers.

We are excited to welcome back Kara Hopko for Part Two of “Ask the Advocate!” — a supportive, informative space where caregivers can ask questions, gain clarity, and feel empowered navigating special education and advocacy.

Kara Hopko is the founder of Magnolia Educational Advocacy Group

Come connect, learn, and leave feeling supported. 

Free sponsored by Spectrum of Light

Walk for Autism and Resource Fair

Join Team Spectrum of Light at Quinnipiac University North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road North Haven CT

Spectrum of Light invites you to join our team as we walk together as a community. Spectrum of Light will also be hosting a table at the Resource Fair! Enjoy the afternoon with food trucks, resource vendors, entertainment and more! Walk begins at 9:30am (event 8:00am-1:00pm)

Can not attend the walk, but still interested in making a donation please click below