Autism Up AutismUp provides a myriad of support services and activities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, in the Greater Rochester area. Innovative programs are offered in a multi-sensory learning environment custom-designed with autism in mind, such as art and music for relaxation, exploring play and sensations, cooking with friends, and fitness …

by Christina Katz f   Feeling anxious about sending your child away to camp? Fret no more. This list of life skills will remind you of the reasons to send kids to camp in the first place.   Remember, being away from the com- forts of home offers your camper growth opportunities in a wide …

by Dresden Engle   More local children go to YMCA of Greater Rochester camps than any others in the area. Roc Parent looked into “why” the Y, and found out the reasons are many.   “Camp is a very special place as it puts all kids on a level playing field, and it’s solely built …

by Dresden Engle Dresden Engle Pal-Mac Play Hey, want to play?   The answer is “yes” at Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, where play is a priority for educators and young learners.   “Look into every classroom and you will see children actively engaged in collaboration, you will see children communicating, you will see children playing, …

by Sally Parker Arleen Thaler A toddler in a tutu, caught on film walking toward a window in a dark and dusty room, tells the story.   The child’s mother works nights, a sex worker. She has three kids. The family has no bed and sleeps on the floor.   Arleen Thaler takes a photo …

by Linda Quinlan sip and paint Looking for something different to do, by yourself or with a group? Wouldn’t mind a glass of wine, but not into the bar scene? One of the more intriguing options out there is to “sip and paint” — meaning just what the name implies: Sip some wine (most often …