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Makes Sense
(716) 902-5025
5428 Main St.,
Williamsville, NY 14221
www.makessenseproducts.com
makessenseproducts@gmail.com
Community
Enrichment
Catalog
Spring - 2015
Registration:
Makes Sense
Community Enrichment Program
All of our classes come with a reimbursement letter that can be submitted
directly to OPWDD or your insurance company for reimbursement.
Calendar
The spring calendar runs from March – May.
Sessions vary per class.
Classes will not be in session when school is closed for a holiday or a
snow day.
Please complete this form and return to:
Makes Sense, 5428 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE!
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Scheduled holidays for the semester are: April 5th for Easter and
May 25th for Memorial Day. (Our store will still be opened these days so
please feel free to stop by.)
Telephone #:_________________ Email Address: _______________________
Register by completing the form on the last page of this booklet. Register
by mail or in person at Makes Sense store 5428 Main St., Williamsville,
NY 14221 Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-5. If registering by mail,
please enclose a check or money order with your completed registration
form. Please write a separate check for each course. Registration
forms may be duplicated. Make checks payable to Makes Sense.
Mail to:
Makes Sense
Attn: Program Director
5428 Main St.,
Williamsville, NY 14221
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If registering in person, course fees must be paid at that time. You may
pay by cash, credit, check or money order.
Course cancellations: A minimum number of students will be required
for each class. If your course is canceled due to insufficient registration,
you will receive notification (and your check) by mail. If you have register
for a course, please report to the course as scheduled.
No notification or confirmation will be sent. You will not be called
unless your course is canceled or to advise you of any changes. You
may call the store at (716)902-5025 if you wish to confirm your
registration.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE!
Withdrawls/Refunds: No fees will be refunded for any reason, unless a
course is canceled.
For additional information please call Eva Ruiz, Program Director at
(716)902-5025
Course Selections:
Method of Payment:
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*separate check for each course payable to Makes Sense
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Telephone #:_________________ Email Address: _______________________
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Look for More Classes
that are Coming Soon
Enjoy a Fun, Sensory Rich
Time at Makes Sense!
Makes Sense Sensory Room
We are constantly working on creating programs that
match the needs of the community.
Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Please let us know if you have any suggestions.
Community Enrichment Spring Semester
Ages 2 and older
Session runs from April 1st – May 31st .
(Closed 4/5, 4/17-4/19)
Coming Soon:
-Pet Introduction Courses
-CPR Certification Courses
-CSE Meetings and How to Advocate for Your Child
-CPSE Meetings and How to Advocate for Your Child
-We have an IEP, now what?!
-OPWDD and What it Means for Your Child
– Make and Take (helpful strategies for home life)
- Transition and Service Gar (Information for parents
of children 21 and over)
Make sure to look in our Summer Enrichment Catalog for
all of these new courses, as well as all of the classes that
we already offer.
If you would like to join our mailing list for updates on our
programs, in store sales, and more please send us your
contact information at makessenseproducts@gmail.com.
Fee: $100
Maximum 2 time slots per week.
Are you ready to get out and have some fun? Come and enjoy a
personal 30 minute session in our sensory room. Have fun with our
sensory bins, sensory toys, gross motor toys, and more!
Time slots fill quickly, please try to reserve your spot with plenty of
advance notice.
– Appointments must be made at least 1 hour before desired time
slot.
– Child must be accompanied by caregiver.
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Complete this registration form and mail to:
Makes Sense, 5428 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221
Check or Money Order payable to: Makes Sense
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone #:_____________________ Cellphone: __________________
Makes Sense Sensory Room:
Spring Semester: April 1st – May 31st
Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm
Fee: $100
Please use this registration form to register for the Makes Sense Sensory Room only! If
you are registering for other Community Enrichment classes please use the registration
form in the back of this catalog.
Support Groups
Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Monday, April 27th & May 18th
(2 Classes)
Session A: 10:30am – 11:30 am
Session B: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fee: $50
Our Parent/Caregiver support groups are the perfect outing. Meet
parents who understand what it is like to care for those with special
needs. What makes our groups different from the rest? Every group will
involve an activity; such as painting class, cookie decorating, guest
speakers, etc. Light refreshments will be served at each group.
Sibling Support Group
Wednesday, April 8th & May 6th
(2 Classes)
Time: 5 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 7-11
Fee: $30
Having a sibling with a disability is often a challenge for many children.
Sibling Support Group offers these children a safe and encouraging
environment to express themselves and their unique experiences. This
support group will emphasize appropriate emotional expression, common
sibling struggles, and provide coping strategies. Groups will be tailored
to fit the needs and age of the children present. Parent input is
welcomed and skill generalization to the home environment will be
supported.
Sibling Support Group
Wednesday, April 29th & May 27th
(2 Classes)
Time: 5 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 12-16
Fee: $40
Having a sibling with a disability is often a challenge for many children.
Sibling Support Group offers these children a safe and encouraging
environment to express themselves and their unique experiences. This
support group will emphasize appropriate emotional expression, common
sibling struggles, and provide coping strategies. Groups will be tailored
to fit the needs and age of the children present. Parent input is
welcomed and skill generalization to the home environment will be
supported.
Come and Visit Us
We offer a unique hands on shopping experience.
Little hands are encouraged to explore.
Our store is open 7 days a week.
Monday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5
We offer a variety of products:
-Weighted Blankets
-Chews
-Therapy Putty
-Weighted Lap Pads
-Sensory Seeking Toys
-Education Toys
-Swings
-Dynamic Seating
-Compression Clothing
-Weighted Clothing
-Dynamic Lighting
-Essential Oils
-Natural Supplements
-And MORE!
Our best seller are our custom made weighted blankets.
A weighted blanket can be used as a calming tool or for sleep. The
pressure of the blanket provides proprioceptive input to the brain and
releases a hormone called serotonin which is a calming chemical in the
body. A weighted blanket calms and relaxes a person. Conditions that
benefit from weighted blankets include: Autism, Restless Leg Syndrome,
Alzheimer's, ADHD, Insomnia, Rett Syndrome, general anxiety,
Fibromyalgia, seizures, aggressive behaviors, Meno-Insomnia
(menopausal Insomnia), dementia, anxiety from cancer treatments,
Cerebral Palsy, brain trauma injuries, and Down Syndrome. Customized
to meet your needs, available in every size and weight desired.
Extra Services
Play and Learn!
Special Needs Haircuts
Kids Fun Day
Session A: Wednesday, April 15th, appointments made from 12-5pm
Session B: Wednesday, May 20th, appointments made from 12-5pm
Fee: $30
Ages: 2 and up
Horrible hair? Need a trim? Change up your routine and try a special
needs friendly haircut. Our stylist will accommodate your child’s needs
by cutting wet or dry. Children also get to enjoy sensory bins, iPad, TV,
weighted lap pads, dynamic seating, and breaks. A room all to
themselves encourages calmness as well. Make a day of it, play and
hang out afterward.
Wednesday, April 1st & Monday, May 4th
(2 Classes)
Session A: 10:30 am – 11:30 pm
Session B: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Session C: 5 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 3 and up
Fee: $30
Let us entertain your child for an hour. Our Kid Fun Day classes aim to
teach socialization, creative skills, following directions, and completing a
task. At the end of each class your child will take home their masterpiece
and be able to share with others how it was created. Sessions include a
story, craft time and snack. April we will be focusing on Easter with a visit
from the Easter Bunny and a picture to take home. May we will be
focusing on Mother's Day and how great our mothers are!
Aromatherapy Class
Wednesday, April 27th & May 18th
(2 Classes)
Session A: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Session B: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fee: $25
Learn how essential oils can make a large positive impact on your life.
Course material will be given and students will be shown how to use oils
in different ways. Students will also be able to ask specific questions and
get solutions to use essential oils for their specific needs.
Special Needs Trust & Estate Planning
Sunday, April 26th 6 pm – 7 pm
(1 Class)
Fee: $15
Learn the options and benefits of special needs trusts. Based on the
objectives families have, we will determine how best to protect their loved
ones assets both today and in the future. We will also discuss ways to
structure a proper network of physical, emotional and financial care
taking; to provide the most secure quality of life for them moving forward.
Sensory Story Time
Session A: Sunday, April 12th & 19th, 12:30 pm - 1 pm (2 Classes)
Session B: Sunday, April 26th & May 3rd, 12:30 pm - 1 pm (2 Classes)
Session C: Sunday, May 10th & 17th, 12:30 pm - 1 pm (2 Classes)
Session D: Sunday, May 24th & 21st, 12:30 pm - 1 pm (2 Classes)
Fee: $30
Ages: 3-7
Children will be enriched by our sensory environment while listening to
stories. Our highly structured story time allows children to satisfy their
sensory needs, while enriching them with education stories.
Social Groups
Social skills group will offer your child a supportive, educational,
and fun environment to learn new social skills, expand on innate
abilities, and address current struggles. An emphasis will be
placed on emotional understanding and communication as well
other basic socialization skills. Each class will be tailored to the
abilities and age of your child. Parent input is encouraged and skill
generalization to the home and community will be supported.
3-5 Year Old Social Group
Saturday, April 4th – May 30th, off 4/18
(8 Classes)
Session A: 10:30 am – 11 am
Session B: 11 am – 11:30 am
Fee: $125
Skill focus for age group: emotional recognition, communication, conflict
resolution, turn taking, encouraged collaborative play.
6-10 Year Old Social Group
Saturday, April 4th & May 30th, off 4/18
(8 Classes)
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm
Fee: $125
Skill focus for age group: emotional recognition, communication of
emotions, conflict resolution, identifying a friend, empathy.
11-15 Year Old Social Group
Friday, April 11th – May 30th, 5 pm – 6 pm
(8 Classes)
Fee: $160
Skill focus for age group: emotional recognition, communication of
emotions, conflict resolution, identifying a friend, empathy.
16+ Year Old Social Group
Wednesday, April 22nd & May 13th, 5 pm – 6 pm
(2 Classes)
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Fee: $50
Skill focus for age group: emotional recognition, communication, conflict
resolution, self-advocacy, independence, future planning (job, higher
education, independent living)
Communication
Why sign language?
Children develop motor and communication skills before they learn how to
speak. They learn how to point long before they learn how to say “look”.
Baby Sign Language Class
(2 Classes)
Part 1 (Class): Tuesday, April 14th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Part 2 (Appointments): Tuesday, April 28th, 9 am – 6 pm or
Thursday, April 30th, 9 am – 6 pm
Fee: $75 per person or $125 per couple
Wondering what your baby is thinking? Excited and ready to start
communicating with your child? Join us in our uniquely tailored and
personalized baby sign language classes. Our introduction to American
Sign Language is a perfect first step towards teaching your child how to
communicate. This two part class will teach you the basics of American
Sign Language and help you and your child communicate with each
other. In part one parents will come and receive instructions as well as a
workbook for how to incorporate and teach sign language to their babies.
Part two offers a one on one session with parent and child to see how
progress is being made, answer questions, and trouble shoot to make
communication a joy. From here you will have the ability to move onto
our toddler sign language classes to explore more of your child's learning
potentials.
Toddler Sign Language Class
(5 Classes)
Part 1 (Class): Thursday, April 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Part 2 (Appointments): Tuesday, May 5th, 9 am – 7:30 pm or
Thursday, May 7th, 9 am – 6 pm
Fee: $200 per person or $325 per couple
Join us in our uniquely tailored and personalized toddler sign language
classes. Our introduction to American Sign Language is geared towards
parents looking to learn American Sign Language, and expand their
child's knowledge. Part 1: This 4 week course will meet once a week for
an hour. Parents will be given the tools to teach their children to sign,
and communicate. We will master concepts such as ABC's, 123's,
colors, shapes, and body parts, as well as some basic communication
vocabulary. Part 2: At the end of the course we will offer a one on one
session with parent and child to see how progress is being made, answer
questions, and trouble shoot to make learning and communication a joy.