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Abilis Walk Run in Greenwich 10-13-17

Get More Mileage Out of Your Halloween Costume at the Abilis Annual Walk/5K Run Sunday

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You can walk or you can run the 5K course at the Abilis annual fundraising event in Greenwich this weekend, and you can do it in costume. There are family-friendly activities and food available at the Annual Walk/Run for Abilis at Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, on Sunday, Oct. 15. The event is attended by people of all ages and abilities. There will be a Kid’s Activity tent with arts & crafts and face-painting, a bouncy castle, a “Bubble Bus” and a fire truck that children and parents can explore!  The activities begin at 9 a.m. with the start of the 5K run and continues with the walk at 11 a.m.

Participants are also encouraged to wear team t-shirts or dress in costumes (prizes provided for most creative outfits).

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Contributed photo: Abilis 03-18-17

Talk: Helping Children With Autism Cope With Change by Using Visuals

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The Abilis spring speaker series for families with special needs in Fairfield  and Westchester Counties will feature a talk by Jillian Aili, M.Ed, and Meaghan Nagurney, M.Ed, BCBA. The title of their talk is The Visual Learner: Using Visuals to Help Children with Autism Cope with Changes. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Abilis, 1150 Summer St. in Stamford. There are many good reasons to use visuals with children with autism who struggle with changes and communication.