Asperger's Recreational Resources

 

The following groups and facilities are in no way associated with the Autism Society of Delaware and are being provided as information only.
The Autism Society of Delaware is in no way responsible for the programs, their content, structure or guidelines.

 

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Parents are often looking for creative ways to assist their child in developing friendships.  To boost these opportunities find events that bring out the best in your child; in other words, the thing your child is interested in and can excel at.  There are some upcoming events from the New Castle County program guide.

 

Individuals of all ages and skill levels can participate in a Chess Club at the Bear Library (838-3300) every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM.  No registration required.

 

A speaker on Organizational Skills for Home and Office will be held on Wednesday October 17 at 7:00 PM in the Bear Library.

 

Trains! Real and Model Railroading in Delmarva will be held Thursday October 25 at 6:30-8:30 PM in the Bear Library.

 

Brandywine Hundred Library has many Mad Science events for children-geared for children ages 3-6 or grades 3^rd -6^th (477-3410)

 

N. Wilmington Institute Library (3400 N Market) has an after school book club and open mic poetry for pre-teens and teens every Saturday (who has school on Saturday?) on 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17 and 12/1

 

For adults 16 and over-Garfield Park Activity Center in New Castle holds informal billiards, cards and games on Saturdays 9:00 AM till noon.

 

Days of Knights (DaysofKnights.com) has a very interesting calendar with many events and games 366-0963

 

The Comic Book Shop in N. Wilmington has events and games (www.thecomicbookshop.com) 477-1119

 

 

Heidi Mizell

Physician's Awareness Coordinator

Asperger's Resource Coordinator

Autism Society of Delaware

302.472.2638 ext. 205

302.472-2640 fax