VSA New Jersey announces spring program offerings for children with autism ages 3 to 21 and their family members.

Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism

Now in its 30th year, the Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism is a signature program of VSA New Jersey. Through participation in weekly workshops in the visual and performing arts, young people will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts while developing skills essential for academic and personal growth. The family arts experience offers unique opportunities to engage children, siblings, and parents in enjoyable and enriching activities that will support communication and interaction in the workshop setting and at home.

The Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism or Autistic Behaviors is offered on Saturdays, February 16 – April 20, 2013 in New Brunswick (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Each ten-week workshop meets for one hour per week.

About VSA New Jersey

Founded in 1978, VSA New Jersey is a part VSA, a program of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. VSA New Jersey is dedicated to promoting the creative power of people with disabilities. Statewide programming and services include arts education, professional development, award competitions, exhibits, festivals and performances.

Funding for this program has been made possible by United Way of Central Jersey; The Chancy Memorial Foundation, Inc.; and NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Karen Hess Art Workshops have been made possible through The Chancy Memorial Foundation, Inc. VSA New Jersey is cosponsored by the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

There is a $30 registration fee for families who receive class placement in this program. Fee waivers are available upon request. For information and registration applications, contact VSA New Jersey, 703 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, (732) 745-3885, (732) 745-3913 TTY or info@vsanj.org. Visit VSA New Jersey online at www.vsanj.org. Application deadline is
January 28, 2013.