This is a private playspace without public access. Preschool and School for children with autism, an extremely worthy cause! I am nominating my sons school, New Heights. They are a special school for children with autism. The school was started by several parents who could not find suitable educational options for their autistic children. They have only been open about 6 years but for the first three they operated without any government funding, and while they have funding now the school has not been able to afford luxuries such as this. A playground such as this would benefit these children in unimaginable ways! Autistic children don't automatically learn from the world around them as a typical child would. They need to be taught and encouraged using tools and strategies but in order for this to work the child needs to be motivated to learn, not always easy for these kids who are bombarded with stimuli that they can't ignore every second of the day. Being able to encourage these kids to use and build their playskills and imaginative abilities would help to improve the quality of life for 40 autistic students!
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natoma
almost 3 years
ago
How much fun would our kids have with this?! Not to mention the fine/gross motor skills that would benefit, as well as overall playskills and building imaginative play. All a must for autistic children!!! I can not tell you what a playground like this would do for the future quality of life of countless children who will go through New Heights doors in years to come!! Please consider this school who's children are very much in need of a structure just like this! http://imaginationplayground.org/
bassetthound666
almost 3 years
ago
I know April well, and I know that she will put hear and soul into driving this competition forward...nothing but the best for her kids
traceypollock
almost 3 years
ago
These kids are so lucky to be surrounded by such loving people
hero0299
almost 3 years
ago
My great friend April McNamara is a teacher for the autistic children. She loves the kids so much and it would be great for the children to have a safe playground. Lets take this on home and do this for the kids in CalgaryAlberta New Heights Learning Center.
LaylaV
almost 3 years
ago
Autistic children would definitely benefit from this play structure...learning how to play on a proper playground would do a world of good for these children. Good luck
AmyAlves
almost 3 years
ago
I will help spread the word to my friends and family...this school needs our help
DexJohn
almost 3 years
ago
Great work on this contest everyone! These children could use this more than any school I have ever come across
AnnMeaghan
almost 3 years
ago
That's a great point - not only is fun and play an important part of every child's life, but it is also therapeutic for these children! I so hope they win - they really need and deserve this!
PeLew
almost 3 years
ago
All kids can benefit from a great play space, but ASD children would excel with a proper playground
jeepsrock
almost 3 years
ago
ASD children need space like this more than anyone, as the very essence of Autism is not knowing how to interact and play and communicate with other children or adults! This would be a miracle for these students! Go New Heights
beckilynne
almost 3 years
ago
What a great gift this would be for the children who attend New Heights!!! The current "playground" doesn't tell the story of what this school is really all about. It would be nice if the outside (playground) fit with the image of the heart and soul that's so evident once you step inside the doors of this amazing school!!! Go! New Heights Go!
AngieB
almost 3 years
ago
It would be really amazing if New Heights could have a playground for the wonderful kids because they definitely deserve it!! Thank you to April for getting this going and Natoma for finding this! You two are awesome!!
beckilynne
almost 3 years
ago
I couldn't agree more, Angie! Let's keep this going ... :)
Kent450MAC
almost 3 years
ago
Its great to see how hard everyone is working at promoting this wonderful cause! The little engine that could, is a great metaphor for the process New Heights takes in attaining anything and everything...and I believe this contest will prove to be the same! This is a school of hard working underdogs. Children with ASD are often thought to be the underdogs, and as it turns out, they always prove the world wrong, and can be highly successful. The work and energy the staff and families provide for these children, is exactly the same...they do so much with limited resources. This contest could open up so many doors for our kiddos... Even if we were to lose, the amazing thing is to see everyone pulling together for such a worthwhile cause.
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Its amazing to see how well New Heights is doing...its the little school that could!