FOCUS Alternative Learning Center
Specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents who are on the Autism Spectrum, have anxiety disorders, experience processing and social learning difficulties; and who are otherwise, as we like to say, "creatively wired and socially challenged."

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What's going on at Focus...

Week 3 July 21-25 9am-4pm
Week 4 July 28-August 1 9am-4pm
Week 5 August 4-8 9am-4pm
Week 6 August 11-15 9am-4pm

The summer program runs from 9AM-4PM, Monday through Friday.
Extended hours are available in the AM and PM for an additional fee.

For the full calendar and schedule of events click here 
For the Spectrum Unplugged Panel Presentation dates and info click in the upper left corner.


Governor Rell to sign bill at FOCUS

Governor M. Jodi Rell of Connecticut will be signing the new Autism Insurance Bill at FOCUS Alternative Learning Center. Substitute House Bill # 5696 allows insurance policies to cover physical, speech, and occupational therapy to children and young adults on the Autism Spectrum.  FOCUS is greatly honored to be chosen as the host of this important event. 
Thursday, July 24th
2-4pm
126 Dowd Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
For more information on the signing of the bill,
please call Yvonne Gardner (860)693-8809
For more information on the bill please click here.

 


(Formerly the FOCUS FunFest)

 Saturday, June 7th, 2008!
At Canton Springs (location of the Lobsterfest)

For more information call (860) 693-8809

Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers for helping make a very special day for our families and friends.

A-Plus Homes, LLC Giangrasso Assoc LLP
The Barans Family Bob & Deb Zajac, Justin Newsome
Mark Kosinski & Nancy Pedersen Mirna & Juan Ortiz
Rayleen Stubbs & Jane Loud Nadeau's Auction Gallery Inc.
25 Meadow Road
Windsor, CT 06095
www.nadeausauction.com/

 


A Visit to Our Nation's Capital

FOCUS Alternative Learning Center visited Washington, DC from April 23rd- April 25th.
The Spectrum Unplugged Panel presented in front of members of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 23, 2008.  This meeting was set up with the help of Representative Chris Murphy and his office.  The members of FOCUS also took a visit to Senator Chris Dodd's office.  This trip will raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the need for increased resources to our political leaders.  While in DC, Focus was able to do some site-seeing as well.  They saw some of the landmarks in the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, the White House, as well as the Pentagon.


One of our clients, Ben Carroll is a very talented artist and animal lover.  His artwork is now on sale on note cards at the Autism Speaks store.  The money raised will go to help research and raise awareness of Autism


Please explore our web site and find out more about us. 
E-mail us at info@focusalternative.org as we would love to hear from you.

Click here for directions to FOCUS


Click the button below to make a donation.  We use Pay Pal for your safety and security.  Focus is a non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

 

FOCUS Alternative Learning Center, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of the educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. 

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FOCUS Alternative Learning Center, Inc.
PO BOX 452 ~ 126 Dowd Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
Tel: 860-693-8809 Fax: 860-693-0141
email: info@focusalternative.org
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