ACCESS Connections

GROUP OPPORTUNITY FOR FALL 2025

What is hope? What is potential? How do you find confidence? How do you doubt the negative inner-narrative?

Optimal ACCESS is thrilled to announce a NEW elective course and social opportunity for Nonspeakers, Spellers and Typers called MIND OVER MATTER!

Mind Over Matter is a neurological, philosophical, spiritual, and psychological look at the CAN-Do Attitude!

The first semester is six weeks long starting September 9th, at 3 PM Central for an hour. to October 14th. The sessions will have interactive aspects: responding to questions, spelling/typing practice, socialization.

Course Dates:

• September 9th, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• September 16th, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• September 23rd, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• September 30th, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• October 7th, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• October 14th, 2025 at 3:00 PM

REGISTER TODAY

PAST GROUP OPPORTUNITIES

Minds and Motor Group is focused on purposeful movement exercises for autistic and apraxic individuals that spell/type to communicate. Those movements would be decided upon by me or participants. There will be a heavy focus on neurologic music therapy to provide the best structures for families and individuals to use on their own after the group is over to continue working on new motor skills.

Fabulous Film Group is a chance to watch films and have conversation around themes, sets, characters, plots, etc. Participants watch the film and come prepared to share their thoughts in discussion. We also encouraged group members to share ideas of what you might like to watch!

Mindful Music Group will include opportunities to analyze music and songs suggested by group members, evaluate what makes a good song “good”, learn about music theory, and compose music together.  We will learn the basics of written music, the basics of harmony and melody, and technology and choice board options to create with. We will compose and playback music we make together. You don’t need to have previous musical experience, just bring your curiosity and we’ll have a great time!