Contacts for Special Needs

Special Needs Director
Jessica Tischler
703.537.3031
JessicaT@jccnv.org

Resource Specialist
Melissa Hochberg
703.537.3040
MelissaH@jccnv.org

Upcoming Events

JCCNV: A Great Fit for Me!

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You Belong Here!

The Center’s program is committed to helping the community through activities designed to develop physical and social skills for individuals with special needs. The program features small participant-staff ratios and offerings such as adaptive aquatics, social groups, family events and recreational social skills classes.

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Programs & Classes

Discounted Program & Class Rates

Being a member has its benefits! The JCCNV offers discounts to our members on classes and programs. In order for membership rates to apply, membership must remain current throughout the duration of the class/program. Please click here for additional membership benefits.


Let’s Play

Ages: 6-8

Sundays, (see dates and times below)

Join us for an hour of fun and exploration! Children learn social skills through active play in a safe and healthy environment. This class is designed for children with ADD/ADHD, high functioning autism, learning disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome and developmental delay. Children must be able to participate verbally in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled before class starts.

Fee: $160/ $120 JCCNV member

Section I, Class I

March 17–May 19 (8 weeks)
(no class Mar. 31, May 12)
1pm–2pm
Code: #3872

Section I, Class II

March 17–May 19 (8 weeks)
(no class Mar. 31, May 12)
3:30pm–4:30pm
Code: #3874

Friends

Ages: 9-12

Sundays, (see dates and times below)

A fun class designed to help children explore and understand their emotions through recreational play. Discussion topics include dealing with anger, understanding feelings, the power of positive thinking and handling stress. This class is designed for children with ADD/ADHD, high-functioning autism, learning disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome, and developmental delays. Children must be able to participate verbally in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled before class starts.

Fee per session:  $160/ $120 JCCNV member

March 17–May 19 (8 weeks)
(no class Mar. 31, May 12)
2:15pm–3:15pm
Code: #3876
Fee per session: $160/ $120 JCCNV member

Make Your Move

Ages: 18+

Join us in this great movement program that will incorporate dance, music, and a whole lot of fun! This program is for adults of ANY ability. You will have the freedom to move to your own beat and it will maximize individuals’ strengths. It will be run by our Dance Director, Alicia Ronquillo. For more information, contact Jessica Tischler. 

January 3–June 6  (1st and 3rd Thursday of each month)
(no class May 16)
10:45am–11:30am
Fee per class:  $10
Code: #183

NEW! Gal Pals

Ages: 9-12

Sundays, see dates below

A social skills group just for girls—no boys allowed! A fun, recreational group for girls to explore their emotions, discuss important issues going on in tween-life, learn how to build appropriate friendships, improve self-esteem, manage anxiety, and work on a variety of social skills in a safe and caring environment. The group is designed for girls with Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, and related disorders.

Fee per session:  $160/ $120 JCCNV member

March 17–May 19 (8 weeks)
(no class Mar. 31, May 12)
2:15pm–3:15pm
Code: # 4068

Therapeutic Exercise and Adapted Physical Fitness

This program is the collaboration between the JCCNV and Life Changing Fitness, LLC (LCF), a children’s fitness center focusing on therapeutic exercise, physical therapy, physical education, social skills, adaptive physical education, athletic development, weight management, and improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The mission of this program is to foster an environment for learning, developing social and physical skills, and enhancing creativity through personalized training programs, one-on-one or group sessions with qualified trainers, and therapeutic exercises. This program serves children of all developmental and physical levels with the use of innovative equipment, sports therapy, and medically designed programs.

Class Location:

Life Changing Fitness
101 West Broad St, Suite 120
Falls Church, VA 22046

Sundays, April 7–June 9 (8-weeks)
(no class May 12, 26)
Ages: 5-13
2pm–3pm
Fee: $320
Code: #3880

Mondays, April 8–June 10 (10 weeks)
Ages: 5-13
7pm-8pm
Fee: $350
Code: #4066

Inclusion Before- and After-School Enrichment (BASE)

 Full- or Part-Time Inclusion Program

To arrange support for your special needs child, please call (703) 537-3031.

 

Kids’ Night Out

Why should mom and dad have all the fun? On Saturday evenings, children enjoy a night of swimming, movies, games, sports, and more… all at the JCCNV! The supervised activities give parents a chance to enjoy an evening out—or stay at the JCCNV! To arrange support for your child with special needs, please contact Jessica Tischler, (703) 537-3031.

 

Adapted Sports, Fitness & Aquatics

Inclusion Dance

JCCNV Dance Academy offers quality dance classes to toddlers through adults. Ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, and more! For more information contact Dance Director Alicia Ronquillo at AliciaR@jccnv.org, or (703) 537-3037.

 

Adapted Aquatics

For information, contact Teo Albu, aquatics director and SFA associate director, (703) 537-3053.

The program, designed for persons of all ages with communications spectrum disorders. The goal of the 30-minute private lessons is for the student to experience the relaxing pleasure of being in the water, while at the same time feeling comfortable, safe and independent.

Five, 30-minute sessions
Fee per lesson: $40/ $35 JCCNV member
Fee per session: $140/ $125 JCCNV member

Sunday Family Swim Time

11:30am–12:30pm

The JCCNV pool is open Sunday mornings for families to enjoy swimming together. Children exploring the water with their parents tend to make a smoother transition to organized swim classes when they turn three. Children not yet potty trained must wear swim diapers, and all children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult when at the pool.

Note: December 9–March 5, Family Fun Gym Time is also available every Sunday from 10:30am–11:30am, side B, for children under the age of five.

Fee:  $6 Guest Pass/ Free JCCNV members