About Us
Our free online program is filled with creative activities for autistic children. Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for kids with autism. We are hoping to make this difficult time of quarantine more entertaining with music, crafts, culinary arts, and yoga. We created this online program so that more autistic children from different places can join and have fun with us!
We started as a group of high school students who have experience in volunteering with children with special needs. We are holding classes through zoom meetings every Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST. The schedule of the classes is listed in the ‘Schedule’ page, where you can also see what materials we need for crafts and culinary arts.
We hope to see many children in our classes!
Meet Our Members!
Play like a kid and party like a grown-up
Lauren Um
President & Founder
Lauren Um is a junior at University of Rochester. She has experience volunteering for autistic children for 3-4 years. She also volunteered at the Korean church, taking care of little kids. She is excited to have this opportunity to teach autistic kids online and have a fun time all together.
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Email: laurenum2002@gmail.com
Sungeun (Olivia) Yun
President/Founder
Sungeun (Olivia) Yun graduated from Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California. She has experience volunteering for autistic children for 2 years. She has also been volunteering in her church, being an assistant for the Sunday School program, and being part of a worship team. She is currently working as an After School Program Worker at Sage Canyon School. She is looking forward to having fun with children online during this quarantine.
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Email: oliii030311@gmail.com
Haeeun (Mina) Yun
Vice President/Yoga Director
Mina Yun is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy. She has been working as a yoga director since she was in 8th grade. She loves leading yoga classes and connecting with all the students. She looks forward to experiencing working with all of the children here at AAO Program. ​
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Email: minayun0831@gmail.com
Nina Guo
Founder
Nina Guo is a junior at University of Toronto. She has experience volunteering with autistic children for 1 year. She has also volunteered with the kids' ages ranging from 5-14 for 3 years and has been tutoring kids for 2 years. She loves working with children and encourages them to be themselves. She can't wait to meet and teach autistic children online!
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Email: nina2017@gmail.com
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What is the target age range?We do not have age limits. Anyone is welcome to join our program!
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What is the target age range?We do not have age limits. Anyone is welcome to join our program!
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Can individuals with other special needs join as well?Yes. Children with any special needs are welcome to join in on our program!
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Can individuals with other special needs join as well?Yes. Children with any special needs are welcome to join in on our program!
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Are parents and siblings encouraged to participate?Yes. We would love to have the parents help their kids out as there might be difficult tasks for the individuals to finish by themselves. Siblings are welcome to join in.
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Are parents and siblings encouraged to participate?Yes. We would love to have the parents help their kids out as there might be difficult tasks for the individuals to finish by themselves. Siblings are welcome to join in.
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Is there an end date for the program?It's a monthly program that continues throughout the whole year. If the student is willing to continue the program after one month, they can sign up again for next month to have their spot secured. We will also send an email at the last week of the month as a reminder to sign up for our next monthly program.
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Is there an end date for the program?It's a monthly program that continues throughout the whole year. If the student is willing to continue the program after one month, they can sign up again for next month to have their spot secured. We will also send an email at the last week of the month as a reminder to sign up for our next monthly program.
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What is the registration process?You can find the sign up form on the 'contact Us' page.
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What is the registration process?You can find the sign up form on the 'contact Us' page.
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Will a list of crafts and recipes be given in advance so that the students have the materials?Yes! We will have all the materials and recipes listed on our 'Schedule' page. We will also send a reminder email of the materials or recipes needed before the day of the class.
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Will a list of crafts and recipes be given in advance so that the students have the materials?Yes! We will have all the materials and recipes listed on our 'Schedule' page. We will also send a reminder email of the materials or recipes needed before the day of the class.