RISE Boundaries & Respect
RISE events are for children ages 8-12 with intellectual and developmental disabilities; no prior group experience necessary. Registration for each event closes the Sunday before the event at 6:00 pm.
RISE is a play- and experience-based, structured program where children explore confidence, friendships, and early independence in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions run 90 minutes. Participation is encouraged, not forced.
This session focuses on personal space, consent, and respectful interactions in a hands-on and engaging way. Participants will explore boundaries through sensory bins, hula hoop “bubble spots,” and 3D bubble creation. Children will practice asking permission, respecting friends’ space, and cooperative play while making DIY Space Balloon Bubbles as visual, take-home reminders of their personal boundaries. Guided movement, tactile exploration, and reflection activities support self-regulation, turn-taking, and positive social interactions.
