The Shafer Center

01/30/2026

We are seeking an amazing SLP to come join our team. Check out our website for the details:

Have a rewarding career making a positive impact within your community by helping children, families, schools, and healthcare providers with ASD services.

03/27/2020

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03/25/2020

The Shafer Center will remain closed through April 24th. If you need assistance please email us at [email protected]. We will keep you updated with any other changes to the schedule. Please stay healthy!

03/25/2020

Being thrown off your routine and struggling with unexpected transitions can be a challenge for anyone. The best thing I did for myself, when I was going through these challenges was reminding myself to breathe.

03/23/2020

Be well and healthy everyone!

Give it, feel it.

03/19/2020

Be Outside in Your Living Room. These 5 National Parks Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take From the Comfort of Home.

You can still get your fill of the great outdoors, even if you have to stay inside. With the ongoing coronavirus outbreak heavily affecting the…

03/13/2020

The Shafer Center will be closed March 16th - March 27th. If you need assistance please email [email protected]. We will keep you updated as we hear any additional changes that may occur. Please stay well!

03/10/2020

Promoting Independence: #7 Reinforce the behavior! Reinforcement can be many different things depending on the child’s preferences: praise, getting to play with their favorite toy following the activity, or even eating that sandwich after making it. Whichever way works for the child, let them know they are doing a great job!

Learn more at https://theshafercenter.com/…/…/how-to-promote-independence/

03/09/2020

New approach to seat belt safety now helping those living with autism in Norfolk County.

A new seat belt cover could make all the difference in an emergency situation for those living with autism in Norfolk County. Sheriff Jerry McDermott...

03/04/2020

Sensory Room at Abingdon Library helps children who have autism