2010 'Autism Walk and Festival' on Saturday, June 5th. 11am - 3pm
Flushing YMCA
G 5219 W. Pierson Rd. in Flushing, MI.
(approx. 1/2 mi. w. of I-75, exit #122 )
The two paved walking trails are .4 and.7 mi.
Registration is FREE.
Entertainment will include Music, Bounce Houses, Lego Robotics, Star Wars Characters, live animals, trolley rides, lots of kid's activities, games and great food & drink. There will also be raffles, auctions and prizes!
Darth Vader will lead the Walk!!
Come join us for a fun day to help a great cause! All proceeds go toward our Farm-based Residential Project for Autistic Adults.
http://www.firstgiving.com/asggc
MONTHLY MEETINGS :
Monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month during the school year only (no meetings July or August) at the First Congregational Church (NEW LOCATION!), 6494 Belsay Road, Grand Blanc which is located on the corner of Belsay and Perry Roads. Meeting times are from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. For more information regarding our support group, please call Cheryll at: (810) 694-8034 or Pat at: (810) 694-0244. Childcare is available for meetings. Please contact Jennifer Cunningham by email jengrandblanc@aol.com or phone 810 458-3863 to rsvp for childcare so we can staff it adequately.
Aspergers Monthly Teen Nights - Open to ALL Aspies! Held at the St. Joseph Parish on the back side of Holy Family Church in Grand Blan (corner of Perry and Saginaw) Contact Amy for more information.
TEEN ASPERGERS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
The Aspergers Support Group of Genesee County (a sub-group of the Autism Support Group of Genesee County) holds teen social events on a monthly basis. For more information on these events, please check the Aspergers online message board.
Young Adult HFA/Asperger Group:
The Autism Support group of Genesee County has a newly formed group of young adults with HFA/aspergers who meet monthly. The first hour of the meeting is usually a teaching lesson to help young adults learn independent living skills (e.g., how to change a flat tire, how to make small talk, maps & directions, paying bills, hygiene, etc) The second hour is hands on experience or sometimes just social. Additional topics may involve a speaker, field trip or special session at a university or business.
Meets last Saturday of every month, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Calvary Apostolic Church, 1013 Hughes St. Flint, MI. Contact: Patrick or Mary Kubik, PH 810 603-2166 or email pk1851@gmail.com or marykubik@gmail.com
Bill Nason Educational Groups - For parents of children with autism. Bill Nason, psychologist who specializes n autism, meets monthly with small groups of parents/caregivers to discuss strategies to help children withautism that parents can implement at home. There are two groups each focusing on different age groups. These meetings are for adults only! Space is limited. FREE Younger Children's Group (ages 6 and under). Contact Kathy. Middle Years Group (ages 7-12) Contact Diane at 810-742-6032
PRESENTATIONS BY BILL NASON:
Starting in early 2008 the Autism Support Group of Genesee County will be hosting a series of presentations by Bill Nason.
PRESENTATION DATES: Second Thursdays of the month in through June at Atherton High School.
Seating is limited - ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED -- RSVP
to Pat to register. Sorry, no child care is available for this presentation.
FRAGILE WORLD ON THE SPECTRUM
Stress, Anxiety, and Meltdowns
Helping Your Child Feel "Safe, Accepted, and Competent"
For children with autism the world can be confusing and overwhelming. Learn how their specific sensory, cognitive, social, and emotional deficits result in ongoing stress and anxiety. We will explore each of these areas and how they affect your child's daily level of stress. Learn specific ways to compensate and support your child; to lessen their distress. Learn about sensory diets, visual strategies, effective daily routines, calming meltdowns, teaching emotional regulation, using effective reinforcement procedures, and a host of other effective strategies.
This information will be given in a series of presentations, in an informal, discussion style format, allowing for sharing of information and experiences. Although these presentations will be centered around specific topics, they will be patterned by the needs and concerns of the participants involved. This series of presentations is designed for parents, family members and teachers who wish to increase their understanding, learn effective strategies, and share experiences in caring for children with autism.
FREE but RSVP required to Pat Spohn, 810 694-8034
Presenter: Bill Nason, LLP. Bill is a limited license psychologist, autism specialist, with over 25 years of servicing individuals with developmental disabilities and severe behavior challenges.
PALACE GRANT ACCOUNTS:
We work a concession stand at the Palace and DTE to raise money for our children. Each person has a grant account set up for thier own child. The money in the grant account can be used for therapies, medications, social activities, etc. If you are interested in helping on one of these dates please contact Pat .
