April is Autism Awareness Month!

ASRC Walk for Autism - Sunday, May 3, 2015
Help us Continue & Expand Programs & Services!
ASRC’s major fundraiser helps us provide needed community support! The 2015 Walk for Autism at Choate Athletic Field in Wallingford will be a family-fun day full of new surprises! Touch-A-Truck, raffles, “Color Sprint”, great activities, food trucks, artisans, and of course - the WALK route full of entertainment!! Register your teams today!!
• We can help you spread the word! Contact us by email or phone 203.265.7717 for flyers, posters, and other awareness materials!

Don’t Miss Getting your Team Name on the 2015 Walk T-shirt!
Raise $500 on-line by the April 12 Deadline!
See the 2015 t-shirt art on our web site! Team Captains: honor the efforts of your team! Just raise $500 or more by April 12, and your team name will be printed on the shirt! Need to start your team? It’s easy!

Facepainters Needed for the Walk for Autism!
Face Painting Clinic at ASRC will Teach You How!!
Free opportunity to learn from an expert and have a lot of fun!! Join us on Sunday, April 12 from 2-4:00pm at the ASRC office in Wallingford and we’ll teach it all from basics to fancy full face designs! Please RSVP for this free training, and please plan to use your new skill at the Walk for Autism on Sunday, May 3!

Celebrate Mom! Support ASRC with Spring Flower/Plant Sale
Don’t Forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10!
A great awareness campaign for schools or scouts - help fundraise for ASRC while providing great gifts for the special person in your life! 10” hanging baskets of assorted Spring varieties , or a miniature rose bouquet. All flowers are locally grown and will help support autism programs and services through ASRC. Order forms and flyers are available in quantity for community projects; online orders also available. More info orcontact us.

New!! ASRC Social/Activities Groups Enrollment Open
Spring session registration deadline April 6!!
Tweens, teens, and adult sessions available with great activities planned for several areas around Connecticut. Check out the new offerings, including our new “Scenes & Songs” programs focusing on arts and music! More info and register now!

Sit for Autism Training for Short Term Care
SCSU Center of Excellence in ASD Training
This program is hosted by ASRC and will be held at our Wallingford office on April 9, 2015 from 6-8:00pm, and is provided by staff from the SCSU Center of Excellence on ASD. This is a free training on short term strategies for care providers looking to serve individuals with an ASD and their families. Limited enrollment available from the Center of Excellence at 203.392.5929

East of the River Parent Networking Group
“Application of Behavioral Strategies in Home Environment”
Invaluable information on strategies and coping from Shaunessy Egan, MS, Ed, BCBA, and Jessica Rohrer, providing information that EVERY parent and caregiver needs to know! Thursday, April 9, 6:30-8:30pm. RSVP for this free event.

Spring Parent Advocacy Boot Camp Session Part 3 of 4 Sat, April 25
“Transition – OMG!” Comes to Giant Steps in Southport
This “powerful” and “immeasurably useful” training series topic focuses on autism, adolescence, and what you need to know about transition. “Must know” information for parents with tweens and teens! Free, schedule-friendly series part 3 of 4 continues on Sat, April 25. Limited seating; you must register for this free training!

You Can Bring Autism Puzzlethon™ to Your Local Area
Looking for a fun way to support ASRC while creating social opportunities for your community? Our innovative program, Autism Puzzlethon™ is great for schools, civic organizations, youth groups, or ANYONE! Great activity for high school Community Service Projects. Full organizational packet available! Contact us for more details to schedule an event in your area!

Need Housing Help?
The ASRC web site now offers some helpful tools for dealing with housing issues . Questions can also be directed to our ASRC Housing Consultant, Renee DePastino, or by calling ASRC during office hours - 203.265.7717.

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