Autism Service and Resources Social/Activities Groups for 2015

Winter session registration - space is still available!!
An incredible assortment of socially-oriented activities! Laser tag, ice skating, Zumba, tea parties, bowling, rock climbing, movies and more!! Tweens, teens, and adult sessions planned for several areas around Connecticut. Check out the new offeringson line, and register with ian@autismconnecticut.org.

Parent Speaker Series - “A Parent’s Guide to Testing”
Everything you ever wanted to know about testing, but were afraid to ask!
Kelly Powell, PhD from the Yale Child Study Center will demystify the use and role that testing plays in determining learning styles, behavioral challenges, language issues and more. Learn what is available and the tremendous insights they provide for best outcomes! Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, 6-8pm at the ASRC Wallingford office.

RSVP for this free presentation; limited seating.
Don’t miss the next Parent Speaker presentation! “Extended School Year Services - What to Do About Summer Vacation!” RSVP now for February 23, 2015; 6-8pm at the ASRC Wallingford office.

Central CT Parent Networking Group
Adaptive Approach to Fitness - ASD Fitness Center
Executive Director of ASD Fitness Center Christina Keating will share her perspective on helping those with ASD keep physically fit. Mon., Jan. 26th; 6-7:30pm at the ASRC Wallingford office. RSVP for this free presentation; limited seating.

Northern Parent Networking/SWAN Groups - South Windsor
Special Presentation by James W. Loomis, PhD
“Building Independence in Adolescents and Young Adults with High Functioning Autism”; a great topic to start off the New Year!! Come learn from the expert on this topic; Tuesday, January 27 at the South Windsor Public Library; 6:30-8pm.
You must RSVP for this free presentation! Contact Maria for more information.

NEW!! Register Now for Plainville Boot Camp!
“Transition – OMG!”
Our most popular training series comes to Plainville! Series topic focuses on autism, adolescence, and what you need to know about transition. “Must know” information for parents with tweens and teens! Register now for Plainville ; sessions 2, 3, & 4 only.
Watch for Spring Boot Camps - coming to more locations across CT!

Save the Date!! 2015 Northeast Regional Conference on Autism - March 20 & 21
Registration opens next week to see keynotes Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, founder of Social Thinking™; Dr. Peter Vermeulen, author of “Autism as Context Blindness”; and Dena Gassner, MSW, our 2015 “Speaker from the Spectrum”. Don’t miss our 25th year!!

Save the Date!! ASRC Walk for Autism - Sunday, May 3, 2015
Back to our traditional date at Choate Field in Wallingford! Check out the 2014 photos!
Please visit our website for more details.

Create Your Own Autism Awareness Contest
This is your chance to use your creativity! Make a video, write a book, create your own awareness campaign! Sponsored by CT Autism Action Coalition for CT youth ages 12-18. Winner announced at Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol in Hartford in April 2015! Complete rules and information here!

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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