NEW!! Job Club for ASD Adults
Meets Monthly at ASRC Office in Wallingford
Are you an adult with ASD trying to find a job? Or if you have a job, are you looking to learn new skills, advance your career, or problem-solve in your current position? Join our new Job Club starting Saturday, September 19, 10-11:30am at the ASRC office in Wallingford. Meeting monthly, we can help you develop workplace skills, share advice and job leads, talk about employment-related issues, and more. Parents and other support persons are also welcome. Contact us to register!
ASRC Summer Reading Pick
Career Coaching Strategies Begin Now!!
Whatever age, the future of those with ASD’s is always on our mind! “Helping Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome Get & Stay Hired” is must reading for all parents and professionals looking to guide lives into a happy and productive future. Author Barbara Bissonnette is on the schedule for our 2016 Autism Conference! Book is available from our friends at Jessica Kingsley; also as an e-book.
2nd Annual Ben Williams Memorial Bike Run & Benefit for Autism
Single Riders, Couples, and Non-Riders Can Participate!
Join us on Sunday, August 23 for a 3-stop riding tour through scenic Eastern CT starting in Willimantic and ending at the benefit’s celebration location, the French Club in Windham. Food & drink, live band, awards, and more! Proceeds benefit ASRC programs and services. Pre-register for the event here!
Don’t Miss the Last ASRC Summer Special Event!!
Student Shopping Trip at West Farms Mall!
Attention students, aged teen through young adults! The last of our summer fun special events is a Back-to-School Shopping Day! Register now for the Sunday, August 23 shopping excursion! Be sure to watch for fall programs being announced soon!
Visit the ASRC Booth at Autism Awareness Day!
CT Open, New Haven on Wednesday, August 26
ASRC will be on hand to help raise autism awareness and provide information to CT Open attendees for both the morning and evening session. Stop by and say “Hi”! We’ll have autism art t-shirts, autism awareness car magnets, autism ribbon pins and more! A great way to spend a summer day!Save the Date!! And Spread the Word!!
ASRC 2015 Autism Resource Fair – November 7
Mark your calendars now for the 2015 ASRC Autism Resource Fair on Saturday, November 7 at the Oakdale Theater complex in Wallingford, CT. Over 100 exhibitors, free workshops, bookstore and more!! Details coming later this summer!
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.
