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Celebrate the First Day of Spring with Wallingford's ASRC!

2015 Autism Conference on March 20 and 21.

keep-calm.jpg25th Annual Northeast Regional Conference on Autism
“Bridging Communities: Exploring Social Communication in Context”

Don’t miss Friday’s cutting edge presentation from Dr. Peter Vermeulen, author of “Autism as Context Blindness”, whose work is revolutionizing how we approach social communication. Choose from fourteen afternoon breakout sessions from some of CT’s finest autism experts! Saturday features Michelle Garcia Winner with two of her most important workshops. Our “Speaker from the Spectrum” Dena Gassner will make you laugh and inspire you in her new presentation “The Lies of Autism”. Parents, educators, services professionals—this is a “must attend” event! And, YES, we take purchase orders!! Full agenda and registration here!
Registration deadline—March 13!


Parent Advocacy Boot Camp Session for Spring – Begins March 14
“Transition – OMG!” Comes to Giant Steps in Southport

This series was immeasurably useful, positive and empowering…” – parent attendee
Parents and caregivers have told us “No one tells us this information—thank you!!” Our most popular training series topic focuses on autism, adolescence, and what you need to know about transition. “Must know” information for parents with tweens and teens! Schedule-friendly 4-part series begins Sat, March 14. This session is being provided at no charge, but seating is limited - register now!!

ASRC Walk for Autism - Sunday, May 3, 2015
Help ASRC Continue to Provide Great Programs & Services!!

We can’t do it without your support! Come meet WTNH on-air personality Jim Watkins, our Honorary Grand Marshal for the 2015 Walk for Autism at Choate Athletic Field in Wallingford! Join us for a family-fun day full of new surprises! Raffles, great activities, food trucks, Zumba, and of course – the WALK route full of entertainment!!
Register and start your teams today!! Need flyers, posters or other awareness materials? Contact us!

walk-art.jpgWant a 2015 Walk t-shirt with this great art?

Each individual participant who raises $50.00 for the ASRC Walk for Autism gets one commemorative event shirt!! Go towww.ctautismwalk.com for all Walk information.

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