Holiday Gifting - There's Still Time!

December 17, 2015 E-Newsletter

Support ASRC through Our New Online Auction

There’s Still Time to Bring Music Home for the Holidays!
Here’s a new way for you to get involved – online auction! If you have an item of value that you would like to donate to ASRC for our ongoing auction opportunity, contact us for scheduling on our eBay listing. Documentation for your donations will be provided. And, don’t miss out on the baby grand piano currently available – there’s still time to bring this home for the holidays! Contact us for more info.

Spring 2016 Boot Camp Scheduled
“TRANSITION: OMG!” Comes to Newington
Our popular Boot Camp “Transition: OMG!!” provides an intensive, four session overview to guide those helping ASD students make that leap from teen to adult! Schedule-friendly, non-consecutive Saturday morning sessions begin February 27, 2016. Hosted by Autism Families CONNECTicut. This is a grant-funded free series at this location, but registration is required.

Parent Speaker Series – Monday, January 25, 2016
Nicole Feeney, Assistive Technology Specialist to Present
Technology options have become more important in education and other settings, and can be a tremendous help when utilized appropriately. Nicole Feeney, Assistive Technology Specialist for the NEAT Center will present on options every parent should know about! Register now to reserve your seat for this free presentation at the ASRC office in Wallingford; 6-8pm.

SAVE THE DATE! March 18 & 19, 2016
26th Annual Northeast Regional Conference on Autism
Save the dates now for the “Bridging Communities: Removing Barriers to Employment: Pre-K to Adulthood” conference on the SCSU campus in New Haven, CT, March 18 & 19, 2016. Don’t miss our featured Saturday keynote: Carol Gray, creator of Social Stories™, along with author Barbara Bissonnette, and John Miller – our Speaker from the Spectrum. Watch for details and registration information coming in early 2016!

NEW!! Teen Community Action Program
Available to Soc/Rec Members in Central CT
Social awareness and service reaches out to the community! Helping those in need, making new friends, and promote and understanding of the personal and community benefits of volunteering. More…

NEW!! Job Club for ASD Adults
Meets Monthly at ASRC Office in Wallingford
Are you a post-high school graduation 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! 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. Next meeting Saturday, January 16. Contact us to register!

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!