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Free Cooking Class for Food Sensory Issues
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at NWC Food Incubator, 1601 Payne Street; sponsored by Have Dreams
On Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at NWC Food Incubator Demonstration Kitchen (formerly known as Now We’re Cookin’) located at 1601 Payne Street, Evanston, join Chef Jona Silva of Cooked Chicago as he prepares three dishes - a smoothie, a snack and a main dish - that are nutritious, yet appealing to individuals with food sensory issues, such as many children, teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. Chef Jona will provide samples and recipes, while Feeding Specialist Alyson Teitel will give tips on how to cook healthy and appealing dishes that parents and caregivers can apply when preparing meals at home. Free and open to the public; adults only please; RSVP here:https://docs.google.com/a/havedreams.org/forms/d/1235fXZw2MbOgYGqWYQbgbA...
Have Dreams is able to bring this event to the community thanks to a generous grant from the Astellas USA Foundation. A leader in autism services for 20 years, Have Dreams offers programs for children, teens and young adults with autism, diagnostic and family support services and specialized training for teachers and caregivers at its Evanston and Park Ridge locations. For more information, see www.havedreams.org, info@havedreams.org or (847) 905-0702.
Have Dreams thanks the Astellas USA Foundation, Chef Jona, Cooked Chicago, and NWC Food Incubator for helping to bring this free event to the community.
