Autism Society of Forsyth County

An affiliate of the Autism Society of North Carolina

Volume 2,  Issue 2       February  2008

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ASFC First Friday– February 1, March 7. Discussion, information, resources, networking, support. 9:30-11am. Panera Bread on Miller & Cloverdale, WS. Free. Drop in’s welcome.

ASFC Second Friday-February 8, March 14. Discussion, information, resources, networking, support. 7:00-8:30 pm. Old Town Baptist Church 4386 Shattalon Dr. WS. Free. Drop in’s welcome.

ASNC Workshop for parents of children with a new diagnosis of ASD-February 12.  10 am. Amos Cottage 3325 Silas Creek. For reservations, call 333-0197, ext 303. Childcare not provided.

 

Single Mothers Support Group. Dates are pending. Respite and lunch provided. Free. Reservations required. For details, call ABC of NC at 251-1180.

BEES (Building Exciting & Effective Strategies for parenting)  6:00-7:30 pm. Amos Cottage, WS. February 28– Dr, Elisabeth Allen, Pediatrician. Free. Reservations required – call 924-5301.

Sib-Shops-Peer support and education for siblings of children with health and developmental needs. For details, call 924-5301.

ASNC Annual Conference: Issues Across the Spectrum & the Lifespan. April 25-26. Radisson High Point Hotel. For details, click here.

Autism Today: Crossing Bridges Despite the Challenges with Temple Grandin. September 19. 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Benton Convention Center, WS. For information, call 713-7742.

Local Events and Gatherings

Camp Imagine:  June 22-27, 2008

Hosted by ASFC, Camp Imagine is a summer camp for children on the autism spectrum held at Camp Hanes in King, NC.  Camp Imagine directors work closely with the Camp Hanes staff allowing kids to participate in fun activities within a schedule that suits their individual needs.  Applications will be available in the spring. Stay tuned for more details.

Autism Society of North Carolina

Autism Society of America

Autism Speaks

Coulter Video

Division TEAACH

 

Family Support Network of Greater Forsyth

Helpful Websites

Kim’s Discoveries

2008 Day on Capital Hill March 12-13. To increase awareness and understanding of autism issues, ASA hosts workshops and sessions on autism and the upcoming elections. For info, click here.

 

AUTISM: THE MUSICAL premiers March 25 on HBO.

Following five Los Angeles children over six months, director Tricia Regan captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone where they can explore their creative sides.

AUTISM: THE MUSICAL is a call-to-arms, bringing attention to a modern-day epidemic, all the while celebrating the way the human spirit can overcome any challenge. For info, click here.

 

National Vitamin/Mineral Study for Children & Adults with Autism. By the Autism & Apsergers Research Program. For details, click here.

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Autism Bulletin is an informative blog by Michael Goldberg, a parent of a child with ASD and managing editor of CIO.com. To view, click here.

 

Autism Speaks Video Glossary is an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn about the early warning signs of ASD. To view, click here.

For details, click here.