Blogs and News

Save the Date: Boston Pizza Family Event

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:20:44 +0000

Autism Services Waterloo Region is proud to announce its newest partnership with Boston Pizza!
Save the Date: Saturday, June 23 starting at 10:00am

Come join us in a warm and welcoming environment with friendly staff and great food!

More information to come...

- Author: Esther Rhee

Autism Bulletin May 2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Brought to you by Autism Services Waterloo Region, here is the May 2012 Autism Bulletin. A snapshot of autism related events in Waterloo Region.
If you would like an event added to future bulletins, contact Katie Galashan at kgalashan@aswr.ca or call 519-886-9992.

- Author: Esther Rhee

An Exciting Event for Siblings connected with Extend-A-Family!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:26:13 +0000

Extend-A-Family would like to show recognition to those sons and daughters that go above and beyond the responsibilities of children or young adults. These "young carers" are individuals under 18 that help out at home because someone in their family has a disability, chronic illness or mental health issue. Young carers help their families in a…

- Author: Stephanie Mulder

Sensory Friendly Film - April 29, 2012 - The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:35:51 +0000

Sensory Friendly Film - Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)

Please note, we have changed the location from the Waterloo Empire Theatre, to the Kitchener Empire Theatre located at 135 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener, ON. Also note, that this movie will be running on a Sunday and NOT a Saturday.

Sunday April 29th 2012· …

- Author: Esther Rhee

Family Fun at Marineland!

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:38:54 +0000

To pre-register, CLICK HERE: Marineland Registration!

- Author: Esther Rhee

Ontario school uses foam blockers on special-needs teens

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:16:52 +0000

See the CTV article and video at http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120326/barrie-school-special-needs-foam-blockers-120326/

To help address this issue, see the email below from Margaret Spoelstra Executive Director of Autism Ontario:

"With all the media coverage regarding the use of red blocker shields in Ontario schools, and most recently…

- Author: Kevin Mendoza

Waterloo Region Family Network April Events!

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:57:51 +0000

Please find attached information outlining the workshops and groups brought to you by Waterloo Region Family Network for the month of April!

For more information on WRFN, please visit: http://www.waterlooregionfamilynetwork.com
Inclusion Education Workshop - Saturday, April 14 from 10 am - 4 pm
Peer Mentoring Focus Group - Tuesday, April 17…

- Author: Esther Rhee

Geneva Centre for Autism Training Institute April-May 2012 Course Offerings

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:04:20 +0000

GCA Training Institute
April - May 2012 Course Offerings

To find out what trainings, course certificates and webinars related to ASD are being offered, click here: Geneva Centre for Autism Training Schedule

** Note the FREE webinars!

- Author: Esther Rhee

Thriving with Autism -- May Seminar Series (Guelph and Kitchener)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:11:18 +0000

As an autistic adult, Jackie McMillan has been answering questions about the autism experience and the path to greater function since 1993. She helps create environments where autistic children can thrive. Her seminars offer a unique opportunity to understand the process of "coming out of the fog".
Through her personal experience, research and…

- Author: Esther Rhee

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:33:44 +0000

Here are some ways our community is participating in creating autism awareness!

Waterloo Region Catholic School Board Autism Cupcakes!

Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre

YMCA Early Years

Kitchener City Hall

The Rec Complex

Equitable Life Insurance

- Author: Esther Rhee