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It's official! Waterloo Region will have its very own Autism Walk this year!
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 24 at Waterloo Park!
There will be a Kick-off event for the walk on Sunday, April 15... more information to come!
Our goal is to raise $50,000 as a community for autism research and programs!
CLICK ON LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION!
It's official! Waterloo Region will have its very own Autism Walk this year!
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 24 at Waterloo Park!
There will be a KICK-OFF EVENT for the walk on Sunday, April 15... more information to come!
Our goal is to raise $50,000 as a community for autism research and programs.
To find out more about the walk and donate, CLICK HERE: http://events.autismspeaks.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventDetails&eventID=526
February 4, 2012
Autism Ontario e-news January 26, 2012
By Valerie McIntyre in Autism Ontario: Waterloo Chapter
Sorry none of the formatting is working and the hyperlinks are not active, for details see www.autismontario.com
Sorry can't get the site to format anything today - Val Conferences On the Job: Advancing Vocational Opportunities for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Feb 2-3, 2012 Hart House Toronto,ON From Diagnosis to Daily Living: A Lifelong Approach to Working with Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder February 17 &18 - Japanese Cultural Centre, Toronto, ON Developing Talents: Achieving Meaningful Careers for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism February 21,…
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Autism Canada Articles - a little light reading :)
By Valerie McIntyre in Parent Blogs
Get caught up, read these great articles from Autism Canada, the sad passing of Lindsay Moir, being audited by Rev Can, Thriving with autism, a parents guide, Carly's voice now available at your books store, confronting Asperger's in the classroom, How the new DSM will affect ASD, ASD Police registries and a comprehensive study on the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements and ASD.
Sorry about the formatting, the headings and hyperlinks disappeared when I posted it
Thriving with Autism - A Parent's Guide Announcing Seminar Series "Thriving with Autism - A Parent's Guide" to commence on January 30th. Jackie McMillan, an autistic adult, will be presenting on various topics over a six-week period. Through her personal experiences, research and networking with other adults in the autistic spectrum, Jackie has learned how simple changes can dramatically improve her symptoms.…
January 30, 2012
Workshop with Temple Grandin on Developing Talents!
By Esther Rhee in Autism Services Waterloo Region
Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy speak on Developing Talents: Achieving Meaningful Careers for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. 25% discount for parents to attend this full day session. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Dr. Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy speak on Developing Talents: Achieving Meaningful Careers for Y oung Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: 25% discount for parents to attend this full day session.
To register at this rate, please give us a call at 416-964-1133 between 9am and 5pm Mondays to Fridays and let my colleagues know that you have been cleared for the parent rate through me.
If parents are experiencing financial hardship, then we also offer additional…
January 17, 2012
Autism Ontario Catholic Board SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) volunteer needed
By Kevin Mendoza in Parent Blogs
Autism Ontario is looking for a parent of special needs in the Catholic Board to represent autism at the monthly Special Education Advisory Committee for the Catholic School Board. If you would like to contribute to how autism's voice can be heard in the Catholic School Boards, please contact myself, Kevin Mendoza, President of Autism Ontario Waterloo Region (waterloo@autismontario.com or (519) 804-2068). For more details see below.SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) members:
- advi…
A funding option available to approximately 750 families across Ontario to help with costs associated with sending a child or youth with ASD to a March Break Camp! Recipients are selected through a random draw - deadline to apply is January 24th, 2012!
The March Break Reimbursement Fund is an opportunity for approximately 750 families across Ontario to receive funding to help send a child or youth (under 18) to camp this March Break. The Ministry of Children and Youth Services, in partnership with Autism Ontario, will be providing a maximum reimbursement of $350.00 per child or youth to pay for either the cost of a March Break Camp or a 1:1 support worker. Recipients must have a confirmed ASD diagnosis, and will be chosen through a random…
The Cambridge Ice Hounds and Kitchener Ice Pirates take on the Kitchener Rangers in support of Special Hockey in Waterloo Region.
Monday, January 16th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m * Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (400 East Avenue, Kitchener) * FREE *
****SEE POSTER****
The Cambridge Ice Hounds and Kitchener Ice Pirates take on the Kitchener Rangers in support of Special Hockey in Waterloo Region.
Monday, January 16 from 6:00-8:30pm
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (400 East Avenue, Kitchener
FREE
See poster for more details!
January 10, 2012
Free Movie Morning: "The Adventures of Tin-Tin" - Saturday Jan. 21st at 10:00 am
By Kevin Mendoza in Parent Blogs
Come out for a FREE relaxing and sensory friendly morning at the Empire Theatre in Waterloo (415 The Boardwalk). Online Pre-Registration required by Tuesday January 17th. Please email Ashlee at ashlee@autismontario.com to register.
This event is a Social Learning Opportunity hosted by Autism Ontario's Potential Programme and run with the help of Autism Services Waterloo Region.
For more details check out the following link
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=145804752198005&set=o.172970449420118&type=1&theater
January 9, 2012
Accessing Services for your Child - Tell Your Story
By Shannon Geil in Waterloo Region Family Network
There is a project underway to explore ways to make Accessing Services easier, read my story and find out how you can share yours and make a difference!
Someone asked me the other day, what was it like accessing services for your child?
My child is now 8 so it was approximately 5-6 years ago when I started the process of Accessing Service for my child. Disability Tax Credit, Special Parking Permit, Incontinence Program for Diapers, SNAP Referral, Daycare Subsidy, Developmental Services Resource Centre -DSRC (formerly DSAC) Extend-A-Family for Special Services at home. Even the intake process for our Children's Treatment Centre - KidsAbility.
…January 9, 2012
Autism Family Gathering - Saturday, January 21, 2012
By Esther Rhee in Autism Services Waterloo Region
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and Kerry's Place Autism Services are pleased to kick of the New Year with another Autism Family Gathering event!
Swimming and Pizza Party!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
2-5pm
Breithaupt Community Centre, Kitchener
*See poster for details!*
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and Kerry's Place Autism Services are pleased to kick of the New Year with another Autism Family Gathering event!
Swimming and Pizza Party!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
2:00-5:00pm
Breithaupt Communitiy Centre, Kitchener
*See Poster for Details!*
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