EVENTS
Thanks to The Autism Calendar and The Autism Society of Greater Madison
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Parenting Series: Friendship, Part 1: Increasing Social Understanding Join us as we present Mary Graczyk-McMullen, autism consultant, speaker, and special education teacher with 30 years of experience working with autistic children. Parents and educators can learn how to help our kids learn social skills. Then be sure to sign up for next month's Part 2 workshop as we continue to talk about Friendship. Light refreshments will be served. Child care is not available.
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| Parenting Series: Friendship, Part 2: Building Social Networks How DO you help your child make connections and friends? Lynn Brusnahan, PhD, teaches graduate-level courses on autism for the University of St. Thomas Education department and is the mother of Collin, a young man with autism. They present together this month to help parents. Light refreshments will be served. Child care is not available. Glendale Saturday February 4 9:30AM-11:30AM Nicolet High School, Glendale 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd CLICK TO REGISTER 414-427-9345 |
PECS Basic Training The Picture Exchange Communication System is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, & will leave the workshop ready to implement PECS with individuals with autism, & related disabilities. Milwaukee Feb 9-10 Eau Claire Nov 5-6 $395 professional / $295 parent Nina Truehart email 888-732-7462 http://www.pecsusa.com/ |
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Autism 101 |
Autism Spectrum In the Classroom |
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ASW 2012 Annual Conference The Autism Society of Wisconsin is hosting the 2012 Annual Conference in Green Bay, WI. We will have three keynote speakers, as well as breakout sessions covering many topics, & exhibitors set up throughout the convention center. For more information please visit our website. Green Bay May 3-5 www.asw4autism.org Refer to website Hyatt Hotel & KI Convention Center - Melissa Penasa email 920-973-6636 |
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Support Groups |
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Bridge the Gap Support Group 3rd Wed of every month at Bonduel Elementary School in Bonduel, WI from 6:15pm-7:15pm. Visit our website for topics. Support Group is open to anyone & we offer a variety of presenters, topics & direct support. Bonduel Elementary School Library 400 W Mill Street 3rd Wed. 6:15p-7:15p Free http://www.bridgethegapwi.org/ Nicole Crawford nicole@bridgethegapwi.org 715-524-5327 |
AUsome Adults We support adults with an Autism Spec-trum Disorder or those who suspect they may have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are a peer led group and observe an open meeting format. Together we support each other and dis-cuss a wide range of life issues. We also occasionally plan social activities geared toward adults on the Spectrum. Meetings are the 3rd Sunday of each month. Click here for dates ASGM 2:00-4:00 PM Prairie Unitarian Universalist 2010 Whenona Drive Madison, WI 53711 email: ausome-adults@googlegroups.com |
AMC Sensory Friendly Films for families affected by autism
The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
The idea for the program began with a request from a parent with an autistic child for a special screening at AMC Columbia Mall 14 in Columbia, MD. More than 300 children and parents attended the first screening.
We are thrilled to now offer the program at many locations nationwide — please click here for a complete list of participating theatres. As a leading theatrical exhibition company, we are so proud to be making a difference in the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder by offering families a chance to see a movie together — often for the very first time.
Upcoming Sensory Friendly showings* include:
| January 7 | The Adventures of Tin Tin |
| February 25 | The Secret World of Arrietty |
| March 10 | Dr. Seuss' The Lorax |
| April 7 | Pirates! Band of Misfits |
All shows are at 10:00 am local time. *Dates and films are subject to change. Check: http://www.amctheatres.com/SFF/
To request AMC Sensory Friendly Films in your market, or to learn more about autism, please contact:
AMC Entertainment Community Relations | Autism Society of America | Geneva Centre for Autism
Reel Movies for Real Needs
A new film series, Reel Movies for Real Needs designed for families of special-needs children with autism or other challenges who seldom attend movies. Reel Movies for Real Needs features select first-run film showings.
Reel Movies for Real Needs will take place at the following Marcus Theatres locations: Appleton East Cinema, Bay Park Cinema in Green Bay, North Shore Cinema in Mequon, Point Cinema in Madison and South Shore Cinema in Oak Creek.
Fourth Sat
10:30AM
Carlo W. Petrick
Marcus Theatres
414-905-1505
carlopetrick@marcustheatres.com
www.marcustheatres.com
Camp Awesum
Our mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for youth with autism and an opportunity to experience a residential summer camp.
Our vision is to provide an experience that enables campers to feel pride in learning new skills while being away from home. Campers will be with children their age, nine to fifteen year old youths (as of June 1, 2010), who share the same interests, skills, and wonderful gifts.
At Camp AweSum campers will learn new skills, gain confidence in being away from home, develop lifelong friendships, experience a summer camp without stress and anxiety, and be supported in all they attempt to do.
Camp facilities at Moon Beach include modern and clean cabins in a pristine Northwoods atmosphere. Meals are enjoyed in a family –like atmosphere of the Moon Beach dining hall. Camp AweSum is a typical camp experience with all the trimmings; arts & crafts, canoeing, hiking, swimming, fishing, campfires, and bog walks.
Ages 9-15
$825 (scholarships available)
June 27 – July 2
REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE ON JAN. 1ST SO THEY ARE BOOKED FOR 2011. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR
Moon Lake, St. Germain, Wisconsin
CampAwesum@yahoo.com
http://www.campawesum.org/
(see WEAP: The People v.4, is.2 for an in-depth interview)
Pump It Up Quarterly Birthday Parties
Join us at Pump It Up: The Inflatable Party Zone for an autism-friendly birthday party 4 times a year! Kids of all ages will love ...Bouncing ...Sliding ... Climbing and ...Tumbling on Pump It Up’s giant inflatable play areas.
Parties are offered in February, May, July and November.
Would you like your child(ren) with autism to receive a birthday party invitation? Please give contact information when you register your child(ren) and we will send a personal invitation to attend that party. If you child has a birthday that falls within the quarter of the party, s/he will be one of the children who will celebrated. Just let us know when you register.
Check –In (hand in signed waiver forms and pay admission) - 9:00 am – 9:15 am
Video introduction – 9:15 am - 9:30 am
Play and network: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cheese Pizza and cake (donated by Carl's Cakes) will be available.
*Important Note* - Childcare will not be available at this event. A parent/guardian/adult support person must attend this party with your child(ren). A parent/guardian must sign a Pump It Up Waiver form for each child. Waiver forms are available at: Pump It Up Waiver
Click here for dates: Autism Society of Greater Madison
9:00 - 11:15 a.m.
ASGM Members: $5 per child (parents/adult support person can play for free)
Non-Members: $10 per child (parents/adult support person can play for free)
Pump It Up
2911 Marketplace Dr. (in Fitchburg, near Breakaway Soccer and Pinnacle Health Club)
Space is limited. Pre-registration required: call (608) 213-8519 or email autismmadison@gmail.com
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