March 2013 Newsletter

Autism Ontario – Kingston Chapter
March/April 2013 Newsletter
NEWS:
St Lawrence Austim & Behaviour Science students are holding a fundraiser (proceeds to Autism Ontario Kingston &
Helen Tufts Nursery School) this Friday, March 8th at The Merchant. For tickets, contact [email protected].
o We are on Facebook! Look for Autism Ontario Kingston Chapter. News and events are posted regularly.
o You can apply now for the 2013 March Break Reimbursement Fund at http://www.autismontario.com.
o Extend-A-Family Kingston sent the February/March registration. For info contact [email protected].
o To meet with Anne, our Family Support Coordinator, in Kingston, call 613-230-6305. // Pour un rendez-vous avec Anne,
notre Coordonnatrice des services de soutien aux familles, à Kingston, appelez 613-230-6305.
Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place at our office at Extend-A-Family, 361 Montreal Street. Enter at the back of
the building on Bagot Street.
Membership is not required for any of our programs or events.
o
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services is
developing a Resource Toolkit for parents of
children with ASD and is surveying parents,
researchers, service providers, educators and
other professionals.
Le ministère des Services à l’enfance et à la jeunesse développe une
Boite à Outils de Ressources, pour les parents des enfants ayant des
Trouble de Spectrum Autistiques et mène une enquête auprès des
parents, chercheurs, éducateurs, fournisseurs des services et d’autres
professionnelles.
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1139016/Survey-Regarding-a-Resource-Toolkit-for-Parents-of-Children-with-AutismSpectrum-Disorders
Wednesday evenings 6-7pm: Awesome Possums at Ecole Cathedrale (301 Johnson Street) is a free drop-in
for children with autism and their siblings.
Feb 27 – Mar 20: photography/painting March 27 – April 10: sports and games
Wednesday evenings 6:30 – 7:30 pm: Building Club returns March 27 to April 17! To register, watch for the
link on our website and Facebook page.
March 6 @ 7:30 pm: Chapter Leadership Council Meeting
Please contact the office to confirm the location.
March 12 from 10:30 – 11:30 am Woodbine Fire Hall Tour. 905 Woodbine Road, Kingston
This tour is geared for children aged 3 and up. To register: http://kingstonfirehalltour.eventbrite.ca/#
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français!
12 mars 2013 de 12h à 14h Escalade de salle « Climbing gym »
Boiler Room, Climbing Gym, 4 rue Cataraqui, Kingston
Pour inscrire, communiquez avec Renelle, au 613.305.0516 ou par courriel [email protected].
March 14 from 7-8 pm Webinar: “Ask The Doctor” featuring Dr. Wendy Roberts. To register:
https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=592586&sessi
onid=1&key=E45BB2372276286AE9F7D9EEF1C62913&sourcepage=register
March 19 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Family Support Meeting at our office.
Guest Speakers will be discussing how Special Equipment claims are processed in our local schools.
For Adults
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français!
March 19 from 7-9pm Adults with Aspergers Support/Social Group
March 19 from 7-8 pm Webinar: Individual Education Plans – The Basics, Transition & Safety Plans To register:
https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=592948&sessi
onid=1&key=06FB1D44F63047AF9798D84B82DAD7A7&sourcepage=register
4 avril de 19h à 22h « La musique autiste », soirée intime avec Antoine Ouellette
Centre culturel Frontenac, Salle Brisebois, 711 Dalton, Kingston
COÛT : Gratuit pour les membres Devenez membre : 50$ Non-membre : 70$ Pour inscrire :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDlxS3g0RXJsdGw2dDlWWUdyYmtmUmc6MA#gi
d=0
April 6th ASUS 1k/5k Walk/Run Sign-in begins at 11 am & the run starts at noon. Pre-register at
http://www.events.runningroom.com/hm/index.php?sort=&step=&sub=1&y=2013&m=04&f_prov=ON&tab=3
April 6 Crafting at Michael’s Kingston. Please watch for details.
Coming Soon
Workshops: Introduction to Autism, IBI, ABA
If you cannot open any of the links, please contact the office for assistance. For information or to be added to our email list,
please phone 613-507-7896 or email [email protected]
We are grateful for the support of