Guest Speaker - Autism Ontario

Autism Ontario – Kingston
FOR ADULTS
Unless indicated, events take place at our office.
July 2014/juillet 2014
Membership is not required.
*Thanks to EMMO Kingston and their customers for the BBQ they held for us which raised $180!
*Thanks to all members who voted following our Annual Meeting. The Chapter Leadership for the next year is
Lisa Montgomery, Maggie McLaren, Mary Spencer and Paula Ball. Chapter Leadership Meetings are open to
everyone. If you wish to attend, please contact the office to find out the next meeting date and time.
*Autism Ontario has launched a province-wide online survey. We want to hear from the families, individuals
and professionals across the province that access Autism Ontario supports, services and information. The
information gathered in the survey will provide important feedback on our programs, identify regional gaps in
service, as well as provide insight into what families and supporters would like Autism Ontario to focus its efforts.
*Canadian Mental Health Association Kingston Branch is moving to 400 Elliot Avenue, Unit 4, Kingston as of July
1st, with the email, phone and fax numbers staying the same.
*Autism Canada & organizations across Canada have joined CASDA & the CIHR Autism Research Chair, to
create this survey. The information gathered will form the basis of a Canadian National Autism Strategy.
Parents, Adults with ASD or Professionals working with ASD clients are asked to participate. The survey only
takes 15 minutes to complete and is available at www.ASDalliance.org in both English and French.
*Youth (ages 14-25) with an ASD and/or their parents are wanted for a study to understand how to support
youth with autism who are transitioning from high school to employment and volunteer work. Contact
Danielle D’Alessandro & Andrea Hickling at [email protected].
For items in italics, please register at www.aoese.eventbrite.ca. Thank You.
Most Sunday Mornings until Labour Day 10-11:30 am: Have you seen the gorgeous new garden at
Extend-a-Family in Kingston? The planting is done, so bring a watering can and join us.
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July 15, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Support Meeting
July 15th, 6-7pm: Women with Asperger’s Group. This is a chance to say hello and help shape this
group and the activities the group may do. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
August 11, 7:30-9pm: An Evening with Daniel Tammet & Panel Discussion with Noted Experts at
Agudath Israel Congregation, Main Sanctuary, 1400 Coldrey Ave., Ottawa ON
Mr. Tammet is a writer and essayist (‘Born On A Blue Day’, about his childhood with highfunctioning autistic savant syndrome, ‘Embracing the Wide Sky’ and ‘Thinking in Numbers’).
October 9&10: Changing the Course of Autism Conference/Webcast, Burlington ON For more
information or to register: http://www.autismcanada.org/conference/index.html
October 21, in the evening: “Does this make my Asperger’s look big?” Michael McCreary’s Cross
Canada Tour at Duncan McArthur Hall. To learn more, go to www.aspiecomic.com
EN FRANÇAIS : Autisme Ontario réalise présentement un sondage provincial en ligne. Ce sondage s’adresse
aux milliers de personnes qui ont accès aux soutiens, aux services et aux informations fournis par Autisme
Ontario. Ce sondage nous permettra d’apprendre ce que vous pensez de nos programmes et de découvrir si
certaines régions auraient besoin de services qui n’existent pas encore. Les renseignements ainsi recueillis nous
aideront aussi à comprendre sur quels aspects les familles et les fournisseurs de soins aimeraient qu’Autisme
Ontario concentre ses efforts.
For information, assistance with registrations or to be added to our email list:
613-507-7896
Pour information, être enregistrer ou être ajouter au liste pour courrielles : [email protected]
Thanks to the United Way of KFL&A and the Kingston Foundation for ASD for their support.