Autism Ontario – Kingston FOR FAMILIES/CHILDREN/YOUTH Fall

Autism Ontario – Kingston
FOR FAMILIES/CHILDREN/YOUTH Fall 2014/Automne 2014
Unless indicated, events take place at our office. Membership is not required.
*Wanted: individuals to volunteer as Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps for area School Boards. Training
(October 17 & 18, in Toronto) is offered with all expenses covered. For info, please contact the office.
*Our Communication Supports Program continues thanks to the Kingston Foundation for ASD. Contact the office
to arrange a time to create personalized visual schedules, power cards & social scripts.
*Kingston Chapter New Member Drive continues until October 31 with half the membership fee staying in Kingston!
*Queen’s Interprofessional Developmental Disabilities Education Day (IDE) Day provides students with the
opportunity to communicate with adults with DD and working with their caregivers. To participate or get more
information, email Phil Kocher at <[email protected]>, or leave a message at (613) 344-2090.
*ASD families are invited to sign up at www.AutismResearch.com. Families can participate in our studies by
mail/phone/email/online. You may also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/autismresearchregistry.
*For the fall, Extend-A-Family’s programs and registrations will be one month at a time. For info: 613-544-8939.
*Youth (14-25y) with an ASD and/or their parents are wanted for a study about how to support youth with autism
transitioning from high school to employment/volunteer work. Contact [email protected]
For items in italics, information and registration: www.aoese.eventbrite.ca. Thank You.
Watch for Ball Hockey, Family Cooking, ASD Info Fair. Volunteers & sufficient registrations needed!
October 07, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM LIFE AFTER SECONDARY SCHOOL videoconference/webcast for
parents, guardians & support workers. Register: 613-548-4417, ext. 1107 [email protected]
Tuesday Oct 7- Nov 25, 6:30-7:30 pm Building Club for children aged 6-12. Volunteers needed.
Tuesday, Oct 7 to Nov 25, 6:30-7:30 pm Sibling Group based on “Please Listen” for children 6-12y with a
sibling with ASD. Offered by CMHA. The child with ASD is not required to attend Building Club.
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 10, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD videoconference/webcast For Parents,
guardians and support workers. Register with Pete Fowler 613-548-4417, ext. 1107
[email protected]
October 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm RDSP information Session.
October 14, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Public Engagement Session regarding Child and Family Services Act review
targeting improving outcomes for children/youth, and modernizing/clarifying the language of the Act.
For more information, http://www.children.gov.on.ca/ or [email protected].
October 18, 8pm -1am 3rd annual Halloween Dance Fundraiser at Zorbas, with music by Music Makers
DJ & sponsored by Blossoms Fresh Fruit Arrangements and Domino’s Pizza. Tickets now available at the
office and Blossoms for $15 each! Must be legal drinking age to attend. Volunteers needed.
October 21, doors open at 5:30 pm, starts at 6pm “Does this make my Asperger’s look big?” at Duncan
McArthur Hall. $10 or donation. This is in place of our Family Support Meeting. Join us after for coffee.
November 21, 10 am -12 pm Guide to Eating and Drinking Safely for caregivers or anyone having
difficulties videoconference/webcast Register: 613-548-4417, ext. 1107 [email protected]
Around the East/South East Region… *Belleville Support Group with Orlana; *Smiths Falls: Support group with Orlana;
EN FRANÇAIS : Nous recherchons des bénévoles pour être représentants du Comité consultatif éducation
spécialisée (SEAC) pour quelques conseils. Chaque automne, Autisme Ontario offre une formation aux
représentants SEAC. Toutes les dépenses pour cela sont payées. La formation sera octobre 17 & 18, à Toronto. Si
vous êtes intéressé, ou de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau.
*Le Réseau Régional de Langue Française du Sud-Est de l'Ontario annonce notre nouveau site http://www.rrlfseon.ca/ Retrouvez toutes les actualités du Réseau et des ressources.
For information or assistance with registrations contact us:
Pour information ou, être enregistrer :
613-507-7896
[email protected]
Thanks to the United Way of KFL&A and the Kingston Foundation for ASD for their support.