Upcoming Events and Meetings December 13, 2008, 12:00 PM, Saturday Jingle Jog for Autism 5K & Reindeer Dash (aprox. 1 mile) West Walton Park 925 Twin Lakes Rd. Loganville, GA 30052 Sponsored by: F.A.C.E.S. http://www.georgiafaces.info December 6, 2008 9:00 am, Saturday Special Time with Santa Stonemill Church 855 Northbrook Parkway Suwanee, GA 30024 Sponsored by: ASA-GGC www.stonemillchurch.org for directions or call for reservations at 770-904-4474 Discounted pricing for ABA North Georgia Autism Center, Inc. is offering ABA for $25 /hr. For new clients between the hours of 1pm and 5pm until February 28, 2009. You must begin services by February 1 and do at least 4 hours in center. 1575 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming, GA 30040 phone: 770-844-8624 Fax: 770-844-8643 mailto: northgaautismcen@bellsout h.net Web: www. northgeorgiaautismcenter. com |
| In the interest of continuing to provide strong advocacy skills training, parent and child mentoring, encouragement, and resources for families in the Barrow and surrounding counties, we have placed some local and nearby meetings and seminars for your interest and convenience. Gerogia Asperger's Organization We are currently recruiting volunteers to establish our Board of Directors Panel and obtain our 501c Non Profit status. December 18, Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm Gerogia Asperger's Organization 1st Annual Christmas Celebration Location: Barrow Regional Medical Ctr. 316 N. Broad Street, Winder, GA Oct 25, 2008 6 PM - 9 PM, Saturday, Autumn Nights at Yargo October 2, 2008 7:00-8:30 pm, Guest Speaker Mrs. Christine Dalton, LMSW will discuss "Discovering Effective Stress Management & Family Strengthening Skills" September 4, 2008 Guest Speaker Mrs. Erin Chun will discuss "Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs" July 17, 2008 7:00-8:30 pm, Barrow Regional Medical Center, B.A.S.S. (Barrow Asperger's Syndrome Support) Group Topic "Learn How & Why to Apply for Medicaid Waivers" July 15, 2008 8:00-9:00 pm, www.gacrs.org Guest Speaker Marcia Singson, will discuss "Understanding the Needs of a Child with Aspergers" for a Webinar scheduled to take place in (Chat Room #1) Hosted by: Georgia Center for Adoption and Foster Care TACA Meeting Saturday June 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Every Third Saturday The Hyperbaric Therapy Ctr. 104 Colony Park Dr., Ste 500, Cumming, 30040 Conference- Lets Be Friends, Improving Friendships and social skills Friday June 20, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Carter Ctr., Cecil B. Day Chapel, 453 Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30307 June 19, 2008 7:00-8:30 pm, Barrow Regional Medical Center, B.A.S.S. (Barrow Asperger's Syndrome Support) Group Topic How Nutrition can impact the behaviors of ASD and ADHD T.A.P. (Teaching Aspie People)Topic: "How to control our anger and behaviors" Group will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Autism 101 HOSTED ONCE EACH QUARTER Stonemill Church, 855 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA Phone: 770-904-4474 “Autism 101” is a quarterly seminar and resource fair sponsored by the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Chapter for families of newly diagnosed children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The seminar provides information that educates, enables and empowers these families as they begin the journey of caring for, planning for, and treating their child. Additionally, there is a resource fair for families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related goods and services. Against All Odds 6/1/2008 - 6/3/08 UGA Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA Fort Yargo FUTURE HORIZONS May 9, 2008 Atlanta, GA Update: Our first monthly meeting was a tremendous success. Thank everyone for your support. There were just over ten attendees, some of which included some of our very own caring and committed Sp. Ed. Staff from both Barrow and Jackson County. Thank you ladies for your support and sharing your years of expertise and experience. These are the beautiful bridges we are eager to build for strengthening our families, schools, and communities. We are surely on the right path for equipping, empowering, encouraging, and educating our young people. And as for our loving and devoted parents, lets remember that providing support and encouragement for one another is just as important as properly and effectively advocating for our loved ones. Communication, commitment, consistency, and community are all vital keys to sustained success. May 1, 2008, Introduction Meeting, Time: 7:00-8:30 pm, First Thursday of each month. (Unfortunately, child care will not be available or provided for this meeting) Location: Barrow Regional Medical Ctr. 316 N. Broad Street, Winder, GA F.A.C.E.S. Walton County 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. INTROPACES Winder, GA 3rd Monday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. The World of Medicaid 4-28-2008, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Newton County Community Health Forum, Covington First United Methodist Church– Fellowship Hall, Sponsored by Parent to Parent of Georgia, for more information, contact Jill McGiboney at yenobig@mindspring.com Special Education Symposium on Response to Intervention 4-12-08, 8:30 A.M. - 3:45 P.M UGA School of Law in Athens, Torin Togut at (706) 227- 5362. Sheila Wagner January 28, 2008, Watkinsville, GA, Autism Spectrum Disorder 10/25/07-10/26/07 Autism Asperger Publishing Company 10/18/07 -10/19/07 ASA, Greater GA Chapter September 29, 2007, Schedule S.T.E.P.S. 08-23-07 S.T.E.P.S: Successful Transitioning through Educating Parents and Students |
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