SEPTEMBER 2013
Autism in OUR Community Event
Saturday, October 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
 
SCHEDULE:
8:30 am  
Vendor Opportunity
9:00 am  
Registration
9:45 am  
Welcome to A.C.E.
 10:00 am  
Keynote: Dr. Minshew
12:00 pm  
Lunch & Vendor Opportunity
1:15 - 4:35 pm  
Breakout Sessions

 SESSION 1:  1:15-2:15pm

 

A

Bureau of Autism Services & ASERT Community Connection  - PART I   - Nina Wall-Cota 

B

Social Behavior Mapping

- Ed Nientimp, Lynne Orengia, Kristi Vavala 

C

A Parent's Guide to Self Care  - Elizabeth Stroup

 SESSION 2:  2:25-3:25pm

 

A

Bureau of Autism Services & ASERT Community Connection   - PART II      - Nina Wall-Cota  & Jan Formichella

B

Video Modeling - Using Video Technology to Teach Communication, Social, and Play Skills

- Bob Gulick & Sabrina Mong

C

Teaching Self-Help Skills to Individuals with Autism  - Christina Colon

SESSION 3:  3:35-4:35pm

 

A

From "Food Ignorer" to "Food Explorer"

- Christine Linkie 

B

Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs Children:  Challenges and Opportunities

- Scott Wallen & Colleen Stumpf 


LUNCH is available by pre-purchase only.  $8.25 per lunch includes Wegmans 1/4 sub, chips, cookie, apple, and water.  Choices:  ham, turkey, tuna, roast beef.
 
FREE ON-SITE CHILD CARE is available with pre-registration.

ACT 48 ($10) available and DPW letter.


Autism-Friendly Performance...

 

Erie Playhouse will be presenting Disney's Aladdin JR on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm.  An open house for those who would like to "meet their seat" will be held on Thursday, January 16th (time TBA). During the performance a sensory break area will be available.    

AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and ALL children ages 5 - 18 (limited roles for those under 12) are welcome to audition.  Aladdin JR auditions are November 12 and 13 at 4:00 pm at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall (1158 East 12th Street). Those auditioning must prepare a short monologue or poem and a song with accompaniment (sheet music, or CD with no lyrics).  A short dance routine will be taught to ages 12 and up at auditions.  
VOLUNTEERS Needed
Autism Society NWPA depends on volunteers to plan, organize, and facilitate all our activities meet our mission goals.  Are you interested in helping out?  
 
Are you available to help at A.C.E. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 - Penn State Erie - The Behrend College?
 
We also have volunteer opportunities on committees: Recreation & Family Support Committee, Development Committee, Education & Awareness Committee, Finance & Budget Committee, Governance Committee, Please call 814.455.3540 if you are interested in volunteering.  
 

Join ASA-NWPA 

Add your voice to the growing number of families and professionals helping those with autism. You can help! 

 

 



If you would like to make a donation to the Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania you may either pay online. Click on the "DONATE NOW" button to donate to through PayPal or mail a check to ASA-NWPA P.O. Box 3923, Erie, PA 16508 
 
 
Our Mission:  to improve the quality of life across the lifespan for persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through:  Advocacy, Education, Service, Support, & Research
 
expERIEnce
Children's Museum
Sunday, September 22
12:00 - 2:00 pm

Spend the afternoon with us exploring the many hands on exhibits our local Children's Museum has to offer.

MEMBERS:  FREE
NON-MEMBERS:  $4.00

Group activity is planned in the lower level.

Pumpkin Farm
Sisson's Pumpkin Patch
11244 Springfield Rd
 Girard, PA 16417
Thursday, October 10, 2013
5:00 - dusk

It's time for our annual trip to the pumpkin farm!  An event you won't want to miss. 
A variety of wholesome activities for the
whole family!!
Hay Ride, Corn Maze, Slides, Pedal Karts, Shelled, Hay Fort, Obstacle Course, Logic Maze Pumpkin Sling Shots and the favorite of all......
CORN BOX!

 
MEMBERS:  FREE
NON-MEMBER:  $6.00
per person
 

Erie Sporting Opportunities
Special Olympics PA

Sports..... 
Bocce, Long Distance Running/Walking, Powerlifting, Soccer
 
Any questions contact
Mark Euliano  814.450.3994
Thank you for your support!
Autism Society NWPA depends 100% on fundraising dollars to provide supports to individuals and families living with an autism spectrum disorder.  We welcome the community's willingness to help promote autism awareness and funding for our mission.   
 
Thank you to the following organizations who hosted a 3rd party fundraising event:
  • Polish Falcon Club - Golf Tournament
  • Erie Construction Council Golf Tournament
  • Autism Farm Fest - Fuhrman's Cider Mill
  • Erie SeaWolves

For more information about hosting a 3rd party fundraising event, please download our new guide & form.

 

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