Monthly News & Updates

March 2023 | Issue III

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ASRC’s Awesome April – Leads to a Magnificent May!

Throughout April, ASRC is promoting the autism community! It’s AWESOME!

Tell your family and friends about ASRC, about autism – and about the ASRC CT Walk for Autism on May 21st at Quinnipiac University in North Haven, from 9 am-1:30 pm!

Why should you, your family and friends attend? Community. Education. Employment. Careers.

Resources. Fun!

If you haven’t signed up yet, do it today! It’s FREE, but registration is required.

-The Team @ Autism Services & Resources CT

ASRC's Recreation, Social & Parent Support Programs

Don't Miss the Next Adult In Person Game Night

March 25th from 7-8:30pm

ASRC is happy to welcome back our good friend Dave Tipping for our in person games nights for the next three months. We have one more date scheduled for MARCH 25 from 7-8:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please click the link below.

Click Here to Register for Adult Games Nights

12 and Under Recreation and Social Activities.

Email Rachel@CT-ASRC.org for more information about upcoming events and activites.

Click Here to complete the ASRC questionnaire to join our 12 & Under Recreation-Social Groups

Teen & Adult Recreation and Social Activities.

Email Francesca@CT-ASRC.org for more information about upcoming events and activites.

Click Here to complete the ASRC questionnaire to join our Teen & Adult Recreation-Social Groups

Teen and Adult Social Skills Groups.

Email Sara@CT-ASRC.org for information about upcoming sessions and availability for your teen or adult.

Click Here for more information about our Social Skills Groups

Parent Support Groups

In addition to our new partnership with Lisa Candera, Autism Mom Coach, ASRC runs a support group for parents & caregivers of Adults and support - playgroups for children under 12. If you are interested in joining either of these groups, please click the link below to receive information on upcoming dates, times and locations.

Click Here to Complete the Form to Receive Support Group Updates

Upcoming Events and Activities

The Coaching Corner with Lisa Candera - The Autism Mom Coach

Click Here to Read this Month's Article: Autism Parenting: How Am I Going to Do This?

ASRC is happy to announce that we have been partnering with Lisa Candera - The Autism Mom Coach to provide support to our community’s parents with a monthly article and monthly Coaching Call.

You can submit questions for Lisa to answer monthly by emailing them to her at lisa@theautismmomcoach.com

CLICK HERE TO JOIN the Coaching Call - March 16th @ 6pm

March 8, 2023 @ 6:00pm

What Driving Provided to Me: An Autistic Perspective on Driving

This webinar will be about Andrew Arboe’s driving journey and the executive functioning and sensory challenges he overcame. Andrew who founded Driving with Autism for a year and has done work for Planning Across the Spectrum and with The Next Street driving school will go over what ended up working for him and what strategies new drivers may be interested in. Finding the strategies will be key in figuring out how to safety drive, while addressing one's sensory needs.

This webinar will be about Andrew Arboe’s driving journey and the executive functioning and sensory challenges he overcame. Andrew, who founded Driving with Autism for a year, and has done work for Planning Across the Spectrum and with The Next Street Driving School, will go over what ended up working for him and what strategies new drivers may be interested in. Finding those strategies will be key in figuring out how to safely drive, while addressing one's sensory needs.

Click Here to Register for the March 8th Webinar @ 6pm

ASRC's Awesome April Is Coming...

Check out the amazing lineup below of Online Webinars we have planned for you!

April 4, 2023

@ 12 Noon

Rick Sebastian, CEO of The Kennedy Collective:

Dual Bottom Line Social Enterprises – The Intersection of Mission and Fiscal Sustainability and Growth

Rick talks “Micro Businesses” and how The Kennedy Collective continues to employ individuals that have historically been underemployed, in a variety of business enterprises The Kennedy Collective has founded and run.

April 6, 2023

@ 12 Noon

Judy Reilly, Director of UConn Center for Neurodiversity and Employment

Innovation: Perspectives for Employers in Hiring Neurodiverse

Judy shares valuable perspectives for employers considering hiring neurodivergent individuals (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences), educates them about the value neurodiversity brings to their organizations, and shares resources that guide companies in implementing more inclusive practices in hiring and employment.

April 18, 2023

@ 12 Noon

Melissa Tkacs-Soli, Ken’s Krew:

How Ken’s Krew Helps the Autism Community in Employment

Ken’s Krew provides job placement, training, and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities in competitive employment.

April 20, 2023

@ 12 Noon

Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo, VP Admissions & Marketing, Chapel Haven Schleifer Center

Life After High School-The Path to Adult Independence

Learn about the path to adult independence with Chapel Haven Schleifer Center. What does it take to move out and make it? Join an online panel discussion with CHSC.

More Details Coming Soon

Walgreen’s

Travelers

Microsoft’s Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program

Click Here for More Information

Job Fair for Neurodiverse

When: October 26, 2023 | 1:00-5:00 pm

Where: Quinnipiac University North Haven

Consisting of:

Job Fair – wide range of employers (retail to tech and beyond)
Pre-Employment Skill Set Development-Presentation(s)
Job Search skill development & best practices-presentations

Overview:

As a job fair for the neurodiverse, this event is intended to highlight job opportunities, via an in-person format, for neurodiverse individuals seeking employment, and will include sessions on skills needed for success in the pursuit of that goal.

In addition, specialists will provide advice and counsel to individuals that may seek an employment path that is post-college with presentations/workshops.

We will also have a neurodiverse peer panel workshop for Q & A of their experiences and suggestions for success.

ASRC's Calendar of Events

Looking for Activities, Events and Workshops around the state of Connecticut? ASRC has it all in one place. Click the image to the left to access our online Calendar of Events.

Click Here to Email Your Autism Event To Be Listed Today!

Autism Services & Resources CT | 203-265-7717 | Webpage: CT-ASRC.org

Mailing Address: 101 North Plains Industrial Road Wallingford, CT 06492