Chicago Southside Autism Support Group (CSASG) is a parent support organization. The mission of CSASG is to provide support and information for families and children with autism. Our group is committed to increasing awareness and improving the quality of life for our children. You are welcome to attend our meetings.
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Save the date! Our annual Pool Party and Waterpark Outing |
THE CHICAGOLAND AUTISM CONNECTION
INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL POOL PARTY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009 TIME: 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
click here to view and print the Pool Party Flyer
PELICAN HARBOR AQUATIC PARK
200 Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
CAC-CSASG: $8.00 per person in advance
Non-members are: $10.00 per person in advance
$12 for everyone at the door
(NO SHOW - NO REFUNDS)
Bus Transportation (if needed) is an additional $10 per person (departing from 87th and the Dan Ryan in Chicago)
If you prefer, please mail your order, with mailing address, phone number & e-mail address to:
Chicagoland Autism Connection
ATTN: Waterpark Outing
1803 West 95th Street, Suite 268
Chicago, IL 60643
Please make checks or money orders payable to CAC. Advance Tickets will be available at door.
Orders are due by July 20, 2009
IF YOU ARRIVE AT THE PARK WITHOUT PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE THE PRICE IS $12.00 PER PERSON
To increase security for our families, photo ID may be required for adults.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL:
Al Black at (773) 419-2446 or Paul Butler at (773) 239-0906
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Chicagoland Autism Connection is the umbrella organization of the Chicago Southside Autism Support Group and the "A-Team" Social and Recreational Club.
CSASG doesn't hold regular meetings in July or August. Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2009. See you in the fall.
CSASG meets the third Saturday of each month, except for July, August, and December.
Chicago Southside Autism Support Group
Monthly Meeting
Saturday, September 19, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Easter Seals School and Center for Autism Research
1939 West 13th Street, Chicago
-- Free parking lot; enter on Hastings Street, one block south of 13th Street.
-- Please enter from the parking lot; the door facing 13th Street is kept locked.
Free lunch provided for kids and adults, donations gratefully accepted.
(Please note we often have pizza for lunch; those with dietary restrictions should bring their own food.)
Registration for the meeting is not required (except respite care, see below).
Presentation will run from 10:30 until noon.
• "Every Team Needs a Captain: Take Charge of Your Child's IEP"
presented by Maureen Lowry-Fritz, Attorney and parent of a child with a disability; creator of www.specialedmoms.com website.
The IEP Team is precisely that -- a "team." And each "player" brings a collection of unique skills to the game. From teachers to parents; from administrators to special educators; from school nurses to school psychologists -- each player has the potential to secure a victory for the student. In her entertaining and motivating way, Maureen Lowry-Fritz empowers parents to find his or her "inner captain" and lead a winning IEP Team. The child will emerge as the champion!
Respite Care: Free respite care for kids with autism requires ADVANCE RESERVATIONS. We regret that typically-developing siblings CAN NOT be acommodated (but all kids are welcome to come to the adult meeting as long as they are supervised). These rules are necessary due to the large demand for the free respite care service. We limit respite care size to 20 kids to ensure safety and personalized care.
Please call Bill O’Malley at (708) 422-6152 or email williamomalley(at)comcast.net by Thursday, September 17 to reserve a space for your child.
For more information, please e-mail info(at)chicagoautism.org, or contact
one of the officers listed below:
Officers Paul Butler Vice President Miriam McCann Paula Lewis |
Advisory Council Chairperson, CSASG Co-founder Gloria Cannon, MA, CCC-SLP Georgianne Gerber, LCSW/BCD William O’Malley, MA, MEd Frederika C. Theus, Psy.D. |
CHAT
WITH US!
We have an
active message board on Yahoo® Groups where members and friends can
ask questions or post information.
(A free Yahoo® account is required).
| Supporting
Research: Walk for Autism Research
CSASG members join State Rep. Mary E. Flowers
(center of photo above) |
Family
Recreation: Ranch Outing
More than 50 members visited the Silver Stallion Ranch in Markham, where kids enjoyed horses, a hayride, a petting zoo, and more. |
Quick Links:
ARC of Illinois at www.thearcofil.org
Family Resource Center on Disabilities at www.frcd.org
The Autism Program at www.theautismprogram.org
Autism Society of America at www.autism-society.org
Autism Society of Illinois at www.autismillinois.org
NICHCY, National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
at www.nichcy.org
©CSASG 2009 All Rights Reserved