Chicagoland Autism Connection
Chicago Southside Autism Support Group
Monthly Meeting
Saturday, March 20, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m
Easter Seals School and Center for Autism Research
1939 West 13th Street, Chicago
AGENDA
10:00 to 10:30 a.m.: Networking
10:30 a.m. until Noon: Guest Speakers
Noon until 12:30 p.m.: News, Announcements, and Special Reports
GUEST SPEAKERS
Julia Beck, Education Associate, Chicago Children’s Theatre
John Francisco, Teaching Artist, Chicago Children’s Theatre
John Francisco and Julia Beck from Chicago Children's Theatre are thrilled to be discussing The Red Kite Project with you! Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell founded Red Kite in 2008 in an effort to bring shared theatrical experiences to children affected by autism spectrum disorder. Since then, The Red Kite Project has grown to include two full-scale productions that can travel the country, a three-week summer camp staffed by CPS Special Education teachers and Chicagoland teaching artists and a week-long Professional Development Workshop for educators. With plenty of room to grow, we hope that we can welcome you and your child into the Red Kite family!
Please note our changes:
Ž Shorter meeting hours. New hours 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Ž Light refreshments will be served at the beginning of the meeting; no lunch will be served.
PARKING
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.
Registration for the meeting is not required (except for respite care, please see below).
RESPITE CARE
Free respite care for kids with autism requires ADVANCE RESERVATIONS. We regret that typically-developing siblings CAN NOT be accommodated (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@comcast.net by March 18 to reserve a space for your child.
NOTES
Illinois teachers can earn 1.5 CPDU credits. (please email info@chicagoautism.org in advance if you will need CPDU credits)
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They are the reason why we do what we do.
Quick Autism Facts
Ž Affects 1 in 110 American children.
Ž 1 in 70 Boys are affected.
Ž Boys are 4 times more likely than girls to have autism.
Ž Autism can be treatable
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The 11th Annual
"Spring Fling for Autism Awareness"
Resource Fair
Saturday, April 24, 2010
9 am - 3 pm
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
3857 West 111th Street, Chicago
Check back soon for more information!
AT
Sunday, March 21, 2010
3:30p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
BRUNSWICK ZONE
4700 W. 103rd
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Cost: $12.00 per person (includes 2 games of bowling and shoes)
•Parents/Guardians- Bring your child out to bowl with other teens on the autism spectrum and hear about other exciting teen outings in the months to come. A parent or guardian must accompany each child to this event.
•Please RSVP by Saturday, March 20, 2010 to: Kim Johnson at 708-296-9712.
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SPECIAL NOTE: I apologize for the brief intermission. Bowling leagues have taken over in the winter months. WE’RE BACK!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!! |