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Autism Society of San Diego E-Newsletter
YOUR LINK TO THE SAN DIEGO AUTISM COMMUNITYAUGUST, 2010
In This Issue
Sensory Friendly Film
No County Family Fun Night
Pizza and Pool Party
End of Summer Party
Autism Through the Lifespan Support Group
Monthly Support Groups
Here are the details on the Autism Society of San Diego's programs, activities, services and events for the month of July. Please click on the embedded links or feel free to contact us @ 858.715.0678 for more information.
AMC THEATERS AND THE AUTISM SOCIETY  
PRESENT
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
Two Locations in San Diego
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Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film
 
Cats and Dogs
 
August 7, 2010
10 a.m.
 
AMC Mission Valley
640 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, CA  92108
 
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AMC Palm Promenade
770 Dennery Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
 
Admission: $6

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC's "Silence is Golden®" policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
North County Monthly Pool Party
 
Family in poolJoin other families with autistic children at a Family Fun Pool Night in north county. Our north county Camp I CAN partner, the Palomar Family YMCA, will provide the pool and we will provide the fun! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable, relaxing night of family recreation. We will have food from El Pollo Loco and drinks, but feel free to bring an item to share potluck style. We will have GFCF options available.
 
Please spread the word!
 
Every fourth Saturday of the month
 
Saturday, August 28
4:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Palomar Family YMCA
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA  92026
 
Admission and food are free but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated
 
Please call the Autism Society office to RSVP at 858-715-0678 or info@sd-autism.org
Central San Diego Monthly Pizza and Pool Party
Pool Party Girl
Every second Friday of the month
 
Friday, August 13, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA  92117
 
Bring the entire family to enjoy a swim in an indoor, heated pool with free pizza and drinks. Lifeguards are provided. For safety purposes, no floatation devices or "floaties" are permitted. A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible. RSVPs are greatly appreciated! Contact info@sd-autism.org or 858-715-0678.
 
** For the safety of your children, we ask that you do not enter the pool area until 6:00 pm
 
GFCF pizza is now available! However we request advance notice to order. Please contact our office at 858-715-0678 two to three days in advance.
 
SPONSOR A POOL PARTY
Would you like exposure for your company or organization while contributing to a great cause?  Become a monthly pool party sponsor! Contact the Autism Society of San Diego office at
858-715-0678 or e-mail: info@sd-autism.org or more information.
DON'T MISS OUR ANNUAL END OF SUMMER PARTY!
EOSOur End of Summer party is coming up on Labor Day, 
September 6, 2010
at
 Aqua Pros Swim School at
The Boys and Girls Club
4635 Clairemont Mesa
San Diego, CA  92117
 
Don't Miss it! Swimming, Food, Party Favors and Fun!
 
Stay tuned for more information
 
NEW AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Autism Through The Lifespan
Raised puzzlepiecePlease join other parents, caregivers and professionals at this new information and monthly support group meeting near downtown San Diego.  A joint collaboration between the Autism Society of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District, this new information and support group will discuss Autism Through the Lifespan.  Each month will focus on a different age and stage of development.
 
Each meeting will feature an expert speaker, an ASA parent mentor and the opportunity to ask questions and network.  These meetings are free and open to all.
 
Our first meeting's topic will be:
"New Diagnosis: Where Do I Go From Here?"
 
September 16, 2010
 9:30 - 11:00 am
Ballard Parent Center in Old Town
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA  92111
 
Monthly Support & Informational Groups

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 Greater San Diego Meeting
The third Tuesday of every month 
United Way/CHAD Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA
  6:30 - 9:00 pm
* Please Note: There will be no meeting in
 August. The next meeting will take place on Sept. 21, 2010 
 
North County Group
Palomar Family YMCA
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA
7:00 - 8:30 pm 
 * Please Note: There will be no meeting in August and September. The next meeting will be in October, 2010. Exact date TBD
 
Coffee Talk
The second Thursday of every month unless specified
 * Please Note: There will be no Coffee Talk in August. The next Coffee Talk will take place in Sept, 2010.  Exact date and location TBD
 
Spanish Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol 
The second Monday of every month
 
Saint Rose of Lima Parish, en el Parish Center Salon
293 "H" Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Telefono: 800-281-8252
6:00 - 8:00 pm
* Please Note: There will be no support group meeting in August. The next meeting will be on Sept 13, 2010.
 
  Nuestro próximo reunión va ser el 13 de Septiembre, 2010,
6p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mismo Lugar
Nos vemos pronto!