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AQUA PROS SWIM SCHOOL OWNER AND AUTISM SOCIETY BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR HER WORK ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM
 The United States Swim School Association (USSSA) honored Tammy Anderson, Autism Society of San Diego board member and owner of San Diego's Aqua Pros Swim School, at its annual international conference in Orlando, Florida last week. Anderson received the coveted Guiding Light Award to a standing ovation after being unanimously selected by the USSSA Board of Directors for her vision and achievement in inspiring swim schools throughout the United States to develop autism swimming programs. Anderson was also recognized for Aqua Pros' book, Swimming with Autism. The first book to specifically focus on swimming and autism, it encourages swim schools and independent instructors to accept students with autism and then provides a detailed, illustrated, and easy to follow curriculum.
Over the past ten years, Aqua Pros has taught several thousand students with autism to swim and has developed their now famous non-profit Surf Camp in collaboration with the Autism Society
of San Diego, teaching students with autism how to swim safely in the ocean and surf. Since the debut of Surf Camp in 2001, the program has reached maximum enrollment capacity every
summer due to its overwhelming popularity.
For more information about Aqua Pros and its programs for kids and adults on the spectrum, visit: www.AquaPros.org |
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AMC AND THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
PRESENT SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
UPCOMING SENSORY FILM
PUSS IN BOOTS
Saturday, November 5, 2011
10:00 A.M./ Admission: $6
Locations:
AMC Mission Valley -or-AMC Palm Promenade
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PARTICIPATE IN ASPIES & FRIENDS, A SOCIAL GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
 Aspies & Friends is a social group by young adults on the spectrum for young adults on the spectrum. If you or someone you know is interested in meeting and socializing with other like-minded young adults and participating in fun events around San Diego county, send an e-mail to the Autism of Society of San Diego at info@sd-autism.org. Aspies & Friends also has a Facebook page on which is posted its schedule of events and other information. Go to: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/153406191354571/ |
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CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
MONTHLY PIZZA AND POOL PARTY
Every second Friday of the month
Friday, November 11, 2011 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.
** Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested per family to help cover the cost of the food and venue
** Unfortunately, we will no longer be serving GFCF pizza. If you have specific dietary restrictions, feel free to bring your own food
** For the safety of your children, we ask that you do not enter the pool area until 6:00 pm 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
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DON'T MISS OUR NOVEMBER SWIM PARTY FOR TEENS AND ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
 Our pool party for teens and adults, ages 16 and up, will be held November 12 from 2:00-4:00 pm,
at the Aqua Pros Swim School at the Boys and Girls Club, 4635 Clairemont Mesa in San Diego. This event is free and will include light refreshments. Lifeguards will be on duty. Participants requiring supervision will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please RSVP by contacting the Autism Society office at info@sd-autism.org |
 NORTH COUNTY FAMILY GYM NIGHT** Usually every fourth Saturday. However, it is on the third Saturday this month.
Fall is here and we moved the party indoors! Join other north county families for this monthly event with GFCF food, drink and hours of fun and at the gym in the Palomar Family YMCA.
Admission is free but a $5 per family donation is requested to cover the cost of the food and venue
Saturday, November 19 (third Saturday this month)
6:00 - 8:00pm
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
For more information, please contact info@sd-autism.org |
DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH GOODSEARCH: THE NEW SEARCH AND ONLINE SHOPPING TOOL THAT BENEFITS THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
By downloading the GoodSearch toolbar (powered by Yahoo), and using it as your search engine, you can help earn cash for our programs! It's an easy download, and every time you search online, something we ALL do every day, you can make a difference in the lives of children in San Diego impacted by Autism! You can also get a jump on your holiday shopping, through partner stores on GoodShop (a feature of the toolbar), and use special coupons for purchases that will ALSO benefit our organization! Please join me on GoodSearch - a small thing that really can make a BIG difference for our children!
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NOVEMBER'S MONTHLY MEETING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM: WHEN YOUR ADULT CHILD/RELATIVE LEAVES THE NEST
 Join family and friends of adults on the autism spectrum at a monthly support and informational meeting to provide help to people dealing with issues specific to an older population.
This month's the topic will be: "When Your Adult Child/Relative Moves from Your Home"
We will feature a panel discussion of family members who have gone through the process, considerations for successful transition and their experiences with local agencies and services. We will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Light refreshments will be served. Second Tuesday of the month Tuesday, November 8 6:00pm United Way/CHAD Building 4699 Murphy Canyon San Diego, CA |
"AUTISM THROUGH THE LIFESPAN" INFORMATION AND SUPPORT MEETING WILL DISCUSS THE TRANSITION FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN
This series of informational and support meetings designed to address challenges and issues from early diagnosis through adulthood, is a collaboration between the Autism Society of San Diego and San Diego Unified School District.
The meetings are open to all, regardless of the age of your child or the school district of residence.
Each meeting will feature professionals with expertise in the subject area and a parent representative from the Autism Society of San Diego.
The November meeting will address Making the Leap From Pre-school to Kindergarten. Each subsequent monthly meeting will examine a later stage of development.
Every third Thursday of the month
Thursday, November 17, 2011
9:30-11:00 am
Ballard Center in Old Town
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, Ca 9211
858-715-0678
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NOW THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO STAY INFORMED AND IN TOUCH WITH THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
 The Autism Society has created a Meetup site and we'd like you to join. By joining our Meetup group, you can check out our numerous upcoming events, RSVP, post questions and stay connected. Go to www.meetup.com/sd-autism to register The Autism Society of San Diego is also on Facebook. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/#!/autismsandiego to read about chapter news, events within the San Diego autism community, and
other autism-related information. It is also a great place to find support and post questions and/or comments.  |
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SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUPS
All Autism Society of San Diego Meetings and Events are regularly updated on Meetup.com. Stay informed and register at www.meetup.com
North County Meeting
Every first Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
7:00-8:30pm
Palomar Family YMCA
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, Ca 92026
This group is open to all parents, professionals, and members of the community interested in improving the lives of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. The format will generally be a relaxed, "support group" type environment, with an occasional special topic, speaker, or presentation for attendees. The group's demographic includes all ages, home & out of home placements, and all "levels of functioning." There's a wealth of information to be shared by our more "seasoned" families, and it is a welcoming place for those new to the Autism diagnosis.
Please join us after the meeting at Chili's Bar & Grill in Escondido for a bite to eat and some friendly conversation with fellow parents of ASD individuals.
Coffee Talk
Second Wednesday of the month (unless noted)
Wednesday, November 9
Panera Bread
401 Vista Village Drive
Vista, CA
chat...sit back...relax
Spanish Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol
The second Monday of the month
Monday, November 14, 2011,
6:00 - 8:00pm
St. Rose of Lima Parish
293 "H" Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
For information call 1-800-281-8252
Proxima Reuinion Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol
Lunes, 14 de noviembre, 2011,
6:00 - 8:00pm
St. Rose of Lima Parish Salon
293 "H" Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Por mas informacion, llame 1-800-281-8252
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Autism Society of San Diego
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd.
San Diego, California 92123
858-715-0678
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