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HOLIDAY TIPS FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM
While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of people on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges that may occur when schedules are disrupted and routines broken. Our hope is that by following these few helpful tips, families may lessen the stress of the holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The following tips were developed with input from the Autism Society, the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Easter Seals Crossroads, the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan and the Indiana Autism Leadership Network.
1. Preparation is crucial for many individuals. At the same time, it is important to determine how much preparation a specific person may need. For example, if your son or daughter has a tendency to become anxious when anticipating an event that is to occur in the future, you may want to adjust how many days in advance you prepare him or her. Preparation can occur in various ways by using a calendar and marking the dates of various holiday events, or by creating a social story that highlights what will happen at a given event.
2. Decorations around the house may be disruptive for some. It may be helpful to revisit pictures from previous holidays that show decorations in the house. If such a photo book does not exist, use this holiday season to create one. For some it may also be helpful to take them shopping with you for holiday decorations so that they are engaged in the process. Or involve them in the process of decorating the house. And once holiday decorations have been put up, you may need to create rules about those that can and cannot be touched. Be direct, specific and consistent.
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTIES IN CENTRAL SAN DIEGO AND NORTH COUNTY
 Bring the entire family for food, fun and merrymaking at the Autism Society of San Diego Annual Holiday Party! We have two locations to choose from: A pool party Clairemont and a gym party in Escondido. Come to one party or both! Please RSVP so that we can ensure we'll have enough food, drink and goodies for everyone. Details follow: Central San Diego Pool Party Friday, December 9, 2010, 6:00- 8:00 pm Aqua Pros Swim School at the Clairemont Boys and Girls Club 4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego Enjoy supervised swimming, pizza, pasta, salad and drinks, holiday cookies. There will also be a visit from Santa that will include photos and goodie bags for the kids.
North County Gym Party
Saturday, December 17, 2010, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Palomar YMCA 1050 North Broadway in Escondido Enjoy an evening of holiday activities, crafts, visits and gifts with Santa and open gym. Food and drinks will be served. |
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!
GoodSearch Toolbar San Diego ASA - Click HERE To Get It Now!
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HELP THE CAUSE BY JOINING A RESEARCH PROJECT
 Research is the key to improving our knowledge about possible causes of autism and helping to identify effective treatments. Several local researchers are seeking participants to assist in their studies. Please click here for more information and to participate. |
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH STAUFFER FOUNDATION FUND
 The Stauffer Family Foundation has generously provided grant monies to the Autism Society of San Diego to offer scholarships to educate individuals caring for, or working with children or adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder. The scholarships are for autism specific conferences, training, or seminars. Per the Foundation, scholarships may be awarded to teachers, aides, school administrators/personnel or caregivers who have a role in the care and/or education of a child(ren) or adolescent(s) with an autism spectrum disorder and are current members of the Autism Society of San Diego. For more information and to download an application, please click here |
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HELP SUPPORT CHILDREN OF THE SUN, A NEW PHOTO EXHIBIT FEATURING CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM
The "Children of the Sun-Like All of Us" photographic project has been accepted for display at the San Diego International Airport, Terminal Two, from March 2012 through September 2012.
Photographer Natasha Kozlova has created this beautiful photographic homage to our children and has partnered with the Autism Society of San Diego to bring this beautiful work of art to our community.
There are 40,000 people who pass through terminal two daily, so the public awareness opportunity is immense. We at the Autism Society of San Diego are helping Natasha raise funds needed to produce this project by accepting designated donations through our local chapter. If you know of anyone, individual or business, who would be willing to donate to this project, please contact our office or got to: http://www.causes.com/causes/638639
Major donors will be recognized at the display.
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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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AMC AND THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
PRESENT SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
UPCOMING SENSORY FILM
THE MUPPETS
Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00 A.M./ Admission: $6
Locations:
AMC Mission Valley -or-AMC Palm Promenade
For more information on Sensory Friendly Films, click here. |
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COME TO A MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PARTY WITH ASPIES & FRIENDS, A SOCIAL GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
 Aspies & Friends is holding a Monday Night Footbal Party on Monday, December 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 at Mountain Mike's Pizza, located at 3089 Clairemont Dr Ste E, San Diego, CA 92117-6973. Aspies & Friends is a social group by and 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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DON'T MISS OUR DECEMBER SWIM PARTY FOR TEENS AND ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
 Our pool party for teens and adults, ages 16 and up, will be held Saturday, December 10 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 |
"AUTISM THROUGH THE LIFESPAN" INFORMATION AND SUPPORT MEETING WILL DISCUSS DEVELOPING SOCIAL SUPPORTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTING
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. We will address a different, consecutive stage of development every month.
The December meeting will address:
"The Development of Social Supports in an Elementary School Setting"
Each subsequent monthly meeting will examine a later developmental stage.
Every third Thursday of the month
Thursday, December 15, 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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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
Family and Friends of Adults on the Spectrum Meeting
We will be taking a break for the holidays. Meetings will resume in January, 2012
North County Meeting
Every first Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, December 7, 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, December 14
Panera Bread
575 Grand Ave
San Marcos, CA
chat...sit back...relax
Coffee Meetup
First Friday of the month
This is a casual meetup for all parents who would like to sit and chat with other parents of children with ASD. Meet and chat over a relaxing cup of coffee. Kiddos are always welcome.
We ask that the first person there please put a paper marked "ASA" in the table number stand on the table, to identify the group to any new parents joining us.
Coffee usually wraps up around 11am - but all are welcome to continue chatting after that.
Friday, December 2, 2011
9:30 am
Boudin SF
113 South Las Posas, Suite 112
San Marcos, CA
Spanish Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol
The second Monday of the month
Monday, December 12, 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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