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Autism Society San Diego
July 2015
Autism Society San Diego E-Newsletter 
Autism Society San Diego helps individuals & families impacted by autism by providing support groups, resources, information, education, social activities, scholarships, camps & recreational opportunities. 
A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT-Cindy Facteau
 

Happy Summer, San Diego County!

 

It is my honor and privilege to take over as President of the Autism Society San Diego for the 2015-2016 board year. Our outgoing President, Nichole Hope-Moore, did a great job representing the incredible families in our community, and I hope to continue to do the same with the same generosity of spirit and dedication to improving the lives of all affected by Autism.

We have some fantastic events in the works for the upcoming year, which will mark our organization's 50th anniversary. We hope that you will join us in celebrating!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to see all of the amazing things we are doing this summer, and join our MeetUp group to stay up-to-date on all of the activities and family events we have planned.

Enjoy your Independence Day weekend, and if you see me at one of our events, please come introduce yourself. I absolutely love this community, and I'm excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work. We're going to do some amazing things together this year!

 

Have a wonderful summer! :)

CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY
For county events and fireworks, click on image
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Directors at our 1st board meeting for 2015-2016
Our annual meeting and board election was held on June 10. Welcome to our new directors:  Cindy Facteau, President, Shirley Fett, Past President, Amy Munera, Secretary, and Paul James, Treasurer.  Directors: Alana Battaglia, Jessica Chaney, Alisa Cordero, Wendy Czech, Stephen Hinkle, Kaswy Howell, Lori Kay, Lynn Kirsch, Dave LaFrenz, Hannah LaFrenz, Kelly Parisa, Laurie Quinlan, Pete Sciabarra, Amy Mitten Smith, Dawn Thompson, Lori Yescas.
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CAMP I CAN 

 

Summer 2015 is the 14th year of Camp I CAN (Camp Including Children with Autism Now.)  This camp was designed  by the Autism Society San Diego specifically for kids and teens with autism. The camp is funded by Autism Society San Diego through the generous support of donors including:



Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation
Foundation for Developmental Disabilities
Cushman Foundation
Masserini Fund
Pratt Memorial Fund
Intero Foundation
San Diego Parrot Head Club
Rest Haven Children's Health Fund

Camp I CAN is held at two locations.   Ecke Y in Encinitas/Carlsbad and Toby Wells Y in Kearny Mesa.  
Surf Camp for Persons with Autism-2015

Surf Camp for persons with autism begins July 6 at La Jolla Shores.  

Although enrollment is full, for options on other summer camps and activities, request a list via email here.


This year we will welcome Ricochet, the famous surfing dog!


THANK YOU to the Tommy Hilfiger Foundation for generously 
providing funds for scholarships for Surf Camp, making it affordable to all.


CENTRAL SAN DIEGO POOL & PIZZA PARTY

Every second Friday of the month
Friday,July 10,  2015
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.  Please donate $5/family
AMC & AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENT 
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS

Please come out and bring the whole family. You will sit and relax with your children knowing that Everyone can enjoy the movie. 

The next sensory friendly film is: MINIONS
Saturday, July 18, 2015

Two Locations:  AMC MISSION VALLEY Tickets: $7

AMC PALM PROMENADE
Tickets: $4
For more information
FAMILY GYMNASTICS NIGHT-
 in Carlsbad!

Saturday, July 25th
4:00-6:00PM

6100 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, Ca 92011

 

Join other families impacted by autism at a Family Fun Gymnastic Night in North County. The YMCA will provide the gymnasium equipment. Together, we will provide the fun! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable, relaxing night of family recreation.  

*Please remember that there is NO childcare provided at this event. For safety reasons, attendees are expected to be with their children at all times. The YMCA staff will be enforcing this rule.  Requested donation: $5/family.

46th Annual Autism Society National Conference--NEXT WEEK

Experience the Autism Society National Conference! What began as a small gathering of parents in Washington, D.C. almost five decades ago has blossomed into the leading national event for the brightest minds in the autism community to come together to network and learn from one another. This is a special year for the Autism Society - it's our organization's 50th Anniversary so we are pulling out all the stops to create a spectacular event worthy of our golden year. Hurry!  There's still time to join us in the Mile High City. 
 REGISTER today.


SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Autism Society San Diego is pleased to partner with CAPTAIN: The California Autism Professional Training and Information Network to offer Evidence Based Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Cost is only $10.




















FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, CLICK HERE.


SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUPS

All our meetings are FREE

The meetings this month are listed below.  All other monthly meetings will resume in September.

 

All Autism Society San Diego Meetings and Events are regularly updated on Meetup.com.  Stay informed and register at  www.meetup.com
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Chop Talk

Every third Tuesday of the month  

July 21, 2015 

9:30am - 12pm

Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 
1613 Lake Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

 

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Please designate Autism Society San Diego

Support Autism Society San Diego through the 
United Way workplace campaign and the 
Combined Federal Campaign through 
payroll deduction.  THANK YOU for making a difference.

Autism Society San Diego /United Waycampaign code: #95580
Combined Federal Campaign designation code: #33465
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO


Autism Society San Diego
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123

In This Issue
Our President
4th of July
Board of Directors 2015-16
CAMP I CAN
Surf Camp
Central Pool & Pizza Party
Sensory Friendly Films
Family Gym Night
National Conference
National Conference
Support & Info Meetings
United Way/CFC
Amazon Smile
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