Autism Support Group For Parents of Children With Autism, Aspergers & PDD What is happening this Spectrum Monthly meetings First Baptist Church of Duluth 1st Thursday of each month 6:30-8 pm Sept 4 "Transition Preparation for Various Phases of Life and School" Presented by: Jackie McNair, GCPS Parent Mentor Lindsey B. Radabaugh, LMSW, School Social Worker Oct 2 "Practical Tips for Special Needs Families" Presented by: Aja Rutledge, owner of Spectrum Life Services SLS specializes in helping families organize their space and life by incorporating and balancing the needs of their child's disorder(s) into their lives Nov 6 "Advocating for your Child" Presented by: Anna Bullard Anna will share strategies for how to make a difference for your child through advocacy Dec 4 Spectrum's Annual Holiday Party – Bring a dish to share, Appetizer or desert. Party for adults & party for kids. Santa & Winter Wonderland pictures! Gifts for all kids! More info will be on the web site soon! Each month there is a breakout group for Grandparents, Dads, Parents of Adults with Autism and Parent of Individuals with Aspergers in addition to the main meeting Social Skills Groups & Childcare Offered During Monthly Meetings $5.00 donation is requested to help cover the program costs Social Skills groups for those with autism ages 4-adult are offered Childcare for those under 4 Social Support Group for Adults with Asperger's/HFA who have completed high school, ages 21-30 Autism Siblings Social Group ages 5-12 Social Skills Group for Teens with Asperger's/High Functioning Autism Middle Schoolers Social Skills Group for Tweens with Autism/Asperger's GA Race for Autism & Fall Festival. Oct 4 8AM to Noon Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Mark your calendar Bring your family out for the Fall Festival Sign up to run or walk, volunteer, or start a fundraising team! www.georgiaraceforautism.com Studio Movie Grill Duluth Spectrum is proud to sponsor with Studio Movie Grill—Duluth and Roswell—for the free Saturday movies each month for children with disabilities and their siblings, adults $6. Sept 27 Dolphin Tale 2 Oct 4 - Boxtrolls Oct 18 - Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Oct 25 - Book of Life Dec 6 - The Penguins of Madagascar Dec 20 - Paddington Bear Saturday Respite, The Gift of Time Presented by First Baptist Duluth Offered one Saturday per month in collaboration with First Baptist Duluth. RSVP at www.atl-spectrum.com Respite vouchers may be used. Donation of $5 is requested Application is on our web site Autism Support Group For Parents of Children With Autism, Aspergers & PDD What is happening this Camp Journey Overnight Camp Oct 24-26 Camp Twin Lakes Will-A-Way, Winder, GA Time: 6:30 PM Friday to 10:00 AM Sunday Middle/High/Young Adult with HFA/aspics Specialty Group Cost: $175 Registration is on the Spectrum website. Our weekend will start at 6:30PM on Friday and end at 10AM on Sunday. Activities will include archery, climbing wall, pumpkin decorating, crafts and much more. All campers will sleep in air conditioned/heated cabins. Our staff are experienced certified teachers or paraprofessionals trained in the characteristics and strategies to help individuals on the spectrum. Spectrum’s Saturday Social Skills Group Saturday Social Skills group Elementary age children with HFA/Asperger's at New Directions in Suwanee. The group will meet from noon to 4PM on Select Saturdays The cost is $35 plus a $2.50 registration fee. Respite, waivers and family support funds may be used to help pay for this activity Spectrum Fun & Friends Group Elementary, or middle/high children with moderate ASD Spend a Saturday participating in fun activities, working on social skills and adaptive behaviors in a small group setting. Cost:$50 per Saturday. Respite vouchers, waivers and family support funds can be used towards the payment amount. Other Events Monthly Spectrum Skyzone Family nights. Thursday, August 21, Sept. 18, and Oct. 16. AT SKY ZONE IN SUWANEE 6:00 pm to 8:00pm tickets are $7.00 per hour must be purchased at the door to receive our group discount (plus $2.00 sock fee – Once you buy their required socks you bring them each time and do not have to pay this fee again on subsequent visits) RSVP on our website Aug 12 Annual Back to School Luncheon RSVP required www.atl-spectrum.com Sept 9 Kidstuff Annual Golf Tournament Visit our website www.atl-spectrum.com for more information You can help Spectrum thru United Way giving! If your company has already provided you with the form, all you have to do is write Spectrum Autism Support Group on the optional designated contribution section. Do you know a Spectrum SuperStar? Spectrum Stars is a new program where we highlight an individual, group or company who is making a difference for Spectrum, our community and the families we serve. If you have a suggestion for a future Spectrum Star, please go to http://www.atl-spectrum.com select the tab Spectrumsuperstars! and fill out the the nomination form. Thank you to all our Super Stars. For information on all our programs and events please visit our web site: www.atl-spectrum.com