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Puzzlethon™
will return for a fourth year on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Thanks to all who participated in the 2009 Puzzlethon™ and made it the most successful Puzzlethon™ to date! Check back in a few weeks for a complete wrap up and pictures of our puzzling friends. If you are interested in helping to create an even better event in 2010, please email or contact us at 888-453-4975.

2009 ASCONN Mini-Grant Program is now open ASCONN is pleased to announce a new round of mini-grants available for 2009. More information and grant applications here.

Autism Awareness Month Highlights: As always, April is Autism Awareness Month and ASCONN has a number of great awareness opportunities and events for you to enjoy. Starting off with “Recipes Across the Spectrum” on Sat. April 4 as Susan Kelley-Delaine will prepare and feed you sumptuous recipes from her gluten-free, casein-free cookbook. More information.

For the fourth year, Westfield Malls is partnering with ASCONN to bring autism awareness to the shoppers at the Westfield Malls. Join us on Saturday, April 4 at the Trumbull Mall, Saturday, April 11 at the Connecticut Post Mall, Milford and Saturday, April 18 at the Meriden Mall.

Our special partner this year is Guard-a-Kid who will be on hand to aid parents with their unique line of safety products, including their SmartID Stick and SmartID Band bracelet.

More information
Our special partner this year is Guard-a-Kid
Awareness Day in Hartford i
s Wednesday, April 8. Join us at the capitol for a press conference, networking and meeting with our legislators to make them aware of the needs of the autism community in Connecticut. More information.

April ends with the 19th Annual Statewide Conference on Autism
on Saturday, April 25. Information and registration here.

Donation Kudos: We’d like to thank everyone who supports us and invite you to read about the many energetic and thoughtful ideas and events that have supported us this year. Read about these ingenious ideas (and maybe get inspired yourself!) More  

Donations:  All of the programs, services, events and activities of ASCONN are funded by donations.  All funds raised stay right here in Connecticut.  Learn more about how you can help us serve families in Connecticut. 

New Resources: Looking for a good read? Looking for a particular book about autism? Look no further than the Connecticut State Library System. This year’s donation includes books from ASCONN as well as a significant donation from the Old Saybrook Women’s Club. Read more here or find a particular book here.

ASCONN is thrilled to announce a new scholarship program just for girls on the spectrum
:
A fund to support the creation of social skills groups for girls and to provide scholarships for girls to attend these programs. Details

Give a Teacher a Pat on the Back: Families - are you looking for a way to say "thanks" to a teacher, therapist, respite care provider, family member or staff person? Check out ASCONN's new "Pat on the Back" program.

Volunteers: ASCONN could not provide services, programs and supports without the dedicated help of volunteers. If you have some time and the inclination we’d love to hear from you. Check out our Volunteering  page for more information or e-mail us your ideas.

AutismSource™
a 24/7 searchable database and instant resource listing is up and running. Read about AutismSource or search AutismSource™ now!

 


Conference Registration Now Open!

Saturday, April 25, 2009 for ASCONN’s 19th Annual Statewide Conference on Autism! Featuring Michelle Garcia Winner of the Center for Social Thinking in California. Michelle’s innovative work on social learning (not to mention the “rubber chicken” therapy) will educate, entertain and entice you. Special “Speakers from the Spectrum” in 2009 will be our very own “ASD Unplugged”  panel presentation of young adults and teens with ASD from FOCUS Alternative Learning Center in Canton. More information


Our Conference Sponsors: Autism Spectrum Quarterly and Met Desk!

Barnum Financial Group's Center for Special Needs Planning

Autism Spectrum Quarterly

Hit the gym and start your conditioning. Pushing Past Autism returns on Sat. May 16, 2009 at the O’Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Join Larry Cruz and friends as they spend the afternoon doing push ups and raising money for ASCONN and for the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Information, registration here

Real Jewelry to Make a Real Difference

Real Jewelry to Make a Real Difference: ASCONN offers a meaningful way to support programs, services, and research while promoting autism awareness with this unique, handmade jewelry.

Now available using  our secure online ordering system. Browse our online catalog

New Member Benefit: With every paid NEW membership, receive a 25% discount on ASCONN's sterling silver puzzle charm. Membership Info.

ASA Chapters: Contact us for more information about our jewelry affiliate program.

Advocacy: Check out our Legislative Advocacy page where you can get information and help with contacting your legislators about pending autism related legislation.

Autism Blog! Looking for information about autism in Connecticut? Check out our new blog, Autism in Connecticut. The blog is place everyone with an interest in autism can go to find out about events, programs, activities and other items of interest happening around the State.

Orientation Programs: Orientation Programs. New to the diagnosis? Need to learn more about autism? Want to train your teachers, staff, after school program, peer group or faith community? Schedule an Autism Orientation Workshop Training program. More info

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