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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.
Awareness Day in Hartford
is
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!
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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!
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: ASCONN offers a meaningful way to support programs,
services, and research while promoting autism awareness with this
unique, handmade jewelry.
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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