Puzzlethon ™  returns on March 1, 2008. For our second annual puzzling event, we are bursting out with TWO locations this year. Intensive Education Academy in West Hartford and High Roads Student Learning Center in Wallingford have each graciously agreed to host our puzzling event. We’ll be puzzling from 12 Noon until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, and there will be puzzles, food and drinks. Check out our Puzzlethon™ page for more information, locations, pledge forms and information on online fundraising through Firstgiving. Or go directly to www.puzzlethon.org and start now! All proceeds support the programs and services of the Autism Society of Connecticut.

April is Autism Awareness Month both in Connecticut and nationally. Team up with ASCONN to held spread autism awareness. More about AAM

Red Carpet Event: Join us on Thursday evening, March 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. as we host Keri Bowers and her son, Taylor Cross, for a film and discussion event at the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford. Co-sponsored with the Autism Spectrum Services Division of the Department of Developmental Services, Keri and Taylor will be screening clips from their award winning films “Normal People Scare Me” and “The Sandwich Kid” and the opening up the floor for discussion. More Info in News

2008 Mini-Grant Program now accepting applications. ASCONN is pleased to announce that applications for the 2008 mini-grant program will be accepted from March 3, 2008 through June 6, 2008. More information and a downloadable application

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

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 or family member? Administrators, are you looking for a way to say "thanks" to your staff? Check out ASCONN's new "Pat on the Back" program and recognize the people who make such a difference in the lives of persons with autism spectrum disorders.

Orientation Programs: Do you need help training community organizations about autism? Our “Autism Orientation” programs help educate communities about autism and about how to work with our family members. There are programs for parents and professionals, for faith communities, for recreational providers, for community organizations, for social service agencies. New for 2007: an Orientation for Peer Groups. More info

ASCONN is thrilled to announce a new scholarship program just for girls on the spectrum. A family concerned about lack of services for girls on the spectrum has established a fund to support the creation of social skills groups for girls and to provide scholarships for girls to attend these programs. For more information, eligibility requirements and applications click here.

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

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON AUTISM. Join ASCONN on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown for “Behavior Management: From Toddler to Teen age and Beyond”. Featuring keynote presentations from Dr. Jim Ball on behavior management, an ASA 2008 National Conference Keynote presenter, here first for the Connecticut audience! Kari Dunn Buron – author of “The Incredible 5-Point Scale”; and our “Speakers from the Spectrum” Ruth Elaine Hane, Dr. Valerie Paradiz and Elijah Wapner, in a panel format presenting on transition insights from their lives entitled “The Angst of Adolescence: The Dual Diagnosis of Autism and Teenager." Great resources for professionals and parents from our vendors and exhibitors, the largest autism bookstore available in Connecticut with hundreds of title, awareness items – and the full selection of our “Real Jewelry to Make A Real Difference” collection. For more information and registration see the Conference page. Many thanks to our overall conference sponsor “Autism Spectrum Quarterly”

 

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. More info in News

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™ is up and running for Connecticut! AutismSource™ was created to be the most comprehensive and unique database of its kind. An instant resource listing for services and supports in Connecticut and nationally that is accessible 24/7 and provides the capacity for instant updates, additions and changes to the listing. AutismSource™ is free, searchable by location or service type and provides resource listings including many types of service providers, support groups, medical professionals, educational facilities, legal services, government agencies, research centers and more. Search AutismSource™ now! Read more about AutismSource™ in news.