Autism Update January/ February - Macomb St. Clair Autism Society

Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter of the Autism Society of America
Autism Awareness Update
SPRING 2011
www.macombasa.org
SUPPORT AUTISM AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Hello everyone! Our Chapter is starting an exciting
opportunity for April, which is Autism Awareness
Month. We have created a “donation slip” that can
be offered to participants who would like to donate a
dollar or more to our Chapter for Autism Awareness.
These slips can be posted on
the walls of stores, schools
or businesses, to show
your support for Autism
Awareness! Our Chapter is
going to offer them to various
retail outlets in the Macomb
& St. Clair Counties. We
have created a “kit” to offer
to participating retailers/
restaurants/schools.
Please see the list below for
locations to encourage your
patronage to the retailers.
You can use this “slip” throughout the year as a
visual tool
“I SUPPORT AUTISM AWARENESS”.
The slips will be available in all four AUTISM
RIBBON colors.Thank you for your support of our
chapter and children and families
affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders
Please contact the Chapter if you would like a
“kit” to help us with this project!
586-445-4915
Al’s Hideway
Sterling Heights, MI
Big Joe’s
Shelby Twp., MI
Bozymowski Center
Something Special Hallmark
51500 Gratiot
Chester�eld Township
Macomb/St. Clair Chapter’s Out &
About Grant Sponsors Class Trip To Lifetown
Our class had the opportunity to visit Lifetown in
West Bloomfield at the end of March funded by
the Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter of the Autism Society’s “Out and About Recreational Grant”.
Throughout the school year our class works on
functional skills that students will hopefully incorporate into their everyday lives and although we
participate in many activities in the community to
practice these skills, the scenarios are somewhat
contrived and overwhelming. Lifetown provided an
atmosphere that was very “real” for the students in a
non-intimidating manner.
Students were given real money to use
and budget within the time spent in the town. The
volunteers were very supportive, understanding and
consistent with the rules and philosophy of the trip.
What impressed me most was how the students
were allowed to travel independently throughout the
town without being completely guided by adults. Everything throughout the visit was very well thought
out and met many of the students’ individual education goals. This is a trip that I would definitely want
to expose my students to again and would highly
recommend for other classrooms working on functional skills.
I want to thank the Autism Society for giving us such a meaningful venture and bringing the
students one step closer to an independent life.
Terry Wedge~Teacher of the Mild Cognitively Impaired,
Anchor Bay School District.
Center for TLC
Clinton Township, MI
L.A. Fitness
Troy, MI
Country Inn Restaurant
New Baltimore, MI
Macomb Academy in
Clinton Twp., MI
Fieldstone Winery
Rochester Hills, MI
Mama Vicki’s Coney Island
Macomb Twp., MI
Fraser High School
Fraser, MI
McKernan Chiropractic
Shelby Twp., MI
Gratiot Auto Center
Roseville, MI
Sensory Systems Clinic PC
St. Clair Shores, MI
Shannon Stermer PTA
St. John’s Hospital PT Services
Clinton Twp., MI
Strawberry Fields Restaurant
Chester�eld Twp, MI
Walgreens#5083
Eastpointe, MI
Walgreens #5322
Warren, MI
Walgreens#4932
Warren, MI
Walgreens
Clinton Twp., MI
Walgreens #5971
Warren, MI
Walgreens #4795
Eastpointe, MI
UAW Local 2280
Utica, MI
April 2011
HAPPY SPRING!
by Theresa Gabalis
MSCCC/ASA Board
President
Theresa Gabalis
Vice-President
Annette Duda
Treasurer
Steve Taravella
Secretary
Amy Wallace
Directors
Michelle Dubiel
April Franchy
Laura Gayan
Roberta Schmidt
Lisa Zanoni
Newsletter Editor
Mary Jo Boughton
Our Chapter hopes everyone enjoyed the winter months, but let’s get started on some nice
weather! We had a lot going on during the last few months. I hope you were able to join us
for some of our April events for Autism Awareness Month! Our Chapter offered a private
movie showing of “Rio” at the MJR cinemas in Sterling Heights and also a private swimming outing at the Macomb Parks & Rec. center, along with several “awareness events”
around the county. Our Annual “Crop & Craft” Marathon event is scheduled for May 21st at
the MISD on Garfield and our Annual “Out & About 5k run/5k walk”
at Stony Creek is June 18, 2011!
Please keep in mind that we are looking for interested potential board of director candidates for our June elections. Please contact a current board member if you are interested
so we can gather your information. We always need volunteers at all of our events, so
please let us know if you are available.
I would like to especially thank all of our GENEROUS donors for our Sweetheart Ball this
year, which was held on February 5th at Penna’s of Sterling. First Michigan Bank, Financial Services of America, and UAW local 2280 were our three prominent GOLD sponsors
for this event! THANK YOU!
Finally, I would like to encourage all of you to become members of our Chapter. Our membership form is enclosed, with NEW DETAILS on how to join and renew your membership.
WE are back to maintaining our membership at the LOCAL level. Unified Membership
through the National office was discontinued as of April 30, 2011, so future mailing will be
from our local chapter. More info elsewhere in the newsletter. Thanks for your patience!
Don’t forget about the annual “Ride for Autism” on August 6, 2011 & our Family Enrichment Weekend at the Lions Club Bear Lake Camp in Lapeer coming up in August! We are
also scheduling a “BOWLING FUNDRAISER” for sometime in August before we go back
to school in the fall. LOOK FOR DETAILS on our website or Facebook!
Thank you everyone, especially our board of directors for your commitment!
7th Annual Crop & Craft for Autism Awareness
by Lisa Zanoni
Please join us on Saturday, May 21, 2011,
for our annual scrapbook marathon!
It will be held at the beautiful MISD Building
on Garfield, near Hall Road from 8:30am til 7:30pm.
Morning snacks, lunch,
dinner and refreshments will be provided
throughout the day.
Everyone registered and attending will receive a scrapbooking gift.
There will be door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and many
raffle prizes from various scrapbook companies.
Don’t miss our scrapbook garage sale,
which was a big hit last year, and
shop at our on-site store,
Remember When.
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OUT & ABOUT 6 AUTISM RUN/WALK
FOR AUTISM AWARENESS
5K RUN & WALK & 1 MILE FUN WALK
JUNE 18, 2011
STONY CREEK METRO PARK
8:00 am registration; 9:30am run/walk begins
www.macombasa.org
The time is here….Find the application & pledge form in this newsletter or on our website…
We need volunteers also. Please see form on website. We are back to Eastwood Beach at
Stony Creek!
We also want to announce that C & G Newspapers is our Platinum Sponsor this year!
Thank YOU, and also to our first Gold Sponsor
Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights!
T-shirt logo sponsorships available for $250 donation or more.
Contact Theresa Gabalis for more info- 5/28/2011 deadline
Early registration for t-shirt guarantee is June 5, 2011.
Contact the Chapter for more info 586-445-4915 – NEW NUMBER!
C & G Newspapers, our platinum sponsor for the walk
has 18 direct-mailed, community newspapers.
Depending on where you live you probably receive one of our papers.
Grosse Pointe Time • Advertiser Times
St.Clair Shores Sentinel • Eastsider
Warren Weekly • Sterling Heights Sentry
Fraser/Clinton Chronicle•Journal
Shelby-Utica News•Plus eight additional Oakland County papers.
A total circulation of over 600,000 homes
Look for the Macomb/St. Clair County Walk for Autism advertisement in your area C&G newspaper.
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2011 SWEETHEART BALL DONATIONS
SWEETHEART BAKERY
PHIL & GAIL TARAVELLA
TARAVELLA FAMILY
TARGET
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
THE CUPCAKE STATION
VG’S FOOD CENTER
VILLA PENNA
WAKELY ASSOCIATES INC.
ELIZABETH WALKER
WALLACE FAMILY
WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS
DRS. SARA WHEDON & RODNEY HULBERT
WILDTREE ALL NATURAL FOODS
DARLENE WILK
MARCIA YATES
ZANONI FAMILY
ZEHNDERS SPLASH VILLAGE
ABBY BROOKES SALON
ALADA BEADS
ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO
BARRELS OF WINE
BELLISARIO’S
NANCY BERDY-JURBAN
ROSE H. BERNIERI
KATHI BLACKER
JUDY BURKHARDT
JANE CAPEK MYERS
CHIPPEWA VALLEY HS WOMENS SWIM & DIVE TEAM
COMPLETE CARE CHIROPRACTIC
CONNOR PARK FLORIST
COOKIES BY DESIGN
COSTCO
COUNTRYSIDE CRAFT MALL
DEBBIE DALBIS
DAVE & BUSTERS
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
DETROIT LIONS
DETROIT PISTONS
DETROIT RED WINGS
DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
DUBIEL FAMILY
DUDA FAMILY
EDSEL & ELEANOR FORD HOUSE
ENGLISH GARDENS
LEONARD FEDON, DDS
MARCIE FEGER
FIELDSTONE WINERY
DR. BARBAR FISHER
KIM & JOSEPH FURWA
FRANCHY FAMILY
GABALIS FAMILY
GAYAN FAMILY
GORDON FOOD SERVICE
GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM
GREAT SKATE
HEAD OVER HEELS SALON
HEART LAKE RESORT
HENRY FORD MUSEUM
JO JAMES
CINDY JENSEN
KINGSWOOD LANES
FRANK & DIANE KRYCIA
FRANK & CHARLENE LIJANA
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
LOVERS LANE
LUCIANO’S
MACOMB CENTER FOR PERF. ARTS
MALOOF JEWELRY & GIFTS
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY PART. CREEK
MARVINS MARVELOUS MECH. MUSEUM
MJR /MARKETPLACE CINEMA 20
MORLEY CANDY MAKERS
MOTOR CITY CASINO
PAT & ANNE MULRENIN
NINO SALVAGGIO
BOB & STEPHANIE NOWAK
LINDA O’BRIEN
ORIENTAL TRADING CO. INC.
ROMEO THEATRE
ROZ & FRIENDS SALON
SAM’S CLUB
NANCY SAVAGE
JOHN & KATHLEEN SCHANBECK
SCHMIDT FAMILY
VERA SKALSKI
SOMETHING SPECIAL HALLMARK
SPARTAN CARBIDE
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The Chapter would also like to acknowledge these individuals who made donations to the Macomb/St. Clair
County Chapter of the ASA during the last quarter.
Chippewa Valley High School Girls Swim Team
ASA Bounce for America & Pump It Up
MGM
Joanne Cwiklinski • Donald MacDonald
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Sweetheart Ball 2011
By Annette Duda
It looked like a Winter Wonderland with the beautifully decorated trees and
lights at the Sweetheart Ball 2011. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner, as always,
at Penna’s, danced to the Nightline Band, and made silly faces in the Photo
Booth. To view the photos, visit www.encorephotobooth.com (go to Gallery and
search by “Sweetheart Ball 2011”) and you can view all the photos taken that
night.
Thank you to all of our wonderful Board Members who assisted with the auction items and door prizes, who helped set up, clean up, and got donations to
make this Ball successful.
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If you donated an auction item, gave a monetary donation, or attended this
event, we couldn’t have done it without you. Your support and charitable assistance is overwhelming and very much appreciated!
THANKS TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS:
Financial Services of America
First Michigan Bank
UAW Local 2280 Ford Motor Company
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Connor Park Florist-Centerpieces
Fieldstone Winery-Bottle of wine on every table
Phil & Gail Taravella-Donation of an IPAD that was raffled off
Bellisario’s Florist-Created the entrance & decorations of chair covers
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority-Oakland University-Assisted with set up & selling of tickets
Chippewa Valley HS Women’s Swim & Dive Team-assisted with set up
Sweetheart Bakery-Sterling Heights-Desserts
Marcie Feger & Crew-Puzzle Piece Cookies
Amy Wallace-Video before dinner
Michelle Dubiel-Fish Bowl Raffle
Theresa Gabalis-Assisting with EVERYTHING
SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!!
------------------------------------- TEAR off ------------------------------------Services/Programs needed in Macomb County
SURVEY
Tell us what you think? Is there a need for specific services &/or programs in Macomb County that are not currently available or offered to families
affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders? Please let us know so we can partner with local providers to start a partnership for resources etc..
Please drop this in the mail to:
Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter/ Autism Society - SURVEY
P.O. Box 182186
Shelby Township, Michigan 48318
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Name___________________________ Phone Number____________email address __________________
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Saturday June 18, 2011
9:30a.m
5K Run & Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk
The Macomb/St. Clair Chapter
of the Autism Society of America
supports the efforts of educators to
provide recreational opportunities
for children affected by autism.
Donations raised during the event
will be used to fund recreational
grants for special education classrooms and to create outings sponsored by our Chapter for children
and their families in Macomb and
St. Clair Counties.
OUT & ABOUT 6
AUTISM RUN/ WALK FOR
AUTISM AWARENESS
www.macombasa.org
Starting Time:
5K run starts at 9:30a.m. Walks start at 9:40a.m.
Registration times: 8:00a.m.-9:15a.m.
Location:
Stony Creek Metro Park
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Twp. MI 48316
Main Park Rd. is off of 26 mile/west of M-53
Follow park signs to Eastwood Beach.
5K Run & Walk are on a cross country course. Fun Walk is 1 mile.
Strollers allowed on the Fun Walk only.
No Pets allowed on the Run or Walks.
Course:
Registration Fees:
Pre-registration through June 5th includes a T-shirt.
If you register AFTER June 5th a t-shirt or size is not guaranteed.
Adults, $16.00 • Kids 12 & under, $8.00
Race Day Registration Fees (T-shirt not guaranteed)
Adults, $20.00 • Kids 12 & under, $10.00
Checks or Cash Only. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Make checks payable to: MSCCC/ASA
All entrants are responsible for $4.00 park entrance fee.
Pledges are welcome. Download pledge sheets at www.macombasa.org.
Awards:
Run: Male and Female overall winner.
Awards to top male and female in each age group.
Run Age Groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-up.
Awards ceremony following the race.
Send Entries To:
Macomb/St.Clair Chapter of the ASA
c/o Laura Gayan, 47821 Concord,
Macomb, Michigan 48044
Information:
Leave message for Theresa Gabalis @ 586-445-4915
This event has been reviewed
for the phtsical activity content
and has been endorsed by the
Governor’s Council on Physical
Fitness, Health and Sports. This
does not reflect endorsement of
the sponsoring organization or the
products used.
Make a donation of $250 or more
& get your team or company logo
on back of our Walk T-shirt.
Deadline 5/28/11
one application per participant - please make copies
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4-Autism Run/Walk for Autism Awareness
Last Name
June 18,
Saturday, June
20,2011
2009
First Name
Street Address
State
Zip Code
E-mail
City/Town
Phone Number
T-Shirt Size: Adult S M L XL Youth S M L Event: Runner
(circle one) Larger sizes available at $2.00 extra
Age on Race Day
Sex: M F
Total Amount Enclosed $
Walker
I can’t participate but enclosed is a contribution of $
Make Checks Payable to MSCCC/ASA
In consideration of my participation in this event, I for myself, executors and administrators waive all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Macomb/
St. Clair Chapter of the ASA, the sponsors of this event,their agents, representatives, sucessors, and assignees for any injuries suffered by me at said event, or which
may arise out of my traveling to, participating in,and returning from the event. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to compete in this event. I also agree
to let the MSCCC/ASA use any photos taken of me during this event for awareness and promotional purposes.
Signature:
(ALL must
Date:
sign - If entrant is under 18 years old parent must sign)
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The mission of the Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter- Autism Society to enhance the lives of persons and
families affected by autism. To accomplish this, resources will be used to promote awareness.
Application for Membership
Name________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________________
Phone (
) _____________________ Interest:
Parent (
)
Relative ( )
Other ( )
Occupation ____________________________ Occupation ____________________________
New Membership (
)
Annual Renewal (
)
Membership Category:
Total Fee
Newsletter (MSCCC/AS newsletter only, no membership discounts)
$10.00___
Household Membership
(Household includes: up to 2 Adults & all children in household only)
$25.00___
Please make Checks Payable to: MSCCC/AS
Mail Check and Form to:
MSCCC/AS
P.O. Box 182186
Shelby Township, MI 48318-2186
586-445-4915 (new number)
Pictures may be taken at Macomb/St Clair County Chapter events. The pictures may be used in the future for
autism awareness (web site, brochures, etc.). Your signature here only means that we have your permission to
use any pictures taken of your children and/or family for autism awareness.
Signature______________________________________________________________________
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To help us serve the needs of families better, please provide the Chapter with the following
information:
Child’s name affected with autism_________________________________________________
Age__________ Sex__________
Child’s name affected with autism_________________________________________________
Age__________ Sex__________
Siblings (name, age, sex):
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4.____________________________________________________________________________
Please let us know what information or help you currently need:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please let us know if you would like to help the Chapter in anyway. (Making awareness ribbons, phone calls,
passing out info packets, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have an idea that the chapter could consider doing in the future?
______________________________________________________________________________
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Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter - Autism Society
Parent Assistance Grant
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
By Annette Duda
Our ‘Parent Assistance Grant’ period will be open
from May 1, 2011 – June 1, 2011. This Grant will be
available to parents to assist with payment for treatment or therapy for their child affected by Autism. All
Grant Requests must be postmarked by June 1, 2011
to be considered. We are offering a $250.00 Grant
for Non-Members and $250.00 & $500.00 Grants
for Members.One per family. If you received a Parent Assistance Grant in the Fall of 2010, you are not
eligible for this Grant.
Grants are paid directly to the provider, no exceptions.
To learn more and to download the Application,
please visit our website at www.macombasa.org.
In our last newsletter, we told you that our Chapter would be
changing over to a “Unified Membership” with the National Autism
Society and that all new memberships and member renewals
would go thru National. Unfortunately, the Autism Society has
decided to end the Unified Membership Program due to lack of
participation among all the Chapters across the U.S.
As of May 1, 2011, the Membership will be as follows:
Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter of the Autism Society
Membership ONLY:
Household Membership:
(Household includes up to 2 adults & all children in household only) -$25.00
In Memory of
Jean Salera
a donation was made to the Chapter
by Dona Frederick
If you wish to join the National Autism Society, you can visit
www.autism-society.org Their Household Membership rate
is $40.00.
If you have already renewed with us or with National in the past
few months, you are still a member of both. In the future, however, you will receive notices from both groups.
If you wish to become a member of the Michigan
State Chapter, please download as ASM membership
application at
www.autism-michigan.org
A new Membership form is attached in this newsletter for your
convenience and they will also be available on our website at :
www.macombasa.org
Any questions, please contact the Chapter at 586-445-4915.
2011 Film Camp Ages 10-18
DESCRIPTION: Join Joey Travolta and his staff from
Hollywood in creating and starring in your own short
film. You don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
DATES: Monday - Friday, August 15 - 26
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
AGES: 10 - 18 years
LOCATION: Oakland University, Pawley Hall - Rochester, MI
COST: $500
Registration forms are available website: www.
oakland.edu/oucares Email: [email protected]
Phone: 248-370-2424 / Fax: 248-370-4242
When Mon Aug 15 10am – 3pm Eastern Time
Where LOCATION:
Oakland University, Pawley Hall - Rochester, MI.
“Out & About Bowling” League!
Well we concluded our sixth session of bowling
at Kingswood Lanes in Clinton Township. The
kids had such fun each week with their familes
and friends! Be sure to watch on our website
for the Fall League Sign Up sheet which will be
available in late August. We will begin again in
mid-September. We would like to thank everyone
at Kingswood Lanes, especially Len, Fabrizia,
Renee & Dave for all their support, and we can’t
forget to thank the gals at the Snack Bar!
SEE you in the Fall.
Thank you for your continued support!
Autism Society National Conference
by Amy Wallace
On July 6-9, 2011, parents, therapists, educators,
exhibitors, and others will gather in Orlando, Florida at
the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center for
the 42nd Annual Autism Society National Conference.
The event hosts a variety of speakers addressing a
wide range of issues including early intervention, education of those affected by autism, biomedical interventions, communication, and more. The hope is for
attendees to learn about supports available to those
with ASD. For more information about this event,
please see go to http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/conference/.
Our Chapter’s phone number
has recently changed.
The new contact number is 586-445-4915.
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Looking for Camps and Other Summer Options for Children? Try these
resources we found at The Friends Of
Different Learners 2011 Camp Fair.
Autism ASK
4345 Meigs Ave. Ste. A
Waterford, MI 48329
248-618-1275
www.autismask.com
The mission of Autism ASK is to
provide advocacy, support and
knowledge to the autism spectrum
community.
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Blue Sky
Darlene Garrison, Barry Feldman
P.O. Box 25
Milford, MI 48381
248-545-8181
www.campbluesky.net
Together with YMCA Camp Ohiyesa, Camp Blue Sky provides an
outdoor day camp for the special
needs population and is staffed
with experienced and quali�ed
adult counselors
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Camp Grace Bentley
1877 Maryland Blvd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-792-7017
www.campgracebentley.org
Residential camp for children with
special needs.
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Birmingham PS Disability
Awareness Workshop
550 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-646-5172
www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
The Disability Awareness Workshop (DAW) is a hands-on, activitybased workshop to help students
understand the challenges of
daily living for individuals with
disabilites.
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Center for ASD, Summer B.L.A.S.T. Program
640 N. Woodward #203
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-723-4273
www.centerforasd.com
Behavior, Language, Auditory, Sensory Therapies, 8 week program,
ages 3-6
2011 WISH LIST HUGE SUCCESS
by Laura Gayan
Center for Speech and Language
Beverly Gough
1635 W. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084
248-816-7000
www.speechlanguage.com
Speech and language, auditory
processing center
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Easter Seals - Michigan
Kathie Klingensmith
2399 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
586-524-2005
www.essmichigan.org
Easter Seals - Michigan’s mission
is to create solutions that change
lives of children and adults with
disabilities or other special needs,
and their families.
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Crawl, Walk, Jump, Run Therapy Clinic
Maureen Kijek
43239 Schoenherr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-323-2957
www.crawlwalkjumprun.com
Intensive physical, occupational
and speech therapy
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Eton Academy
Pete Pullen
1755 Melton
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-642-1150
www.etonacademy.org
Independent school, grades 1-12,
specializes in educating students
with learning challenges.
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Dutton Farms, Inc.
Michele Smither
2270 Dutton Rd.
Rochester, MI 48306
248-818-0270
www.duttonfarm.org
Vocational and daily living skills
program where we strive to develop a sense of accomplishment
to our students, bring support to
their parents and inspire our community,
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FAR, Camp FAR Out, Camp Far Away
Arlene Kass
1669 W. Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-646-3347
www.farconservatory.org
Therapies in the arts•
One of the many ways that we spend your hardearned fundraising dollars is through our annual
teacher “Wish List” Grant. The purpose of this grant is
to fund educational materials for students affected by
autism in any classroom setting, including the general
education classroom, resource room, speech/occupational/physical therapy room, or Autistic Impaired
classroom. A portion of the “Wish List” Grant Program
funding was raised through the Chapter’s “Annual
Crop 4 Autism” fundraiser.
Our next marathon crop is May 21, 2011 at the Macomb Intermediate School District building!
This year we were thrilled to be able to donate over
$15,000 in items to 30 area Macomb/St. Clair classrooms. Items ranged from books to sensory items to
bean bag chairs to camcorders to iPad2’s.
Yes, iPad2’s! We purchased six iPad2’s for area
teachers to use with their students. It’s been very
exciting for us as a chapter to learn more about the
iPad2 and the many applications or “apps” that are
available for our kids on the spectrum. We also purchased an iPad2 for the chapter. So, if you attend one
of our support meetings you’ll have the opportunity to
use our iPad2 and see some of the apps that may be
able to help your child.
Some of the teachers that received the iPad2’s will
be attending our May 19th support meeting to report
their success stories. We look forward to hearing from
these grant recipients and learning all that we can
about this great new technology.
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Friendship Circle
Tzvi Schectman
6892 W. Maple Rd.
W. Bloom�eld, MI 48322
248-788-7878
www.friendshipcircle.org
Programs for kids with special
needs
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Judson Center, Autism Connections
Ann Patronik
4410 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-837-2021
www.judsoncenter.org\autism_
connections
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Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning (The)
Lynn Seeloff
2315 Harmon Lake Rd.
Mayville, MI 48744
989-673-2050
www.thefowlercenter.org
Year round camp for individuals
with special needs (ages 6 and up).
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For additional resources go to: http://www.
friendsofdifferentlearners.org/14.html
14100 Telegraph Rd. Taylor Michigan 48180
Only 200 Event shirts will be available on Event Day
More Information, Updates & Pre-registration Forms visit: www.rideforautism.com Contact Us: [email protected]
*All proceeds benefit Macomb County / St Clair and Autism Connection @ the Judson Center*
Mail Pre-Registration Forms w/Checks to:
Ride For Autism
P.O. Box 40346
Redford, Michigan 48239
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7th Annual
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
8:30 am – 7:30 pm
*SCRAPBOOKING GIFT for
all scrappers who register and
attend.
*DOOR PRIZES
*50/50 DRAWING
*RAFFLE PRIZES
*Morning Snacks, Lunch,
Dinner and refreshments
provided.
*On-site Scrapbook store
*Fun & Games
Macomb Intermediate School District Building
44001 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township, MI
Cost: $40 (Fee is non-refundable)
Once again, we are fortunate to hold
our annual crop at the beautiful MISD
building. Join us to work on your
project, crop or craft! The MISD has
ample parking and is wheel chair
accessible. There is a 3'x5' table for
each cropper with padded chairs in a
room that is brightly lighted
and carpeted.
For more information log onto our website at: www.macombasa.org
Have any questions? Contact 586-445-4915. Leave message. We will return your call
To register, send the form below along with your registration fee
Use one registration form per person. REGISTER EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED
Name:___________________________________________________
(Checks made payable to
Check no:_________________________________________________
MSCCC/ASA) to:
Address:_________________________________________________
"Autism Scrapbook Marathon"
Phone #__________________________________________________
39695 Clearview
Seated with:_______________________________________________
Harrison Township, MI 48045
E-mail____________________________________________________
(Note: e-mail addresses will be used to provide updates and crop announcements only)
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by May 7, 2011
The Macomb/St. Clair Chapter of ASA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
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MSCCC/ASA Events
April 28, 2011 - “Living with Autism” conference –www.MetroParent.com Keynote speaker: Eileen Garvin - author of How to Be a Sister.
May 2, 2011 – Parent Advisory Meeting – MISD 44001 Garfield -Clinton Twp., MI 7pm. www.misd.net.
May 7, 2011 – On My Own of Michigan – Fun Run 2011 – www.onmyownofmi.org.
May 7, 2011 - Walk for Autism Acceptance - Autism Society of Michigan - Hawk Island Park-Lansing, MI- www.autism-mi.org.
May 19, 2011 - Monthly Support Meeting - “IPAD in the Classroom - Autism Applications” - St. Ephrems Church - 7pm.
May 21, 2011 - Annual Crop Marathon for Autism - MISD - flyer on www.macombasa.org.
May 21, 2011 - Bowl for Autism - flyer at www.rideforautism.com - Total Sports - Harrison Township, MI.
June 4, 2011-10am – 1pm.Special Sensory Friendly Showing of Kung Fu Panda 2. Tickets cost $4-6 depending on location.
For more info, please visit http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms.
June 16, 2011-Election/�
June 18, 2011 - “Out & About Autism” 5k run/5k walk - Stony Creek Metro Park. Registration form @ www.macombasa.org – Pre-reg. dead line.
June 5, 2011 for t-shirt guarantee. $16 early reg. cost; $20 day of event reg. cost. Pledge forms available online also and appreciated!
SIBLING OUTING – COMING IN JUNE – WATCH WEBSITE FOR DETAILS!
July 6 – 10, 2011 – National Autism Society of America Conference – Orlando, Florida – www.autism-society.org
July 23, 2011 - Autism Society Wayne County 2011 5K walk - Belle Isle Park, in Detroit Michigan off of Jefferson Ave & Grand Blvd.- Register
11am, Walk 12am http://waynecountyautismsociety.net/39083.html.
August 6, 2011- Ride for Autism – www rideforautism.com for details- PROCEEDS benefit Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter.
August 19, 2011 –FAMILY BOWLING FUNDRAISER – Kingswood Lanes – Flyer available in July @ www.macombasa.org
-contact @ 586-445-4915 if interested in sponsorship or to reserve a lane!
August 26 – 28, 2011 – Family Enrichment Weekend – Lions Club Bear Lake, Lapeer MI – details to come @ website www.macombasa.org.
The Macomb/St. Clair County monthly support meetings are held at St. Ephrem’s Catholic Church Activity Hall, 38900
Dodge Park (corner of 17 Mile Rd. & Dodge Park) For up-to-date information about events consult our website @ www.
macombasa.org or follow us on Facebook.
REMINDER!
Please do not forget, our Chapter is co-hosting a parent
support meeting at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Warren, the first Wednesday of every month. The group meetings are rotating locations between the church hall and
Kennedy Elementary in the Van Dyke School district.
Please watch our website for the location of each meeting.
Macomb/St.Clair County Chapter
of the Autism Society of America
P.O. Box 182186
Shelby Twp., MI 48318-2186
Out & About Autism
5K Run & 5K Walk
June 18, 2011