What's OnEventsAmanda Gray - Author Speaking at the Autism & Aspergers Support Group Inc Hawkesbury - July 12th, 2010 (note this is in school holidays) Topics Amanda commonly covers are Strategies when Dealing with Bullying, Helping Children Make Friends on the Playground, Schools and Families Working Together: Building a Positive Partnership, Understanding and Dealing with Aggression, Helping Your Child to Learn Language, Helping Children Transition, Supports in Schools, Ensuring Social Gatherings are Inclusive. Learn to be Buddies is a series of books and resources by Amanda Gray all about helping children of all abilities to make friends and have a sense of belonging. To achieve these things children need to be taught social skills. The books and games are designed for parents and teachers to use for children aged between three and eight years old. They are fun, engaging and based on realistic images and stories. The simplicity and explicitness of the pictures and stories are designed to ensure children with Autism, ADHD and other developmental delays will be able to learn from them. Amanda Gray has worked with children aged 6 months to 13. She has been a primary school special education teacher, a pre-school teacher and a Department of Community Services worker. Amanda has also been involved in research work in the field of special education. More recently, she has had a number of articles published in Explore, a Pearson Education children's magazine. Currently she educates undergraduate teachers about inclusive practice. Don’t miss out on seeing Amanda and learning more about her valuable work! Learn to be Buddies books and resources will be available for purchase at the July meeting and for a full list of resources available please go to: http://www.learn2bebuddies.com.au/desktop/mail%20order%20form.pdf Amanda has chosen the Autism and Aspergers Support Group Inc as her featured charity on her blog: http://www.learn2bebuddies.blogspot.com Stop by and visit her blog where you can find lots of information and useful strategies for the learning and social issues children with ASD & other learning or develop-mental issues face. Check out the Learn to be Buddies website: http://www.learn2bebuddies.com.au Date: 12th July 2010 Time: 7.30pm Where: The Richmond Club, Francis Street Richmond NSW Cost: Members free, Non Members $5 Contact Chantelle on mobile 0450 929 553 or email: info@autismsupport.org.au to secure your seat
Megan Hammond - Author - tbc Speaking at the Autism & Aspergers Support Group Inc Hawkesbury - August 2010Megan Hammond is the author of My Life With Aspergers and is speaking about her book, her life, and answering your questions at the Hawkesbury meeting in August Date: 9th August, 2010 - tbcTime: 7.30pm Where: The Richmond Club, Francis Street Richmond NSW Cost: Members tba, Non Members $tba Contact Chantelle on mobile 0450 929 553 or email: info@autismsupport.org.au to secure your seat
Jeanette Purkis - Author, Artist and Inspiration Jeanette Purkis has 3 degrees & a senior job in the public service. She's a published author (Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome) and recently ap-peared in the ABC documentary, Alone in a crowded Rom, What happens to autistic children when they grow up? Jeanette was also recently interviewed on ABC radio Canberra. Still, it hasn't been an easy journey for Jeanette. Although she was dux of her high school, she felt like she was at the bottom of the school socially - she just didn't seem to fit in. After being so successful academically at school, Jeanette fell into a life of crime, even spending short stints in jail. In 2000, she decided a new millenium meant a new life for her and she went back to university, eventually earning her masters degree. Oh, & do you know what? She did all this living with Asperger Syndrome (diagnosed at age 20). Jeanette Purkis spent her early life reacting violently against her feelings of embarrassment, an-ger and confusion about her difference. Jeanette found that being a member of a group in which she had a label - Jeanette the communist; Jeanette the convict; Jeanette the drug addict - gave her a sense of order she could depend on, particularly in prison, where each day had a set routine and the inmates accepted her because of her rebel attitude. Do not miss out on this opportunity to meet Jeanette and hear her story, tips for people living with Aspergers (and those who love/care for them) about dealing with difficult people, friend-ship & more...... Date: November 8th, 2010 Time: 7.30pm Where: The Richmond Club, Francis Street Richmond NSW Cost: Members free, Non Members $10 Contact Chantelle on mobile 0450 929 553 or email: info@autismsupport.org.au to secure your seat
Support Group MeetingsNew members and guests are welcome at each meeting. We have guest speakers at some of our meetings - check back here often to see updated information. Our Support Group Meetings are held monthly in two locations: The Hawkesbury Group meetings are held on the second Monday of every month (except December) at The Richmond Club, cnr Francis & East Market Sts, Richmond, Meeting Room 1, commencing at 7.30pm
The Inner West Group meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) at Burwood RSL Club, Shaftsbury Rd, Burwood, Meeting Room 2, commencing at 7.30pm
Activities / Social Groups / PlaygroupsSocial Play/Activities GroupAcivities have concluded for the year and will recommence in the new school term in 2010. Date to be advised. For further enquiries, please contact Mary Foley on 0425-218-488 or via email : maryffoley@yahoo.com.au
ASTeenASTeen is a social group for young people, aged 13 years and over, with Aspergers Syndrome. Social outings are arranged nearly every fortnight and many interesting activities are planned by parents of youngsters in the group. New members, girls and boys, are always welcome to come along to the outings. The calendar of events is organised well in advance for the year so it is easy to plan for outings. For further information, please contact Christine Ayo on phone 0413 781 626.
Maverick Mobile Disco at the Richmond ClubWhere: Richmond Club, cnr Francis & East Market Sts Richmond When: Last Friday of every month, starting Friday 23 Feb Time: 7pm to approx. 10pm. Refreshments available within the club. Entry Cost: $5 (carers are free) Who is it for: People with disabilities. Carers must remain at the venue. Please note: The dates for the discos can change at very short notice. Always check prior to the date to ensure the disco is still going ahead.
Social Group for Young Adults (aged 18 years and over)Meets fortnightly on Mondays from 7.00pm - 9.00pm A social club has been set up for young adults (18 years and over) who have Asperger's or similar communication difficulties. You are invited to come along and share experiences with other people who are keen to make new friends. There will be opportunities to sit back and chat amongst friendly people, and have a drink or a bite to eat. There will also be organised activities and events. There will be a facilitator at the meetings to help everyone get along and organise what people want to do. Please bring some ID with your address on it. We participate in a varied range of activities, such as:
Please note that venues change frequently.
For information about Club activities Please call Caroline Smith, Club mentor, on For further information about upcoming events visit the website: http://www.autismnsw.com.au/our%20services/socialclub.asp
SeminarsThere are no seminars offered at this time. |
