more workshops and events to come
Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter February 2012 Newsletter
Child Care Resources is pleased to announce a training workshop in the Sudbury and Thunder Bay districts Monday March 5th, 2012 at Caruso Club .
Dr. Gregory Hanley will be presenting on "Developing Life Skills and Addressing Problem Behavior of Children with Autism." Dr. Hanley is renowned for his research in the areas of functional behaviour analysis, sleep problems in ASD, and socially important behaviours."
On January 25th, 2012 we held our Annual General Meeting voting in our 2012 council members. Thank you for all those who attended. Your 2012 Sudbury Chapter Council Members are:
- President: Jenne Wilson
- Secretary: Nicole Cameron
- Treasurer: Michael Gauthier
- Fundraising and Past President: Rick Grylls
- Community Liaison: Ruth Shepherd
Vale Educational Series presentation is on Speech and ABA Techniques
Speech Pathologist Lara Dopson along with ABA Therapists Jenne Wilson and Pamela Seager will inform you on Speech and Autism, ABA techniques and answer any questions. Join us at ChildCare Resources on Tuesday March 20th from 7-9pm. Refreshments and chat to follow. Email Ruth at sudburyautismontario@gmail.com to register.
Rainbow Cinema Movie Morning
Join us for a sensory friendly viewing of Dreamworks
The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life.
- This is a free event with drinks and food to follow.
- Movie starts at 10 am at Rainbow Cinemas, in the Rainbow Centre
- Please email Ruth at sudburyautismontario@gmail.com to let us know how many will be attending! We hope to see you there!! ♥
March Break Events:
- Bowling Fun at Garson Bowl Tuesday March 13th, 1- 3pm. Free bowling and snacks!
- Autism Ontario Day at Science North Wednesday March 14, 10 am to 4 pm featuring free admission for the whole family!
Upcoming Events:
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For more information on events find us on Facebook (Autism Ontario - Sudbury and District), call Ruth at 705 222 5000 X2685 or contact Valerie@autismontario.com
Respiteservices.com
"Everybody Needs Respite. Some Need Respite Care"
Respiteservices.com
consists of agencies funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. We are collaborating to develop a more dynamic respite network for both children and adults who have a developmental disability in Sudbury and Manitoulin. The website is hosted by the Children's Community Network. respiteservices.com are:
The guiding principles of
1. To develop a comprehensive respite system in Sudbury and Manitoulin.
2. To develop and maintain a coherent access process for families of children and adults who have a developmental disability requiring respite options.
3. To facilitate respite options for individuals that match their identified needs.
4. To work closely with service providers to advocate for appropriate service options to meet the needs identified.
respiteservices.com :
consists of agencies funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. We are collaborating to develop a more dynamic respite network for both children and adults who have a developmental disability in Sudbury and Manitoulin. The website is hosted by the Children's Community Network.
Respite care
is a family support service that provides temporary relief from the physical and emotional demands involved in caring for a family member who has a disability. Respite creates greater opportunities for all family members to live actively and participate in community activities and allows parents/guardians time for themselves.
Sponsored by Children’s Community Network
respiteservices.com respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide to us will be used to connect you to suitable workers, keep you informed about our activities and other respite programs/services and to send update forms. If at any time you wish to stop receiving this information, simply contact CCN at 877-272-4336 or YW
CA Sudbury at 1-800-673-4754 or via e-mail sudburymanitoulin@respiteservices.com.
Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter January 2012 Newsletter
This year we are going to start a question of the month for our newsletter.
Please email us at sudburyautismontario@gmail.com attention Jenne: Question for your answers. We would love your feedback and responses! Thanks everyone :)
If you could have 1 guest speaker visit Sudbury who would you like to hear?
Upcoming Events
- Autism Registry
- February Vale Educational Series presentation is on Speech and ABA techniques
- Look us up on Facebook under Autism Ontario Sudbury Chapter for all events and information!
- January LCBO Coin Container Fundraiser. There will be coin boxes at every LCBO in the Rainbow Area, please give your loose change!
- March Break events and a new young adult billiards group
- Cooking classes for children, teens and adults!
- More workshops and events to come
January 25the 2012 AGM
Please join us on January 25th from 7:30-9:30 for our annual AGM. This is where we elect out new Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter Council Members. All good standing members are able to vote for their council representatives. Guest speaker, and refreshments to follow.
Our new Community Events Coordinator, Valerie McIntyre, will be our guest speaker. She will be speaking about the new Potential Programme in Sudbury. Please see page 2 for details. Hope to see everyone there!
We would like to thank everyone who came out to our January Chipwrecked movie at Silver City on January 4th. We had an amazing time and would like to thank Jaynee and Valerie for co-ordinating this event. Here's to our next movie morning!
Volunteers needed for our events throughout the year. We are looking for 4 volunteers that will be able to help out at the AGM on January 25th from 7:30-9:30 Please email: sudburyautismontario@gmail.com if interested. Attn: Jenne
My name is Valerie McIntyre. I am the Community Events Co-ordinator for North and North East Region for the Potential Programme. Potential Programme (formerly Realize Community Potential Program) is in its sixth year of implementation. The program is designed to directly support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the support of a highly skilled clinical professionals.
Breaking News: Autism Ontario Potential Programme Expands to Sudbury and District! 
My name is Valerie McIntyre. I am the Community Events Co-ordinator for North and North East Region for the Potential Programme. Potential Programme (formerly Realize Community Potential Program) is in its sixth year of implementation. The program is designed to directly support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the support of a highly skilled clinical professionals.
Jaynne Jansen, is our bilingual Family Support Co-ordinator, her role is to provide families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) with resources, education and direction to available supports in our community. We will be working together to create greater awareness in our community and bring you workshops and seminars from skilled experts to help you support your family. You can contact jaynne@autismontario.com or 705-476-5437 ext: 3562.
A focal point of contact for many families has been through participation in our numerous and varied social activities; referred to as "Social Learning Opportunities". Social Learning Opportunities and workshop topics are determined according to a demonstrated interest by families, agencies and other professionals in the local community. We strive to build community capacity by collaborating and partnering with agencies.
- Lego Building Club ages 8-18
- Teen and Adult Friday Night Billiards and Bowling
- March Break Autism Ontario Day at Science North with free admission
- March Break Swim
- March Break Bowling
Sincerely,
Valerie McIntyre
Potential Programme, Community Events Coordinator
North and North East Regions
December 2011 Newsletter
New Autism Ontario - Sudbury and District Chapter Office!
We have just obtained our first office space. It is located on 827 Barrydowne Road in Sudbury, right above Crumbz Bakery. We will be having an open house in the new year so stay tuned. There are a few wish list items if any of our community members would like to donate. We are looking for:
Book stand, computer chair, office supplies (ex. paper, stapler, hole puncher, etc.), large picture frames, filing cabinets, mini fridge, cordless tea pot, wall shelves, fold out chairs and tables.
Thank you everyone, we look forward to showing the space very soon!
We want to introduce our new Northern Ontario Staff, please welcome: Jaynne from North Bay(Family Support Coordinator), and Valerie from Little Current (Community Events Coordinator), as well as Loni from Thunder Bay (FSC in Thunder Bay)
Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter Library Collection
Walk into any library within the Rainbow District and your autism collection will be mailed directly to your local library. Please visit www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/Sudbury/SudburyHome for the full collection. Enjoy!
January 25th 2012 Annual General Meeting
Please join us on January 25th from 7:30-9:30 for our annual AGM. This is where we elect out new Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter Council Members. If you would like to nominate yourself for the council please email us at sudburyautismontario@gmail.com attn: Jenne and we will send you the nomination package. All nominations must be in by December 12th by 5pm. All good standing members are able to vote for their council representatives. Guest speaker and refreshments to follow.
We are selling Autism Awareness magnets and bracelets at our AGM on January 25th . For those who are participating in the AGM feel free to email us with the name and quantities you would like and we will have the bundles ready for you. Bracelets are $2, small magnets are $2.50 and large magnets are $5.00. These make great birthday gifts and stocking stuffers! Email sudburyautismontario@gmail.com if interested!
Upcoming Events
Autism Registry
February Vale Educational Series presentation is on Speech and ABA techniques
January LCBO Coin Container Fundraiser~there will be coin boxes at each LCBO in the Rainbow area. Please give your loose change.
more workshops and events to come!
Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter Council Members would like to wish our Autism community and volunteers a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year. Here's to making 2012 as memorable as 2011. All the best and see you all in the NEW YEAR!
November 2010 Newsletter
Social Learning Opportunities represent unique activities and programs that are:
New Autism Ontario - Sudbury and District Chapter Office!
Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter Library Collection Walk into any library within the Rainbow District and your autism collection will be mailed directly to your local library. P
lease visit www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/Sudbury/SudburyHome
CCN - 319 Lasalle Blvd., Unit 2, Sudbury, ON Phone: 705-566-3416 Fax: 705-521-7376
CHAP Program
1. To develop a comprehensive respite system in Sudbury and Manitoulin. 2. To develop and maintain a coherent access process for families of children and adults who have a developmental disability requiring respite options. 3. To facilitate respite options for individuals that match their identified needs. 4. To work closely with service providers to advocate for appropriate service options to meet the needs identified.
The guiding principles of
Respiteservices.com
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Autism Registry
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Imax movie night
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Kindermusic
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Lego Club
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Young adult billiards group
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Cooking classes for all ages
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March Michael's Craft Morning ~ Saturday March 24th @ 10-11am *please register*
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WAAD Advertising Campaign Begins!
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WAAD Dinner at Caruso Club Monday April 2nd
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Vale Series Continues in May
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more workshops and events to come!
Saturday March 3rd
Come join us at 10:00am for
This is a professional event and 8 spots have been sponsored to Autism Ontario professional members who work in the field of Autism. If interested please email Jenne: sudburyautismontario@gmail.com
Generated by ideas received from families and community service providers
Needed in the community because they are not offered anywhere else or are not accessible for various reasons, such as lengthy wait-lists or lack of adequate funding; and
Able to make accommodations so individuals with ASD and their families can be included and accepted.
Autism Ontario strongly values Social Learning Opportunities as an important way to contribute to quality life experiences for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.
Some examples of Social Learning Opportunities are:
•Social skills groups for individuals with ASD
•Recreational activities for individuals with ASD and/or their families
•Health and fitness activities for individuals with ASD
•Community outreach
•Specialized programs: ex., Summer-to-School Transition Program or Sibling Support Group
We Need Your Help:
Share Your Ideas
If you are a parent or a community service provider, please share your ideas for the types of programs and activities needed by individuals with ASD, and/or their families in Northern Ontario. Please submit your ideas to me by email Valerie@autismontario.com or call me at 705-207-8767. You can download an information package by clicking this link or use copy and paste to insert to your browser. http://www.autismontario.com/Client/ASO/AO.nsf/object/2011SLO/$file/Social+Learning+Package.pdf
Provide Your Input
Program and event ideas come from our community; we need to know which programs and ideas that you would be interested in attending so we can provide them. If you are interested in attending any of the following social learning oppourtunities email Valerie@autismontario.com or call me at 705-207-8767. This is for an expression of interest only and does not constitute registration or a commitment to attend.
I look forward to bringing Social Learning Opportunities & Workshops to your region. Please contact me to discuss your idea of a Social Learning Opportunity/Workshop. Watch the website to keep up to date on the latest happenings around Sudbury area www.autismontario.com/sudbury or the Sudbury Autism Ontario Facebook Page.
We need 10 families interested in proposed social learning opportunities before we can proceed. If you are interested to attend and/or participate in any of the upcoming events please contact me:
We have just obtained our first office space. It is located on 827 Barrydowne Road in Sudbury, right above Crumbz Bakery. We will be having an open house in the New Year so stay tuned. There are a few wish list items if any of our community members would like to donate. We are looking for:
Book stand, computer chair, office supplies (ex. paper, stapler, hole puncher, etc.), large picture frames, filing cabinets, mini fridge, cordless tea pot, wall shelves, fold out chairs and tables.
Thank you everyone, we look forward to showing the space very soon!
The CHAP program is an integral part of respiteservices.com. The CHAP Program facilitates the connection of individuals with disabilities and CHAP workers through a Family Registry and Worker Database. We also provide information on community respite services and upcoming workshops/events. CHAP workers are hired by the family and are considered self-employed.
CHAP Workers promote active living for children and adults with developmental disabilities including autism and/or physical disabilities in their own home or in the community, while providing parent relief. Workers registered with the CHAP Program are connected with families looking for support and relief.
We are currently recruiting CHAP workers to be matched with families. To register, simply visit the website and complete a worker application form. You will also find information about the requirements needed to become an active worker with the program. To obtain further information, please contact Stephanie Gilchrist, Respite Resource Coordinator at the Children’s Community Network at (705) 566-3416 ext. 2590 or email sgilchrist@ccnsudbury.on.ca
You can also obtain further information by visiting www.respiteservices.com.