WE'VE MOVED!
The Autism Ontario London office has moved as of June 1st to:
Salvation Army building
1340 Dundas Street, East
London ON N5W 3B6
Corner of Dundas and Highbury
Original Building - lower level
We can still be reached either by email autismlondon.office@gmail.com or at 519-433-3390
|  Observation Ride for Autism
Motorcycle Ride for Autism
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Where: Rocky's Harley Davidson
(900 Wilton Grove Road, London)
Cost: Rider - $20
Passenger - $5
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|  Ride and Stride For Autism
Yes, it's almost time again for the annual Ride and Stride for Autism Fundraiser! Hurry up and fill that pledge sheet... Find out more!
|  End of Summer Movie Morning
Social Learning Opportunity brought to you by Realize Community Potential
Date: September 4th, 2010
Time: 9:45 am Registration 10:00 am Movie Start
Cost:
$5 per family of 4 (Members)
$2 per additional person (Members)
$10 per family of 4 (Non- Member
$4 per person additional person(s) (Non-Members)
Where: Rainbow Cinemas Citi Plaza
To Register please e-mail Alicia DIRECTLY: rcplondon@autismontario.com or call 519 433 3390
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 31ST @ 12NOON.
Please Indicate how many people will be attending.
Movie Description:
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
In NANNY McPHEE 2, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson returns to the role of the magical nanny who appears when she's needed the most and wanted the least in the next chapter of the hilarious and heartwarming fable that has enchanted children around the world. In the latest installment, Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs. Green's children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant who turns up in the oddest places, Nanny McPhee uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.
Official Site: http://www.nannymcphee.com/
|  Current Issues in Autism Education
PRESENTED BY: Lindsay Moir
DATE:
September 16th, 2010
TIME:
5-6pm Dinner Provided
6-8pm Workshop Presentation
LOCATION:
Our Office 1340 Dundas Street East London ON
(Salvation Army--Main Old Building Lower half)
COST:
$5 for members
$10 for non members
This workshop will cover current issues in Autism Education including such topics as funding, service dogs in the schools, E.A's, your child's rights in the classroom, Special Education Services as well as a question and answer period.
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|  LEADS Employment Workshop
This is a two part series, families may want to come to one or both events, please register accordingly. It is important to note that we are inviting all interested families to this presentation. We will be discussing LEADS Employment services, as well as skill building and development for future job seekers there is no age limit to this presentation.
Date:
September 9th, 2010
Time:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pizza will be provided to all that are registered
6:00 – 7:00 pm
LEADS Presentation
Location:
Our office 1340 Dundas Street
Highbury and Dundas--Salvation Army
Please use the back entrance
Presentation will be held in the lower level.
Who:
Parents, Caregivers, Community Supports, as well, we would like to invite our teens and young adults who may have questions or interest in the presentation.
What:
The presentation will be about LEADS services, how they support the individual and the family. There will also be a team member who specializes in skill development who can talk to the parents and young adults who are not looking for work yet, but would want to start building skills towards future jobs.
LEADS Facility Tour
Date:
September 23, 2010
Time:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location:
LEADS Office
171 Queens Ave. Ste 410 London ON N6A 5J7
What:
This would allow us to take a tour of LEADS so that our teens/adults have a chance to checkout the LEADS office, see the equipment, services, meet the staff etc.
If you are interested in attending please R.S.V.P by September 8th at 9am
When registering please include:
• How many attending: (please indicate Adults, young adults, teens)
• Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Alicia directly rcplondon@autismontario.com
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|  Autism Diet Webinars
Below is information about some upcoming Autism Diet Webinars.
There is little scientific evidence to support dietary interventions for symptoms or characteristics of ASD. At the same time, some parents identify health concerns in their children with ASD which seem not to receive the understanding or responsiveness from traditional medicine or health practitioners that satisfies families. As a result, personal testimonies about dietary intervention really catch the attention of caregivers - even when there is little data, if any, to demonstrate a causal link between one child’s relief of symptoms and a particular dietary intervention. If you plan to attend, please be sure to ask about peer-reviewed evidence in respected medical journals about any health interventions and to work with your doctor to monitor any dietary changes for your children.
More Information Here
| Adult ASD Group
Adults with ASD and their partners are invited to a weekly social hour at Tim Hortons every Thursday afternoon at 2:00.
The Tim Hortons located at Wellington and Baseline will be the venue.
Please email David at emdlrogers52@yahoo.ca by Wednesday if you would like to join the group.
Please be aware attendees will be responsible for their own refreshments.
| Yoga for Kids
Start Date: September 11, 2010
** 4 Week Program September 11, 18, 25 and Oct 2
Cost: Free! Sponsored by the RCP Program
Yoga for Autism
Through breath techniques, varied movements and animated postures, children in this class will become more aware of their bodies and their sensory system. They will learn naturally to relax and respond appropriately during new experiences and times of anxiety and tension. In particular, they will experience:
• Flexibility, strength, balance, and focus as they move their bodies into different poses and shapes
• Increased sense of Calmness and Peace as they breathe their way into relaxation
• Freedom as they express themselves creatively
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| A Journey Designed for Adolescents ages 16-20 with Asperger's Syndrome/ASD
This innovative adventure encourages and enhances independence, self-reliance, and the ability to participate as an active member in a group of teens with Asperger's syndrome/AS.
Over the course of 10 days, students experience the culture and landscape of England through the lens of the theatre. Facilitated by professionals from USC University Center For Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and graduate students selected for their skills and experience in working with students with AS, the program offers an opportunity for learning and personal growth in a community that meets the needs of most teens with AS. Small group activities with low adult to student ratios enable the staff to guide and mentor students through activities. Behavioral expectations are clearly delineated and reviewed throughout the trip. Students have multiple opportunities to develop independence and discuss their reactions to and observations of the day's activities.
Active participation in activities fosters the evolution of a group spirit in which friendships can develop and thrive. Please contact Beverly Daley, Ph.D. at bdaley@chla.usc.edu or (323) 361-2490.
| St. Thomas Support Group
RCP London is pleased to present a new support group for St. Thomas Families. More information here...
| “Leaky Brakes” 101
The CPRI Brake Shop is pleased to offer a limited number of seats for our upcoming course offered to the general public for free, starting September 22, 2010.
“Leaky Brakes” 101
For the family member (including secondary school-aged children), educator, mental health professional, spouse, friend, neighbour, bus driver, babysitter…or anyone else invested in learning more about Tourette Syndrome and its associated conditions (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Dysfunction, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, oppositional-defiance, and “rage”).
Each week is devoted to a different topic:
• “leaky brake” disorders and their misperceptions
• pharmaceutical management
• sensory issues/cognitive-behavioural management
• school interventions
• home support
• review, and panel of experts (professional, parent, child, supports)
Various “CPRI Brake Shop” team members will present these topics.
Time for questions and networking is allotted.
The course consists of six sessions in Zarfas Hall on CPRI campus from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
September 22
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
To reserve a spot for the upcoming session, call (519) 858-2774 ext. 2025 or e-mail melissa.lassaline@ontario.ca. Registration deadline is September 15, 2010. Space is limited. There is no charge for this course, although donations for the Brake Shop are gratefully accepted through VOCPRI at www.vocpri.ca.
| CALPYSO... a new web service
Calypso is a specialized resource designed to help Ontario parents find the right camp or camp program for their child or youth with ASD.
www.calypso.com
| Family Church Service
Autism/Special Needs Family Church Service for all families of children with autism/special needs, extended family and friends welcome.
Attending church can be difficult for our families so we are offering a Christian Non-Denomination, Relaxed Atmosphere, No Rules, Anything Goes Service. We have puppets, music and a play area with volunteers. Adults can sit and relax while the children have a blast. Just come once to give it a try. Refreshments & a craft following the service.
During the summer the services are:
Fri. June 11, Fri. June 25, Fri. July 9, Fri. August 20 and Fri. September 3 at 6:30 pm at Egerton Church. Click here to find out more about the family church service.
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|  COUNTRY CRUIZIN'
2010 Season Begins May 13 and all proceeds will support Autism Ontario - London Chapter!
It's a great opportunity to take the family out for a BBQ and lots of fun!!
May 13 - September 23, 2010 -- 5:00 pm to Dusk (weather permitting) For more information, click here
| PILATEEZ!
Do you want to have some fun, feel good get in shape and lose weight??Then now is the time to join our NEW PILATEEZ FOR ALL.
(TELL a friend as this is open to everyone - no membership required)
WHEN: Starts THURSDAY June 17, 2010 and then every Thursday night from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WHERE: OUR NEW OFFICE 1340 Dundas Street (Salvation Army Village)
COST: $3.00 per class or bring a friend and only pay $5 for two people
BRING: Dress in comfortable workout clothes and bring your own yoga/pilateez mat & water
Please register by contacting Marti at autismlondon.office@gmail.com or by calling 519-433-3390. At this time no child care is available for this event
| We Need Your Input!
WANTED: Your Ideas for Social Learning Opportunities
We welcome your ideas for Social Learning Opportunities and Workshops funded through Autism Ontario’s Realize Community Potential (RCP) Program.
Click here for more details.
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|  Realize Community Potential
For information on RCP programs contact Alicia at 519-433-3390
or email rcplondon@autismontario.com
RCP provides support groups for moms, dads, grandparents, and extended family. Find out more about Realize Community Potential
| Check out our blog!
Autism Ontario London Chapter now has a blog to keep you up to date with our many events and activities. Make sure you add it to your favourites. http://autismontariolondon.blogspot.com/
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