Autism Society of Collin County Parent Information Night Tues. Aug. 5th

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AUTISM SOCIETY OF COLLIN COUNTY (ASCC)

P. O. Box 261209, Plano, TX 75026-1209

autism-ascc.org

General Monthly Meeting

August 5TH, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

This will be an evening full of information with lots of opportunities to visit

with individuals

who can guide you in the following areas: Biomedical Information, Applied

Behavior Analysis, Individual Education Plans, School Advocacy, Speech Therapy

Services, Occupational Therapy Services, Parent Resources and Self Advocacy

Groups. Mark your calendars NOW so you will not miss this great evening an

excellent resources.

St. United Methodist Church East Building Festival Hall 1401 Mira

Vista, Plano, TX 75093

Check TV Monitors for Assigned Room Approx. 0.7 mile East of North Dallas

Tollway @ Plano Parkway

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SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP

Teens (7th Grade and up) & Adults (really old OK) with Autism

Participants will learn about autism and its’ effect on their lives while

developing a great appreciation for their individual gifts and talents. It is

important that participants know they have autism. Several ASCC Board Members,

including some with autism, facilitate the group activities. Bring an object,

book, picture or other item that represents their talents, gifts and interests.

Bring $5.00 to pay for pizza, snacks and soft drinks.

The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts the length of the general meeting.

Call Diane Bitter at with questions.

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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

for Parents of Younger Children

Held the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Next meeting: August 12th, 2008 – 8:45 am – 9:45 am

Cafe De France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Ms. Nanci Reossner

and Ms. Nagla Moussa

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MONTHLY PARENT GROUP AND SUPPORT MEETINGS

for Parents of Children of All Ages

3rd Tuesdays of Each Month

Next meeting: August 19th 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cafe de France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Mrs. Dori Schaefer

and Mrs. Nagla Moussa

Sign up for ASCC’s Group E-mail list:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ascc2/join

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UPCOMING EVENTS

September will be a great meeting with

Liberman, SLP, Friessen

and Sherry Pearson on a much requested topic...

“SOCIAL SKILLSâ€Â. October will

bring back Dr. Rao and lots of information from the medical

perspective and the research world.

*You will not want to miss these wonderful speakers

so make sure to mark your calendar….NOW*