Sunday, November 11, 2007 6pm

SPECIAL PRICED SEATING IS AVAILABLE AND LIMITED

Purchase your special priced seating for the Sixers Autism Awareness Day here,

and a portion of the proceeds will support our chapter.

Tickets:

First level (Sections 119,107) tickets, regularly selling for $ 52, are only $ 35.

Second level (Section 212) tickets, regularly selling for $ 45, are only $ 25.

All other sections are available at full price by ordering direct through the Sixers. BUT mention ASA, and a portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to our chapter.

You may also order your tickets by completing an order form (PDF file - 442 kb) and mailing to;

ASA

c/o 1036 Nash Avenue

Lansdale, PA 19446

For questions:

v     Call 610-358-5256

Sunday, April 22, 2007 11-5pm

Autism Awareness Day at the Philadelphia Zoo

Autism Society of America Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Pierre Robert from WMMR

Phillie Phanatic

Music: Steve Pullara Cool Beans Band

Magic by Michael Bonacci

Give and Take Jugglers

Tucker's Tales Puppet Theatre

Staceys' Face Painting

Characters

Schedule:

Larry Mendte of KYW-TV3

Pierre Robert of WMMR

11:00 am –     “Philly Phanatic”

                     Steve Pullara and the Cool Beans Band

12:30 pm -    Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theatre

  1:00 pm -    Malone & McWilliams, singers

  2:00 pm -    “Give and Take Jugglers”

  3:00 pm –    Magic by Michael Bonacci

Character Appearances throughout the day

Stacey’s Face Painting from 12:30-3:30pm

Zoo Day Flyer:     Download a Zoo Day Flyer. (This is a .pdf file--128 kb)

Event T-Shirts:

Wear for Awareness!!

Yellow T-SHIRTS* with colored logo on front.

*Hanes 50/50 cotton blend

    (Click for Larger Picture)

Download an order form ( PDF file - 96kb) or order on-line.

Tickets:

NEW! FAST! EASY!

Tickets can now be ordered online and printed at home.

Just log on to:   www.philadelphiazoo.org

Click on “Hours & Ticketing” under “Visit the Zoo” tab.

Click on “Buy Tickets Now”

Enter the promo code AUTISM

Select the date of April 22, 2007 on the calendar.

No computer access? Then download the ticket order form. (This is a .pdf file--76 kb--that requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Tickets are $9 and children under 2 and current zoo members are free.

To volunteer:

v     To volunteer at this event, send an e-mail to asa-zooday@comcast.net

For questions:

v     For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, view the 2007 Zoo Day FAQ Flyer. (This is a .pdf file-- 48 kb)

v     Contact Anna at 215-884-0844 or Carol at 215-362-0998, or via e-mail at anacan@comcast.net or solveautism@yahoo.com

Thursday, April 26, 2007 9-4pm



Alert!! Alert!! Alert!! Alert!! Alert!! Alert!! Alert!!

Crisis in PA concerning adult services for people with Autism!!

Come join us for a day of information sharing and discussion on ideas for improving the quality of life for our adolescents and adults with autism.

                 Our Children's Future

                                A Unique Model

   For Meaningful Employment

        And Adult Living



When: Thursday, April, 26, 2007

Where: The Doubletree Suites

                640 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Please join us for a day with Chuck Saunders, Outreach Director, From Ohio’s Bittersweet Farms

The mission of Bittersweet, Inc. is to maximize opportunities for individual development of persons with autism by providing an array of premier services to individuals, and support to families. Bittersweet engages in a model which employs meaning and motivation, structure and support. Bittersweet prides itself on recognizing the unique qualities and needs of each individual with autism and addressing those needs appropriately. The self-paced distraction-free activities are perceived as immediately meaningful. They are able to see the process of their work and are able to enjoy the product of their labor. The concrete reinforcement is a positive affirmation of their dignity and worth. Individuals with challenging behaviors and limited social and communication skills can grow and develop to their fullest potential.

Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscaping, Construction, Animal care, Craftmaking, Woodworking

Program Schedule:

              8:30     Registration begins

9:00 -10:15     Learn about the Bittersweet Model - Chuck Saunders

10:15 -10:30     Break

10:30 -12:00     How to Replicate the Bittersweet Model - Chuck Saunders

12:00 - 1:00     Lunch on your own

1:00 - 2:15     Parent/Professional Panel - What do our children need?

2:15 - 2:30     Break

2:30 - 4:00     What can parents do? Chuck Saunders, Ira Fingles, Special Needs Attorney

Tickets:

Family Relative of Individual with ASD          Cost: $25

Professional                                                     Cost: $50

Adult with ASD                                                 Cost: Free and must complete mail-in registration

To register or for more information, download a conference brochure and registration information (This is a PDF file -- 94kb)

For more info: Call Sally at 215-368-3891 or e-mail at sallylinder@verizon.net



Sponsored Events

v    AWARE - Autism Walk for Awareness, Resources and Education

Date: April 2, 2006

Time: Registration - 8:30-10am, Walk - 10am-12pm

Location: Plymouth Meeting Mall

Details: AWARE is a 5k or 3.1 mile walk through the Plymouth Meeting Mall. All proceeds from this event will benefit Variety's Family Resource Center for Autism. More details on the Variety Club and this event can be located at http://varietyautismwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp

v     Throw to Know - Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit Autism Awareness

Date: July 8, 2006

Time: Registration - 8:30-9:30am, Tee Time - 10am

Location: Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square, PA

Details: This event is sponsored by the Squares Disc Golf Club and will host two rounds singles, M/W Pro, M/W AM, M/W Junior (under 18) including various competitions. All proceeds from this event will benefit The Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.  More details on this event can be located at http://www.throwtoknow.com

Friday, Saturday, May 5-6, 2006

Pennsylvania Autism Showcase Conference

Holiday Inn Conference Center, New Cumberland, PA (south of Harrisburg)

Who should go: Individuals with an interest in the future of autism services and how they are and will be provided in PA, including individuals with autism, legislators, educators, caregivers, parents and family members, agency professionals and related departmental staffers.

Conference objectives: This conference is intended to unify the PA autism community behind the action
recommendations of the PA Autism Task Force. Autism appropriate services were found to be deficient, or
nonexistent, in every area of need. But only the unified demand of the entire autism community can bring about
a continuum of appropriate services for Pennsylvanians with autism. Attendees will walk away with full awareness of what specific action steps must be taken NOW to press for necessary government action.

Key presenters:

REP. DENNIS O'BRIEN
    • Chair of the House Judiciary Committee
    • Chair of the PA House Autism Caucus
    • Honorary Autism Task Force Chairman
LINDA RHEN, ED.D.
    • Director, Bureau of Special Education, PA
    Department of Education
DAVID S. MANDELL, SC.D.
    • Autism Task Force Chair
    • Center for MH Policy and Services Research,
    University of Pennsylvania
NANCY J. MINSHEW, M.D.
    • Autism Task Force Chair
    • Director, Center for Excellence in Autism
    Research, University of Pittsburgh
NINA WALL-COTE, M.S.S., L.S.W.
    • Autism Task Force Chair
    • Director of Autism Affairs, Department
    of Public Welfare

Breakout sessions coincide with the "areas of need" subcommittees of the Autism Task Force and will be
led by committee chairs and/or lead members. Our goal is to determine specific action steps necessary
for driving positive change at the state level to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

AGENDA
Note: This is an updated schedule!

Friday, May 5th
    11:30 - 1:00 p.m.       Registration/Resource Fair
    1:00 - 1:30 p.m.         Introduction
    1:30 - 3:15 p.m.         Breakout Sessions
            1. Research Issues – Accelerating scientific research and translating it into practice
            2. Funding Streams – Obstacles: fragmentation, inadequate utilization, inefficiency
            3. Rural Issues – Lack of quality services in more remote regions of Pennsylvania
            4. Information and Advocacy – Developing/implementing a state system with easy access
    3:15 - 3:30 p.m.         Break/Snack
    3:30 - 4:30 p.m.         Autism Advocacy/Interest Groups Session to Plan Unified Action
    5:00 - 7:00 p.m.         Open Networking Session with cash bar & hors d'oeuvres

Saturday, May 6th

    8:00 - 8:30 a.m.         Registration/Continental Breakfast
    8:30 - 8:45 a.m.         Introduction
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m.         Keynote Panel
    9:45 - 10:00 a.m.       Break
    10:00 - 11:30 a.m.     Morning Breakout Sessions
            1. Needs of Adults (Age 21 and older); Developing a Medicaid Waiver – Lack of statewide system of
            appropriate supports and the need for a waiver specific to the autism population
            2. Early Intervention – Gaps in screening, diagnosis, referral, education, practices
            3. Education and Certification – Removing barriers for quality educational options
    11:30 - 12:30 p.m.     Lunch/Resource Fair
    12:30 - 2:00 p.m.       Afternoon Breakout Sessions
            4. Family and Social Issues – Health and education systems within context of life stages
            5. Adolescence and Transition to Adulthood – Improving the lives of adolescents, their families
            and increasing the likelihood of successful transition
            6. Needs of Children (Ages 6-12) – Gaps in educational and behavioral health services
    2:00 - 2:15 p.m.         Break
    2:15 - 3:15 p.m.         Keynote Call to Action

To register or for more information, download a conference brochure (This is a PDF file -- 125kb)

Sunday, November 19, 2006 6pm

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter

The Autism Society of America

proudly presents an exclusive screening of

Mozart & the Whale

Starring Josh Hartnett & Radha Mitchell

A dramatic, romantic comedy that follows the unusual relationship between two people with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism.

with a special appearance by Jerry Newport, an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, who inspired the film.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

6:00 p.m. - Silent auction & Hors d’oeuvres

6:45 p.m. - Screening

United Artists Theater ~ King of Prussia, PA 19406

Tickets $20.00 / per person

Advance tickets only – No tickets will be sold at the door.

Download a Mozart and the Whale Flyer. (This is a .pdf file--37 kb)

All proceeds benefit a scholarship/grant fund for adults with Autism in the Greater Philadelphia Area to be awarded in 2007.