Autism Society
14th Annual
“Bringing Families, Friends and Communities Together”
Mechanicsburg Club Picnic Grounds
*Rain or shine (covered pavilions provided)
Lunch served 12-2
“Sensory” Centers” “Sensory” Games
”Seek & Find” Bin *Bubbles *Bingo
*Gentle "Friendship" Dogs *Piñatas
*Balloon Animals *Pony/Horse Rides *Balloon Launch *Magician
Sensory Integration Disorder & Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sign up is now open please click link below:
http://www.autismharrisburg.com/sensoryPicnicRegistration.php
May 24th
austim society
Greater Harrisburg area Chapter
Adult Support Group
Speaker: Lisa Tesler
from Vision of Equality
6:30 PM
Community Center at the Camp Hill Giant
***Last speaker until after summer***
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As part of the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society's sponsorship of Temple Grandin: Thinking in Pictures, Dr. Grandin has given us permission to post a copy of her Power Point presentation on our website. Thank you to Jewish Family Services for hosting the benefit for Myndworks.
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Meeting Information
The Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society meets the second Thursday of the month at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.
Capital Area Intermediate Unit Web site Get directions
Supper provided by the Chapter at 6:30 pm. You are welcome to bring a food contribution if desired. Limited childcare is available free of charge.
To reserve childcare, you MUST contact Bobbi Roach at (717) 921-2823.
Teen ASD Support Group meets during the Chapter meeting. For more information and to reserve a spot for your teen during the group contact Judy Chabanik (717) 774-3350
- 6:30 PM-Light Supper and social
- 7:00 PM-Program
- Child Care provided. You must call Bobbi Roach: 921-2823
Upcoming Meetings
5/24/2012
Adult ASD Support Group Meeting
Adult ASD support group meeting in the Community Center at the Camp Hill Giant at 6:30pm.
6/5/2012
June BOD meeting 7:00 PM
Monthly Board of Directors meeting held at the Community Center in the Camp Hill Giant. ***** please note the meeting start time is 7:00pm - 9:00 pm.
6/14/2012
June Monthly Chapter Mtg
Light Supper at 6:30pm, Chapter Meeting begins at 7pm at the Capital Area IU in Summerdale.
Contact Judy Chabanik at (717)774-3350 if your child is participating in the Teen group or Bobbi Roach at (717)921-2823 if you need childcare
Our Mission:
To promote opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to participate in the same valued life experiences as do other citizens, the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter (GHAC-ASA) of the Autism Society will:
- Provide the latest information on interventions, services, and research to our membership and the community
- Facilitate access to supports, education, and services needed by individuals with ASD to reach their fullest potential
- Create opportunities for families to network, share information, and offer support
- Advocate for the interests of our members, children and adults with ASD, their family members, and the adults who work with them
- Support the efforts of local and national therapeutic, educational, and research communities
- Solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes