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.
Click here for the Power Point presentation.
Meeting Information
The Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society of America 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 Wendy Simmons at wendy@jator.net
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. Email Wendy Simmons at wendy@jator.net
Upcoming Meetings
9/7/2010
Sept BOD Meeting 6:30pm
Chapter Board of Directors Meeting for September. Held at the Giant Community Center at Camp Hill
9/23/2010
Sept Chapter Meeting
Annual Meeting - highlighting the Chapter's operations and accomplishments of the previous year, election of new Chapter Board of Directors, followed by a 'Share and Support' get together.
10/5/2010
Oct BOD Meeting - 6:30pm
Chapter Board of Directors Meeting for October. Held at the Giant Community Center at Camp Hill.
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