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10 Annual Family "Sensory" Picnic
"Bringing Families, Friends and Communities Together"
Grandparents & Family Members Welcome

 
Sunday, May 18, 2008

12:00 - 4:00 pm
Lunch served from 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Mechanicsburg Club Picnic Grounds
Mechanicsburg, PA

  

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** You MUST RSVP no later than May 14 **
 

     HERE IT IS!  The REVEAL of the SURPRISE RIDE for the Family Sensory Picnic

     AE Hot Air Balloon Flights, LLC will be TETHERING their hot air balloon in the parking lot field at the picnic.  This ride will be available from 2-4 pm. WEATHER PERMITTING.

     Each family MUST sign a release form before taking the tethered balloon ride.  You can choose how high to go.  You can go up to 80 ft.  We will provide sound sensitive headphones for those who cannot handle the sound of the fire being released (about 5-8 seconds).

     Parents MUST accompany all of their children who want to ride. If the child with ASD and siblings do not want to go up with the parents/siblings, we are providing a giant balloon on the ground to play in, with qualified volunteers to watch them.  They must stay there until the parents are done with the ride.

     ONE ride per family member ONLY.

     REMEMBER this is weather permitting so if it is windy/rain threatening or any thunderstorm threats, this ride will NOT be available. PRAY FOR A PERFECT WEATHER DAY!
   
 
 

The Autism Society of America, Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter and
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network proudly present:


Autism, Law Enforcement & First Response Training
Presented by Dennis Debbaudt

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Live presentation at PaTTAN Harrisburg,
6340 Flank Dr., Suite 800, Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764

Videoconference at various downlink sites

Special Evening Presentation for Families:
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 at PaTTAN Harrisburg

 

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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.

 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 Suzy Brenner at (717) 697-2725.
 

Next Meeting
 

     

June 12, 2008

Nina Wall-Cote, Director of the Bureau of Autism Services
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW)

     Don't miss this one!

     Learn about the Bureau of Autism Services and the exciting initiatives underway to include the new pilot Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) and the Autism Waiver
(for ages 21 and older).

 

 
 
Our new Teen Group meets during our regular meetings. 
For teens with AS or HFA ages 14 to 18.

Hans Dovenspike, a mobile therapist, will be facilitating.

There will be 5 openings each month on a first come, first served basis.
Parents must contact Judy Chabanik at:

(717) 774-3350
or
judynmax@yahoo.com

to register. Teens must be pre-registered to attend.
 

 

 

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 of America (ASA) will:

bullet Provide the latest information on interventions, services, and research to our membership and the community;  
   
bullet Facilitate access to supports, education, and services needed by individuals with ASD to reach their fullest potential;
   
bullet Create opportunities for families to network, share information, and offer support;
   
bullet Advocate for the interests of our members; children and adults with ASD, their family members; and the adults who work with them;
   
bullet Support the efforts of local and national therapeutic, educational, and research communities; and
   
bullet Solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.

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