Upcoming Events in Wooster

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Information on upcoming events Wooster, Ohio - Wayne County. FYI - Please share.

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN WOOSTER!

Monday, July 10

7:00pm-8:30pm

Wooster Community Hospital, North Auditorium

Guest Speaker: Dr. Carol Delahunty from

Akron Children’s Hospital/Autism Program

Topic:Â Medical Aspects/Social Issues regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder and our children

RSVPÂ 330.601.0422

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Author,

Sondra

Fundraiser Seminar

Hosted by:

OASIS

(Organization for Autism Spectrum Information & Support)

Affiliated with

Autism Link

Monday, September 18, 2006

6:30pm-8:30pm

Location to be Announced!

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER:

Sondra , from Columbus, Ohio, is a wife, mother, advocate, author, poet, and presenter, who works as a classroom aide to a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a part of who Sondra is, but it does not define her. Those who look for the true “definition†of Sondra find that she is an incredible woman, with a gentle character, a strong determination to succeed, a kind and generous heart, a creative mind, a resilient faith, and an enviable ability to express herself through beautiful poetry, which she terms her “dancing words.â€Â

This is a powerful and insightful look at life from the perspective of Sondra , an adult with high-functioning autism. Her articles and poetry beautifully illustrate the unique strengths and challenges that she experiences. Topics covered include general information about what it is like to have autism, as well as Sondra’s perspectives on her 18-year marriage and her four children (who have all been diagnosed with ASD), her childhood memories, the therapy that has allowed her to discover and value her real self, and her faith. This book is an excellent resource for parents, grandparents, professionals, and individuals with ASD!

Portion about Sondra from www.graycenter.org

A Note from Angel about Sondra

 A year ago Sondra came to speak to our community about living her life with Autism and being the mother of 4 children who are also on the spectrum. She shared her heart from a side that many of us long to understand…and that is how our children live, how they experience life, what will happen, is there hope.Â

Her life story is incredible, moving, emotional, filled with laughter and tears. There were so many with questions that we had to stop after a period of time so Sondra could get back to Columbus.Â

This incredible woman, who I am privileged to call friend, traveled here to speak a year ago, and she was sick. She told me as we sat eating, “I was really sick, but I knew I could not let my friend, Angel down.â€Â She wanted to come and share her story…our children’s story.

Sondra contacted me in April with an incredible proposal. She had been reading about our group and our goals to reach our community and beyond, and our need to raise funds. She told me she had an idea, but wanted to check some things out first. A day later she asked if she could return to speak to our community, our parents, grandparents, siblings, professionals and other individuals who live with ASD and use it as a fund raiser for OASIS. Her request was this, “I want all the monies to go to OASIS, just give me some gas money.â€Â

So, we have invited Sondra to come back and share her story and give you the insight into the world our children walk in.

Come and hear her story, gain hope!

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If you did not get the chance to hear her last year, this is your opportunity. Invite your family, friends, therapists…anyone who has contact with your child.Â

If you want to learn more about Sondra, go to:Â www.graycenter.org

Sondra’s book & DVD will be on sale during this seminar.

OASIS/Author,

Sondra

Monday, September 18th 2006

REGISTRATION:

Name:_____________________________

Address:___________________________

__________________________________

Phone:____________________________

E-mail:____________________________

_____ Parent

___Teacher/Teachers Aid

_____Therapist

____Other

COST:

Early Bird: $10 before September 11th

Day of: $15

Mail Registration & Payment to:

OASIS

P.O. Box 405

Wooster, OHÂ 44691

Angel S.

OASIS

P.O. Box 405

Wooster, OHÂ 44691

330.601.0422

OASIS_WC/

OASIS is affiliated with AUTISM LINK

www.autismlink.com

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