FW: Autism Society of Collin County January Meeting Tues. Jan. 8th

[Guest guest]

Please note, the room change for this meeting, it will be held in the Choir room

in the new part of the church by the Sanctuary.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF COLLIN COUNTY (ASCC)

P. O. Box 261209, Plano, TX 75026-1209

autism-ascc.org

• • • • • • • • January Events • • • • •

• • •

General Monthly Meeting

January 8th,2008, 7:00 p.m.

Come hear nutritionist Faye Elahi, MA., MS, share with you the

wealth of her experience and learn what to look for when you first start to

explore the many different diets and supplements available for our children. She

has a Masters Degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University and a Masters

in Child Psychology from the University of Nice, France. Faye has had a

nutrition practice in Plano since 1998 and her research has been published in

the professional Journal of The American Dietetic Association. Faye specializes

in gluten free diets. This is a topic that parents request often because of the

many allergies and dietary issues our children with autism encounter in their

daily lives.

St. United Methodist Church (Choir Room-behind Main Sanctuary) 1401

Mira Vista, Plano, TX 75093

Check TV Monitors for Assigned Room Approx. 0.7 mile East of North Dallas

Tollway @ Plano Parkway

♦

SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP

Teens (7th Grade and up) & Adults (really old OK) with Autism

Participants will learn about autism and its’ effect on their lives while

developing a great appreciation for their individual gifts and talents. It is

important that participants know they have autism. Several ASCC Board Members,

including some with autism, facilitate the group activities. Bring an object,

book, picture or other item that represents their talents, gifts and interests.

Bring $5.00 to pay for pizza, snacks and soft drinks.

The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts the length of the general meeting.

Call Diane Bitter at with questions.

♦

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

for Parents of Younger Children

Held the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Next meeting: January 8th, 2008 – 8:45 am – 9:45 am

Café De France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Ms. Nagla Moussa

and Ms. Nanci Roessner

♦

MONTHLY PARENT GROUP AND SUPPORT MEETINGS

for Parents of Children of All Ages

3rd Tuesdays of Each Month

Next meeting: January 15th, 2008 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Café de France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Mrs. Dori Schaefer

and Mrs. Nagla Moussa

Sign up for ASCC’s Group E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ascc2/join

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendars now so you will not miss Dr. Jim Ball will who will speak on

February 5th, 2008

slaw Special Education and Advocacy Workshop on March 13th, 2008

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church-Dallas, Texas

*You will not want to miss these wonderful speakers

so make sure to mark your calendar….NOW*

[Guest guest]

Please note, the room change for this meeting, it will be held in the Choir room

in the new part of the church by the Sanctuary.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF COLLIN COUNTY (ASCC)

P. O. Box 261209, Plano, TX 75026-1209

autism-ascc.org

• • • • • • • • January Events • • • • •

• • •

General Monthly Meeting

January 8th,2008, 7:00 p.m.

Come hear nutritionist Faye Elahi, MA., MS, share with you the

wealth of her experience and learn what to look for when you first start to

explore the many different diets and supplements available for our children. She

has a Masters Degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University and a Masters

in Child Psychology from the University of Nice, France. Faye has had a

nutrition practice in Plano since 1998 and her research has been published in

the professional Journal of The American Dietetic Association. Faye specializes

in gluten free diets. This is a topic that parents request often because of the

many allergies and dietary issues our children with autism encounter in their

daily lives.

St. United Methodist Church (Choir Room-behind Main Sanctuary) 1401

Mira Vista, Plano, TX 75093

Check TV Monitors for Assigned Room Approx. 0.7 mile East of North Dallas

Tollway @ Plano Parkway

♦

SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP

Teens (7th Grade and up) & Adults (really old OK) with Autism

Participants will learn about autism and its’ effect on their lives while

developing a great appreciation for their individual gifts and talents. It is

important that participants know they have autism. Several ASCC Board Members,

including some with autism, facilitate the group activities. Bring an object,

book, picture or other item that represents their talents, gifts and interests.

Bring $5.00 to pay for pizza, snacks and soft drinks.

The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts the length of the general meeting.

Call Diane Bitter at with questions.

♦

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

for Parents of Younger Children

Held the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Next meeting: January 8th, 2008 – 8:45 am – 9:45 am

Café De France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Ms. Nagla Moussa

and Ms. Nanci Roessner

♦

MONTHLY PARENT GROUP AND SUPPORT MEETINGS

for Parents of Children of All Ages

3rd Tuesdays of Each Month

Next meeting: January 15th, 2008 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Café de France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Mrs. Dori Schaefer

and Mrs. Nagla Moussa

Sign up for ASCC’s Group E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ascc2/join

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendars now so you will not miss Dr. Jim Ball will who will speak on

February 5th, 2008

slaw Special Education and Advocacy Workshop on March 13th, 2008

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church-Dallas, Texas

*You will not want to miss these wonderful speakers

so make sure to mark your calendar….NOW*