FW: Autism society of Collin County March 4th, 2008 Summer Resource Fair

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AUTISM SOCIETY OF COLLIN COUNTY (ASCC)

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

autism-ascc.org

• • • • • • • • March Events • • • • •

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General Monthly Meeting

March 4th, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

SUMMER RESOURCE FAIR

Several community groups and programs such as Speech Therapy Services, Camp

Summit, Camp Friendship, Plano Parks and Recreation Center, and learn how you

can sign up for these programs to help structure your summer. This is one of our

best meetings and you will have lots of resources to plan your summer

activities,

St. United Methodist Church East Building Festival Hall 1401 Mira

Vista, Plano, TX 75093

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

Tollway @ Plano Parkway

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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.

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Monthly Parent Group and Support Meetings

for Parents of Children of All Ages

3rd Tuesdays of Each Month

Next meeting: March 18, 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

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Parent Support Group Meeting

for Parents of Younger Children

Held the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Next meeting: March 11th, 2008 – 8:45 am – 9:45 am

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

Sign up for ASCC’s Group E-mail list:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ascc2/join

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Upcoming Events

slaw Special Education and Advocacy Workshop

March 13th,.2008 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

13555 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas, Texas 75240

Online Registration at: www.arcdallas.org

Teacher Appreciation Dinner, April 1st, 2008

*You will not want to miss these wonderful speakers

so make sure to mark your calendar….NOW*