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Ride On For Autism

What: Ride On For Autism
When: Saturday, June 23, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Chuck’s Harley Davidson
Cost: $10 per bike, $15 for a t-shirt, or $20 for bike/shirt
Email: info@autismmclean.org
 
Favorite bike judging is at 11:30.
 
Proceeds Benefit the Autism Society of McLean County.
 
Register the day of the ride at Chuck's Harley Davidson.
Date: 
06/23/2012 - 10:00am

The Birds & the Bees: Teaching Human Sexuality to People with ASD and Other Developmental Disabilities

Who should attend? Therapists, social workers, school staff, adult service providers, and parents.
 
Date: Friday, June 15, 2012
Time: 9:00a - 3:30p
Location: Easter Seals Central Illinois, 507 East Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL.
RSVP: By June 8, 2012, jhollis@ci.easterseals.com or 309-686-1177 x2238
Fee: $20 which includes lunch. CDPUs and CEUs through ISBE
 
This workshop with Sarah Curtiss will provide assistance to help educators feel more comfortable in teaching sexuality to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants should come prepared to discuss and challenge their own ideas about sexuality education as well as give feedback to the group from their own experience as an educator.
 
The following will be discussed:
  • Introduce comprehensive sexuality education including topics especially important when teaching individuals with special needs
  • Help instructors feel comfortable talking and teaching about sexuality
  • Provide practical information, resources, and materials
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Date: 
06/15/2012 - 9:00am - 3:30pm

COUNTRY Youth Classic Golf Tournament - Special Needs Division

The COUNTRY Youth Classic is looking forward to its eleventh annual tournament in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Youth golfers from ages 3-22 participate at five different area golf courses.
 
Golf can be a very enjoyable sport and the repetitive nature of the swing appears to be very enjoyable for new players who like to be outdoors and enjoy swinging the club. The few from the Special Needs Division that have participated in the past in this category have really enjoyed the event.

While parts of the tournament are very competitive, the Special Needs Division has a more relaxed feel to the rounds.
 
Below is some information from commonly asked questions we have received from parents:
  • Parents can walk with the golfer, carry bags, tee up the ball and generally participate in the round as needed.
  • The pace for the division is relaxed and the players are not in a position to be rushed.
  • The course is appropriate and enjoyable (it is held at The Links).
  • The limited number of holes played generally seems ideal as received from parent feedback.
In addition, everyone gets gifts that they will enjoy and most receive a trophy, medallion or prize.
 
We hope there is some interest as we see golf as an enjoyable family sport that can be enjoyed by many special needs families.
 
Please see the attached form to sign up.
 
 
Date: 
06/25/2012 (All day) - 06/27/2012 (All day)

Finding Normal

The Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Projected and Unit 5 is pleased to offer this opportunity to Families and Teachers
 
Finding Normal by Marty Murphy, April 25th @ the ISU Alumni Center from 6:00p - 7:30p.
 
About Marty: 
Marty Murphy is an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Marty attended public school in central Illinois where she was born and raised.  She moved to Tucson where she attended the University of Arizona. Marty graduated with a degree in Sociology/Criminological Research and minored in Psychology through the U of A S.A.L.T. program. She also attended Pima College in Arizona and specialized in deaf education. Marty studied to be a chef in Ireland at the Ballymaloe Culinary School. She practiced her trade for a time off the island of St. Maarten on a scuba vessel, the Caribbean Explorer. Marty is a 13 year employee at Anderson Financial Network.  She sits on the board of the Autism Society of McLean County and actively speaks about living with autism.  
 
Marty has been featured in the Autism Spectrum Quarterly magazine, she has presented at the Autism Society of America Conference and keynoted for the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Developmental Disabilities. 
 
Marty delivers a humorous and energetic message, providing the audience a unique, personal look into the world of autism. With amazing insight she shares the emotional impact of living with autism and how she has found her “Normal”. 
 
Childcare will be provided with RSVP’s: Please RSVP to Jacquie at mace.jacquie@comcast.net or 309.824.4555 by  April 18th.
 
See the attached flyer for more information.
Date: 
04/25/2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Autism Program at Easter Seals Open House

Easter Seals is excited to host our Autism Awareness Open House with special guest Aaron Likens, author of “Finding Kansas: Living and Decoding Asperger’s Syndrome.”
 
Please join us for a special presentation from Aaron Likens at 4:30 in the Community Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the Easter Seals building in Peoria.
 
Aaron Likens was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 20 and is now committed to advocating for early intervention services, and helping communities have a better understanding of the diagnosis.
 
Tours of our Autism Resource Center, Intensive Therapeutic Autism Program, Sensory Rooms, and facility will also be available.
 
For registration please contact Tara Wellenreiter at 309-686-1177 x5230 or email twellenreiter@ci.easterseals.com
Date: 
04/12/2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meatheads SSID Fundraiser

Meatheads in Normal is donating 10% of all sales to ISU's Student's Serving Individuals with Disabilities (SSID). SSID is an organization that is critical to the success of the Autism Society of McLean County.
 
If you can, stop on over to Meatheads at 701 S. Main Street, Normal, IL, 61761, to support our good friends at SSID.
 
Please bring the attached flyer.
Date: 
04/09/2012 - 11:00am - 10:00pm

Free Special Needs Workshop Tuesday April 24th

As a part of Money Smart Week, April 21-28, Attorney Steve Newbold of COUNTRY Financial is presenting a Seven Step Planning for Children and Adults with Special Needs
  • This workshop will cover special needs trusts, estate planning tips and include a Q&A session. Open to parents, caregivers and trustees.
  • Tuesday, April 24, 5-6:30 pm
  • Calvary United Methodist, Room L8, 1701 N Towanda Ave, Normal
Questions or to RSVP: snewbold@newboldlaw.com
 
For more information on Money Smart Week, visit: http://moneysmartweek.org
Date: 
04/24/2012 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

S.O.A.R. Family Play Day

Join us on April 24th from 6:30p - 8:30p for a night of fun at the Miller Park Pavilion! Families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders are welcome.
 
We will have activities for individuals with autism, their siblings and a parent café!  We will also provide dinner for the whole family.  
 
This is a great opportunity to meet other families with similar experience and network resources that are available in the community. It also gives the kids a chance to interact and play.
 
To register, contact Nicole at 434-2260 or nkohler@cityblm.org.
Date: 
04/24/2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Estate Planning and Guardianship Discussion

It's never too early to start planning for the future of your special needs child!
 
Join attorney Todd Bugg at the Marriott Hotel on Monday, April 9th from 6:30p - 8:00p for this parental education event.
 
Date: 
04/09/2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

2nd Annual ASMC Golf Tournament

The Autism Society of McLean County proudly announces its 2nd annual golf tournament.  The event will be held @ the Lakeside Country Club on Monday, April 23rd.
 
Registration begins at 11:00 AM with tee-off starting at 12:00 PM.
 
Cost is $75 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, a riding cart, gift bags, lunch, and a chance to win various prizes!  All participants must be at least 7 years of age.
 
Awards will be given for: longest drive, closest to the pin, best overall score, and a putting challenge.
 
Date: 
04/23/2012 - 11:00am
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