Autism Parent Care Group

Eastview Care Groups are campus-based, supportive small groups that are designed to provide emotional and spiritual growth to individuals who are walking through a variety of life circumstances. The Autism Parent Care Group will be specifically for parents for children on the autism spectrum.

Childcare will be provided. For more information or to register your child(ren), contact Tara Horn at [email protected] or (309) 451-5000.…

1st Annual Fundraiser for Autism Acceptance

1st Annual Fundraiser for Autism Acceptance

1st Annual Fundraiser for Autism Acceptance brough to you by Heroes Embracing Autistic Lives, Inc. – A Miskulin Family Foundation

Please join us on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Adkisson’s Family Restaurant in Downs, Illinois (Located at 209 S. Seminary in Downs, IL across the street from PaPa G’s Pizza and the Fire Station) 

  • Family Events – Donations at the Door
  • Adults $10.00 includes meal; children $5.00 (10 or under) includes meal
Family Activities  12:00pm – 5:00pm* Bounce House, Zoo Lady, Funbelievable Balloons
Meal Served  2:00pm – 5:00pm BBQ Sandwich, Baked Beans, Potato Salad & Cole Slaw
Silent Auction 12:00pm – 5:00pm Favorite Sports Team Memorabilia Plus Much More
  • Special Event Featuring Jon’s Ride for Acceptance 
    • Riders check-in at Adkisson’s starting at 10:00am & Leaving at 11:00am
    • Solo rider $20.00 (includes fundraiser admission)
    • Passengers $10.00 (includes fundraiser admission)
  • Raffle and Bake Sale All Day & Night
  • DJ & Karaoke from 5:00pm – 12:00am 
  • Grand Prize Raffle – LG 50” LED HD TELEVISION – Tickets $10:00 

*Management respectfully requests no children after 9:00pm

In Memory of Jon Michael Miskulin; 1993 ~ 2013.…

Starplex Cinemas Presents Sensory Friendly Screenings

The Starplex hosts a sensory friendly movie monthly for anyone who might be overstimulated attending a typical movie experience. Starplex turns the lights up and the sound down so the movie is more enjoyable for those that can not handle or do not enjoy all that stimulation. Moviegoers are free to walk around and vocalize during the movie.

Special screenings will happen the 2nd Saturday of each month.

One free child admission with $6 adult ticket purchase. Seating is limited – first come, first serve.

Please check out the Starplex site for more information.

Autism McLean Night at Grady’s Family Fun Park

Autism McLean Night at Grady’s Family Fun Park

Come and join us for a night of fun at Grady's Family Fun Park, Wednesday, August 5th at 5:00pm.

Each person that wants to ride rides will pay $12 and pick 3 rides to ride. Choices are:

  • Round-up
  • Tilt-a-Whirl
  • Sizzler
  • Paratrooper
  • Bumper Boats
  • Bumper Cars
  • Go-Karts
  • Miniature Golf

In addition each family will receive a coupon for 10% off of pizza. 

When arriving at Grady's, report to the Golf House and tell them you are with Autism McLean.

It'll be a great night of family fun, come out and join us!!!…

2015 Autism McLean’s Peace, Love, Autism Run/Walk

2015 Autism McLean’s Peace, Love, Autism Run/Walk

It's that time! Register today for the Peace, Love, Autism run/walk. Our event will be at Tipton Park on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

  • The 5K will start at 8:00am
  • The kids fun run will start at 9:30am
  • The 1 mile walk start at 10:00am

We hope to see you out at Tipton! All proceeds benefit our local community and families that are impacted by autism. Please consider joining the event and also helping us fundraise to better serve our community.

You can win!

Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for both male and female in the following age categories:

  • 19 and under
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50 +

Trophies will also be given to

  • The fastest overall male
  • The fastest overall female
  • The endurance trophy for the male and female who take the longest to finish the race. 🙂
  • Highest fundraising child (12 and under)
  • Highest fundraising adult
  • Highest fundraising team

Register

2015 VBS for Children with Autism (and their siblings)

2015 VBS for Children with Autism (and their siblings)

We are getting ready to embark on our 8th annual Vacation Bible School for children on the Autism Spectrum and their typically developing siblings. Eastview Christian Church has again graciously opened its doors to us and this year’s “Journey Off the Map” themed VBS‐A is scheduled for Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24 from 5:00 – 7:45 p.m.

Registration Deadline is June 26, 2015 (t-shirts will not be available to anyone not registered by the deadline)

Cost: $20.00 per participant ($40.00 per family maximum) for t-shirts, CD, dinner and supplies. 

Stipends are available upon request. Please contact Kelly Woith @ [email protected] for more information.

(Make checks payable to Autism McLean with VBS-A in the memo line). Forms are available below or email me at [email protected].

Return to:

Vacation Bible School – Autism

c/o Kelly Woith

1233 Rutledge Road

Bloomington, IL 61704…

Starplex Cinemas Presents Sensory Friendly Screenings

The Starplex hosts a sensory friendly movie monthly for anyone who might be overstimulated attending a typical movie experience. Starplex turns the lights up and the sound down so the movie is more enjoyable for those that can not handle or do not enjoy all that stimulation. Moviegoers are free to walk around and vocalize during the movie.

Special screenings will happen the 2nd Saturday of each month.

One free child admission with $6 adult ticket purchase. Seating is limited – first come, first serve.

Please check out the Starplex site for more information.

Girl Talk – A Workshop for Girls with Special Needs and their Moms

Advocate BroMenn will be offering “Girl Talk” for Girls with special needs and their Moms (or caregivers) on Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7:30pm. This event is for girls 10-15 years old and their mom or caregiver. Cost is $20 per daughter / mom or caregiver pair.  

The event includes:

  • Dinner
  • Safe socializing
  • My changing body
  • Special project
  • Mom’s Chat with Physician

Financial assistance is available. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

To register, please call Health Advisor at 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) or http://www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn, click on “Find a Class” with Event Code: 6W36

Starplex Cinemas Presents Sensory Friendly Screenings

The Starplex hosts a sensory friendly movie monthly for anyone who might be overstimulated attending a typical movie experience. Starplex turns the lights up and the sound down so the movie is more enjoyable for those that can not handle or do not enjoy all that stimulation. Moviegoers are free to walk around and vocalize during the movie.

Special screenings will happen the 2nd Saturday of each month.

One free child admission with $6 adult ticket purchase. Seating is limited – first come, first serve.

Please check out the Starplex site for more information.