Autism Society of Indiana: Improving the lives of all affected by autism in Indiana

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  • Connect with parents and others who care about children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum
  • Learn more about Asperger’s, autism, and PDD-NOS
  • Hear from area professionals who work with persons on the autism spectrum
  • Find out how to access essential resources in the community and around the state
  • Share your child’s accomplishments and your successful parenting strategies
  • Realize that you are not alone in the challenges you face.  Hundreds of families are connected with us, each with a unique story
  • Celebrate with others who appreciate the wonderfully unique people who make up the autism spectrum

Parent Conversation Nights

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An unstructured evening to sit and talk with other parents of kids on the spectrum. Third Thursdays in the Starbucks at Martins Supermarket--Goshen (1527 Bashor Road, near Bashor & Elkhart Rd, Goshen), 7:00-8:30 pm or as long as people want to stay.  You can't miss us -- we are usually the only group in the coffee shop area.
Dates in 2012: Aug 16,  Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, No December meeting.
2013: Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18.

Announcements

  • Young Adults Speak Out
    A panel of young adults with Asperger's or high-functioning autism will speak at the next meeting of Asperger Autism Group of Goshen. Panelists are members of the Shoots Game Club, a Goshen social and self-advocacy group. They will discuss ways parents can provide emotional, relational, academic, financial, physical, and spiritual support, and how parents can help develop greater independence for their children.

    The meeting will be Monday, June 3, 7-8:30 p.m. at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, 602 South Eighth Street, Goshen. It is free and open to the public. The group's lending library of books and videos is available beginning at 6:45 p.m. Group information is online at www.autismgoshen.org.

    For more information, contact Christine Guth, 574-534-2718, cguth@autismgoshen.org.
    Posted May 17, 2013, 1:42 PM by Christine Guth
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Educational Meetings

Educational meetings are usually the first Monday of the month*

Eighth Street Mennonite Church, 602 S. 8th Street, Goshen, IN

7:00-8:30 p.m.

We are now offering childcare at Monday meetings.
Please contact Dena Deal in advance to reserve childcare.
All our meetings are open to the public and free of charge. Lending library opens at 6:45.
*Check the schedule to verify a specific date

Latest Newsletter

  • Nuts & Bolts for May 11, 2013 Young adults speak out "Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Speak about Support from Parents"   A panel of young adults with Asperger's or high-functioning autism will speak at ...
    Posted May 17, 2013, 1:27 PM by Christine Guth
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