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Autism Support Program Newsletter April 2015 www.optionsandadvocacy.org Options & Advocacy Programs Child & Family Connection (CFC) (Birth to Three) *FREE developmental evaluations *FREE playgroups Community Access and Coordination (CAC) Service coordination and advocacy for anyone over age 3 with a APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH! Autism Speaks 'Light it Up Blue' Campaign Little Friends Center for Autism Autism Awareness Month Events Community Resources & Links CARES LINE 8003459049 McHenry County Crisis Line 800892890 Information and Referral Local Food Pantries McHenry County Pantries Habitat for Humanity Programs Offered Home of the Sparrow Shelter for Woman and Children Housing Authority Programs Offered NAMI McHenry County Chapter PADS Do Intake With Pioneer Center
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Autism Support Program NewsletterApril 2015
www.optionsandadvocacy.org
Options &AdvocacyProgramsChild & FamilyConnection (CFC)(Birth to Three) *FREE developmentalevaluations *FREE playgroups Community Accessand Coordination(CAC) Service coordination andadvocacy for anyoneover age 3 with a
APRIL IS AUTISMAWARENESS MONTH!
Autism Speaks 'Light it Up Blue'
Campaign
Little Friends Center for AutismAutism Awareness Month Events
Community Resources & Links
CARES LINE8003459049McHenry County Crisis Line 8008928900Information and ReferralLocal Food PantriesMcHenry County PantriesHabitat for HumanityPrograms OfferedHome of the SparrowShelter for Woman and ChildrenHousing AuthorityPrograms OfferedNAMIMcHenry County ChapterPADSDo Intake With Pioneer Center
developmental disability,including entry to thePrioritization of Urgency ofNeed for Services (PUNS) Autism SupportProgram (ASP) For more information,please see our website orcall 8154774720
Autism SupportProgram (ASP)Services
Resources & Referrals Family & CommunityEducation Educational Advocacy Support Groups:Parent Support GroupHang Out GroupHang Out Group JuniorDiscovery Group
Hang Out Group
Hang Out Group isintended for adolescentaged individuals in middleor high school with anautism diagnosis (autism 1,PDDNOS, Asperger's,HFA) We "hang out," playgames, encourageconversations and discussstrategies for buildingrelationships, appropriatebehaviors andindependence. Every othermonth, this group meetsout in the community. April: When: Saturday, April25th, 13 p.m.Where: Creative ArtsStudio, 400 HighlandAve. Crystal LakeCost: $15Topic: Art ProjectSculpture!
Please RSVP by 5:00p.m. on Monday, April13th
Did you know that the Eiffel Towerand the Pyramids in Egypt were lit
up blue on April 2nd?
Special Needs Blog: (Steam ofPics) Light It Up Blue for World
Autism Awareness Day
ATTENTION!!!
Proposed IL Budget Cutsto Services!!!
Do you know that more than HALFof the children receiving early
intervention services in Illinois arein jeopardy of losing theirsupports with the newly
proposed state budget cuts?
PLEASE read the attached
information sheet and participateas you are able to...our kids need
your help!
Click here for full details and howYOU can make a difference today!
Mark Your Calendars!Do You Like Pancakes? WouldYou Like a Fun(and Delicious)
People In Need 2015 Directory!EnglishSpanishTownship LookupUsing Your AddressTurning PointShelter for Women and Children
Local Autism Groups,Connections, etc.
Alexian Brothers Little Friends Northern Illinois Center for Autism (NICA) Northern Illinois Special RecreationAssociation (NISRA) Social Thinking groups (Mary Topolinski) Spectrum Support, LLC Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Young Heroes Support Group (Facebook) Pioneer Center
Autism Websites & Links
Autism Speaks Autism Society of Illinois Illinois Statewide Technical AssistanceCollaborative One Place for Special Needs The Arc of Illinois The Autism Program of Illinois
SibShops
This group is for siblings ofindividuals with special needs:Medical, mental or
May: When: Saturday, May30th, 12:302 p.m.Where: Options &Advocacy Office, CrystalLakeCost: FREETopic: Let's talkSUMMER! For more information orto RSVP, please contactHolly [email protected]
Hang Out Group, Jr.
Hang Out Group Junioris intended for elementaryaged individuals with anautism diagnosis (autism 1,PDDNOS, Asperger's,HFA) We "hang out," playgames, encourageconversations and discussstrategies for buildingrelationships, appropriatebehaviors andindependence. Every othermonth this group meets outin the community. April: When: Saturday, April25th, 13 p.m.Where: Creative ArtsStudio, 400 HighlandAve. Crystal LakeCost: $15Topic: Art ProjectSculpture! Please RSVP by 5:00p.m. on Monday, April13th. May: When: Saturday, May30th, 10:30 a.m.12noonWhere: Options &Advocacy Office, CrystalLakeCost: FREETopic: Let's talkSUMMER!
Way to Support Our Programs?
JOIN US FOR Penny Pancake Dayon April 9thALL DAY LONG!
Colonial Cafe' in Crystal Lake isSponsoring Penny Pancake Day insupport of Options and Advocacy'sAutism Support Program. See details
below.
Sage YMCAFamily Activities
FREE for Options & Advocacy
Families
Printable Flyer
Saturday, April 25thHealthy Kids Day
4th Annual McHenryCounty Special Needs
Resource Fair
Friday, April 17, 20155:007:00 p.m.
Spectrum Support LLC, Woodstock, IL
developmental disabilities. April 18th is this month'sSibshop. See you there! NEW LOCATIONSpectrum Support LLC1575 W. Lake Shore Dr.Woodstock(Behind Culver's) This group meets from911:30 a.m. on the thirdSaturday of every month, Sept.June. For more information, contactWinter Noe 8154774720 ext. [email protected] more info on our website!
Training Opportunities
Little Friends Center for Autism hasan upcoming 'Toilet TrainingWorkshop'. Click here for all of thedetails. Wee Bits has some great parenttraining opportunities coming up forthose with little ones. See them allhere.
Lake County Center for IndependentLiving is offering a Special EducationParent Boot Camp in Johnsburg. Seethe flyer for the details.
For more information orto RSVP, please contactHolly [email protected]
Discovery Group
Discovery Group is forindividuals, 18 years andolder, with an autismdiagnosis. We havediscussions about life,goals, relationships andstrategies to helpbecome moreindependent and moreinvolved in our community. This group TYPICALLYmeets the secondThursday of the monthfrom 67:30 p.m andoccasionally meets in thecommunity for outings, etc. April: When: Thursday, April9th , 67:30 p.m.Where: Panera BreadCommunity Room, 6000Northwest Hwy. CrystalLakeCost: $1Topic: Dating on TheSpectrum Please RSVP by 5:00p.m. on Monday, April6th May: When: Thursday, May14th, 67:30 p.m.Where: Options &Advocacy Office, CrystalLakeCost: FREETopic: TBD For more information orto RSVP, please contactHolly [email protected]
Resources, Products,Giveaways!
If you are interested in being aVENDOR, see the printable
flyer here.
COMING SOON!
McHenry County Human Race2015
There are many ways to getinvolved in your community
through this annual fundraiser.
The race takes place onSaturday, April 26, 2015.
See details here.
*Be sure to choose Options &Advocacy as your nonforprofit
agency!!
Resource MiniSeries:Sessions will be held at the McHenryCounty Mental Health Board from12:00pm3:00pm. April 8:Community Services & Resourcesfor Individuals with Mental HealthDiagnoses
Autism Home Support Services isoffering a FREE webinar onwandering. Click here for moreinformation.
Upcoming Content:FREEBIES!
Due to delayed Park Districtinformation being released,the FREEBIE activities will be
included in the MAYnewsletter...sorry for the
delay.
Check it Out!
What's News?Council for Exceptional Children:
Smooth TransitionsLink
Parent SupportGroup
Parent support groupmeetings are open toparents, guardians andgrandparents who have aloved one with an autismdiagnosis. Topics varymonth to month and weoccasionally arrange for anoutside speaker to speakon a common subject.Depending upon need andavailability of volunteers,childcare may be offered.When you RSVP, pleaseinclude information aboutany children that will beattending so we canadequately plan for staff. April: When: Monday, April 27th,67:30 p.m.Where: Spectrum SupportLLC, WoodstockCost: FreeTopic: ResourcesWhereto get them! Please RSVP by 5:00 p.m.on Thursday, April 23rd May: When: Monday, May 18th,67:30 p.m.Where: Spectrum SupportLLC, WoodstockCost: FreeTopic: TBD For more information or toRSVP, please contactHolly [email protected]
April 15:Vocational Opportunities andSupports
Hosted By: McHenry CountyTransitional Planning Committee
SensoryFriendlyStory Time Preregisterhere forupcoming FirstSaturdaySensory StoryTime at Crystal Lake Public Library on April4. This program is for any family with adisabled child and can be attended,regardless of library district that you belongto. Hope to see you there!
It's Time to Think About...SUMMER CAMP!
With spring almost upon us, it's time tostart thinking about activities for our kidsover summer break! Below you'll find some links to summercamps that will help you find onethat's the perfect fit! NISRA Camp Brochure Camp SOAR NIU Summer Camps ChicagoKids Special Needs Camps Autism Society of Illinois Camp List (2014) Friendship Circle25 Special NeedsCamps
Directions for Creating your Own
'Sensory Bag'Link
Zoo Makes All The Difference forThis TeenStory
Service Dogs for DisabledWebsite Link
IEP Season: FAQ's
Link
Autism Support Program(ASP) Team
Winter Noe
Program [email protected]
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Sarah EdwardsService Coordinator
Stephanie BrunnerService Coordinator
Susan PerkinsService Coordinator
Holly WendtParent Peer Mentor
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Sage YMCA Camp Directory
CRISIS?
If you find yourself in a crisis situation, please contact the McHenry County Crisis Line at8008928900 or the National Suicide Prevention Help Line
at 8002738255.
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