ASMT Newsletter 
In This Issue
Gift Card Drive
Behavior Strategies Workshop
Autism Orientation
SibSaturday
Family Fun Event
License Plate Count
Thirty-One Fundraiser
Mark Your Calendar
Quick Links


Our workshop: Using Behavioral Strategies to Enhance the Social Life of People with ASD is this Thursday!  Register below. Also, don't forget to register the kiddos for SibSaturday this weekend!

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The 6th Annual ASMT Holiday Gift Card Drive is now accepting donations and applications.  Check out the details below.
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HELPING THE COMMUNITY 

ASMT's 6th Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive

ASMT is hosting our Sixth Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive for those families living with ASD that are in need this holiday season. We ask that you consider making a cash donation which will allow us purchase gift cards to be distributed to these families. Click here to donate!  The deadline for donations is Friday, December 6.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please click here for an application to apply. The deadline for applications is Monday, December 9.

Last year, we distributed over $3,500 to over 39 families
! Together, we ARE making a difference.
  
 
EDUCATION 

Workshop: Using Behavioral Strategies to Enhance the Social Life of People with ASD - This Thursday   

 

With appropriate interventions and supports, individuals with ASD can lead fulfilling, successful lives. This workshop will discuss various ways to enhance the social lives of people with ASD by building areas of strengths and using basic behavioral methods to address deficit areas. Click  here for more info. Click here for reservations.   

Autism Orientation - November 14 

 

If you or someone you know has a new diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder this is for you!  This is a two hour seminar on autism and other pervasive development disorders presented by a professional and a parent of a child with autism held at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Child care is available.

Click here for more info. Click here for reservations.   

FUN! 

SibSaturday - This Weekend

Sib Saturday is a social group for kids ages 5 to 12 who have a sibling with ASDThe cost is $15 per child (lunch is provided) and reservations are required by Thursday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. Call 615-385-2077, ext. 3 to reserve your spot.  
Ice! Featuring Frosty the Snowman - December 15 
 
Make reservations for Ice! Featuring Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord Opryland on Sunday, December 15 and get special ASMT pricing that's half off regular admission!  The doors will open for our families at 9:30 a.m., 30 minutes prior to the general public.  Call 615-385-2077, ext. 3 to reserve and pay for your spot.  
ADVOCACY

791 Sold!   

The new Tennessee Autism Awareness License Plate makes a great gift idea! If you would like to gift the plate to someone you know, contact us to purchase a plate gift certificate, just $36.50! 615-385-2077, ext 3!  

Our project deadline is June 21, 2014.

Order your plate
here!
FUNDRAISING   

Thirty-One Gifts Fundraiser Extended!

Do your Christmas shopping with Thirty-One and ASMT benefits! Purchase through this link before November 30 and 25% will be given to ASMT!

Check here for November specials! 
Buy Your Preds Tickets Here!

Purchase discounted Nashville Predators tickets to select games through this link and ASMT receives a portion of the ticket price! The next game opportunity is Monday, November 25!  GO PREDS!
Yea, Life!

Wear a colorful, fun shirt and fund raise for ASMT at the same time!  Browse the ASMT storefront here.  
CALENDAR

Mark Your Calendar!        

     

   

Workshop: Using Behavioral Strategies to Enhance the Social Life of People with ASD
- Thursday - November 7
- 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

 

SibSaturday 

- Saturday - November 9

- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Grace Community Church, Brentwood

 

Autism Orientation 

- Thursday - November 14

- 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

 

Family Fun Event - Ice! featuring Frosty the Snowman  

- Sunday - December 15

- 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

- Gaylord Opryland, Nashville  

 

Save the Date!

Family Fun Event - Adventure Science Center 

Friday - January 24

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  

 

Save the Date! 

The Pieces of Hope Benefit  

Friday - April 11, 2014!

The Factory at Franklin