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A Message From Our President
Happy April! This month we celebrate
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! We have a few special events planned to celebrate, including our
Spring Family Camp Weekend, our
Annual Resource Night at our
Adult Information and Support Group, as well as the
Splash for Cash on Sunday, April 29th!
We still have a few spots left for
Spring
Family Camp Weekend
at beautiful Camp Marston in mountains of Julian, which will take place on the weekend of April 13th-15th, so if you are interested in attending, be sure to register ASAP! You also won't want to miss our biggest pool party of the year,
Splash for Cash,
which will be held on Sunday, April 29th. Swim if you like or just enjoy breakfast and lunch prepared by our favorite San Diego firefighters, a fabulous silent auction, and several exciting special guests including Ricochet the Surf Dog, Gigi the Clown, and Chopper the Biker Dog! And all participants who fundraise $250 or more get priority registration for
Surf Camp
at Splash. I hope to see you there!
Thanks so much,
Amy Munera
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Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up for Meetup to stay
informed
of all our events and activities.
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL
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Join us for the 16th Annual Splash for Cash on Sunday, April 29th from 8 AM - 2 PM. Swimming begins at 9 AM. This annual FUNdraiser is our biggest pool party of the year! Have a good time in the pool, or just hang out and enjoy the fun - swimming is completely optional! Either way, we guarantee a good time!
Help us as we raise money for our Pool PALS program . All proceeds fund swimming lesson scholarships, Surf Camp, and our monthly family events like our Family Pizza and Pool Party, and our Family Gymnastics Night.
Any team or individual that raises at least $250 will be able to register one participant for Surf Camp the day of the Splash for Cash. Registration forms will be distributed at the event for those who qualify. Please bring the required documentation with you to the pool in order to complete your camper's registration. Details are on our website. General Surf Camp registration begins on April 10th via mail in registration.
Thanks so much to our wonderful San Diego Firefighters who will once again be preparing and serving a pancake breakfast and chili dog lunch at the event.
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It's time for Spring Family Camp on Friday, April 13th through Sunday, April 15th! The YMCA of San Diego County Overnight Camps and Autism Society San Diego have teamed up to provide families who are part of the autism community with a fun weekend in the mountains of Julian. Family time is important and there's no better place to make friends and be yourself than YMCA Camp Marston! All meals and activities are included, and we can accommodate special diets with advanced notice. Accommodations are in newly remodeled winterized cabins with indoor plumbing! Each family gets their own indoor bedroom with sleeping accommodations for up to 6. Open to families and children of all ages - come join us for a weekend of relaxing fun!
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As a part of Autism Awareness and Acceptance month, we are
hosting our 8th annual community agency resource fair. This is a great opportunity to increase your awareness of services and supports that are available here in San Diego and have a chance to speak with representatives one on one. Hope to see you there! More info.
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Registration is open for Summer 2018
Registration has begun for Camp I CAN at Toby Wells YMCA in Kearny Mesa and Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Carlsbad. For more information on Camp I CAN, click
HERE.
You will need to be a local resident, ability to show verifyable diagnosis, and have a current membership with Autism Society San Diego which can be easily accomplished HERE.
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Thank you to all who joined us on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the 14th annual Race for Autism in Balboa Park. With our community's help, we met our goal and went beyond to raise $850 for NFAR
to help our community, providing funding for autism treatment programs, vocational training for young adults, parent programs, educational workshops, and funding to hundreds of local classrooms. These funds benefit thousands of San Diego children and families each year and we couldn't be more grateful to all of our donors! Thank you so much!
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A big thank you to the
San Diego Gulls
for a fabulous time at their third annual Autism Awareness Night!
Such a wonderful time for our families, thanks to all who came and enjoyed the game!
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SUPPORT THE AUTISM SOCIETY!
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CHARITABLE WORKSPLACE CAMPAIGN?
Whether it be United Way, or America's Best Local Charities, Combined Federal Campaign, or your own employer's giving campaign,
PLEASE DESIGNATE AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO.
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Create an account and select Autism Society SD
as your charity.
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DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
HERE.
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Increase the impact of your dollars!
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FIND LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE
Wondering what else is going on in the community?
Check our website for flyers on other important events and programs in San Diego.
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AUTISM SOCIETY COLLABORATIONS
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Several Chuck-E-Cheese locations are offering
Sensory Sensitive Sundays
on the first Sunday of each month 2 hours before opening to the public. This event will feature "reduced lighting and noise, trained and caring staff, and food and games".
*Note: Easter Sunday has effected the date of Sensory Sunday for April, so please confirm with your local branch by calling or checking the list linked above.
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AMC & AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENT:
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
AMC now offers Sensory Friendly Films on both Tuesdays and Saturdays.
PHONE THEATER TO CONFIRM SHOWING!
- AMC MISSION VALLEY 20
- AMC PALM PROMENADE 24
- AMC POWAY 10
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
7:00 PM
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Bring the whole family and
relax
,
knowing that
everyone
can enjoy the movie!
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Saturday, April 14, 2018
10:00 AM
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
7:00 PM
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PLEASE VERIFY SHOWING WITH THE AMC THEATER VIA THEIR WEBSITE OR BY PHONE BEFORE GOING AS THESE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Family Pizza & Pool Party
Central San Diego
Every second Friday of the month
Friday, April 13th, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Bring the entire family to enjoy a swim in an indoor heated pool with free pizza and drinks. Lifeguards are provided. For safety purposes, no flotation devices or "floaties" are permitted.
*Please remember there is NO childcare provided at this event. For safety reasons, ATTENDEES are expected to supervise their children at ALL times. Additionally: If your child cannot swim independently enough to pass the swim test, regardless of whether they will be in the deep or shallow end, you must be in the water with them at all times.
A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible. Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
THANK YOU, GEICO as our Family Pizza and Pool Party sponsor.
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Family Gym Night
- Carlsbad
Saturday, April 21, 2018
4:00-6:00 PM
Magdalena Ecke YMCA Gymnastics Center
6100 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Join other families affected by autism at a Family Fun Gymnastics Night in North County. The YMCA will provide the gym equipment. Together we will be the fun AND PIZZA! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable relaxing night of family recreation.
Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
*Please remember there is NO childcare provided at this event. For safety reasons, ATTENDEES are expected to SUPERVISE their children at ALL times. The YMCA staff will be enforcing this rule.
THANK YOU to Pistachio's Cut and Color Bar in Carlsbad for support to our Gym Night
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SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUP MEETINGS
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All our meetings are FREE
All Autism Society San Diego Meetings and Events
are regularly updated on Meetup.com
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Every first Monday of the month!
Monday April 2nd
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
1949 Avenida Del Oro Ste 120,
Oceanside, CA
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Our topic this month: "The Beginners' Guide to Special Needs Planning"
Guidance for a Lifetime of Care.
Worried about saving for the future of your child with special needs? Come out and learn about the programs and specific details about how to protect them as they grow and age.
This group is open to all parents, professionals, and members of the community interested in improving the lives of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. The group's demographic includes all ages, home & out of home placements, and all "levels of functioning." There's a wealth of information to be shared by our more "seasoned" families, and it is a welcoming place for those new to the Autism diagnosis.
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Adults with Autism Social Support Group
Every first Saturday of the month!
Saturday, April 7th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA
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This group is a place for autistic adults to come together for support and understanding. Make new friends, share questions and concerns, and get support from your peers, in a non judgmental and accepting atmosphere. This group is a open to all adults with autism as well as any support people that you require to participate successfully. We look forward to seeing you!
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Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol
Monday, April 9th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Rose of Lima Church Library
Esquina de 3rd and H St. en Chula Vista, en la biblioteca
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Somos un grupo de padres y familiares de habla hispana de jovenes con autismo que nos reunimos cada segundo Lunes del mes en la Iglesia St. Rose de Lima en Chula Vista. Por favor vengan a compartir informacion, apoyo y amistad.
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East County Autism Support Group
Monday, April 9th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us at the Office of Dr. Reinzi Haytasingh
5550 Baltimore Drive, Suite 150, La Mesa, CA
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Support, information, resources and referral for families of persons on the autism spectrum. Join us to learn the experiences of others and share your own. Light refreshments.
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Adult Information and Support Group
Tuesday, April 10th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
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This month join us for our ANNUAL RESOURCE FAIR!
April is Autism Awareness Month. This month we will be hosting our 7th annual community agency resource fair. This is a great opportunity to increase your awareness of services and supports that are available here in San Diego and have a chance to speak with representatives one on one.
It is often difficult and time consuming to explore and learn about all of the services available for autistic adults in our community. We will bring many of them together on this night for you to learn about.
We will have multiple area agencies, who provide services and supports for autistic adults, attend and give a brief presentation. There will be an opportunity to circulate in the room to speak with agency representatives.
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Wednesday, April 18th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Sit....Chat....Relax. This is an opportunity to meet up with others facing similar life challenges in a comfortable, relaxing environment. This month find as at:
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Autism Through the Lifespan
Parent information and support meeting
Thursday, April 19th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2375 Congress Street, San Diego, CA
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Next topic:
Social Narratives for Social Success (Room 5)
Please join other parents, caregivers and professionals at the following monthly informational and support group meetings in Old Town. These meetings will discuss the various aspects of autism through the lifespan. Each meeting will feature an expert speaker and an Autism Society San Diego parent mentor. This is a time for you to meet other parents, ask questions and network. The meetings are free and open to all.
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Autism Society San Diego joins with Burn Institute
Get a smoke alarm installed in your house FREE!
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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDIES
Please take a few moments periodically to review the details of the
academic and clinical research studies listed on our website. If you know someone who might be a good fit, please take the extra step of reaching out to them. Dedicated scientists and students need our help to do the work that will "improve the lives of all those affected by autism."
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