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Autism Society Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter
'Tethered'
Hot Air Balloon Ride
 

Mechanicsburg Club Picnic Grounds
Mechanicsburg, PA
Friday, August 29, 2008

       
 
 

10th Annual Family "Sensory" Picnic Survey
 

Click here to fill out survey

 

 

Meeting Information
 
 The Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets the second Thursday  
 of the month at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.

 Supper provided by the Chapter at 6:30 pm. You are welcome to bring a food contribution
 if desired.
 Limited childcare is available free of charge.  To reserve childcare, you MUST
 
contact Suzy Brenner at (717) 697-2725.
 

There will be no Chapter meetings in July and August.  
Check back for information about upcoming summer pool parties.


Next Meeting

     

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Donna LeFevre, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA
Educational Consultant

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)

Donna, also a Chapter Board member, will be holding a Parent Clinic titled,
“Building Home/School Partnerships.”

Kick-off the new school year with strategies to partner with your
school/school district and ensure your child’s needs are met.

 

 
 

Our Teen Group, focusing on socialization, recreation and support,
meets during the regular Chapter meetings.
For teens with Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism ages 14-18.

There will be 5 openings each month on a first come, first served basis.
To register, parents must contact Judy Chabanik at:
(717) 774-3350
or
judynmax@yahoo.com

Teens must be pre-registered to attend.

   

 

 

Our Mission

 


 
To promote opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to 
 participate in the same valued life experiences as do other citizens, the
 Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter (GHAC-ASA) of the Autism Society of America (ASA) will:

bullet Provide the latest information on interventions, services, and research to our membership and the community;  
   
bullet Facilitate access to supports, education, and services needed by individuals with ASD to reach their fullest potential;
   
bullet Create opportunities for families to network, share information, and offer support;
   
bullet Advocate for the interests of our members; children and adults with ASD, their family members; and the adults who work with them;
   
bullet Support the efforts of local and national therapeutic, educational, and research communities; and
   
bullet Solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.

                                     Click here to view our chapter by-laws



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