Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

If you’re going through a rough patch with your child with PDD-NOS, Autism, or Asperger Syndrome or if your child has just been diagnosed, it can help just to meet someone else who knows what you’re going through. And often, parents can be the best source of information and ideas for each other.

Join us at the next “Morning Coffee” Parent Support Group meeting, where you can meet other parents of children “on the spectrum.” Parents of children of all ages, adults included, are welcome. The next meeting is on Thursday, June 3rd, at 9:30a.m. Our office is located at 9733 W. St. Martins Road in Franklin. That’s on Highway 100 just south of Loomis.

The Autism Society of America and AMC movie theaters have been working together to bring special movie screenings to families of children with autism. See “Shrek Forever After” with no advertisements or trailers at 10:00a.m. on May 22nd at the Mayfair Mall AMC Theatre. The lights and sound are adjusted to be less overwhelming, attendees are welcome to move around if they wish, and children on special diets are allowed to bring their own snacks. Tickets are only $5 for both adults and children! The concession for all the usual movie goodies is open as usual. Afterward, join other attendees in the Mayfair Mall Food Court.

OTHER UPCOMING MOVIES:

June 26th: Toy Story 3

July 17th: Despicable Me

More about the national Autism Society of America and Sensory Friendly Films here.

The Adults on the Spectrum support group has been meeting since 2001 to give adults, age 18 and up with Asperger or High Functioning Autism, a place and time to meet others, exchange ideas, enjoy light refreshments and conversation and to support each other. Getting out to meet new people can be overwhelming and intimidating, but with this group, everyone understands that. Some of the participants can drive, some have jobs or go to college or take adult education classes, and some are looking for opportunities and ideas for navigating the adult world of work or college. The next meeting is this Wednesday, May 19th, 6:30 p.m. at our office. Join us!

Dr. Amy Van Hecke, Ph.D.

Register now for our final 2009/2010 season workshop, featuring Amy Van Hecke, Ph.D., director of the Marquette University Center for Psychological Services Autism Clinic. Dr. Van Hecke will be presenting “Building Social Skills” on Saturday, May 15th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in room B133 (off the cafeteria) of Nicolet High School, Glendale. Register by emailing info@assew.org or by calling 414.427.9345. The session is FREE, but we need a head count for hand-outs and refreshments. Be sure to get on our email update list so you’ll get the news when the 2010/11 session starts in the fall.