Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

AMC and the Autism Society are pleased to announce an additional location for Sensory Friendly Films in our area.   In addition to the AMC at Mayfair Mall in Milwaukee, the AMC in Johnson Creek will also be offering monthly Sensory Friendly Films, beginning September 4th, at 10am, with Nanny McPhee Returns.  Tickets are $5. For details on the Sensory Friendly Films program and a listing of showings, check out the Sensory Friendly Films webpage.

One of the benefits of membership is checkout privileges from our extensive Lending Library.  ALL THE AUTISM, PDD-NOS, ASPERGER, SENSORY, and SPECIAL ED information YOU WANT AND NEED is here, in our office. We have a wall of books, magazines, videos, and DVDs for our members to check out for one month. Not a member? You can join that day for only $25, which includes membership in the national Autism Society of America! We’ll see you on Saturday, June 12, noon - 2:00pm!

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!

For the first time ever, Bounce for Autism is coming to the Milwaukee area.

This is a fund-raiser for our local chapter and our national organization, in conjunction with our local Pump It Up! Franchise, 195 N Janacek Rd, Brookfield.

No preregistration is required.  Come any time between 5:30 and 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 22nd.  Jumpers will be charged $8, there is no cost for parents.  All participants must wear socks.
We hope you can join us for this fun and exciting way to raise dollars for the Autism Society.

Thursday, April 1, 2010 / 6:30 pm

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When a Texas couple learn that their son has been diagnosed with autism, they seek the best treatments, but nothing works. Then on a journey halfway around the world to Mongolia, they discover their son’s connection to horses and the effect it has on him. This is the story of how one family found a gateway into understanding their son’s life.
The film will be followed by a discussion with a parent panel including Autism Society Executive Director Emily Levine, and parents Wade Koski and Veronica Nolden.
Free film screening and discussion to take place at:

Discovery World
500 N. Harbor Drive-Milwaukee
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Parking in the underground structure is $1.00 for cinema attendees.

For more information, contact MPTV, Darlyne Haertlein, Supervisor: Outreach Services at 414-297-7518

Autism Spectrum Disorders don’t affect only the individual, they affect the entire family.

Parents are stressed by trying to do all they can for their child with autism, PDD-NOS, or Asperger Syndrome, and after the diagnosis, there is a “grieving” process that most parents go through, when they find out that the life they’d envisioned for themselves and their child will definitely change. In addition, every person copes in a different way, and men and women very often have different means of managing and reacting.

Then there are siblings. Brothers and sisters may feel pushed aside or have their own issues that need to be addressed. The stakes are high. At a time when families need to communicate well and work together; they can find that they feel pulled apart instead.

To help families figure out how to work together and stay connected, our December Parenting Series workshop features Stephen Levine, PhD. (more…)

If you are the parent or caregiver of someone with autism or other special needs, consider joining us at our Caregiver Retreat at the Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center on Wednesday, October 21st, 9:00 - 3:00. The retreat will give caregivers a day of respite, where we will learn and practice techniques for relieving stress - all in a lovely natural setting. The cost is only $15, including lunch. The deadline to respond is October 7th, so download and print a Caregiver Retreat Brochure to register and join us for this blissful event!

Title: Parenting Series: Talking to Your Child About His Disability
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: A Free Parenting Series for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Featuring Marla Davishoff, LCSW. Nicolet High School is located off I-43, just south of the Good Hope Rd. exit.

Please email info@assew.org or call (414) 427-9345 to register or for more information. The workshops is FREE but we do request that you register. The Parenting Series is designed for parents with young children but all are welcome. Childcare is not available. Schedule subject to change.
Start Time: 9:30

Date: May 16, 2009

End Time: 11:30

Title: Parenting Series: Single Parenting and Co-Parenting Your Child with Autism
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: A Free Parenting Series for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Featuring Amy Masek and Julie Boehme. Nicolet High School is located off I-43, just south of the Good Hope Rd. exit.

Please email info@assew.org or call (414) 427-9345 to register or for more information. The workshops is FREE but we do request that you register. The Parenting Series is designed for parents with young children but all are welcome. Childcare is not available. Schedule subject to change.
Start Time: 9:30
Date: April 4, 2009
End Time: 11:30