Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

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’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, December 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.

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

Join us at the lovely Meadowbrook Country Club in Racine Wisconsin for our annual Golf Classic!  This event features a noon scramble start, lots of games to keep things interesting, all capped by a dinner in the Meadowbrook dining room.   Watch this space for more information, coming soon!

Title: Autism Society Golf Classic
Location: Meadowbrook Country Club, Racine, WI
Description: 12th Annual Charity Golf Event
Date: 2009-06-01

Title: The Autism Ball 2009
Location: Wisconsin Club, Downtown Milwaukee
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009

Title: Wisconsin Statewide DPI Autism Training - Advanced Level
Location: Wisconsin Dells
Link out: Click here
Description: Advanced Level, Addressing Challenging Behavior – Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center , 60 Gasser Road, Wisconsin Dells, 53965; 800-648-4765 (toll free); www.wintergreen-resort.com
Registration information 
Start Date: 2009-04-22
End Date: 2009-04-23

Good news for those of us in Wisconsin!  The Autism Society of America (ASA) is holding their national conference this year in St. Charles, Illinois, July 22-25, 2009.  The ASA conference offers a wide variety of speakers and exhibitors from around the world.  ASA is one of the few conferences that recognizes that people with autism grow up!  It is covers lifespan issues, not just school and early childhood problems.   There are many networking opportunities, and the finest array of autism experts - including many on the spectrum - will be gathered.

Title: Autism Society of America National Conference
Location: Pheasant Run Resort and Spa, St. Charles, IL.
Link out: Click here
Description: Save the Date!
Start Date: 2009-07-22
End Date: 2009-07-25

Autism Society of Wisconsin (ASW) will be returning to the Kalahari Resort this May 7-9 for the annual conference.  The ASW puts on a wonderful state conference, with nationally recognized keynote speakers.  

• Wednesday all-day pre-conference workshop will feature Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP.  Michelle is an expert on helping children on the spectrum develop social-communicative abilities and organizational skills.  Her workshops are also filled with her sense of humor and fun, engaging personality.
• Friday Keynote is Scott Bellini, Ph.D., who has done extensive research on video modelling and social skills.
• The Saturday Keynote speaker is Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher, who will speak about decreasing the stigma associated with an autism diagnosis.
• There will be a wide variety of break out speakers on Friday and Saturday
• Friday night talent show of youth on the spectrum and party - not to be missed!
• The popular self-advocacy strand for individuals on the spectrum runs Fri-Sat  
• Graduate education credits for educators are available for a nominal fee.

Title: Autism Society of Wisconsin Annual Conference
Location: Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells
Link out: Click here
Description: Pre-Conference: Michelle G. Winner
Friday Keynote: Scott Bellini
Saturday Keynote: Morton Gernsbacher, Ph.D.
Start Date: 2009-05-07
End Date: 2009-05-09