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FRIENDS OF AUTISM Every sixteen minutes, a child in the United States is diagnosed with autism. In Wisconsin, at least one child is diagnosed with autism every day. Autism is now the most prevalent developmental disability—affecting more children than cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hearing loss, and vision impairment. In fact, more children will be diagnosed with autism than with childhood leukemia, diabetes, and cancer combined.
Friends of Autism was established in 2000 as the only autism charity in Wisconsin dedicated to raising money to fund autism research, awareness, and education. Friends of Autism is powered by volunteers and relied upon by parents and professionals throughout the state.
We invite you to learn more about autism and our organization on the pages of our website. We’re hoping that you, too, will become a Friend of Autism.
2008 FRIENDS OF AUTISM GOLF CLASSIC Save the date! Monday, August 18th is the Friends of Autism Golf Classic. Last year was our biggest golf outing ever! Brian Drumel hit a hole in one and won a brand new Ford from Ewald Ford in Hartford! Get your foursome together today so you can be our lucky winner this year!
PARENT TRAINING GRANTS
Friends of Autism is sponsoring 50 family grants for parents (or family caregivers) of children with autism who are currently on waiting lists to receive intervention. The first 50 Wisconsin families who request the grants will receive free admission to the "Effective Behavioral Interventions" conference August 13-14 at Carthage College in Kenosha. To request a family grant, please contact: ejones5@new.rr.com. To learn more about the conference, click: http://www.wisaba.org/Discussion%20Group/Current%20events%20calendar.htm.
"SOCIAL THINKING" WORKSHOP Friends of Autism is sponsoring a two-day "Social Thinking" workshop by nationally acclaimed expert Michelle Garcia Winner June 17 & 18 in Neenah. The workshop is designed especially for those who care for, and work with, individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or Non-Verbal Learning Disability. Click the Conferences & Workshops link (menu on the left) for more information. ***Workshop Full*** (If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please email ejones5@new.rr.com)
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