Meetings: Autism & Diets
Dear Parents, Carers & Professionals,
Please find below invitations for two upcoming meetings on:
Diet & Autism, and Autism & Food Additives
For more info on Diet & Autism – Cate Larke & Tony Tawse – 20th March – Click Here
For more info on Food Additives – Tanya Winfield & Tony Tawse – 4th April- Click Here
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Hunter Connect Invitations
Dear Parents, Carers and Professionals,
Please find below two exciting invitations for families affected by Autism and relevant professionals:
Hunter Connect’s First Newcastle Support Meeting – 7th March
Hunter Connect & Surfers for Autism presents: The 1st Annual Beach Festival
Update: Registration has been extended until we reach our limit of 200. We already have nearly 100 kids with ASD registered and more coming fast! We’ve had some great prizes donated for raffle including two surf boards valued at $1700. Please invite your friends and reach out to anyone who has not yet registered to invite them along. This will be a day of great development & fun memories for ever, looking forward to sharing this with you!
The First Annual Hunter Connect Surfers for Autism Beach Festival at Nobbys Beach Saturday 11 Feb 2012 is going to be an amazing experience and a lot of fun for many families affected by ASD. We can register a maximum of 200 kids with ASD for the surf component (minimum age is 4 years old). The beach activities are open to the whole family. Registration is open from Sat 21 Jan.
We need over 200 volunteers (minimum age of 12 years and water safe) to help kids in the water and also run beach activities.
We are also inviting ASD friendly organisations, supporters and sponsors to come and have a presence to connect with the families. There will be a huge raffle and lots of great prizes and the media will be invited to cover the event.
Invitations to ASD families, volunteers, and organisations will be issued by email to everyone registered with Hunter Connect on Saturday 21st Jan. A notice will also be posted on the Hunter Connect Families & Surfers for Autism facebook. Registration forms are available below.
To register, follow the link below, copy the text on the second page, fill in your details and email to prue@hunterconnect.org.au
After registering we will contact you via email with further information.
Accommodation info- long-distance attenders
2011 Hunter Connect Meetings
2011 Hunter Connect Meetings – Equipping Parents & Professionals
21 June 11. Amanda Tocci, Literacy Specialist and Education Director from the Australian Literature Clinic spoke about helping children to become competent readers in any given situation. Children are capable of amazing things and it is our job as parents and educators to allow them to soar. Thank you Amanda for this brilliant presentation.
19 Jul 11. Cheryl Jones, leader of the RAAF Williamtown Defence Special Needs Support Group shared some of her experiences as a parent of special needs children and also leading a support group. Thanks Cheryl for inspiring us!
16 Aug 11. Janine Wilmott Special Needs Teacher, Autism Support Class Shortland Public School Janine shared some of her experience and perspectives of working with special needs children in the classroom and how parents and teachers can partner effectively to help their children. Thank you Janine!
Hunter Connect meetings occur on the third Tuesday of the month (except Dec and Jan) at Medowie Baptist Community Church Training Centre. Our aim is to encourage parents, carers and professionals by sharing knowledge, information and provide a place to meet over a coffee and slice. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 September 2011, guest speaker will be Mel Georgiadis – Parent and support group leader of the Salamander Bay ‘Balance’ Group.
Have a good week!
Regards,
Sam Hays
Austism Advisor Newsletter
Please click here to read Issue 4 of the Autism Advisor Program (NSW) newsletter. <Autism Advisor (NSW) News>
‘Beautiful Autism’ video from Autism Advisory and Support Service
Hunter Connect News June 2011
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Professionals,
We hope this newsletter finds you well as you overcome the challenges and discover the rewards of supporting, caring for and raising children impacted by ASD and similar disorders.May this newsletter encourage and strengthen you to be the best parent/carer/professional for your kids.
Contents
Family Fun Day at Dizzyland
2011 Hunter Connect Meetings – Equipping Parents and Professionals
Bunnings BBQs for Hunter Connect
Drawtism Fund Raiser
Helping Children with Autism Package
Mum Receives Aspect Award
Ten Keys to Raising a Great Family
Livewire – On Line Community for Young People
Prevalence of Autism in South Korea Estimated at 1 in 38 Children
The Difference Between Heaven and Earth
Visit www.HunterConnect.org.au and Face Book
Healing from Autism after Prayer
iPad Opportunity Now in June
PlayConnect PlayGroups in the Hunter
Facilitator Wanted
Hunter Connect – Now Incorporated
Regards,
Sam and Jackie Hays
Coordinators Hunter Connect
Supporting and connecting families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder and related Development Disorders
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Drawtism – Play Pictionary for Autism
Sharpen your pencils Nelson Bay!
Curves, Nelson Bay is hosting the ULTIMATE game of Pictionary. To raise money for those with AUTISM…..
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Ethan’s Healing from Autism Update 2011
Ethan’s First Two Years
Born in June 2003, Ethan was a very contented baby and people always marveled at his quiet nature. He was content in his own little world. As he grew, he became obsessed with Hot Wheels cars and playing with them in only a few specific places in the lounge. My wife Jackie and I joked that he would make a great car park attendant. No matter how many times we waved to him, we couldn’t get Ethan to wave back. He did not say much for a long time. Ethan did not walk until 19 months. When he finally did start, he loved walking down the aisles in a shopping centre looking out the corner of his eyes. He walked like that for 12 months, looking sideways. Ethan would consistently do the opposite of everything he was asked to do. We had his hearing tested and it was perfectly normal. At one year old, Ethan became intolerant of loud noises or crowds of people. Although manageable, all this was very confusing to us as parents, until his twin brothers were born……
Regards,
Sam and Jackie Hays
Coordinators Hunter Connect
Supporting and connecting families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder and related Development Disorders
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