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September 2011 Newsletter and Event Information

Hi,
Here is our September 2011 Newsletter and Event/Information publication.
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Asperger Manitoba Presents Dr. Tony Attwood October 4, 5 6th Winnipeg

Asperger Manitoba is pleased to present Dr. Tony Attwood October 4, 5, 6th, 2011 in Winnipeg

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5th ANNUAL AUTISM AWARENESS WALKATHON September 24, 2011 Winnipeg

Join us for our 5th annual Autism Awareness Walkathon on Saturday September 24, 2011

Pledge sheets and registration information are available here

This promises to be a special walk with our special marshall and special guest!

All proceeds stay in Manitoba for programs, education and support for Manitoba families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Volunteers are needed for issuing receipts and other duties  the day of the walk. Please contact us with your name and we will be in touch when the time draws near.  Thank you in advance.

Annual General Meeting August 2011

Our AGM slated for  June 2011 has been postponed until August.  A date will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

 

Thank you.

24th Annual Autism Conference April 2012 Dr. Paula Kluth Inclusion Specialist

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Telehealth Session May 2011

Due to the flood situation across the province, we have postponed the presentation by " Ask the Mom's" until June 8, 2011.

We send best wishes and thoughts of support to our families fighting the flood in their communities.

YAMAN Young Adults in Manitoba Autism Network

If you are a young adult and live with ASD in Manitoba, regardess of the diagnosis, they this group might be for you.  Please check out our facebook page and read more about who we are and what we are all about.


If you have any questions, please email  programs@autismmanitoba.com and type YAMAN in the subject line.

Changes proposed to the DSM-V in 2012 and how it may affect diagnosis

Coming soon, the DSM-V. No more “PDD-NOS”, no more “Asperger”

Volunteers always needed

Volunteers are always needed. 

A great way to become involved with ASM is to volunteer some time at one of our events. We are always looking for parents, grandparents, friends etc. to  share your area of expertise ( library tech, artist, photographer, writer, graphic artist, parent of an adult living with ASD) etc. A few hours every year helping with registration at our conferences and workshops, giving us a hand in awareness campaigns, walkathons, movie mornings, parent meetings etc. would be greatly appreciated. Dropping off brochures and posters in your area, school, neighbourhood takes a little time but makes a world of difference in spreading the word about Autism Awareness. You will also have the opportunity to meet other parents and do a little bit of networking, always a good thing.

Another way to show support is to assist us in gathering prizes that are needed for draws, auctions etc. at the various events we hold each year. It gives you the opportunity to help out and once again, raising awareness in the community. Nothing is too small, every little bit helps. We will supply the request letters and you can help with your contacts or neighbourhood businesses.


Some of the current volunteer needs are:



 - Help required at upcoming Saturday movie mornings - 9:00am  TBA

 - Assistance at the upcoming 5th annual Walkathon

-  Parents/caregivers to drop off our information packages and brochures to  schools, daycares, etc. in all areas of Manitoba ( Fall 11 ).

If you would like to help out or need more information, please free to contact us, noting VOLUNTEER in the subject line of your email.


Thank you in advance.

What does the butterfly symbol mean?

The butterfly symbolizes something that is already unique that transforms into something that is more beautiful.

This has parallels with people living with autism.

Where we cannot judge what someone would be like in the future as transformations happen throughout their lives as they mature.

As they blossom from their cocoon, their true colors of what they are surface and show their true beauty.

Flutterby