Westminster
College’s sixth annual
Family
Fun Day 2013
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2012
Time:
2-4 pm
Place:
Westminster College, 1840 S 1300 E — Richer Commons (in
case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the hallways of
the Malouf building)
Event:
We are
hosting our 6th
annual family fun day for children with autism and their
families—yes, siblings too! Westminster students taking a class
about autism will provide around 20 various activity stations,
including a sensory station, finger painting, bubbles, and more.
Due to overwhelming interest on campus, there are two sections of
the course running this year! Special guest activity includes adults
with autism who will provide face painting. Healthy
refreshments will be provided!
Cost:
FREE!!
Contact:
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please call Shamby
Polychronis at
(801) 832–2489.
New Video from the Utah Parent Center
This 25 minute video presented by parent and attorney, Lisa Thornton, provides parents and families with children with disabilities an overview of planning and legal needs for parents including: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, Letter of Intent and Life Care Plans.
Click here: Legal Solutions for Families
It's that time again
for the annual MAKS night at the CABIN May 31-June 1

If you would like to join us please RSVP ASAP:
smithfam29@msn.com
This is a mom's only event...sorry, no hubbies, babies, puppies, or gold fish. Just lots of food, fun, and laughter!
Like the song says..."New moms, Old moms, Moms who climb on rocks. Fat moms, skinny moms, just no moms with chicken pocs...
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for the annual MAKS night at the CABIN May 31-June 1

If you would like to join us please RSVP ASAP:
smithfam29@msn.com
This is a mom's only event...sorry, no hubbies, babies, puppies, or gold fish. Just lots of food, fun, and laughter!
Like the song says..."New moms, Old moms, Moms who climb on rocks. Fat moms, skinny moms, just no moms with chicken pocs...
Great Article from What to Expect....
"Autism awareness and acceptance are good things. The more the average person knows about autism, the better it will be for the community — especially our autistic members. Yet, the average person can't easily define autism. Quite frankly, our experts in autism don't do such a great job of defining it either. It isn't a simple concept, because it isn't a simple state of being." Here's the entire article:
How to Explain Autism to Typical Kids and lots of others while your at it
How to Explain Autism to Typical Kids and lots of others while your at it
Bouncin'
Mark the 2nd Monday night of each month for
Bouncin' Off the Walls
9400 So 350 W. Sandy Bouncin' Off the Walls
We meet from 6 - 8 pm, for fun in a giant bouncy room
that only has one door in/out.$5 a kid and lots of cool people to hang out with!
Bring everyone!!
Great Advice for Great Parents
I highly suggest reading this and then discussing with your significant other, your 'go to' friend, your sister, dog...just talk it out.
We ALL need to remember this!
The autism glass of water, is it half full or half empty?
We ALL need to remember this!
The autism glass of water, is it half full or half empty?
Autism and Faith
The SaharaCares' Autism & Faith DVD was made in collaboration with Clear Horizons Academy and the Autism Council of Utah.
This interfaith training DVD was created with the intent of:
• Offering ideas to integrate children with autism into different religious settings
• Opening lines of communication between families of a child with autism and religious leaders and congregations
• Creating more of a understanding of challenges that children with autism and their families face on a daily basis
This DVD is designed to be a tool to start the communication process and foster stronger support for families in their various religious congregations.
Autism and Faith
This interfaith training DVD was created with the intent of:
• Offering ideas to integrate children with autism into different religious settings
• Opening lines of communication between families of a child with autism and religious leaders and congregations
• Creating more of a understanding of challenges that children with autism and their families face on a daily basis
This DVD is designed to be a tool to start the communication process and foster stronger support for families in their various religious congregations.
Autism and Faith
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