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Group Meetings and Upcoming Events
**see Support groups for group descriptions**
**find or print directions to meeting or activity**
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Group Meeting or Activity/ Contact Person |
Date
and Time |
Location/Topic
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Newly Diagnosed: A workshop for parents with a child who has been recently diagnosed with autism. To register, please email or call Lisa Townsend at 919-743-0204, ext. 36. |
Wednesday, 10/7/09 10:00 am-12:00 noon
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Autism Society of North Carolina 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 (919)743-0204 or 1-800-442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Registration is free, however a minimum donation of $10 per family is requested. Workshops are for adults only – childcare is not available. The workshop will be held at the Autism Society of NC. The parking lot is behind the building and can be reached via Stafford Avenue off of Oberlin Road. |
WCAS Halloween Festival |
Thursday, 10/8/09 5:30-8:30 pm
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Marbles Museum The festival will be held in conjunction with the Marbles Museum Family Fun Night. |
Sibling Support Group |
Thursday, 10/8/09 6:30-8:30 pm |
Elks Lodge #735 - 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 From I-440, take exit US-70/Glenwood Ave./NC-50 exit, toward Crabtree Valley Mall. From Glenwood Ave., turn right onto Lead Mine Road. Club is approximately 1.24 miles. |
Parents of Adults 18 and Over Support Group |
Tuesday, 10/13/09 6:30-8:00 pm
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Meetings are held at the Creative Living Center located at 6300 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. Please email Jeanie Timberlake for more information. |
Autism Spectrum IEP: A workshop that covers the basics of the IEP process and how to prepare and advocate for school age children on the autism spectrum. To register, please email or call Lisa Townsend at 919-743-0204, ext. 36. |
Wednesday, 10/14/09 10:00 am-12:00 noon
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Autism Society of North Carolina 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 (919)743-0204 or 1-800-442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Registration is free, however a minimum donation of $10 per family is requested. Workshops are for adults only – childcare is not available. The workshop will be held at the Autism Society of NC. The parking lot is behind the building and can be reached via Stafford Avenue off of Oberlin Road. |
Workshop on Wills, etc. |
Tuesday, 10/27/09 |
The Lifetime Connections Program of First In Families of NC is hosting a
two-part Wills, Estate Planning and Guardianship workshop in Chapel Hill. Click here for more information or contact: |
Lunch Time Support |
Friday, 10/30/09 11:30 |
Greek Fiesta, Stone Creek, 1400 Boulderstone Way, Cary |
Workshop on Wills, etc. |
Wednesday, 11/4/09 |
The Lifetime Connections Program of First In Families of NC is hosting a
two-part Wills, Estate Planning and Guardianship workshop in Chapel Hill. Click here for more information or contact: |
Newly Diagnosed: A workshop for parents with a child who has been recently diagnosed with autism. To register, please email or call Lisa Townsend at 919-743-0204, ext. 36. |
Wednesday, 11/4/09 10:00 am-12:00 noon
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Autism Society of North Carolina 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 (919)743-0204 or 1-800-442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Registration is free, however a minimum donation of $10 per family is requested. Workshops are for adults only – childcare is not available. The workshop will be held at the Autism Society of NC. The parking lot is behind the building and can be reached via Stafford Avenue off of Oberlin Road. |
Parents of Adults 18 and Over Support Group |
Tuesday, 11/10/09 6:30-8:00 pm
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Meetings are held at the Creative Living Center located at 6300 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. Please email Jeanie Timberlake for more information. |
Sibling Support Group |
Thursday, 11/12/09 6:30-8:30 pm |
Elks Lodge #735 - 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 From I-440, take exit US-70/Glenwood Ave./NC-50 exit, toward Crabtree Valley Mall. From Glenwood Ave., turn right onto Lead Mine Road. Club is approximately 1.24 miles. |
Autism Spectrum IEP: A workshop that covers the basics of the IEP process and how to prepare and advocate for school age children on the autism spectrum. To register, please email or call Lisa Townsend at 919-743-0204, ext. 36. |
Wednesday, 11/18/09 10:00 am-12:00 noon
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Autism Society of North Carolina 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 (919)743-0204 or 1-800-442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Registration is free, however a minimum donation of $10 per family is requested. Workshops are for adults only – childcare is not available. The workshop will be held at the Autism Society of NC. The parking lot is behind the building and can be reached via Stafford Avenue off of Oberlin Road. |
Lunch Time Support |
Friday, 11/20/09 11:30 am |
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Newly Diagnosed: A workshop for parents with a child who has been recently diagnosed with autism. To register, please email or call Lisa Townsend at 919-743-0204, ext. 36. |
Wednesday, 12/2/09 10:00 am-12:00 noon
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Autism Society of North Carolina 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 (919)743-0204 or 1-800-442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Registration is free, however a minimum donation of $10 per family is requested. Workshops are for adults only – childcare is not available. The workshop will be held at the Autism Society of NC. The parking lot is behind the building and can be reached via Stafford Avenue off of Oberlin Road. |
Parents of Adults 18 and Over Support Group |
Tuesday, 12/8/09 6:30-8:00 pm
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Meetings are held at the Creative Living Center located at 6300 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. Please email Jeanie Timberlake for more information. |
Autism Spectrum IEP: A workshop that covers the basics of the IEP process and how to prepare and advocate for school age children on the autism spectrum. To register, please email or call Lisa Townsend at 919-743-0204, ext. 36. |
Wednesday, 12/9/09 10:00 am-12:00 noon
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Autism Society of North Carolina 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 (919)743-0204 or 1-800-442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Registration is free, however a minimum donation of $10 per family is requested. Workshops are for adults only – childcare is not available. The workshop will be held at the Autism Society of NC. The parking lot is behind the building and can be reached via Stafford Avenue off of Oberlin Road. |
Lunch Time Support |
Friday, 12/18/09 11:30 am |
The Loop Pizza Grill, West Park Place, 2734 Hwy 55, Cary |
Sibling Support Group |
Thursday, 1/14/10 6:30-8:30 pm |
Elks Lodge #735 - 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 From I-440, take exit US-70/Glenwood Ave./NC-50 exit, toward Crabtree Valley Mall. From Glenwood Ave., turn right onto Lead Mine Road. Club is approximately 1.24 miles. |
Sibling Support Group |
Thursday, 2/11/10 6:30-8:30 pm |
Elks Lodge #735 - 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 From I-440, take exit US-70/Glenwood Ave./NC-50 exit, toward Crabtree Valley Mall. From Glenwood Ave., turn right onto Lead Mine Road. Club is approximately 1.24 miles. |
Sibling Support Group |
Thursday, 3/11/10 6:30-8:30 pm |
Elks Lodge #735 - 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 From I-440, take exit US-70/Glenwood Ave./NC-50 exit, toward Crabtree Valley Mall. From Glenwood Ave., turn right onto Lead Mine Road. Club is approximately 1.24 miles. |
Sibling Support Group |
Thursday, 4/08/10 6:30-8:30 pm |
Elks Lodge #735 - 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 From I-440, take exit US-70/Glenwood Ave./NC-50 exit, toward Crabtree Valley Mall. From Glenwood Ave., turn right onto Lead Mine Road. Club is approximately 1.24 miles. |
Parents of Children with Asperger's/HFA |
Ongoing online group.
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Yahoo group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WakeCounty_AS Group email address: WakeCounty_AS@yahoogroups.com Please email Laura Graham for more information. |
Support Network for Parents of Teens and Young Adults with HFA/Asperger's |
Ongoing online group.
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Parent network that shares information and resources concerning teenagers and young adults with HFA/AS who are in high school or college or who have recently begun employment. Please email Robin Schiffmiller for more information. |
Parents of Children with Asperger's/HFA |
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Meetings are held in the conference room at the NC Autism Society office, 505 Oberlin Road, Raleigh. Please email Laura Graham for the meeting time. |
Youth Social Group |
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This group meets monthly during the traditional calendar school year. |