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March 28th, 2011
Autism Society announces new awareness promotion for World Autism Awareness Day Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, March 28, 2011 – April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and to mark the day the Autism Society of Prince Edward Island is partnering with a major local business on a new promotion. As part of the awareness efforts around World Autism Awareness Day the Autism Society of PEI is partnering on a new promotion with D.P. Murphy Inc. From March 31st to April 2nd staff at all of D.P. Murphy’s 25 Tim Horton’s and Wendy’s locations on Prince Edward Island will be asking customers to consider purchasing a puzzle piece for $1 to help raise awareness about World Autism Awareness Day. All proceeds from the event will support ongoing programming and services by the Autism Society of PEI for Islanders living with Autism. "World Autism Awareness Day is a day created by the United Nations to raise awareness about Autism around the world. Autism is a global challenge that touches families and communities around the globe. Today hundreds of Island families are living with Autism with more cases still undiagnosed and untreated. We’re pleased to have such a community minded local business as D.P. Murphy partnering with us and we’re very thankful to Danny Murphy and the staff for their support," says Jeff Himelman, President of the Autism Society of Prince Edward Island. “Giving back to the communities that support us is an important part of our business and partnering with the Autism Society of PEI to promote World Autism Awareness Day is a great way to do just that,” said D.P. Murphy Inc. President Danny Murphy. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder affected by genetic and environmental factors, characterized by problems in communication, social development and behaviour. Over 200,000 Canadians and more than 35 million people worldwide are directly affected by Autism. Research shows that approximately 1 out of every 110 new children born will develop some form of Autism and that new cases are diagnosed at a rate of one every twenty minutes. Research also shows that effective early diagnosis, early intervention and appropriate treatment and support services can have a significant positive impact on the quality of life of individuals with Autism and their ability to contribute to society. -30- For more information contact: Jeff Himelman, President, 566-4844
Please see below an announcement of our latest winners for our 7 Days of Giveaways Holiday Lottery Draw Promotion: Thanks for your support!
7 Days of Giveaways Holiday Lottery Draw Winners:
December 2nd- Trisha Gallant December 7th- Darlene Proctor December 8th- April Ennis
October 4th, 2010- Hug A Gram Campaign Kickoff October 2010
The Autism Society of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with Ocean 100 and K Rock 105.5 and other community partners are proud to present once again the 2nd Annual Hug A Gram Campaign which will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, October 19th and 20th, 2010. Do you know someone who needs a little happiness in their day? Help us celebrate Autism Awareness Month by putting a smile on the face of someone in your life today! For only $25.00 you can purchase a “Hug A Gram” for your closest friend, co worker, parent or family member. In partnership with Ocean 100.3 FM/K-Rock 105 FM and other corporate partners, we will be hosting a ‘Hug-o-Gram’ promotion throughout the month of October. This unique fundraising promotion will provide businesses and individuals with an opportunity to sponsor someone to receive a hug at their home or workplace in the Greater Charlottetown area from an Ocean/K-Rock on-air personality along with celebrity mascots from other community partners. In addition to the hug and a photo of the event, the lucky person will receive a mug containing hot chocolate, chocolate kisses and information about Autism. The price to sponsor a hug will be $25 which is tax receipt eligible. This promotion is an ideal way to build staff morale and as an added incentive for every ten hugs sponsored by a workplace the ‘boss’ will get one free! Each Hug purchased will include a visit and a hug from an Ocean/ K Rock personality and some of PEI’s most huggable mascots! And that’s not all….the person who you have purchased the Hug-A-Gram for will receive a Hug Mug. Each Hug Mug will be topped to the brim with hot chocolate packets and chocolates and information about Autism. The lucky hug recipient can also look forward to receiving a picture souvenir in the weeks following the Hug A Gram Campaign. For $25.00, you can brighten someone’s day and know that you are assisting the Autism Society of Prince Edward Island. Help us create education and awareness during Autism Awareness Month here on PEI! Purchase A Hug A Gram J All you need to do is contact Nathalie at the Autism Society at 566-4844 to book a Hug A Gram for your favorite person! September 7th, 2010
7 Days of Giveaways - Lottery License:# 10860
The Autism Society of PEI is selling tickets on a 7 Days of Giveaways Holiday Draw. Tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00. Tickets are avaialble for purchase by calling the Autism Society of PEI at 566-4844 or emailing Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca. ... If you are interested in selling tickets please contact the Autism Society office. All proceeds will support the Autism Society of PEI: Prize list and Draw Dates for 2010: Faces Gift Package. Value $100.00. (Draw Date: Dec 2nd, 2010) 2- 3 Course Dinners Lucy Maud Dining Room & 2 tickets to the Confederation Centre. Value $250.00. (Draw Date: Dec 3rd, 2010) $200.00 Gift Card for Sobeys. (Draw Date: Dec 6th, 2010) 2 Semi and 2 Final Tickets for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Value $200.00. (Draw Date– Dec 7th, 2010) 1 Year membership to UPEI Chi Wan Young Sports Centre. Value $400.00. (Draw Date: Dec 8th, 2010) 400 Litres of Heating Fuel from Kenmac Energy. Value $500.00. (Draw Date: Dec 9th, 2010) $1000.00 Cash Prize. (Draw Date: Dec 10th, 2010) July 8th, 2010
Hello all, McGill University is conducting a Genetic Research Study. Please see below an email from a researcher at McGill University who is looking for PEI families to participate in a research survey. All the criteria is outline below as there as also two attached documents about the study. If you are interested in participating please contact the research coordinators directly.
Simons Simplex Collection Study, is an exciting new research program led by Dr. Eric Fombonne, Director of the ASD program at the MCH. The goal of the study is to find out more about the genetic causes of autism.
We are specifically looking for families who meet the following criteria.
Colin Andrew Campbell
June 18th, 2010
Provincial Autism Strategy Release: Follow link for document. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact or email us at the Society at 566-4844 or Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca
 Danny Murphy, of D.P. Murphy Inc., accepts a plaque from Jeff Himelman, President of the Autism Society of PEI, commemorating the 30th anniversary of D.P. Murphy Inc and the company's strong record of community support. D.P. Murphy Inc. is a long-time supporter of the Autism Society of PEI and sponsors the Society's weekly Family and Friends Swim at the CARI Complex in Charlottetown which benefits many Island families living with Autism.
May 20, 2010
Members of the Autism Society of Prince Edward Island walk with Danny Murphy through Vernon River. Danny is a great supporter of the Autism Society. Danny pays for the family swim every Saturday night at the CARI Pool.
 Thank you Danny for All your Support, and our families are happy to support you in your walk for Island Hospitals.
Autism Society of PEI Praises Charitable Support Received from Brad Richards
Charlottetown, May 12, 2010 --- The Autism Society of PEI wishes to acknowledge the tremendous support it has received from the charitable efforts of Brad Richards.
“Brad Richards is one of the best friends that Islanders living with Autism have,” said Jeff Himelman, President of the Autism Society of PEI. “Over the last number of years the support provided from the Brad Richards Celebrity Golf Tournament has helped raise awareness about the reality of Autism and the challenges that individuals and families on Prince Edward Island face. It’s also made possible initiatives that are helping make a positive difference for Islanders living with Autism on an ongoing basis.”
Among the initiatives that have been made possible are family support activities in the areas of physical activity and social development; workshops and training for families and professionals featuring local guest speakers and experts from around the globe; information and resources for newly diagnosed families; as well as advocacy support and public education.
“Brad’s support of the Autism Society of PEI has been rooted in a personal awareness and understanding of Autism and how it affects families here on Prince Edward Island. That’s why he chose to share in his success and give back to his community to help those in need. We are deeply grateful for the continuing friendship and support and we look forward to partnering with Brad and his family in the future on ways to help support the hundreds of Island families living with Autism,” said Himelman.
April 6, 2010 It is my pleasure to email today to let you all know that the S.T.A.T.S Charity Golf Tournament event this past Saturday, April 3rd was one of our biggest yet raising $1383.00 for the tournament in which all proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society of PEI. Also a big thanks to the staff at Sobey’s on Allen Street who allow us at their store for these events. They are always so fun to work with!
It sure was a busy day and it was wonderful to see so many happy smiling faces out volunteering for us that day. We appreciate all of your volunteers and all that you do for us here at the Autism Society. The Autism Society of PEI proudly presents In partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the University of Prince Edward Island Psychology Department and The Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island
A Free Public Workshop entitled “The Role of Recreational Activities in Promoting Quality of Life for Children with Disabilities” Presenter: Dr. Michael Cameron Ph.D, BBCA, Chair of the Behaviour Analysis Department at Simmons College in Boston, Mass
When: Saturday, April 10th, 2010 from 9:00am-4:00pm (Lunch Break from 12:00-1:00pm, Lunch will not be provided)
Where: KCI Building, Lecture Hall 104 UPEI, Charlottetown
Cost: Free Donations will be accepted for the Autism Society of PEI
These workshops are open to the public and are geared towards Families, Educators, Educational Assistants, Special Needs Assistants, Autism consultants, Early Childhood and Youth Care Workers, Human Services students, and all those in the field of disabilities.
Workshop Outline: The purpose of the workshop is to: (1) teach family members and educators how to identify the recreational and leisure interests of children, adolescents, and young adults; (2) how to identify an individual’s personal strengths for the purpose of building health promoting activities and to affect quality of life, (3) how to identify activities that reconcile with a family's unique interests and the interests of a family's local community, and (4) how to build recreational and leisure skills using a step-by-step format based on the elementary principles of applied behavior analysis. The workshop will integrate case studies and active audience engagement. The latter will be made possible as a result of a pre-workshop Zoomerang Survey in which participants will be able to communicate their desired learning outcomes and delineate the skills they would like to learn how to teach (e.g., skiing, rock climbing, bicycle riding). Workshop participants will be given a guide for independent assessment and skill building to ensure the material covered in the workshop is used to promote the recreational and leisure skills of individuals with disabilities at the conclusion of the workshop.
To register for this workshop, please email Nathalie Walsh at Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca or call 1-902-566-4844
(In order to register please provide a valid email or fax number where a pre workshop survey can be sent) Thank you to all of our partners for making this event a possibility.
The Autism Society of PEI is selling $20.00 tickets for a Holiday Cash Lottery Draw. There will be only 300 tickets sold so be sure to get yours fast! With a ticket purchase you will be entered in to 9 cash prize draws including: Draw dates and prizes: (Weekly prize winners will be updated on both our website as well as our Facebook group!) November 23rd $250.00 Winner: Marie France Myers (Please note there are a few tickets still available for the remainder of the draws if you are interested in a ticket please contact the Autism Society at 566-4844)
HUG A GRAM Fundraising Promotion in Partnership with Ocean 100.3 and K Rock 105.5
In partnership with Ocean 100.3 FM/K-Rock 105 FM and other corporate partners, we will be hosting a ‘Hug-o-Gram’ promotion throughout the month of October. This unique fundraising promotion will provide businesses and individuals with an opportunity to sponsor someone to receive a hug at their home or workplace in the Greater Charlottetown area from an Ocean/K-Rock on-air personality along with celebrity mascots from other community partners. In addition to the hug and a photo of the event, the lucky person will receive a mug containing hot chocolate, chocolate kisses and information about Autism. The price to sponsor a hug will be $25 which is tax receipt eligible. This promotion is an ideal way to build staff morale and as an added incentive for every ten hugs sponsored by a workplace the ‘boss’ will get one free! Some of the Ocean/K-Rock on air personalities participating in the Hug-A-Gram promotion include Kirk MacKinnon and Kerri Wynne MacLeod, Colin MacKay and Zach Bell, Myles MacKinnon, Blair Rhodes, Gerard Murphy and Steve Murnaghan! Each Hug purchased will include a visit and a hug from an Ocean/ K Rock personality and some of PEI’s most huggable mascots! And that’s not all….the person who you have purchased the Hug-A-Gram for will receive a Hug Mug. Each Hug Mug will be topped to the brim with hot chocolate packets and chocolates and information about Autism. The lucky hug recipient can also look forward to receiving a picture souvenir in the weeks following the Hug A Gram Campaign. Grocery bagging fundraiser at the Sobey’s on Allen Street on Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Charitable Workplace Campaign season has started
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Autism Society Family Sleigh Ride Event: It was a wonderful time for all and we will be certainly booking in this event for next year!
http://www.terpstrafamilycottages.com/sleighrides.asp  DVDs of Dr. Grandin's presentation are now available at the office.  The Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin was fantastic. Sell out crowd of 250. Pictures and DVD of the event to follow.
At a transition expo I met Bernard Labelle who runs Brookvale Ski Buddies. He provides free skiing equipment and assistance for children/individuals who have a disability. He asked me to pass along his contact information for any families/individuals who may be interested in his service. This is a free service and is held on various days at the Brookvale ski park.
Please contact Bernard for more information at blabelle@pei.sympatico.ca or by phone at 672-2896. The Owl's Hollow Donation will be used to host An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin on Feb 20. See Calendar for details. Update from Owl's Hollow . The company generously donated a cheque to the Autism Society of PEI for $960. Thanks again Owl's Hollow I had a call from Owl’s Hollow today; they have a new series of Activity Sensory Blocks that are from Plan toys which focus on development and stimulating the senses. All proceeds from the sale of these blocks will be donated to a local charity which Owls Hollow has generously chosen the Autism Society to be a recipient of. Thank you to Owl’s Hollow!
Hello everyone, well that Christmas season time of the year is here and the Autism Society of PEI is proud to announce the arrival of their first ever Autism Society Fundraising Cookbook! The cookbooks are a great selection of favorites including: pastas, desserts, smoothies and of course gluten and casein free recipes for the whole family to enjoy! What a fantastic Christmas present and stocking stuffer they will make!
The cookbooks are selling at $10.00 each and can be ordered by emailing Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca, I also have them available here in the office for purchase and pickup at any time! We are able to take cheque, money order and cash! “Building Bridges – Transitioning from School to Work, Adult Life, and Community Participation for Youth with Disabilities.”
The workshop will take place November 7th, 2008 in Fredericton, NB (the venue is to be announced shortly). If you could please pass this flyer on to anyone you think may be interested in attending, it would be greatly appreciated. To register, or for more information, please contact: Joëlle Badman Program and Training Coordinator Coordinatrice de Formation et Programmes Tel/Tél: (506) 453-4416 Fax/Télec: (506) 453-4422 Email/Courriel: jbadman@nbacl.nb.ca Web:www.nbacl.nb.ca God’s Middle Name by Jennifer Overton, author Snapshots of Autism. The show will tour across Canada in the Fall of 2008 Community Discussion on Autism Services When: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Where: Sobeys Community Room, 9 Kinlock Road, Stratford, PE Who: David Mikkelsen, Autism Treatment Services of Canada Autism treatment services of Canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provide, or are actively planning to provide, treatment, educational, management and consultative services to people with autism and related disorder across Canada. David Mikkelsen is the Executive Director of Autism Treatment Services of Canada and will be visiting Prince Edward Island to listen to Island families and share information about his organization. More information about ATSC available at www.autism.ca. This discussion on local needs and supports will be of interest to all families of preschool and school-age with children affected by autism. For more information or to RSVP, please contact April Ennis at aprilennis@gmail.com or (902) 620-1377 . www.aprilennis.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simon Fraser University Presents: Tuesday, October 28: Title to be announced by Wendy Stone Ph.D., Director, Treatment & Research Institute for ASD, Vanderbilt Kennedy Centre. Lectures will be held at the SFU - Harbour Centre Campus, 515 West Hastings St., Vancouver in the Fletcher Challenge Theatre. Start time is 8:00 pm. See Harbour Centre website for location and parking information. Contact Jeni Koumoutsakis at 778-782-3250 for more information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Full Day Advocacy Workshop with Presenter Pat Coady Saturday, October 18th, 2008 in Charlottetown (Location to be announced) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A few announcements and reminders from the Autism Society. Next Wednesday, June 20th will be our last family support meeting for the summer. Board member Teresa Aitken is going to speak on the topic of Power cards. The meeting will be at 7:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the corner of St.Peters Road and the Northridge Parkway.Also the Autism Society is happy to announce that on July 1st, the Festival of Lights Midway Autism Newsletter Volume 2 Autism Newspaper 2nd Edition.pdf“Our 1st ever Autism Society bi-monthly newsletter is fresh from the printers and the Autism Society is pleased to present it to you. Please take your time, read and enjoy! There is a lot of helpful articles on diets, therapy and treatments as well as a calendar of upcoming events and all the Autism Societies latest news” AutismNewspaper.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autism Society Canada announces Dr. Peter Zwack Memorial Scholarship: In November 2005 the Canadian Autism community lost one of our most enthusiastic and hard-working supporters with the passing of ASC's sitting President, Dr. Peter Zwack. It is with great pleasure that ASC announces the introduction of a memorial research scholarship in memory of Dr. Peter Zwack and the work he so diligently championed in the ASD field.Letter_PeterZwackScholarship_English_260706.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autism Early Intervention Public Service Announcement The new revised bylaws of the Autism Society of PEI have been posted under Volunteers wanted: The Autism Society is going to be very busy in the Busy, week for the Autism Society, we are in the works of hiring a staff person for the office at the ACL in Charlottetown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE BOY INSIDE This is the last Big event for us this year for Autism Awareness Month.  This is a reminder of all the activities going on in the next little while. Tri-stating Learning workshop Sept 22nd
70 Mile yard Sale BBQ Sept 23rd and 24th Autism Safety Training Seminar Sept 27th Autism Update Conference Oct 5th. The Boy Inside - Screening Oct 21st. I need volunteers for the BBQ at Billy and Grace Martin's ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attached is the brochure for Dennis Debbaudt's Autism Safety Training This Seminars are free to attend but pre-registration is required. It is Our Run was a great success, Alex saw his dream of being the first autistic Please spread the word and encourage anyone involved with Autism and other ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The CBC news clip is: "What the parents are suggesting is that it is not fair, it's essentially The commission has scheduled a panel hearing starting in November. My Lawyer and I will be speaking to the media on Tuesday. Please remember the Autism Society swims are starting again Saturday night at the CARI Pool – 7-8 pm, free to children with autism and their family. |
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