April welcomes spring and Autism Awareness Month. In recent news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 1 in 68 American children have Autism and that number is expected to grow. In fact, Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. Below are some upcoming events and workshops that will help you understand Autism and parent advocacy.
Chicagoland Autism Connection
2014 “Spring Fling for Autism Awareness” Resource Fair
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM Chicago, IL
Bogan Computer Technical High School
3939 West 79th Street Chicago, IL 60652
http://www.chicagoautism.org/#sf
Autism Awareness Month Sensory Friendly Movie.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Time: 11 AM–2 PM
810 Main Street, Highland, IL, United States
Sensory friendly movies have their lights up, sound turned down and audience members are welcome to move about and make noise. Regular concessions are also available. For more information call the UCP Heartland center for autism: 618-288-2218. To purchase tickets online or download a social script for going to the Lory please visit http://www.thelorytheater.com/autism-awareness-month-sensory-friendly-movie/
Easter Seals
Autism Awareness Event: Open House
Tue, April 8, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Easter Seals, Barney Drive, Joliet, IL, United States
Please contact Valerie Lentz with any questions at 815-927-5465
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Navigating the IEP Process (Registration Required)
Time: 10 AM-1 PM
Saturday, April 12, 2014
11 E. Adams St. Suite 1002, Chicago, IL 60603
https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/test-workshop/
Autism Awareness Egg Hunt & Fun Activities
Saturday, April 12,2014
Time:1pm – 3pm
Kiwanis Park Road, Charleston, IL,
This event is for all children with autism and their siblings wish autism.
For more information please contact: Cheryl Sowers at cherylsowers@ctfillinois.org 217-348-3869 x206
Autism Society of Illinois/ CU Autism Network
Safety, Resource & Fun Fair
Time: 11:30 AM
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Hessel Park in Champaign, IL
http://www.autismillinois.org/events/event/autism-society-of-illinois-cu-autism-network-safety-resource-fun-fair/
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Transition Series: Moving On: Life in the Community
Time: 10 AM-1 PM
Saturday, April 26, 2014
11 E. Adams St. Suite 1002, Chicago, IL 60603
https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/transition-plans-roadmaps-to-the-future/
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