October Autism Conference

Autism Calgary Association is cosponsoring an autism conference entitled

"Fostering Peer Play and Friendships in Children on the Autism Spectrum"

At the Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Oct 17 & 18 2008

Learn more about this informative autism conference

Upcoming Meetings / Opportunities

Access a Wealth of Resources (Library & Reference Material)
View Informative Presentations
Meet Special Guests
Learn, Share & Discuss Ideas
Connect with Individuals, Families, Caregivers, and Other Stakeholders from Our Community

Topics and discussions will depend on scheduled presentations, guest speakers, and the interests of all participants attending. Please check the latest edition of the Autism ECHO (our newsletter) for featured topics this month.

Unless otherwise specified, all meetings are held at the ACA office: 174, 3359 - 27th Street NE

Thursday Morning Sessions

9:45 am - 11:45 am

Thur, Sept 11, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, Sept 25, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, Oct 9, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, Oct 23, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, Nov 13, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, Nov 27, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, Dec 11, 2008 (ACA Office)
Winter 2009 (Dates To Be Announced)

Topics: These sessions cover topics pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorders in general. Come late / Leave early. Everyone welcome!

Child Care: for child care you MUST preregister one week in advance, email: info@autismcalgary.com or leave a message at (403) 250-5033 extension 221.

Learning Village: Valley View Elementary School, 4105 26 Ave SE
ACA Office: 174, 3359 - 27th Street NE

Multi-Cultural Coffee Socials

Autism Calgary Association & Children's Link Society
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thur, Sept 18, 2008 (Phoenix Foundation)
Thur, Oct 16, 2008 (Phoenix Foundation)
Thur, Nov 20, 2008 (Phoenix Foundation)
Thur, Dec 18, 2008 (Phoenix Foundation)
Winter 2009 (Dates To Be Announced)

Facilitated by: Maria Mora (Autism Calgary Association), Soledad Johnson (Children's Link Society). Everyone welcome!

Child Care: for child care you MUST preregister one week in advance by phoning (403) 230-9158.

Phoenix Foundation: #1, 2821 3rd Ave NE

Plus FIFTEEN Evenings

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mon, Sept 29, 2008 (ACA Office)
Tue, Oct 28, 2008 (ACA Office)
Tue, Nov 25, 2008 (ACA Office)
Winter 2009 (Dates To Be Announced)

Topics: These sessions are focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the adult and teen aged years. Everyone is welcome!

Registering for this session is strongly recommended.
Please register no later than the Thursday afternoon prior to the meeting, email: info@autismcalgary.com or leave a message at (403) 250-5033 extension 221.

(If no one registers the meeting WILL BE cancelled. All registered members will be contacted & and e-mail will be circulated to all members in our database.)

ACA Office: 174, 3359 - 27th Street NE

ASD Evenings

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tue, Sept 9, 2008 (ACA Office)
Tue, Oct 7, 2008 (ACA Office)
Tue, Nov 4, 2008 (ACA Office)
Tue, Dec 2, 2008 (ACA Office)
Winter 2009 (Dates To Be Announced)

Topics: These sessions cover topics pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorders in general. Everyone welcome!

ACA Office: 174, 3359 - 27th Street NE

Social and Recreational Activities

Swimming: We welcome all members and their immediate families to swim free every Sunday (unless it is a statutory holiday) at the VRRI 3304 33 St. N.W.

PLEASE NOTE: SWIMMING TIMES at the VRRI take place 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

Your membership fees help ACA to pay for this special time out with your family. For further details call the ACA office at 250-5033