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

Early bird registration extended to June 29 (save $ 50)

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, May 8, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, May 22, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, June 12, 2008 (ACA Office)
Thur, June 26, 2008 (ACA Office)
Summer/Fall 2008 (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, May 15, 2008 (Phoenix Foundation)
Thur, June 19, 2008 (Phoenix Foundation)
Summer/Fall 2008 (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 Mondays

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mon, May 26, 2008 (ACA Office)
Mon, June 23, 2008 (ACA Office)
Summer/Fall 2008 (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 Mondays

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mon, May 5, 2008 (ACA Office)
Mon, June 2, 2008 (ACA Office)
Summer/Fall 2008 (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