Eagles Huddle Up @ The Linc!

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Lincoln Field - Philadelphia, PA

Update: The Autism Village App

Well, the fundraiser is over and it was reported several hours ago that Austim Village met their Kickstarter goal! This means the hand held app will soon be a reality for autism families. In the meantime, you can use this text link to submit, rate, and review 'autism-friendly' places for the app! 2TU!

The Autism Village App

Autism Village is producing apps that are especially designed to be useful for managing life with autism, and it is based on their community of autism 'villagers'. Imagine for a moment that you're dealing with a never-ending problem that people with autism and their families face every day--Where’s a good place to go which is safe and won’t over stimulate me or my autistic loved one? Places that are staffed by helpful and understanding people where your loved one can feel comfortable and have fun. Well, check out the AV app and you’ll quickly find nearby places that are rated and reviewed by others just like yourself.

Click on the image or text link to visit the website for more details about this much-needed and worthwhile project. Then, support this effort at Kickstarter so it can become a reality for autistic families everywhere. And, don't forget to share and spread the word about it every which way you can on social media. Let's make this happen!

Quote of the Day

Walk Down Autism Lane on Facebook

Happy Birthday Nana Banana!

Our youngest granddaughter is 3 years old today! We love you!

Anniversary Sleepover

Happy Anniversary to our daughter and son-in-law! We had

the grands Saturday-Sunday while they celebrated their special day.

Autism Awareness Month Training Sessions

Temple University Institute on Diabilities

There will be 4 free 'Families First' training sessions during the month of April you might want to attend. Pre-registration is generally not required for sessions but is preferred, so please RSVP. You can contact Cathy Roccia-Meier by email (cathyRM@temple.edu) or phone (215-204-1772) to register and request a session in another language other than English. Here is the schedule...

1. Transitions: What To Expect When Your Young Child Transitions Into Pre-School Early Intervention or Kindergarten. When: Wednesday, April 15th, 11:00am 1:00pm. Where: Community Council PFI, 1241 N. Taney Street, Philadelphia, PA. Details: Refreshments and prizes.

2. Challenging Behaviors: What Families Can Do To Make A Difference. When: Friday, April 17th, 9:00am-11:00am. Where: TLC, 900 E. Howell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149. Details: Conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously. Register in advance for Spanish. Refreshments and prizes.

3. My Special Needs Child In Kindergarten. What Supports, Services, and Interventions Are Available?' When: Tuesday, April 21st, 10:00am-12:30pm. Representatives from the School District of Philadelphia will share information. Where: Apple Seeds Lehigh Head Start, 2201 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Parking on site, numerous SEPTA stops. Conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously. Register in advance for Spanish.

4. Challenging Behaviors: What Families Can Do To Make A Difference. When: Tuesday, April 21st, 6:00-8:00pm. Where: Family Support Services, 5548 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Details: For on-site child care and/or token reimbursement, you must register by April 17th. Refreshments and prizes.

Nite, Nite...

Sleep Tight... Don't Let The Bed Bugs Bite

Happy Easter & Resurrection Day!

From The Lady (Bug) of the Household

Sleepover w/ The Grands

"An unexpected treat for us Thursday-Friday!"

It's Good Friday...

Remembering the day He hung his head and died for me.
He paid the ultimate price my sins. Thank you, Jesus! #ILoveYou

World Autism Awareness Day

 Autism Speaks "Light It Up Blue!"

It's officially Autism Awarenss Month and "Light It Up Blue" time! This is our outdoor porch light, which will shine bright on April 2nd for "World Autism Awareness Day". You can also wear something blue to show your support. Click on the image or text link underneath for more information and online registration through Autism Speaks!

Autism Awareness Month

A Day of Remembrance & Candlelight Vigil on April 1, 2015 For Autistic Children Who Lost Their Lives After Wandering is a public event page on Facebook hosted by Jill Smo, Jim Walker, and Danielle Combis Arteaga. Just click on the image or text link above to visit the page for more information and participation. Please feel free to use the image and share the link about this event across all social media to help spread the word. Thank you!