Sunday, April 26, 2015
Lincoln Field - Philadelphia, PA
Monday, April 27, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
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!
Friday, April 17, 2015
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!
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Anniversary Sleepover
Happy Anniversary to our daughter and son-in-law! We had
the grands Saturday-Sunday while they celebrated their special day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Autism Awareness Month Training Sessions
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.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
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
He paid the ultimate price my sins. Thank you, Jesus! #ILoveYou
Thursday, April 2, 2015
World Autism Awareness Day
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!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
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!