Autism Support of Southeast Texas
Making the Pieces Fit 
Hello All,
I wanted to let everyone know that The Shape of Behavior will be having their first Shape It Training of 2012 on Thursday, January 26 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The topic is on "Potty Training" Please see the attached flyer for more detailed information and our annual schedule. In an effort to reach a wider audience, The Shape of Behavior will be offering our Shape It Training Series via Adobe Connect. We will now be able to broadcast the training from ALL locations. We will have the "live" speaker at the Spring location but the good news is that you are welcome to go to any location to participate in the event. Locations that will be conducting the training via Adobe Connect are Beaumont, Sugarland, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Please feel free to RSVP, events@shapeofbehavior.com and I would like to Thank you in advance for your interest and we look forward to your attendance. Please direct any questions to events@shapeofbehavior.com.
Flyer
Autism Support of Southeast Texas
We currently hold monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. We alternate between Nederland and Beaumont, but we are always looking for new places to meet. We offer general support meetings as well as a variety of topics that pertain to our kids. We would like to go back to offering childcare and if you know anyone who would be willing to help contact us. The meetings usually run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments are provided. Please contact us for any more information.
MISSION:
It is the mission of the Autism Support of Southeast Texas to reach
out to families in the Autism community by offering them encouragement
and support, mutual friendship and camaraderie, timely and relevant
information, and the opportunity to become an advocate for the cause of
Autism should they so chose. By offering families touched by Autism the
opportunity to reach out to others within their community thus
increasing awareness in the community and building bonds and bridges
which will further the cause of Autism.
WHAT IS AUTISM? : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of lifelong brain disorders that affects individuals of all ages causing difficulties with communication, social interaction, and behavior. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this time, no cure has been found for autism spectrum disorder. However, with individualized treatment, education, and support, children and adults with ASD can improve and develop skills that will allow them to live and participate in their community.
NONPROFIT: Autism Support of Southeast Texas is a non-profit organization serving individuals with autism and their families in the following counties: Jasper, Newton, Hardin, Jefferson, Orange, and Tyler counties. We are solely funded by donations.
SERVICES: Each year we offer certain opportunities to our members through our chapter. The Autism Support of Southeast Texas was created to improve access to autism information and community resources, parent-professional collaboration, and social support for families of persons with autism. Parents, family members, educators, health professionals, and all other interested community members are encouraged to use our services.
ASSET OPTIONS POLICY: ASSET promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in the planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports. ASSET does not endorse individual programs; no single type of program or service will fit the needs of every individual with autism.
WHAT IS AUTISM? : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of lifelong brain disorders that affects individuals of all ages causing difficulties with communication, social interaction, and behavior. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this time, no cure has been found for autism spectrum disorder. However, with individualized treatment, education, and support, children and adults with ASD can improve and develop skills that will allow them to live and participate in their community.
NONPROFIT: Autism Support of Southeast Texas is a non-profit organization serving individuals with autism and their families in the following counties: Jasper, Newton, Hardin, Jefferson, Orange, and Tyler counties. We are solely funded by donations.
SERVICES: Each year we offer certain opportunities to our members through our chapter. The Autism Support of Southeast Texas was created to improve access to autism information and community resources, parent-professional collaboration, and social support for families of persons with autism. Parents, family members, educators, health professionals, and all other interested community members are encouraged to use our services.
- Monthly Meetings: ASSET seeks to strengthen and expand support to our community. We supply speakers, childcare with food and activities, refreshments for meeting participants and facility rental.
- Social Outings: We plan and fund Social Outings for our chapter throughout the year. Many of our families do not venture out into the public due to their child’s behavior. When we go as a group our families are surrounded by other families affected by the same issues and can offer support.
- Stipends: We also offer financial assistance to local trainings and to the Texas State Autism Conference to facilitate treatment for those with ASD.
- Newsletter: ASSET produces a quarterly newsletter, Inspiration, highlighting the latest autism information; support groups meeting times, autism-related services, education and training opportunities, and upcoming events in our area.
- Building: A Building would give our organization a central location to hold meetings, events, and a present location for information center.
- Social Outings: In addition to the outings that we normally go to each year we would like to add on to these as our situation allows.
ASSET OPTIONS POLICY: ASSET promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in the planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports. ASSET does not endorse individual programs; no single type of program or service will fit the needs of every individual with autism.