Autism Support of Southeast Texas
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May 19, 2012 Action Parent conference
(Partners Resource Network)
** SAVE THE DATE **
May 19, 2012 Action Parent conference
(Partners Resource Network)
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June 12, 2012 Chuck E Cheese Family Gathering
June 22, 2012 Houston Astros Game
June 22, 2012 Houston Astros Game
June 24, 2012 Autism Pageant
Actions Parent Conference
The goal of these “mini-conferences” is to give parents of children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to learn, share, and be better prepared to face the challenges related to meeting the educational needs of their children. Parent and community panels will also provide information and support. Topics will include: The ARD Process, Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Community Services and Supports, Individualized Education Programs, Self-Advocacy, Transition, and many more...
Registration is free but is required in order to attend. Both parents and professionals are invited to attend and can register at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ActionParent2012. For more information about Partners Resource Network, visit www.partnerstx.org or call 1.800.866.4726.The conference host is Partners Resource Network (PRN), a non-profit agency that provides information and training to parents of children with disabilities throughout the State of Texas.
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The goal of these “mini-conferences” is to give parents of children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to learn, share, and be better prepared to face the challenges related to meeting the educational needs of their children. Parent and community panels will also provide information and support. Topics will include: The ARD Process, Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Community Services and Supports, Individualized Education Programs, Self-Advocacy, Transition, and many more...
Registration is free but is required in order to attend. Both parents and professionals are invited to attend and can register at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ActionParent2012. For more information about Partners Resource Network, visit www.partnerstx.org or call 1.800.866.4726.The conference host is Partners Resource Network (PRN), a non-profit agency that provides information and training to parents of children with disabilities throughout the State of Texas.
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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.