Autism in Indiana

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Comment by Chriss Gregor-Maxwell on May 26, 2009 at 11:10am

I just got a Brickhouse Child locator and I can already feel less grey hair coming in....it doesn't work anywhere near 600 feet- more like 200 feet, but I am so much calmer knowing I can find my 7 1/2 boy with Autism. I got him a water-proof wrist band to wear the tag in. He calls it his "checkin" watch and doesn't seem to mind wearing it (shock!) or when I check in on him! I recommend it to any other parent who was loosing their minds chasing their kid around....

Comment by Dana Renay on April 5, 2009 at 5:57pm

The Autism Society of America - Indiana is looking for some volunteers! We have a lot of events coming up, and we need help!!! If you're interested please let me know in advance at 658-2973 or dana@inautism.org

Wednesday 4/15 from 5:30-7pm to help hang with the kiddos from the Spanish Speaking Support Group - you don't need to speak Spanish...

Saturday 4/25 and/or Sunday 4/26 from 9-5 (anytime during the day, 2-3 hour shifts are fine) to work our booth at the Indy Baby and Toddler Expo (ASI/Autism is the cause...we're trying to spread the word about early detection and screening)

Saturday 4/25 10-3 for to work our booth at the Championing Your Future Conference

Comment by Rae Kridel on February 21, 2009 at 1:43am

Hi Bill, I don't think anyone in here has ever mentioned medication, at least as far as I recall. I know my son isn't on any and I don't intend to medicate him.

Comment by Bill Silva on February 21, 2009 at 1:30am

The main reason I am here is to let you know there are other ways besides drugs to help with autism with no side effects. If you are interested, contact me.

Comment by Joe Obergfell on February 16, 2009 at 2:33pm

For those who don't already know about it, there are a few Meetup.com Groups for autism. One is For young Adults on the spectrum and the other one is for parents, family members, teachers, therapists and those on the spectrum. I hope that this helps those who are looking to reach out and get to meet others going through the same things.

Comment by Trevor Bradburn on February 11, 2009 at 4:09pm

Welcome to the Special Needs Alliance
The Special Needs Alliance is a national, non-profit organization committed to helping individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who represent them. Our attorneys are some of the most credentialed public benefits and disability law attorneys in the country, many of whom are themselves parents and siblings of children with disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities, their families, as well as professionals who represent them, face a host of unique legal issues and other challenges unfamiliar to most of their peers:

www.specialneedsalliance.org

Comment by Dana Renay on February 9, 2009 at 6:33am

There HAS to be an easier way to get the information you need to make the right decision for your loved one!

Please join the Autism Society of America – Indiana and Northwestern Mutual for an informal breakfast discussion around financial planning for your Special Needs child.


Wednesday, March 11 from 7:30-8:30 am
Indiana Developmental Training Center
11075 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN

There is no charge for this program, but RSVP’s are required
A light breakfast will be served

RSVP by March 1 to: dayna@inautism.org or call 658-2973

This event is generously hosted by the Indiana Developmental Training Center

Jesse Moline, Financial Representative with the Special Care group of Northwestern Mutual, will lead this interactive session around financial planning. This is more than just Special Needs Trusts...he will talk about:
Letters of Intent
Understanding your options
Creating financial security without sacrificing your OWN financial security
and more!

Following the formal presentation, Jesse and his Colleagues will be available for short, private, Q&A around your specific needs.

Join us, and sleep better (we all need that!!) Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might find it helpful.

Comment by Dana Renay on February 7, 2009 at 9:37am

I've created a new blog about events sponsored and developed by the Autism Society of Indiana.
www.asievents.blogspot.com
Let me know if you have questions or thoughts! I'm new to this blogging thing!

Comment by Dana Renay on February 7, 2009 at 6:53am

Check out my new blog "Autism from the Trenches" at:
www.autismfromthetrenches.blogspot.com
Let me know what you think!!

Comment by Dana Renay on January 30, 2009 at 6:07pm

BOUNCE FOR AUTISM WITH ASI AND PUMP IT UP

Can you help us reach 30 million bounces for autism?

Nearly 30 million people in the world have autism.
Come join us on a bouncing, laughing, jumping
marathon in support of autism!

Pump It Up and
the Autism Society of America invite you to
get your Bounce Team together and register
to have a blast and raise awareness of
autism and support the Autism Society of America - Indiana.

visit www.bounceforautism.org to set up your personalized web page and start getting pledges today.
Make it your goal to raise at least $50...and remember, people who don’t live in Indiana can support this event!

Sunday April 5th 2009 10am-12pm
5777 Decatur Blvd Suite 400 Indianapolis 46241
Prizes include:
Anyone who raises $50 or more get a Pump it Up water bottle
Anyone who raises $100 or more get a Pump it Up deluxe goodie bag
Anyone who raises $750 or more get A mini classic weekday birthday party at Pump it Up!
Individual Top fundraiser by Feb 02 midnight receives $100.gift card from AMC theaters
(Value of $100. Awarded in March, substitute theater may apply)



Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or to be removed from future event notices.


--
Dana Renay
Executive Director
Autism Society of America - Indiana
317-658-2973
www.inautism.org
4740 Kingsway Drive, suite 7
Indianapolis, IN 46205

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