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Welcome to the Autism Society of Illinois Website!
ASI Mission Statement:
To improve the lives of Illinois individuals and
families affected by autism spectrum disorders.
United Way Donations
You can send your United Way contributions to our organization! In most areas, United Way participants may direct all or part of their payroll deduction pledge to any legitimate charitable organization. If you wish to contribute to The Autism Society of Illinois please include our name on the enrollment form during your company's annual campaign drive, along with our tax ID number 36-3293613. Include our mailing address:
2200 S. Main Street, Lombard Illinois, 60148
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The Autism Society of Illinois announces its "2010 ARTISM" Calendar Contest.
Starting June 1st, we will be accepting artwork created by individuals with an autism spectrum disorder for consideration in our 2010 ARTISM Calendar.
Please submit your entry via email (in PDF or jpeg format) to: ASI2010@autismillinois.org; or via snail mail to:
ASI/Calendar Contest
2200
S. Main
Suite 205
Lombard,
IL
60148
Submissions should not exceed 8-1/2 x 11 in dimension. Entries which are mailed in will be scanned and will only be returned upon written request.
Entry deadline is June 29, 2009
The Autism Society of Illinois reserves publication rights of all entries in its printed and electronic media, as well as possible use in future materials. Please contact Karen McDonough at 630-691-1270 with questions.
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U.K. Autism Study Finds Prevalence one in 64
Monday, June 1, 2009
By: Carin Yavorcik
Autism Society Welcomes New Study and Calls for Continued Focus on Supporting People with Autism in America
"The data from this British study reflects what we are also seeing here on the ground in America," said Autism Society President and CEO Lee Grossman. "We believe the incidence rates here are approaching those in the United Kingdom. In the U.S. educational system, states are reporting higher prevalence even with coding differences among states. There has been an unanswered and urgent need for services and supports for people with autism for decades, and we need to act now to serve." Mr. Grossman is also a public member of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee of the U.S. government.
To read the full article please click on the link below:
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Save the Date......
Brook/Autism Society of Illinois Sale
Furniture Sale
Saturday July, 11th 2009
10:00am-3:00pm
Summit View Church Parking Lot, 695 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates
Autism Day at The Kane County
Cougars
Sunday July 26th 2009
"An Evening at The Races"
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
6:30-10:00pm
Maywood Park Racetrack
8600 West North Avenue
Melrose Park, Illinois
"Pinstripes"
Wine Tasting Event in Barrington, Il
Tuesday August 18th,2009
More information to come.
"Hope Ride for Autism"
Date: Saturday, September 12th
Starts at Woodstock Harley Davidson and ends at Lions Park in Waterman.
More information to come.
Rally for Autism 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Libertyville, Il
Portion of the proceeds from this event go to The Autism Society of Illinois.
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Save the Date!
ASA's 40th Annual Conference and Exposition will be
July 22-25, 2009 at
Pheasant Run Resort and Conference Center
St. Charles, Illinois
TASH and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
are please to announce:
Families of Color Initiative
TASH and W.K. Kellogg Foundation are offering to 20 free scholarship to the Autism Society of America Conference in St. Charles, Illinois
The deadline for consideration for the grant is July 15, 2009
You must meet the Eligibilty Criteria
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Autism & Law Enforcement: Recognition, Response and Risk Management …
Presenters: Autism Parental Advocate, Robin K. Shipman & Sons’
Officer Brenton L. Shipman (officer and sibling)
Landon K. Shipman (a son and brother on the ASD)
When: Monday June 15th at 6:30 pm
Where: La Harpe, Illinois at the Community Club House
(702 West Main Street)
Why: To help the public better understand autism
These videos’ were designed to bring you a basic understanding of children and adults who have Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome when you meet them in field situations.
We are urging all FIRST RESPONDERS to please take advantage of this opportunity!
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The Autism Society of Illinois is in collaboration with the
Family
Resource
Center on Disabilities and funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
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