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Autism Community Celebration, Saturday Seminars (Sept.17th)

Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (MT)

Calgary, Alberta
Autism Community Celebration, Saturday Seminars (Sept.17th)

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Autism Aspergers Friendship Society- Art in Action
Come check out AAFS Art in Action program. There will be two sessions today, we will show the ways in which we build community which starts the path to self advocacy. For more information, visit our website www.aafscalgary.com
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AAFS- Clubhouse Day
AAFS will be hanging out in our office and will have all our Clubhouse Day activities available...Video Games, Computers, Board Games, Visual Art Supplies or come back and cook yourself some lunch or drop your kids off while you check out a presentation. To learn more about AAFS, visit our website at www.aafscalgary.com
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AAFS- Make a Movie! 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Ever wanted to be in a movie? The stars of the AAFS Movie project will be here to film you, act with you, let you film them and/or edit a video to take home. To learn more about AAFS Movie Project, visit our website at www.aafscalgary.com
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Speech & Language Matters - Idea Exchange
This event is all day & requires no registration. Come give and take ideas for just about everything! Share your own resources and experiences with other families and caregivers, and benefit from what they have to say.
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Adam McCrimmon- 3-4pm Strengths and Resiliency in Children and Youth with Asperger's Syndrome
3-4pm This parent information session will present families with information regarding the recognition of strengths and resilience in children, youth, and young adults with a high functioning autism spectrum disorder as part of a collaborative research project being run at the University of Calgary. Families and individuals with an autism spectrum disorder as well as teachers and support providers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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McMan Youth, Family and Community Services; Milestones Program - Drop in to gain access to program information and to complete a “Family/Individual Vision”
ALL DAY LONG & REGISTRATION IS OPTIONAL. The Milestones Program from McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association would like families to stop by and learn the many options that our program has to offer. We will also be giving people and families the opportunity to begin to create an individual or family vision board to help to motivate and reach positive and possible future goals.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 1-1:15pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 1:15-1:30pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 1:30-1:45pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 1:45-2:00pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 2:00-2:15pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 2:15-2:30pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 2:30-2:45pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Society for Treatment of Autism "Yogarilla"- Yoga & Smoothies 2:45 - 3 pm
Join us for a smoothie prepared by some of our clients while you learn more about STA’s programs and services. Then, try out some “Yogarilla” with members of our OT department! Smoothies requires no registration and there will be a few drop-in spots for yoga in each block of time.
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Renfrew Educational Services - Time For a Body Break
Drop in and check out out a variety of sensory equipment such as the Pea Pod, Vibrating Cushions, and Hot Dog Rolls. You might want to join in some Animal Walk Races or sit back and make your very own Relaxation Book. There will also be the opportunity to learn more about the many programs offered at Renfrew Educational Services.
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Renfrew Educational Services - Fun Sensory Activities
Come and have fun playing with Goop and more! You can even make your own Tornado! There will also be the opportunity to learn more about the many programs offered at Renfrew Educational Services.
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Abilities Society - Drop-in respite space with sensory equipment, art activities, calming area
Drop-in Childcare. This will be a space that parents can be comfortable leaving their child(ren) so they can explore the events. The space will be accessible to all with a sensory space, arts and crafts space, and calming area available. A maximum of 8-10 children can be in the space at one time. Parents can leave their child for up to 30-45 mins at a time. Contact information such as a parent’s cell phone number will be required.
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Lead Foundation - Birthday Party! Join us between 10 AM to 12 PM
Drop-in. Hey Kids…Bring your Mom or Dad to our birthday party! LEAD is turning 10 years old and we want to have fun with you! There are going to be games, crafts, treats and toys. You can choose what you want to do and collect your goodie bag at the end of the party!
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Friend2friend (ACA) - The Puppets Show 10-11:00am
Come and see first hand the f2f presentations that have been delivering programs fostering understanding, empathy and friendship between kids on the spectrum and their peers in Calgary and southern alberta schools since 2006. This 1 hour presentation includes the puppet show.
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Friend2friend (ACA) - The Simulation Game 11-12:00pm
Come and see first hand the f2f presentations that have been delivering programs fostering understanding, empathy and friendship between kids on the spectrum and their peers in Calgary and southern alberta schools since 2006. This 1 hour presentation includes the simulation game.
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Friend2friend (ACA) - The Puppet Show 1-2:00pm
Come and see first hand the f2f presentations that have been delivering programs fostering understanding, empathy and friendship between kids on the spectrum and their peers in Calgary and southern alberta schools since 2006. This 1 hour presentation includes the puppet show
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Friend2friend (ACA) - The Simulation Game 2-3:00pm
Come and see first hand the f2f presentations that have been delivering programs fostering understanding, empathy and friendship between kids on the spectrum and their peers in Calgary and southern alberta schools since 2006. This 1hour presentation includes the simulation game.
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Providence - Preschool classroom 10 AM to 12 PM
Short presentation on Handwriting without Tears. Animated Literacy combined with social stories and small group activities demonstrating "A Day at Providence". This includes an opportunity to meet speech therapists, occupational therapists and teachers.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis Soccer Camp by Autism Partnership and BTLC 10:30 AM to 10:50 PM - PARTICIPANT
Come and join Autism Partnership and Behavior Therapy and Learning Centre for a few hours of ABA soccer camp featuring Team Incredi-Balls ! Enjoy seeing theory in action as you watch kids being instructed, supported and rewarded while they learn not only soccer skills but also communication skills and social and behavioral awareness. There will be games, team chants, sportsmanship and mid-game snacks. One participant child between the ages of 3 and 7 per 20 minute session can join the AP children in the game but 10 observers can be in the room each session. PARTICIPANT
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Applied Behavioral Analysis Soccer Camp with Autism Partnership and BTLC 11:10AM to 11:30AM - PARTICIPANT
Come and join Autism Partnership and Behavior Therapy and Learning Centre for a few hours of ABA soccer camp featuring Team Incredi-Balls! Enjoy seeing theory in action as you watch kids be instructed, supported and rewarded while they learn not only soccer skills but also communication skills and social and behavioral awareness. There will be games, team chants, sportsmanship and mid-game snacks. One participant child between the ages of 3 and 7 per 20 minute session can join the AP children in the game but 10 observers can be in the room each session. PARTICIPANT
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Applied Behavioral Analysis Soccer Camp by Autism Partnership and BTLC 11:30 AM to 11:50 AM - PARTICIPANT
Come and join Autism Partnership and Behavior Therapy and Learning Centre for a few hours of ABA soccer camp featuring Team Incredi-Balls! Enjoy seeing theory in action as you watch kids being instructed, supported and rewarded while they learn not only soccer skills but also communication skills and social and behavioral awareness. There will be games, team chants, sportsmanship and mid-game snacks. One participant child between the ages of 3 and 7 per 20 minutes session can join the AP children in the game but 10 observers can be in the room each session. PARTICIPANT
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Parade Square Events
Calgary Police Service Diversity Unit, EMS and the Fire Department are expected to be at the Parade Square during this event
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The Power of Music From 11 - 12
Music can boost your mood, spark creativity and make you feel more connected to those around you but for a person with autism it can do so much more. Music Therapy can help people with autism to improve skils in areas such as communication, social skills, sensory issues, behavior, cognition, perceptual/motor skills and self-reliance or self-determination. The therapist finds music experiences that strike a chord with a particular person, making personal connections and building trust. One experiential presentation will be offered in the morning and one in the afternoon and at the other times the space will be available for exploring music.
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The Power of Music From 2-3
Music can boost your mood, spark creativity and make you feel more connected to those around you but for a person with autism it can do so much more. Music Therapy can help people with autism to improve skills in areas such as communication, social skills, sensory issue, behavior, cognition, perceptual/motor skills and self-reliance or self-determination. The therapist finds music experiences that strike a chord with a particular person, making personal connections and building trust. One experiential presentation will be offered in the morning and one in the afternoon and at the other times the space will be available for exploring music.
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Human Library 10am-12pm &1-3pm
Learn from others to find meaning and quality in your life while making a personal connection. What better way than to learn about ASD from the inside. From a variety of volunteers "Sign Out" for 20 minutes of conversation with an individual with ASD who is graciously volunteering to share their story with you! Sign out sheets and short biographies will be posted on site - just register online today to let us know you will signing up to speak to one or more of our living human "story books"! Special thanks to your fellow members of Autism Calgary for volunteering.
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Re-STORY-ing Hope: Autoethnography and Mothering a Child with Asperger's Syndrome at 11 AM
A mother of a child with Asperger's syndrome often faces judgment, lack of support and confusion. Her experience of parenting is unique, she is an advocate, presonsible for much and is living her life in a different direction than she had planned. This autoethnographic study addresses a gap in the literature regarding the lived experience of this mother, what is meaningful to her, her challenges and strengths. I am that mother. Could this evolve into a bigger picture where such individual learning might create change on a societal level?
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Re:STORY-ing Hope: Autoethnography and mothering a child with Asperger's Syndrome at 2 PM   more info Ended Free  
Applied Behaviour Analysis Soccer Camp by Autism Partnership and BTLC 10:50Am-11:10AM - PARTICIPANT   more info Ended Free  
Applied Behaviour Analysis Soccer Camp with Autism Partnership and BTLC 10:30am-10:50am OBSERVER   more info Ended Free  
Applied Behaviour Analysis Soccer Camp with Autism Partnership and BTLC 10:50AM-11:10AM - OBSERVER   more info Ended Free  
Applied Behaviour Analysis Soccer Camp with Autism Partnership and BTLC 11:10am-11:30am - OBSERVER   more info Ended Free  
Applied Behaviour Analysis Soccer Camp with Autism Partnership and BTLC 11:30am-11:50am - OBSERVER   more info Ended Free  
Free BBQ Lunch
Free BBQ lunch will be available from 12 -1 PM at the Parade Square
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Autism Community Network connections room is open all day in the Mountainview Library on the second level   more info Ended Free  
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Agencies and individuals working in the field of Autism will celebrate an aspect of their program thru Storytelling, Presentation or Practice. The day will include presentations from over 20 Autism serving agencies in Calgary as well we will be having lots of events going on within this big event. Sign up and get your FREE ticket to one or more of our many activities we have going on through out the day.

Note the limited capacity on each event, please only sign up for those activies you can make and contact us at info@autismcalgary.com if you can no longer make the event so we will deregister you from the activity and allow room for more people.

There will be a portion of the tickets for each seminar that will be reserved for drop-in so everyone will have a chance to try all the events.


When attending please go to the front desk for locations on where specifics events are taking place.


If you want to volunteer for this event please check out the volunteer page, click here


Don't forget that there is also the 12th aunnal Family Fun Walk/Run at the Al Azhar Shrine Centre 5225 101 Street N.W. that is also a part of the weekend. If you wish to register for that event either as a volunteer or a participant please click here or call 403-288-5723.


We look forward to seeing you out there.