|
The Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center, Inc. (WWAACC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization developed by parents & family members of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. WWAACC's mission is to empower, educate and support families, caregivers, educators, and service providers of children with ASD, and to provide resources and information in order for parents to make informed decisions regarding the needs of their child. While our organization focuses on families in the Western Wisconsin area, we hope our website may also be helpful to others looking for resources to benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorders. |
3rd Annual Knowing Autism Conference REGISTRATION OPEN
|
February 3, 2012
University Center at UW- River Falls
THEME: INCLUSION
Keynote Speaker Feature Speaker
Paula Kluth Patrick Schwarz
Download and share more information:
Pre-conference Community Presentation by Dr. Patrick Schwarz
Thursday, February 2nd 5:30 - 7:30pm
River Falls High School
|
|
In collaboration with local area professionals serving the autism community and the Hudson YMCA, WWAACC is pleased to offer peer groups again this fall. These monthly groups provide an opportunity for youth to enjoy social and recreational activities with their peers.
2nd Tuesday of the month 1st - 5th grade:
6:15 - 7:30pm Teen Center (enter in the backside of the Y)
January 10, February 14, March 13
3rd Tuesday of the month 6th grade and up
6:30 - 8:00pm Teen Center (enter in the backside of the Y)
January 17, February 21, March 20
All Groups are Facilitated by WEAP (Wisconsin Early Autism Project)
Fee: $10/group activity night, or $25/session of three group activity nights (to cover program costs, materials and supplies)
Location: Hudson YMCA - 2211 Vine Street, Hudson WI
Parent/Guardian Presence Required: A parent or legal guardian must remain at the YMCA during the activities.
Questions can be directed to Katie Gleason at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
|
|
February 28, 2012 Behavioral Reinforcement Workshop: Make n take visual
supports. Presenter: Katie Gleason, WEAP
March 27, 2012 Sensory Integration and Regulation Strategies. Presenter: Nancy Lawton-Shirley, OTR
April 24, 2012 "Autistic License" Screening and Q & A with the playwright Stacey Dinner-Levin
Fee: No Fee, but free-will donations will be accepted at each workshop
Location: Faith Community Church - Community Room
777 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI (North of Interstate 94 on Carmichael Road)
Childcare: Parents can contact a WWAACC about childcare needs (subject to availability of volunteers, and must be pre-arranged)
Refreshments will be served.
Click Here To Register Online
|
River Town Burger Battle for Autism
|
And the WINNER of the Burger Battle is: KALADI'S!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND
CARD-HOLDERS FOR SUPPORTING THE AUTISM COMMUNITY!
While there was only one winner, all of the restaurants and their burgers
were terrific, and can be enjoyed all year!
Agave Kitchen
Dick's Bar & Grill
Uncle Mike's M Pour E Yum
Village Inn
Season's Tavern |
|
New Hours beginning Fall 2011!
The WWAACC Resource Room contains books, videos and materials related to Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as a personal computer with Boardmaker software for parents to create visual schedules and guides to support communication with their child.
Beginning Thursday, September 8th, Resource Room Hours:
Thursdays 5:00 to 7:00pm
The resource room will be available to parents and caregivers at: 901 4th Street, Hudson, WI 54016. Contact a WWAACC volunteer at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 715- 381-8454 to schedule a time to access our resources, lending library, Boardmaker software, etc.
Please understand that we are a volunteer organization, and that from time to time, our volunteers may experience unavoidable scheduling conflicts. Should the Resource Room be unavailable during the posted hours, please contact us to schedule a time that will accommodate your needs.
WWAACC is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Any information on this website is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitution for legal advice. |
Volunteer Support Parents
|
|
The Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center (WWAACC) is collaborating with Parent to Parent of Wisconsin to train parents of children with ASD (Autism, PDD, Asperger’s) to become support parents to other parents of children with ASD. Parents raising children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can provide a unique kind of support that cannot come from any other source. Connecting with and receiving support from another parent who has been there can be one of the most empowering experiences for parents as they make their way through their journey.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
