WWAACC is committed to providing education and support to families, caregivers, educators, and service providers of children with autism spectrum disorders. WWAACC volunteers are looking forward to coordinating, facilitating, or providing the following:

• Curriculum-based education program for parents and caregivers
• Workshops (WWAACCshops) on a variety of topics
• Inservice training for educators, service providers, and community agencies
• Public speaking engagements and presentations to raise awareness in the community
• Support Groups for parents and caregivers in area communities
• Information about autism spectrum disorders

"WWAACC facilitated a training for Turningpoint staff members that provided us with information regarding autism, the needs of parents and children, and the services provided by WWAACC. My staff commented on how helpful and informative this training was. They also stated that the training helped them feel more confident in their abilities to effectively and thoroughly meet the needs of the children we serve."

- Vickie Goulette, Executive Director, Turningpoint

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.

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

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm

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.

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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

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