Autism York November 2017 (posted with permission from Autism York)  

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FAMILY SOCIAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT - Maize Quest Fun Park

Saturday, November 4, 2017
Arrive between 3:00-5:00pm
2885 New Park Road, New Park, PA 17352
(Rain Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:00pm)
 
Join us for an adventure at Maize Quest Fun Park!  Navigate the 2017 Maize Quest Corn Maze “Arabian Nights: Legend of the Lamp.”  When you are finished, enjoy over 30 other attractions including the bamboo maze, rope maze, Fun Zone obstacle course, GIANT tube slide and more!  (The Hidden Gem Railroad is NOT included with park admission.)
 
Individuals with ASD and their immediate family members (guardians & siblings ONLY) will receive FREE park admission and unlimited hayrides on the Pumpkin Wagon Express. 

Pumpkin Picking is available for a fee.  Pumpkins are $.75/lb and no pumpkin costs more that $12.00.

For free admission to the park, you must check in with the Autism York representative between 3:00-5:00pm to receive your wristband.  Once in the park, you are welcome to stay until closing. 

Don’t forget a flashlight if you would like to try the maze in the dark.

No RSVP necessary.  Just come out and enjoy! 

NOTE that only individuals with ASD and theirimmediate family members may attend Autism York Family Social Events at free or reduced cost.
 
MONTHLY MEETING SPOTLIGHT -
"Customized Employment" with Guest Speaker Julie Rasmuson

Thursday, November 2, 2017
7:00-8:00pm
The Jewish Community Center (2000 Hollywood Drive, York)
 
Join us for an evening of information and discussion surroundingCustomized Employment and current available funding for individuals interested in joining the workforce with guest speakerJulie Rasmuson.

Customized Employment is focused on gaining employment for individuals with disabilities by paying particular attention to their individual interests, skills, and conditions for work. The customized employment process is designed to match the identified contributions and skills of a job seeker with an employer’s needs. This is the current trend in job development in the State of Pennsylvania.

Julie Rasmuson is a Certified Customized Employment Specialist and Certified Job Developer as well as an Education Inclusion Specialist with The Arc of Pennsylvania. She has two children of her own and serves on the Board of Autism York.

Autism York will be serving light refreshments, and a door prize will be given away!  No RSVP necessary. 

Child care is provided by at least two professional staff who are experienced with children on the autism spectrum.  If a child exhibits behaviors that are not easily redirected by the staff, parents may be called from the meeting to come help their child.
AY SOUTH ANNOUCEMENT - 
NOTE:  There is NO AY SOUTH Monthly Support Meeting this month!

 
Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences being held at the school the same night as our meeting, we will NOT be holding our SOUTHmeeting this month. 

Since Autism York does not hold Monthly Support Group Meetings in December, our next AY SOUTH meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018,

We encourage any and all of our AY SOUTH participants to attend our NORTH meeting in November,  which is being held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Jewish Community Center located at 2000 Hollywood Drive, York

Our Mission
The mission of Autism York is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, families and friends. Our group exists for the sole purpose of providing support in a safe and friendly environment. It is the intention of Autism York as a group to promote understanding and respect of all families and the choices they make regarding therapies and interventions. Through this group we will offer opportunities for families and individuals on the autism spectrum to learn, grow, and develop relationships that help guide one another through this journey.

Autism York is first and foremost a family support group. Nothing we do is intended to provide therapeutic benefit. Autism York strongly encourages families and individuals to utilize and rely on the advice of professional service providers as indicated by their individual situations. The information and resources we provide are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.

Contact Us
For more specifics about individual meetings or events, or to sign up to receive email announcements, please visit our website at www.autismyork.org, call us at 717.801.1272 or email us at[email protected].

UPCOMING EVENTS

AY MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETINGS

*"Customized Employment" with Guest Speaker Julie Rasmuson
Thursday, November 2 from 7:00-8:00pm at The Jewish Community Center (2000 Hollywood Drive, York, PA 17403)
 
**NOTE: THERE IS NO AY SOUTH MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETING THIS MONTH

Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences being held at the school the same night as our meeting, we will NOT be holding our SOUTH meeting this month.
 

SOCIAL EVENTS

*Maize Quest Corn Maze: SEE ARTICLE       
Saturday, November 4; arrival 3:00-5:00pm (2885 New Park Road, New Park)

*Tumble Town Playdate     
Saturday, November 18 from 9:00-10:00am at York Galleria Mall


ADULT ASD MEET-UP

*Indoor Swimming
Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00pm at the York YMCA (90 N. Newberry Street, York)
 

TEEN MEET-UP

*Game Night
Saturday, November 12 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Youth center at St. Mathew Lutheran Church (839 West Market Street, York)
 

For more information on these meetings and events, please visitwww.autismyork.org
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Meetings are open to any interested individual, family, student or professional. 

Autism York Monthly Support Meetings are held at the Jewish Community Center*, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York PA 17403. Doors open at 6:45 pm. (Sept-Nov; Jan-May)

Autism York South Monthly Support Meetings are held at Stewartstown Elementary School*, 17945 Barren Road North, Stewartstown, PA 17363. Doors open at 6:45 pm. (Sept-Nov; Jan-May)

Social Events
Autism York hosts a multitude of autism-friendly social events. These events are FREE and open to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their immediate families.

Adult ASD Meet-Up
This group provides an opportunity for older teens and adults (around age 18 and up) with an ASD to meet for support,self-advocacy, networking, conversation, and fun. (Sept-Nov; Jan-May; occasional summer meet-ups)

Teen  Meet-Up
This group provides an opportunity for teens aged 13-17 with an ASD to meet for support, networking, conversation, and fun. (Sept-Nov; Jan-May)


*Autism York is not affiliated with the JCC or Stewartstown Elementary School. Any questions regarding Autism York Meetings, Events, or other offerings should be directed to Autism York, not the church  or school staff.


 
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