Autism Society of Greater Madison

Autism Society of Greater Madison Newsletter

The Spectrum

AUsome Social Group Newsletter
Spring/ Summer 2008
  • Message from the President
  • "Play to Talk" Presentation by Dr. Pam Stoika
  • About the Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM)
  • New ASGM Staff Position
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • ASGM & Community Involvement
  • ASW 2008 Conference--Revisited
  • "Play to Talk" Book Review
  • Annual Pool Party on August 9th
  • New ASGM Board Member Profiles
  • Thanks to Autism Alert
  • Tips to Help Create an Inclusive School
  • Meetings, Workshops and Special Events
  • Area autism support groups
Winter 2008
  • Message from the President
  • About the Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM)
  • April 15th: Parents and First Responders:
    Building Community Partnerships and Avoiding Tragedies
  • What to help improve the lives of those affected by autism?
  • Advocacy Camp
  • Bucky Book fundraiser
  • Area autism support groups
  • Day with the Experts!
  • ASGM 2008 workshops and special events
  • ASGM Media Donations
  • New Years Day Dash - 2008
  • Do You Have a Child with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger’s?
  • Adult Education
  • Special Hockey
Fall 2007
  • Message from the President
  • About the Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM)
  • Ask Judy
  • Common Threads
  • Autism Research projects
  • A-MAZE-ING Days for Autism Oct 6 & 7
  • Bucky Book fundraiser
  • Area autism support groups
  • Day with the Experts November 2007
  • ASGM 2007 Fall workshops and special events
Spring 2007
  • Message from the President
  • About the Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM)
  • School Cultures that Support Students Across the Autism Spectrum
  • ASGM Awesome School Personnel Awards
  • Google Alerts: get the latest autism-related news
  • Common Threads Fundraiser April 22
  • Manitas por Autismo: new Web site for Spanish-speaking families
  • Panel of Experts November 2006
  • ASGM 2007 Spring workshops and special events
January 2007
  • Message from the President
  • About the Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM)
  • Members raise funds for ASGM:
    JavAutism and New Year’s Day Dash
  • Nancy Alar honored
  • Camping opportunities
  • ASGM offers scholarships for ASW Annual Conference
  • Imagine a Child’s Capacity offers winter programs
  • Ask Judy: Private parts and private places
  • Support group for Spanish-speaking
    families with children with special needs
  • Familias Unidas Con Niños Especiales
  • New study to begin on Latino Families of children with ASD
  • ASGM—Awesome School Personnel Award 2007
  • Creating visual schedules: ASGM Visuals Night
  • Day with Experts 2006: Summary of research presentations
  • Winter 2007 workshops and special events
  • Quarterly Birthday Parties at Pump It Up:
    You’re Invited!
Past Issues

Click here for AUsome July-August
2008
(PDF)

  • Visit the Monona Farmer's Market (Sunday, July 6, 11-1 pm - page 1)
  • ASGM/AUsome Swimming at Monona Pool (Saturday - August 9, 9 - 11 am - page 3)
  • What Happened When we watched Kyle the Miniature Horse Perform (May)(page 4)
  • What Happened When we heard Ted Bohn discuss hybrid cars and transportation energy - This was really fabulous! (June) (page 4)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

Click here for AUsome May-June
2008
(PDF)

  • Performance by Kyle the Miniature Horse at Garner Park (Saturday, May 10, 1-3 pm - page 1)
  • Hybrid Cars with Ted Bohn of Argonne National Labs - see hybrid formula 1 race car (Saturday - June 7, 1-3 pm - page 2)
  • Important Information including rescheduled housing panel discussion (page 3)
  • What Happened at Marimba Concert with Ricardo Vasquez (Mar.)(page 3)
  • What Happened at "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" with James Williams (Apr.) (page 4)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

Click here for AUsome Mar.-Apr.
2008
(PDF)

  • Ricardo Vasquez Marimba Concert (Saturday, March 8, 1-3 pm - page 1)
  • Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? - Quiz show host James William (Saturday - April 3, 1-3 pm - page 2)
  • Important Information including May 2008 ASW Conference in Green Bay,(page 3)
  • What Happened at the Juggling show (Jan.)(page 4)
  • What Happened at the Orchid Show (Feb.) (page 5)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

Click Here for AUsome Jan.-Feb.
2008
(PDF)

  • Annual Juggling Show (Saturday, Jan. 19, 7-9:30 pm - page 1)
  • Orchid Quest Flower Show (Sunday - Feb. 3, 12:30-3:00 pm - page 3)
  • Important Information including May 2008 ASW Conference in Green Bay,(page 4)
  • What Happened at Video Game Night (Nov.)(page 4)
  • What Happened at Olbrich Model Railroad Show (Dec.) (page 5)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

Click Here for AUsome Nov.-Dec.
2007
(PDF)

  • Annual Video Game Night (Saturday, November 10, 6-8:30 pm - page 1)
  • Important Information including "Day with the Experts" - Nov. 17 (page 2)
  • Visit to Olbrich Gardens Holiday Express Model Railroad, Saturday, December 1, 2-4 pm (page 3)
  • What Happened at James William's Presentation (Sept.) (page 4)
  • What Happened at A-Maze-ing Days (Oct.) (page 5)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

Sept.-Oct.
2007
(PDF)

  • Presentation on the Social Environment in High School by James Williams (Saturday, September 8, 1-3 pm - page 1)
  • A-Maze-ing Days Helicopter Walk-around and chance to win a ride (Saturday, October 6, noon - 2pm - page 2)
  • Important Information (page 4)
  • What Happened at Bogie's Go Carts (July) (page 5)
  • What Happened at The Monona Pool Party (August) (page 5)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

July-August
2007
(PDF)

  • Bogey's Go Carts in Middleton with lunch brought in from Olive Garden (Sunday, July 8, 10am - page 1)
  • Private Swim Party at Monona Pool; lunch after at Rocky's (Saturday, August 11, 9am - page 3)
  • What Happened at the Badger Kennel Club Dog Show (May) (page 4)
  • What Happened at The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (June) (page 4)
  • Important Information (page 5)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

May-June
2007
(PDF)

  • Badger Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at Jefferson County Fairgrounds (Saturday, May 4, 10am - page 1)
  • Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona (Saturday, June 2, 2pm - page 2)
  • What Happened Listening to Dave Foss on the Hammered Dulcimer (March) (page 4)
  • What Happened at The Mustard Museum (April) (page 5)
  • Important Information (page 5)
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 6)

Mar.-Apr.
2007
(PDF)

  • Hammered Dulcimer Activity with Dave Foss (Saturday, March 3 - page 1)
  • Mount Horeb Mustard Museum (Saturday, April 7 - page 2)
  • Important Information (page 3)
  • What Happened at The Juggling Show (Jan.) (page 3)
  • What Happened at Dance Alive! (Feb.) (page 4),
  • AUsome Philosophy and Ground Rules (page 5)

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ASGM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization as a local chapter of the Autism Society of America.