Northern Rivers ASD Network

Alex in Tweed Sun newspaper

northernriversasdnetwork — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:32:12 +0000

Check our another article on Alexander on the following link, at page 19

http://issuu.com/supportawahp/docs/awahpingchristmas?utm_source=Support+a+WAHP+Newsletter+Subscribers&utm_campaign=61db82d641-Christmas_WAHP_Wrap12_1_2011&utm_medium=email

The articles were sent to us by Theresa, Alexander’s proud mum, and a member of Northern Rivers Network.

Aspergers Services Australia – Conference, Brisbane

northernriversasdnetwork — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:49:09 +0000

TAG Kite & Beach Family Day

northernriversasdnetwork — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:35:37 +0000

Hi all,

Here are some authentic quotes from the participants of the first TAG Family outing – A KITE & BEACH FAMILY DAY – held on Sunday 20^th November 2011, at the Kirra Kite Festival. Note: To uphold anonymity, quotes have [a general term] substituted for name/s of participants.

- “What a great day! We had not even heard of the kite festival but we are putting it on the calendar for next year. We bought a kite like [someone’s] for [our son], as he would love it. Thanks for organising it. Had a great time.”

- “Had a fantastic day out. Took lots of photos of the kites. Sat on the beach. Checked out the stalls. Enjoyed the circus show. Can’t wait for the next family outing.”

- “Great day, great array of kites. Good to see [some] fly a kite for the first time and [my son] really enjoyed flying as well. Had great entertainment like bands, stalls, magic, and circus people.”

- “Awesome day. I rode a giant unicycle and spent heaps of time with Dad. We flew our kites and got 2 more. It was really, really fun.”

- “We went to the kite festival it was great. [We] went swimming, and flew some kites. It was great and there was a circus and some great acts. I loved it.”

It sounds like everyone had great time. And from me – A big thank-you to all who participated, you helped make the family outing a success.

Stay tuned for details of the first TAG Teen get-together and TAG Adult get-together.

Regards,

Sharon

Queensland Asperger Partner Support Meeting Dates

northernriversasdnetwork — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:07:12 +0000

QAPS. GROUP

Dear Members and Friends

There is no Membership Fee, just a gold coin donation to cover costs.

A member of QAPS is the NT partner of a current or former ASD relationship/partnership. (Formally Diagnosed or undiagnosed. You will know!) Interested and relating Friends and NT family members that would like to come along are welcome.

Important QAPS Dates. RSVP’s to -0418 761 652 Text your Name and the event date you are wanting to attend.
Today: 22nd November – Coffee Morning Bliss Cafe in the Village shopping centre at Kenmore Roundabout. 11am, all welcome for a casual chat and morning tea. Bring your Cookies-pennies.

1st December 2011 – La Dolce Vita Park Road, Milton/Toowong for Hot Chocolate Chat at 6pm. Please Reply

3rd December 2011 Instead of our usual meeting we are going to lunch. – Melbourne Hotel Lunch – 11 am. 2 Browning Street. West End. RSVP required to book your seat. Lunch around the $16 mark. Bring enough for drinks too.

Have a great Christmas and New Year.

2012 Dates and Events & Library Venues.

14th January BYOB BREAKFAST at Build Your Own Burger Shop 2 12 Commercial Road, Waterloo Hotel Building, Newstead at 8:30am. Start the year right with an NT Breakfast at BYOB. Burgers around the $11 mark RSVP Required

21st January 2012 Tony Attwood’s Partners Seminar. Chermside Library 375 Hamilton Road Chermside. 9:30 to 12:30 RSVP required. Minimum donation $5. If you feel like giving more we will be most grateful. Thanx.

11th February QAPS Meeting Beenleigh Library Crete Street Beenleigh 9:30 – 12:30 Bring a plate…(optional). Library books available to borrow for one month. Gold Coin donations appreciated.

25th February: NT KIDS Workshop with Tony Attwood.

Your NT children are invited to join Tony at the Chermside Library at 2:30pm till 4:30pm. Text Bookings are required for this workshop and a $5 donation appreciated. Please text your child’s Name, Kids, and 25th to me on 0418 761 652. Let’s see if we can fill this valuable workshop this year. There will be another one later in the year, on the 25th of August. Tony donates his very valuable time to help NT Children cope with living in amongst AS parents and other people.

Futher meeting dates etc will be sent early next year.

Have an awesome Christmas and a great start to the new year.

Yours Helen

Chair QAPS Group

A study on Access & Inclusion in the Tweed Shire

northernriversasdnetwork — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:38:46 +0000

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Ally performes at Coolangatta Disability Day

northernriversasdnetwork — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:10:54 +0000

Hi everyone
I will be performing my little “comedy bit” at this event in the morning around 11am and again at 11.30am (unless I get gonged off!)

I look forward to seeing you there.

Regards, Ally Redding

Key Word Sign – Free Workshop

northernriversasdnetwork — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:34:28 +0000

Social Skills Training for 8 – 12 yo

northernriversasdnetwork — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:26:28 +0000

New Playconnect Playgroup at Lennox Head

northernriversasdnetwork — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:23:05 +0000

Hi everyone, hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather

Please help spread the word around to your colleagues, clients & friends about the new venue, day & time for Playconnect Playgroup. Hopefully with all of these changes we can make it a successful playgroup
Thanks
Lisa

ASPECT Alstonville closed for renovations

northernriversasdnetwork — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:58:41 +0000

Autism Spectrum Australia Far North Coast Centre

wishes to notify clients that our office in Commercial Road Alstonville will be closed for the remainder of 2011 due to renovations.

Our resource centre is being extended and another floor being added. This will support the growth of services for people with ASD and their families. While our physical centre will be closed, all programs delivered by the service will continue to run and all staff can be contacted.

We can be contacted on 66283660, 0400987608 or fnc@autismspectrum.org.au.

For Recipe for Success or Behaviour Support please contact 0447 435 577 or jwoodward@autismspectrum.org.au

For the Autism Adviser program please contact- 1300 978 611 or 66281969 or lryan@autismspectrum.org.au

We thank you for your patience and look forward to the bigger and brighter centre reopening in 2012.

Buy your Aspect Christmas cards online now.

	Jodi Rodgers
	Manager – Far North Coast

	T	(02) 6628 3660
	M	0400 987 608
	F	(02) 6628 3298
	W	www.autismspectrum.org.au

		23 Commercial Road
		Alstonville NSW 2477
		(PO Box PO box 937)