Participate in the seventh annual Walk for Autism awareness and Logan’s Run 5K in memory of Logan Mitcheltree, a young boy with autism.
Event Emcee is Sherry Christian, CBS21 news anchor!
Date: Saturday April 14, 2012
Place: City Island, Harrisburg PA
Times:
10:00 am: Logan’s Run 5K. Registration and sign-in at 9:00 am.
12:00 pm: Walk for Autism; a Family/Kid Fun Walk for autism awareness. Registration and sign-in at 11:00 am.
Fee:
Runners-$20.00 if pre-registered by March 31st, $25.00 on race day.
Walkers- FREE
Click here to register online for Logan's Run!
Click here to register online for the Walk For Autism!
MORE INFO:
Pledge form
Fundraising Tips
Tips for Organizing a Team
Event Information Sheet
February 9, 2012
Chapter Meeting
Speaker:
Kathleen Haigh
Biomedical Treatments for Autism will be discussed
Capital Area IU in Summerdale
- 6:30 PM-Light Supper and social
- 7:00 PM-Program
Contact Judy Chabanik at (717) 774-3350 for Teen Group
Contact Bobbi Roach at (717) 921-2823 for childcare
February 23, 2012
Special Meeting!
Adult ASD Support Group Meeting
6:30 PM
Speakers:
Kevin Friel, Deputy Secretary of Developmental Programs
Nina Wall-Cote', Director Bureau of Autism Services
Present updates regarding adult services and adult related initiatives within the state will be discussed!
Any parent, caretaker, and/or adult with ASD is welcomed to attend!
Adult ASD support
group meeting in the Community Center at the Linglestown Road Giant.
Refreshments will be served.
The Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society is pleased to offer 4 scholarships for
Social Sense!
Presented by Myndworks Children's Services
A program designed to foster social skill development
in a group setting
Intermediate level (Ages 9-12) will meet biweekly on
Sundays from 2:00 - 3:30pm
Primary Level (Ages 5-8) will meet weekly on
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Each series will run for 10 sessions
For questions or to register, contact Mary Tarbell
(717)233-1681 or mtarbell@jfsofhbg.org
As part of the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society's sponsorship of Temple Grandin: Thinking in Pictures, Dr. Grandin has given us permission to post a copy of her Power Point presentation on our website. Thank you to Jewish Family Services for hosting the benefit for Myndworks.
Click here for the Power Point presentation.
Meeting Information
The Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society meets the second Thursday of the month at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.
Capital Area Intermediate Unit Web site Get directions
Supper provided by the Chapter at 6:30 pm. You are welcome to bring a food contribution if desired. Limited childcare is available free of charge.
To reserve childcare, you MUST contact Bobbi Roach at (717) 921-2823.
Teen ASD Support Group meets during the Chapter meeting. For more information and to reserve a spot for your teen during the group contact Judy Chabanik (717) 774-3350
- 6:30 PM-Light Supper and social
- 7:00 PM-Program
- Child Care provided. You must call Bobbi Roach: 921-2823
Upcoming Meetings
2/9/2012
Feb Monthly Chapter Mtg
Speaker:
Kathleen Haigh
Biomedical Treatments for Autism will be discussed
Light Supper at 6:30pm, Chapter Meeting begins at 7pm at the Capital Area IU in Summerdale.
Contact Judy Chabanik at (717)774-3350 if your child is participating in the Teen group or Bobbi Roach at (717)921-2823 if you need childcare.
2/23/2012
ASD Adult Support Group Meeting
Adult ASD support group meeting in the Community Center at the Linglestown Road Giant at 6:30pm
3/6/2012
March BOD Meeting 7:00 pm
Monthly Board of Directors meeting held at the Community Center in the Camp Hill Giant ******please note the meeting start time is 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Our Mission:
To promote opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to participate in the same valued life experiences as do other citizens, the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter (GHAC-ASA) of the Autism Society will:
- Provide the latest information on interventions, services, and research to our membership and the community
- Facilitate access to supports, education, and services needed by individuals with ASD to reach their fullest potential
- Create opportunities for families to network, share information, and offer support
- Advocate for the interests of our members, children and adults with ASD, their family members, and the adults who work with them
- Support the efforts of local and national therapeutic, educational, and research communities
- Solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes