A FEW UPCOMING EVENTS....

Social Group grades 5-8

Each Wednesday  6-8 pm

Facilitator: Tammy McCarthy/ NBCC students

Weekly Teen Night

Each Friday   6pm-8pm

Facilitated by NBCC Youth Care students

Contact ARM-622-8137 for weekly activity and venue





Free Parent Workshop: Preventing Challenging Behavior with Positive Behavioral Supports

Date: February 11/2012

Time: 10:00am-Noon

Where: Room 1125, NBCC Miramichi Campus

Facilitator-Cynthia Howroyd-Speech Language Pathologist/Autism Consultant

Please pre-register at 622-8137

ARM will be hosting an information session on Registered Disability Savings Plan on February 23 at 6:30pm at the Autism Resources Miramichi center.  Guest facilitator is Jennifer Joncas from N.B.A.C.L.



Annual General Meeting

When: February 25, 2012

Time: 2:00pm

Where: Autism Resources Miramichi

Agenda: Election of officers/Awards

We invite parents, family members, professionals, para-professionals and individuals who have a special interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder to attend.

Upcoming Events

ALL THINGS LADIES

Ladies, give yourself a night out with your gal pals.  Enjoy a night of shopping and good food.

When: Saturday, March 24, 2012

Where: Newcastle Lion’s Club

Time: 7pm-10pm

Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door.

Tickets are available at Autism Resources Miramichi.  This is a fundraiser for ARM to assist with operational and service costs.

News from Autism Society New Brunswick

Autism Society New Brunswick is inviting all parents to attend a meeting on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Fredericton at UNB McLaggan Hall, Room 53, from 12:00pm-4:00pm.  Please plan to attend and invite other New Brunswickers with an interest in autism.  Topics for discussion include 1.) Lack of progress on adult care issues, 2.)Early Intervention and School Services for children and students with autism were instituted because parents advocated for those services are now at risk in the current economical environment. .  Contact A.S.N.B. at autismrealitynb@gmail.com for additional information.



Autism Leadership/Spirit Awards

 The deadline for submitting applications is February 6, 2012.  Please see all necessary details on our website at www.autismmiramichi.com

Honorees will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on February 25, 2011



Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. is presenting a number of awards to individuals and an organization based exclusively on their commitment to the Autism Community in Northumberland County.

Our goal is to applaud persons who are/ have made a positive difference in the lives  of persons or families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder within the last two years., and to inspire others how they can make a valuable contribution to the Autism Community.

The deadline for submitting application for the 2012 Autism Leadership/Spirit Award is February 6^th, 2012.  A panel of judges within the autism community will review all application on February 9^th, 2012.  Honorees will be announced at the Annual General Meeting Feb. 25, 2012.

Criteria for nomination consists of show casing individuals or community groups who have demonstrated leadership, outstanding initiative, and modeling inspiration to others.

Each nomination must include the following guideline materials.

1)       Cover page with name of nominee, address, phone number and e-mail

2)       A short descriptive essay of approximately 500 words or less why the nominee  deserves the award

3)       Nomination categories a) individuals b) professional, c) community organization

4)       Please label the award category of the person or organization being nominated

1. Autism Professional of the Year Award.  A professional who has made a significant contribution in the autism field. (educator, speech language pathologist, Occupational therapist or other)

2. Individual with Autism of the Year Award.  An individual with autism that has excelled in one or more areas of life experiences or contributions.  He or she demonstrates effort and achievement in one of the following:  academics, athletics, community services or independent living skills.

3. Individual or Group Volunteer Service Award.  Given to an individual or group that has made an enduring contribution to improving services.

4. Community Autism of the Year Award.  Recognizes a community organization that has made a significant impact to improving the lives of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder through social, recreational, inclusive or financial contributions. 
   

Miramichi Police

The Miramichi Police will host an information session on “Keeping Your Children Safe When Using the Internet”

The session is open to parents and children, youth and adults living with ASD. 

Date: March 14, 2012

Time: 6:00pm

Where: Autism Resources Miramichi

More details to follow.  Please register at 622-8137

Autism Speaks Canada

We are absolutely delighted to be a recipient of Autism Speaks Canada, 2011 Family Services Community Grants.

ARM wishes to acknowledge Autism Speaks Canada and we are very grateful for Autism Speaks Canada’s generosity to fund Autism Resources Miramichi Employment Preparedness Program.

ARM will offer a 26 week training program for persons over the age of 16 living in Northumberland County with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The start date will be in mid August /2012.  The program includes life, social and community skills training, transition planning, employment preparedness, job matching and much more.  For more info, contact Lila Barry at 622-8137.



Library Books

New Reference Books

1)       Breaking Free from OCD

-A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guide for    Young People and Their Families

2)       Getting Over OCD

-A 10 Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life

3)       Helping Your Child with OCD

4)       Super Flex (I) Thinking Book for Elementary Kids

-Use of Cartooning to Improve Flexibility and    Perspective Taking

5)       Super Flex (II)

-A Social Thinking Curriculum Activity Book

6)       You Are a Social Detective

-Exploring Expected and Non-expected Behaviors (computer program)