Welcome to ASGM’s new site!

Posted on August 2, 2010 by immendorf

To better serve the children, families and friends of Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM), we proudly roll out this new Web site with a host of features!

These features include new and improved menus along, search function and a tag cloud to help you find information.  Our newest 4 articles are always shown on this homepage.  We have included RSS feeds from our email list, calendar and Autism News today along the right column.  You can also subscribe to all or part of our new site using an RSS reader (like Bloglines, iGoogle, MyYahoo and more.

Many thanks to the local self-advocates for their pictures which are included in our header-image.

ASGM has been supporting families affected by autism and the professionals who assist them since 1969.

Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by autism in the South Central and Southwest Wisconsin community through social/networking activities and education.

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AUsome Social Group Sept/Oct 2010 Newsletter

Posted on September 4, 2010 by immendorf

The AUsome Social Group

Teen/Young Adult  Recreation/Social Group

Sponsored by the Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM); http://www.autismmadison.org/

Contact:  Nancy Alar, 3802 Gala Way, Cottage Grove, WI  53527

(608) 222-4378 or ausome@hughes.net

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AUsome Social Group September 2010 Outing

Posted on September 4, 2010 by immendorf

What:     Experience the Fun of Improv Fun/Comedy with Host Brad Knight from Monkey Business Institute

When:     Saturday, September 11, 2010; 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

Where: Midvale Community Lutheran Church (4329 Tokay Blvd. – corner of Tokay Blvd. & Midvale Blvd. West side of Madison – see map on next page)

Cost:       Free!  Bring a snack to share with your AUsome friends

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AUsome Social Group October 2010 Outing

Posted on September 3, 2010 by immendorf

What:         A-Maze-ing Days for Autism at Treinen Farm – night tour of the corn maze with a bonfire and S’mores.

When:        October 2, 2010 (Saturday), 7:00 – 9:00 pm (We’ll be doing the corn maze in the dark – spooky!) (A-Maze-ing Days continues on Sunday from 11 – 5)

Where:       Treinen Farm 5 miles west of Lodi on Hwy 60.   See web site/map below

Cost: Each AUsome member gets 1 free corn maze ticket – Additional Corn maze tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for age 6-11, age 5 and under free.  You don’t have to go in the maze.   Sitting around the bonfire and making S’mores is FREE.

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Autism Orchard Day

Posted on September 3, 2010 by immendorf

AUTISM ORCHARD DAY
Sunday, September 26th
Eplegaarden
2227 Fitchburg Rd, Fitchburg

Private sensory time on property from 9-11 prior to opening for individuals and families

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Emmy congratulations!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by ersalkin

ASGM congratulates HBO and the producers and directors of “Temple Grandin” on their seven Emmy wins, including best made-for-television movie. “Temple Grandin” is based on the real life story of Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a highly accomplished adult with autism. Dr. Grandin, who did not talk until almost four years old, now travels the world to share her story and advocate for all individuals on the spectrum. Also an expert in animal science, Dr. Grandin has developed innovative methods for more humane livestock handling. Dr. Grandin, who celebrated her birthday yesterday, was in the audience at the Emmy awards.

To add to these honors, Time magazine has announced it has listed Dr. Temple Grandin in the 2010 TIME 100, the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world!

“Temple Grandin” is available on DVD and is still running on HBO.

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