If you're a person with Autism, Asperger's, PDD or Tourette's, this group was designed especially for you!! Others (including parents, siblings, support people and friends) are welcome, too.  We participate in a fun activity every month, usually the first Saturday of the month.  The time and location varies depending on the activity. The AUsome newsletter is on the same page (on the right hand side) as the the Autism Society of Greater Madison's newsletter, "The Spectrum."  The AUsome Newsletter may occasionally come out with The Spectrum.

To learn more details, please read our Group Philosophy. One major goal is to provide fun, interesting and participatory activities that will broaden participants life experiences.  Another goal is to provide a safe, understanding and social environment where participants can have a chance to meet others like themselves.  If you think you would like to be part of our AUsome Group, you can contact the group's coordinator, Nancy Alar, at ausome@hughes.net or call (608) 222-4378.

Are you thinking about starting a social group of your own? Check out Tips for running a Social Group.

If you would like to join the AUsome Social Group, please send the following information to Nancy:

Name, Address, Phone Number, Parent's Name, Parent's address, Parent's Phone, date of birth, e-mail address,  and any information that would be helpful for organizers to consider such as sensory issues, special interests, verbal ability, etc.   Please indicate if you require a printed copy of the newsletter be sent to you, otherwise you will receive an electronic copy.

Chris Stowell has enjoyed S'mores by the bonfire after a trek through the corn maze. Oct. 2008.