NYS Advocacy Central for Autism
was founded by our group. The above link will take you to a website that
enables the autism community to advocate with one loud voice.
Current Legislative Alert is
for our children to be covered by insurance for dental anesthesia when medically necessary
Please go to the site. The editable message we wish to send is set up. It will only take
a minute of your time to mak our voices heard throughout all of NYS!
The NSASA & Golden Fund for Autism
are proud to
present a two-part series:
An Overview of the Biomedical (biochemical)
Approach to Autism
taught by Michael A. Gruttadauria, DC, DACAN,
a L.I. Defeat Autism Now!® Doctor
Thursday Night May 29th & Thursday Night June 5th
7-9 pm at the Plainview Marriott Residence Inn
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/nycpl-residence-inn-plainview-long-island
Have you ever thought, "There must be more that I can do to help my child? Maybe I should try" The goal of this series is to take the guesswork out of what you can do with your child to help them be healthier using a "biomedical" strategy.
Session One: Thursday Night May 29th 7-9pm
WHAT IS HAPPENING INSIDE MY CHILD'S BODY?
Learn about NUTRITIONAL STATUS, DETOXIFICATION, OXIDATIVE STRESS, G.I. FUNCTION, FOOD ALLERGIES, MTHFR genetic marker for METHYLATION CAPACITY, CHRONIC INFLAMATION and HEAVY METAL TOXICITY?
Session Two: Thursday Night June 5th 7-9pm
WHAT TESTS DO I NEED TO GET TO SEE WHAT MY CHILD'S BIOCHEMISTRY LOOKS LIKE?
What can I do to start fixing common problems right now?
Learn about the importance of diet and how to know which one is right for your child?
Where do you begin and how do you do it?
Price of Admission
Session One: $45 tax deductible donation to the Golden Fund
Session Two: $45 tax deductible donation to the Golden FundAll donations will benefit Long Island children with Autism!
** Sign up for both sessions - $75.00 tax deductible donation to the Golden Fund
To purchase your tickets, please go to www.goldenfundautism.org/donate.html or, if you prefer to pay at the door, please reserve your spot by sending an email to admin@goldenfundautism.org. Please make all checks payable to The Golden Fund for Autism."
The Golden Fund for Autism is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to raising funds for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families in order to assist them in obtaining various health, wellness and therapeutic treatments not otherwise covered by health insurance or by other financial means.
Dr. Michael Gruttadauria is a DAN Doctor and the clinical director of the LI Spectrum Center.
Single Parent Support Group - For information, please contact Candace Hamilton, CSW via email:
chamilt1@optonline.net or call (631) 266-4420
Nassau
/ Suffolk ASA
Offerings for when school is out...please stay tuned and join our email list for
up to the minute information by sending a blank email tonsasa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com A Morning at the Movies Admission, popcorn and soda are free for families touched by autism...no friends or neighbors, please!
Past Free Private Movie Screenings:Scooby Doo 2
Shark Tales
Garfield
Chicken Little
Shaggy Dog
Charlotte's Web
Happy Feet
Barnyard
Shrek the Third
Bridge to Terabithia
The Bee Movie
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Veggie Tales - Pirates
Horton Hears a Who
A DAY AT LAKEWOOD STABLES
60 families enjoyed this event held on Veterans Day!Autism Roller Skates at United Skates of America
Free skate rental, roller skating, game tokens and lunch
We average 250 children, parents and caretakersWAS HELD ON February 23rd
WAS HELD ON April 5th
WAS HELD ON October 8th
WAS HELD ON November 26th
WAS HELD ON December 28th
Autism Ice Skates at Skating on the Harbor, Port Jefferson
Free Skate Rental, skating followed by pizza and beveragesOn February 19th, we had over 100 children and parents on the ice, followed with refreshments.
On December 26th we had 60 children and parents attend
The Stage Theater in Merrick
On February 18th, we had 140 attendees Seussical
On May 6th, we had 110 attendees at Beauty and the Beast
On December 9th we had 125 attendees view a performance of The Toy Shoppe
Please join our email listserv to keep in touch and learn when the next free movie or gym play are scheduled.
Just send a blank email to: nsasa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Jill Bullwinkle has graciously volunteered to help us run programs and also makes a contribution to NSASA when someone mentions "NSASA" when purchasing her unique silver jewelry. The Ray of Hope Autism autism awareness jewelry features silver and swarovski crystals. Please click on Jill's banner below to visit her site and order jewelry...and don't forget to mention "NSASA!"
The Nassau Suffolk Chapter of the ASA is a proud sponsor of
SURF PALS
Learn to Swim Program Many children have enjoyed six week one-to-one sessions at Saf-T-Swim in Commack, Bayshore, Bohemia, East Meadow and Westbury locations. The NSASA funds half of the cost for this program for local NSASA members' autistic children. You must be a member of our local chapter to take advantage of this program. Needless to say we are pleased to have a positive impact on children in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
If you are interested in future swim programs or have any questions please email Chris Petrosino at nypaac@yahoo.com Please put "Swim Program" in the subject line. Thank you
TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ASA
AND OUR LOCAL CHAPTER
AUTISM AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES...GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE HOT!!! A special thank you to Hon. Harvey Weisenberg, Assemblymember from Long Beach, for advocating for ASA's New York effort for an autism awareness license plate. Hon. Weisenberg sponsored legislation that was signed into law. The legislation will start a special fund for autism awareness and research through the sale of the ASA license plates. The plates are ready for sale. You may order these plates online by clicking on the plate below!!!
Or, you may download and print out an order form by clicking here
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The mission of the Autism Society of America is to provide lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission. We are a volunteer organization of parents who have children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Though not a service provider, our yearly golf outing and other fund raisers (please see below) provide us with monies that enable us to assist families with education and enjoyment of life through the above initiatives.
Web sites of other local autism groups
Please check out their offerings!The Elija Foundation
Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (AHA/AS/PDDNew York Families for Autistic Children
If you are new to autism or wish to view the world class website of ASA National click the above image!
Contact NSASA by: EMAIL: nypaac@yahoo.com
