This Saturday

This Saturday is going to to be busy in South Georgia for Autism Awareness Month!

An Autism Awareness Day Celebration will be held in the auditorium of the middle school in Waycvross, Georgia. It will begin at 10:00 AM and end at 12:00 PM. This year's focus will be on education, awareness, and research. Erin Brooker Lozott, MS, CCC-SLP from the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta will be the keynote speaker. She is going to be speaking about the research being done on brain development and social competence in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). There will be other speakers as well as door prizes. goody bags, and refreshments from Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robins.

There will be time for you can come to the next event as well.

In place of the monthly meeting, Facing Autism Together Everyday (FATE) is having another Annual Autism Awareness Month Family Picnic at the park in Ambrose, Georgia. It will begin at 2:00 PM and has no set end time. The park is located on the corner of Highway 268 and Cypress Street in Ambrose. Come and bring your children. There are swings, a slide, a sandbox, and more for them to play in. If your child is one who likes to run off, the park is enclosed and there is only one enter/exit point. With so many there, your child won't be able to get out. Also, be sure to bring lawnchairs as there is very little seating at the park. There will be snacks and drinks provided.

E-mail facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.