ASPECT NSW and Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness month is fast approaching and ASPECT NSW has alot planned for the month. Check out the below or go tot the ASPECT website to find out how you can be involved.

But don't also forget the power of your voice. Get in contact with your local politicans and respective Ministers/Secretaries of Health and Community Services ... Get in contact with local media identities ... together we can make better outcomes for children with Autism.
ASPECT AUTISM MONTH CALENDAR

2	World Autism Day
14	Aspect Adult Programs expo An exhibition of programs available for adults with autism will be held at the new Canterbury Day Program site
16	Aspect research forum Aspect will hold its second full-day Research Forum at the State Library of NSW
19 – 24	Painting the spectrum This art exhibition will be held in conjunction with the awards night to showcase the artwork of those involved in the Aspect Community Participation program and also featuring, for the first time, some artwork by students at Aspect schools
22	VIP function Aspect Relationship Fundraising brunch with Stephen Wiltshire for sponsors and supporters
22	Aspect recognition awards Nominations for the 4th annual Aspect Recognition Awards have been extended to Wednesday 17 March Nomination Guidelines (PDF 62KB) Nomination Forms (PDF 65KB)
27	Aspect Hunter School morning tea Have morning tea with staff, students, families and friends of Aspect Hunter School
27	Aspect Albury Wodonga opening Join in the celebration of the official opening of Aspect Albury Wodonga by CEO, Adrian Ford. This official opening represents an expansion of a variety of Aspect services to help fill the growing needs of people in the Albury-Wodonga region
27	Conference for parents and carers Taking Care of the Essentials is a conference especially for parents and carers. It features specialist staff from Aspect to help explore practical approaches to issues relating to raising children and young people who have an autism spectrum disorder
28	Aspect Central Coast School opening
30	Adult programs client and family / carer picnic The Aspect Adult programs picnic is a chance for staff, clients and families / carers to come together and celebrate Autism Month
30	Autism Hour At 9am Australia will be asked to visit the Autism Hour website and pledge how they will spread the message about autism. Last year we had over 5400 people registering on the website. Please do your part by letting as many people as possible know about the website and just how many people are impacted by autism spectrum disorders
30 April - 5 May	Aspect South Coast School art show This exhibition at the North Wollongong Surf Club is open to all Artists with Autism. An invitation only opening will be held on the 30th with special guest feature artist, Tim Sharp. (aka Laser Beak Man – www.laserbeakman.com).
May	Drawtism Play Pictionary and raise money for Aspect. For more information go to www.drawtism.com.au