Professional Member Events

Child and Family Art Therapy Center :

No More Meltdowns! Helping Your Child Learn Frustration Tolerance and Anger Management Skills
September 29, 2016 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Center City Office:1845 Walnut St.,15th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103

Exceptional Families of Exceptional
Children & Elmwood Park Zoo:
Autism Awareness Event in Autumn
Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 11am-2pm
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: email.

Valley Forge Educational Services:

Resource Fair Employment, Housing, Support Services and Social Opportunities for Young Adults and Their Families
Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 6:30p.m.- 8:30p.m.

1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA 19355

To Our Professional Members: Please be sure to submit listings for the enews by logging in to the ASCEND website and completing a "Submit Event" or "Submit Service" form. Please submit those events and services no later than the last day of the month prior to the next month's enews.

Other ASD Events

Penn Speaks for Autism:
1) Bowling event for children and adults.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Pep Bowl 1200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Free.
RSVP here.
2) Youtoo Tennis for 8th graders and under
Sundays 10/16-11/20
240 S 31st Street, Phila, PA 19104
Contact: youtootennispenn@gmail.com or 610-547-1311

Life, Animated
From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, LIFE, ANIMATED is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films.
Showtimes and locations:
UA King of Prussia Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX - Map at 7:30pm
Regal Edgmont Square 10 - Map at 7:30pm

Autism A-Z: Beyond the Puzzle
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Through Family-Provider Partnerships
Friday, September 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Email Kristin Schloendorn or call 610.542.3094
Register here.

Strengthening the Bond: Families living with Autism in our Community
University of Pennsylvania- The Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research
Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free giveaways including tablets and safety devices
Free parking and SEPTA tokens provided.
Free breakfast and registration begins at 8:00. Free lunch also provided.
Register here.

JEVS' Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN):
Financial Security Through ABLE for People with Disabilities
Thursday October 20, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
The New Leaf Club, 1225 Montrose Avenue, Rosemont, PA
Rosemont stop on the SEPTA Paoli line
It's FREE.
Register here.

Things We Like

Brooklyn Love Tales, a 12-minute documentary made through Sprout's Make-A-Movie Program. You can check out the free stream here.
Brooklyn Love Tales is a personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Each couple share funny and celebratory anecdotes as well as their deeply personal adversities. This film is available for purchase on Sproutflix, our film distribution site with over 200 unique films featuring people with IDD. Special offer through October 1st: get 20% off for downloads and DVDs of Brooklyn Love Tales - use discount code BLT20.

Make Every Word Count,
From: News Release Dan Coulter:
A science fiction/fantasy novel in which social skills play a key role was released by nationally recognized Dan Coulter, advocate for people with autism, who has Asperger Syndrome himself.
Make Every Word Count is available as a paperback book and an electronic book here. The price for the paperback book is $8.99, plus shipping, and the price for the Amazon Kindle e-book is $6.99. The first two chapters of the book are available to read or listen to online for free on the Coulter Video website.

Welcome to ASCEND Group

UPCOMING EVENTS

ASCEND 2016 Annual Conference:
Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the Lifespan

About the Conference

The 2016 ASCEND Group Conference "Autism Across the Lifespan" will cover the various lifelong challenges and transitions faced by autistic individuals and those who care for them. This full-day conference features a variety of topics aimed to inspire and instruct. Top experts will present the most up-to-date information and strategies, benefiting parents, professionals, caregivers and self-advocates alike. Attendees will enjoy numerous opportunities for support and networking. There will also be a Vendor Expo to browse, and a full lunch is included.

Who Should Attend?

· Parents/Families

· Educators

· Professionals

· Caregivers

· Adults with ASD

· Employers

· Students

· Anyone who wants to learn more about autism

Conference Details:

Williamson's Banquet and Event Center
500 Blair Mill Rd, Horsham, PA 19044
Saturday, November 12, 2016
8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Conference Schedule: (please click on links to view bios and session descriptions)

Time	Presenter & Session	Session Title	Age Group
8:45 a.m.	Welcome	Announcements	All
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.	Keynote presenter: Dr. James Coplan	"If You've Met One Person with ASD, You've Met One Person with ASD"	All
11:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.	Break	-	All
11:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.	Choice Break Out Sessions
	Robert Naseef	Involved Fathers Get Results	Younger Children
	Mary Cohen	A Different Voice: Adolescent Females on the Spectrum	Teens
	Karen Myers & Robert Schmus	It's Never Too Late for a Diagnosis	Adults
12:30 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.	Lunch Break	-	All
1:15 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.	Choice Break Out Sessions
	Sonia Voynow	Making Friendships	Younger Children
	Eric Mitchell	Mindfulness and Identity for Teens	Teens
	Mary Cohen	Breaking the Cycle of Social Isolation	Adults
2:30 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.	Break	-	All
2:45 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.	Panel Discussion	-	All

Conference Pricing:

Attendee	ASCEND Member	Non-ASCEND Member
**Educators & Professionals	$85	$110

Family Members, Friends & Caregivers	$75 for one or $125 for two from same family	$110 for one or $160 for two from the same family

College Students* & ASD Individuals	$30	$50

Day of event registration	Additional $10	Additional $10

* Students please send copy of ID
** Certificates of Attendance will be provided however Continuing Education Credits will not be offered.

To find out more about membership benefits including the conference membership discount:

If you are already an ASCEND Professional Organization Member and would like to be a vendor at this conference click here.

See you at the conference!

Register here.

ASCEND will be forming an Adults with Asperger's/Autism Support Group!

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Professional Members' Offerings:

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ASCEND's MISSION:

To improve the lives of individuals
and families in the Greater Philadelphia area impacted by Asperger Syndrome
and Autism through connections,
community and support.

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As a nonprofit organization, we depend solely on the support of our members.

Member Benefits include:

Discounted admission to ASCEND’s
annual conference
Invitations to ASCEND-sponsored
social events
Inclusion in our Membership
Directory (optional)
Free admission to speaker meetings
Invitation to join our listserv
for message posting (member families only)
Access to the online e-newsletter archive

There are membership level options that make
sense and are affordable for just about anyone.
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On this site

An important part of the ASCEND mission is identifying and sharing resources with families, individuals with autism, professionals, educators, and other community stakeholders. We invite you to browse this site for access to regional and national resources in many categories, including advocacy, research, autism in the media, and much more!

Legal Disclaimer: ASCEND maintains the Professional Services Resource Directory as a service to families and professionals as a reference tool. ASCEND does not endorse or claim to have personal knowledge of the abilities of those listed. The resources listed on this page are not intended as a recommendation, referral, or endorsement of any resource or as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any organization, product or professional. Users are urged to use independent judgment when considering any resource associated with diagnosis or treatment of autism, or the provision of services related to autism.

ASCEND Group Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We do not endorse any specific professional or therapeutic treatment. We are not meant to be a replacement for medical or legal advice. Our mission is to raise public awareness about Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, to advocate for improved education and services, and to provide support and information to the Asperger and autism community. This web site is for informational purposes only. Any link or mention on our web site should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation. If you have questions about Autism or Asperger Syndrome, please consult with a qualified medical professional.

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