UPCOMING EVENTS

MUGS FOR MOMS - May 9th 6-9pm - Color Me Mine - Hampden Center Mechanicsburg - "You are cordially invited for an evening of COFFE, CAKE, AND CONVERSATION. This is a free event for Mothers of children with Autism. Come in to paint a mug, relax and have a chance to win a little door prize while enjoying a cup of coffe and a snack. There are limited seats so reservations are needed. Please email wendiespot@msn.com after 9am on April 15th to reserve your space. It will be a first come first serve with a waiting list for anyone interested."

ASD HOPE Parent Chat – If you haven’t attended one yet, I highly recommend it. Also…share this information with any newly-diagnosed parents you know. Details: Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - In an informal small group setting, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of other parents and professionals, related but not limited to Medical Assistance; treatment options; support groups; family issues; local physicians; Intermediate Unit services; Early Intervention services for toddlers and preschoolers; recommended books and internet resources; and more. At the meeting, we will distribute and discuss a booklet (recently revised and updated!) compiled by ASD HOPE parents who "wished we had this information when our child was first diagnosed." Mothers and fathers are encouraged to attend, as well as professionals who work in the field of autism. Please note that families and professionals who have been living and working with autism for many years have also found this to be a very beneficial program and a great opportunity to network and meet new people. Location: Calvary United Methodist Church in Harrisburg (www.calvaryunitedmethodist.org for directions) Please RSVP by either emailing us at ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com or by calling 717-732-8400, extension 8120. Childcare will be provided for this event. There is a limit of 10 childcare slots per program so please RSVP early if you wish to utilize childcare. When responding, please specify if you need childcare along with the names and ages of the children.

Food Allergy Support Group for Parents of Children with Food Allergies – First Wednesday of each month – 7 PM – 8 PM; Hershey Medical Center – Anteroom – ground floor by the North elevators, located next to the hospital auditorium. For more information, contact foodallergysupport@hms.psu.edu; Annette Zampelli, CRNP or Dr. Tracy Fausnight – 531-1786

OTHER NEWS:

Giant is now carrying the magazine Living Without, a magazine designed for people with food allergies and sensitivities. It’s a great place to check one out without paying for the subscription yourself.

NEXT MEETING – Tuesday, May 27 – See you there!