UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 6:30 – 8:00 pm – ASD HOPE Empowerment Workshop – GFCF diet. (Consider taking the grandparents along!) This presentation is sponsored by ASD HOPE and will be presented by Kathleen Haigh and Brenda Dunkleberger, two Moms who have successfully implemented and maintained the diet with their children. Both of their children have experienced dramatic improvements since beginning the diet several years ago. They will cover how and why the diet works and tips for getting started. The meeting is open to parents, caregivers and professionals, as well as anyone who would like to know more about the GF/CF diet. Copies of Karen Seroussi's book Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and PPD: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery will also be available for purchase. 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