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On Spectrum workshop: Adult Social Group Budgeting Basics

This workshop covers: managing income, budgeting, grocery shopping and meal-planning. Strategies will be individualized to suit each participant’s skills and experience. The session takes place on 20 April 2013, 09:00-11:00 at On Spectrum.  Please note that registration closes on 16 April 2013 and the cost is R350/session.

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On Spectrum Parent Support Group.

On Spectrum invites all parents and care-givers of children and adults on the autism spectrum to join the On Spectrum Parent Support Group.

This is a FREE support service for parents and care-givers. The sessions are scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month, 19:00-20:30, and will take place at On Spectrum.

There is a google map on the website: http://www.onspectrum.co.za/contact/

If you would like to join the group, but are unavailable at this time, please contact Chantal at On Spectrum to discuss alternatives via email: chantalas[at]gmail.com or on the phone: 021 5522 307.

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Coaching course for parents

Monica Barnett-Harris is running a coaching course for parents who have children on the Autism spectrum. You can find out more about the coaching course here.

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Makaton training in May

A Makaton basic workshop will be held at Vera School on Saturday the 12th May.

If you have completed the basic workshop already the follow-up course will be held on Saturday the 26th May.

Please contact Lisa Furlong at Vera School with any enquiries by calling +27(0)21 6962844 or e-mailing info[at]vera.co.za

You can also dowload the form for the basic Makaton workshop and the follow-up Makaton workshop.

 

 

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Autism Western Cape aims to increase public awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders. We focus on providing support, counselling and advisory services to support the needs of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, along with their parents and caregivers.

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WE AIM TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER - NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
WE AIM TO ADVOCATE AND LOBBY FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL WHO ARE AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
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