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On FridayDecember 17th,2010 we will be hosting a FREE holiday party for Kids on the Autism Spectrum and their families only at Gator Fred’s. The event will occur from 6-8 pm and will feature a Sensory Friendly Santa as well as FREE open play for the kids. You may take your picture with Santa or just enjoy the evening. Families will be given a number relating to their turn with Santa ( like when you are buying deli meats at the grocery store) and therefore no one has to wait in line. Your child can play until it is their turn and their number is called. We are working on having presents for the kids and there will be raffle type giveaways. The entire event is FREE and is sponsored by Dr Nelson Mane http://www.manecenter.com/, Mane HIT Support Squad http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/ and Gator Fred’s http://www.gatorfreds.com/ PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND HELP GET THE WORD OUT.
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Tonight in Tampa, Florida at our December meeting will will have a special speaker. Janet Atkinson the Director of Family Support and Outreach for Infants and Young Children of West Central Florida , the Early Steps Program of the Children’s Medical Services ( CMS) will be speaking. If you have younger children with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum this is a support group meeting you wouldn’t want to miss. This would be especially informative for someone who is feeling lost as perhaps they have just received the diagnosis. Sorry for the last minute notice. Next year we plan to have informative speakers like this our meetings to add that dimension to the group. I will let you all know with more advanced notice. Here is the link for those that are interested and in the area. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/
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I got wind of a great holiday event for families with children on the autism spectrum especially those with sensory issues. On December 5th, 2010 West Shore Plaza in Tampa Florida will be having a holiday photo event with Santa. The event is on this Sunday and will be held from 8am to 10am. The lights will be turned down and the area will be “quiet.” Families will recieve a Santa photo and a give away. I am always looking for opportunities to share with you all that will allow you to get the most out of the precious childhood years. Please spread this around to anyone that you think would enjoy this event. For more information contact Kristy Genna at Westshore Plaza KGenna@glimcher.com
