Welcome to the Autumn edition of the BAAG newsletter.This is the first time we have presented our newsletter in this format...we are experimenting! We aim to provide updates on the latest news within the ASD world and link you into local activities.
THANK YOU
You may have noticed that there has been a change of treasurer. After many years of willing service to BAAG, Nerida has decided to hand the reigns over. We are very grateful for the contribution Nerida has made and would like thank her on behalf of the ASD community. We'd also thank Fiona for taking on the position of Treasurer. BAAG presents an evening with
DONNA WILLIAMS
'Autism as a Fruit Salad'
A presentation that dissects the Autism Spectrum labels to explore the real underlying issues, along with a variety of low cost treatments & strategies.
Donna is a qualified teacher, an international public speaker, an Autism Consultant, artist, singer-songwriter, and author of 9 books on ASDs. Donna was born in 1965 and assessed as psychotic at the age of 2, then disturbed in late childhood, before being diagnosed with autism as an adult.
Date: Thurday 21st May
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30 start.
Venue: The Foundry Hotel - Platinum Room, 366 High St, Bendigo.
Cost: $15 BAAG Members
$30 Non-Members
Supper included.
Download the registration form from the internet or phone for one, before May 14th.
Autism Awareness Expo
Latrobe University- Phoneix Room, Osborne Rd, Bendigo.
BAAG will have a site at the expo on Friday May 1st. We need volunteers to 'man' the site from 9am -9pm. If you can help out, please phone BAAG.
MEMBERSHIP
We ask that people make sure they have fill out a BAAG membership form. This is especially important if you have been a formal member a few years ago when we were called BAFSG. Membership is FREE and it gives the committee information for planning purposes. It will also help BAAG lobby for services for people with an ASD and their families.
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