Each month Maura Weis arranges a meeting with other parents in Michiana. Together they share their stories, ideas and contacts with the group. Parent meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. This month's meeting will be held on September 15th.
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Eck Recreation Center
51250 Hollyhock Road
South Bend IN 46637
Professional Speaker: Gwen Foose-AWS
AWS Mission is simple and straightforward: to help children and adults live as independently as possible, be included in the community and function at their maximum potential.
Topics of discussion:
Infant and Toddler Services
Group Homes for Medically Fragile Individuals
Supported Living
VR and Supported Employment Follow-Along
Day Services
Guest Speaker: Travis E. Breeding "Living without Knowing Who You Are"
Travis Breeding is a 24 year old who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 22. Since being diagnosed Travis has become active as an advocate for people with ASD. He's recently completed his first book entitled "Living without knowing Who You Are: Unlocking a Diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome" which will be available during the summer of 2010. Travis is a music education and Trombone performance major at IPFW in Fort Wayne.
