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John Windwick Champions ASEA in Charity Shootout

Congratulations to John Windwick of ATB Financial for his amazing performance in the ATB Charity Shootout on the CTV Rink of Dreams! John, who made the Autism Society his charity of choice, took us all the way to the finals before losing the final shootout to Darcy Seaton, who was representing the Arthritis Society. What a trooper John was, and what a way to bring so much awareness to ASEA and other charities! Plus, by making it to the finals, John was able to raise nearly $3,000 for autism programs and services!

Many thanks to John Windwick, ATB and CTV for this amazing event!

Paint the Town Blue: A Benefit Concert for Autism

The Autism Society is ready to paint the town blue! Join us on Saturday, February 18, at O2 Joe's Tap House on 135 Ave and 127 St, from 1 to 5 pm, for the finest home-brewed blues music in the city. Come out to see the ever-popular and truly talented Carson Cole, Edmonton's newest, the Brendan Kelly Band, and other special guests. Admission is free, but tickets are required for the door prizes.

There will be two door prizes drawn throughout the afternoon, one $50 gift card, and a grand prize of two tickets for row 2 at the Edmonton Oilers hockey game against Philadelphia, on February 23. These tickets will include one-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West Hotel on 100 Ave and 184 St., as well as dinner and breakfast for 2!

So join us for an afternoon of delicious food, cold beer, and rocking music, as we support young adults with autism. Together we can paint this whole city!

Fundraisers

SleepRight: Sleep Resources for Youth with Chronic Health Conditions

A team of researchers from the University of Alberta has completed a critical review of the evidence for non-pharmacological sleep interventions for youth with chronic health conditions. The review was supported by the Health Research Transfer Network of Alberta (RTNA) and Alberta Innovates Health Solutions. The full report is available on the website http://www.SleepRight.ualberta.ca. The website contains a collection of evidence-based sleep resources for youth with chronic health conditions, their families, healthcare providers. Downloadable patient education brochures about evidence-based sleep interventions are also provided.

Beyond Behaviours: Supporting People with Complex Support Needs

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program (PDD) and Alberta Association for Community Living are pleased to present:

Beyond Behaviours
Supporting People with Complex Support Needs
Presented by David Pitonyak, Ph.D., Imagine Consulting, Blacksburg, Virginia

Workshop dates: February 21-23, 2012, 9 am – 4 pm

Beyond Behaviours FREE! Space is limited so register early
Lunch and refreshments provided

Ramada Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway, Edmonton, AB

Difficult behaviours result from unmet needs. This workshop examines strategies for supporting not only an individual who experiences disabilities, but also the needs of his or her caregivers. This three-day event will explore:

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Upcoming Sibshops for Children Ages 9-15

The City of Edmonton is offering workshops for siblings of children with special needs!

Join us! These workshops will provide opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special health, mental health and developmental needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing and for many somewhere in between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another, if they are given the chance.

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