the Autism Society of PEI is happy to announce that we will once again be partnering with Sylvan Learning to host our week long summer camps. These camps are free for all paid members of the Autism Society but we do have registration capacity so please be sure to get in touch if you are interested. During the week of July 29th- August 2nd, they will be hosting a Robotics/ Ninja Numbers camp from 9:00-11:00am. Each camp will run for two hours each day. We will also be hosting a Coding camp those same dates in the afternoon from 12:00-2:00pm. Coding is aimed at children Grades 3-8 and the Robotics Program/ Number Ninja Camp will be for Grades 1-6. If you are interested in registering for the camps for now you can connect with me here at the office. Attached please find a camp flyer. Also of note- campers who attend these two hour programs have the option for a $5.00 to extend their camp day by spending an hour or two after camp at That Fun Place for parent pick up. Staff from Sylvan Learning will walk campers directly from Sylvan to That Fun Place where kids are welcome to play until their parents pick them up. This add on option is only available for those attending the Sylvan Camps.

Please see attached Sylvan Flyer for more details. To register connect with me here at the office and we can confirm membership status and discuss which options you are wanting to register for.

Monday, September 2nd, the Autism Society will have a full day of fun with our Annual Family Fun Day at Sandspit, followed that evening by a Private Autism Society of PEI movie event at Brackley Drive in. Full details will be released on times and movie choice as the summer goes on but if you want to RSVP early, email Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca or call the office at 902-566-4844. Again these events are for paid Autism Society members and their immediate family.

Sunday, August 18th from 10:00am-12:00pm, the Autism Society of PEI will be hosting our Private Family Event at Off the Wallz trampoline park in Summerside. This event will be free for all paid members of the Society and their immediate family members. Please RSVP to Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca if you plan to attend.

This annual event is the largest fundraiser event for the Autism Society of PEI so we are looking forward to the rescheduled date of July 27th, 2019. The tournament will still be held at Clyde River with a shotgun start at 9:30am. We do have team spaces still available ( teams are four players and the tournament is best ball, and tournament fees include food and prizes on the course and a wrap up meal from Hunter’s Alehouse that day!) If you would like to play, or know of golfers who may be interested have them contact us here at the office for full tournament cost and registration details. We will also be looking for volunteers if anyone wants to come out and join us that day!

The Autism Society of PEI in partnership with the Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living and the Stars for Life Foundation for Autism are proud to be collaborating to host Marc Landry, Occupational Therapist to present his full day workshop “Hey My Brain doesn’t work that way- Using the Body to lead the Mind” at the Farm Centre in Charlottetown:

Hey! My Brain Doesn’t Work That Way!
Exploring Brain Differences
Understanding Sensory Processing
Promoting Self-Regulation
Supporting Stress Management

Presented by: Marc Landry Occupational Therapist
Friday, May 31, 2019

• How Toxins affect the Brain
• Review Brain Function and Brain Differences
• How to make learning friendlier to all or “Teaching to the Brain”
• Understand 9 of the senses
• Learn more about Sensory Processing, how it changes from person to person, and how it affects how we feel and how we act
• How to identify and meet a child’s sensory needs based on Neurological Threshold Continuum
• Understand the human stress response system and it’s impact on learning, behaviour, function
• Teaching Self Regulation (the Alert Program) and how this differs from “emotional regulation”
• Using sensory and motor input to manage levels of arousal – Sensory Diet
• Practical suggestions to help kids calm down
• Doing the Detective Work
• Incorporating Collaborative Problem Solving & Heavy Work
• Using Sensory Strategies to face and manage stress

Fees:

Early Bird Rates (Until May 10th, 2019)
$20.00- Members/Parents (Stars for Life, Autism Society, or PEI Association for Community Living Members/Parents)
$50.00- Professionals
Regular Rates
$30.00 Members/Parents
$60.00 Professionals

Location: Farm Centre- 420 University Ave, Charlottetown.

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 30 minute lunch break (on your own)

Registration:

Email Jenna@autismsociety.pe.ca or call 902-566-4844. Please designate member/parent or professional when registering. Jenna will confirm payment options upon receipt of your registration. All payments must be made in full prior to May 10th to receive early bird rates. All fees must be paid in full prior to the workshop

Audience:

Parents, Teachers, Resource Teachers, psychologists, counselors, autists, interventionists, counselors, support staff, child care workers, SLPs, administrators, early childhood educators, respite and community workers, consultants.