Autism Spectrum Support Group of Lebanon County, PA
Welcome to the Autism Spectrum Support Group of Lebanon County and CoffeeKlatch daytime autism support chat  group, ASSG meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month for all interested persons  . Please check the ASSG Calendar for meeting speakers , topics and directions ,  sponsored by AUTISMLINK.COM                                      
 
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 July 26th     Saturday at 10:10am:        BounceU party with pizza - you must rsvp to Diane Grumbine

  Aug 5             ASSG will be at Cleona national night out

 In memory of Mary Grumbinepassed June 14,2005                          

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          What is Autism ?

"Having Autism is like living in a foreign country where you don't know the language or like trying to learn the rules of a very difficult game" A.S.A

Autism is a social & neurobiological disorder. It affects at least 1 in every 150 children (CDC report) .It is more common than Down Syndrome. In Pa alone it has risen 876% in the past 10 years. There are structural differences in the brain as well as metabolic & chemical differences .It is poorly understood due to it's complexity & neglect in research (and funding). Autistics don't express their emotions the same way as a typical person does. Fear, stress and frustration are the most often displayed, yet they also show concern and genuine affection. They often require direction on displaying their emotions in a socially appropriate way. Many people with Autism have special abilities , because they have the ability to focus on their area of interest with a determined singlemindedness. People with Autism may have a different way of seeing, hearing or feeling things. Some may have trouble communicating, some can't speak at all , others may point or make gestures .       source unknown

 
                    

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