Northwest Indiana Autism Events
SEE THE WORLD THROUGH MY EYES
A Photography ExhibitView photos of local children with autism and learn what their parents want you to know about their child.
Date: April 2, 2010 - May 15, 2010
Location: South Shore Arts, 138 S. Main Street, Crown Point
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 2pm
Support NAA-NWI when you visit any Buddy and Pal's location!
Throughout the month of April, all Buddy and Pal's locations will be selling awareness "postcards" (we couldn't find anyone who could print out a ribbon, so we had to use a postcard) that say "I support local families with autism." All postcards are $1 and will benefit the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana.
Buddy and Pals:
CROWN POINT:
1206 E. Summit St. Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-662-0088
Hours:Mon thru Sat - 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WINFIELD:
10685 Randolph St. Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-661-0088
Hours: Mon thru Sat - 11:30 a.m. to close Sunday - Noon to 10 p.m.
SCHERERVILLE:
340 U.S. 30 Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: 219-865-8377
Hours: Mon - Sat - 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sun - 11 a.m. to Midnight
Movie Viewing: Autistic-Like: Graham's Story
When their son was just 17 months old, Erik and Jennie Linthorst suspected something was not quite right. Experts and therapists told them their son was autistic. Sort of. Maybe. Some called him autistic-like. Others said he was not autistic at all.
With his parents still seeking a clear diagnosis, Graham was launched into a program of behavioral therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy.
Soon after therapy began, Erik and Jeannie noticed something else: the treatment he was getting didn't seem to be on target. Erik took on the conundrum confronting many parents of kids who are "mildly disordered." Handed a fuzzy diagnosis, what should the treatment be?
This documentary is an intimate family portrait showing one dad's determined quest to find the right therapies, the right doctors and even he right words to describe his son.
Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 7pm
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, 8415 Georgia Street, Merrillville (near Outback Steakhouse)
Free and open to the public
We will also be raffling off an autographed copy of Jenny McCarthy's book "Louder Than Words"
=====================================================ASNCI's Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, April 24th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Kesling Park - LaPorte
www.asnci.org
We'll be hosting table at the resource fair for the Autism Society of North Central Indiana's annual Walk-A-Thon! Be sure to stop by and say hello!
=====================================================TOSS FOR AUTISM!
A Cornhole Tournament benefiting the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana
Sunday, April 25th
Buddy and Pal's - 340 E. US Hwy 30, Schererville (near Tyler's Tender Restaurant)
12:00pm Registration
1:00pm - Tournament Begins
Cash prizes to the top 3 teams, raffles and food & drinks will be available for purchase. 2 person teams with 64 team limit. Must be 21 to enter. Registration deadline is April 20th.
1st prize: $300
2nd prize: $200
3rd prize: $100
Entry Fee: $40 per team
Registration:
You can download the registration form here or you can also register online and pay via PayPal.
Organized by Region Cornhole
www.regioncornhole.com