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		<title>2nd Annual Summer HELP ASD Workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/29/2nd-annual-summer-help-asd-workshop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday, May 7
8:00-4:00
Whitesburg Center, 7300 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL
Hands on &#8220;make and take&#8221; room
A box lunch will be provided to all who register.
Learn helpful info from speakers, valuable information for teachers, parents, and other professionals
Plan Summer Activities for children with ASD. Handouts will be available highlighting activities available in our area for the summer months.
Fantastic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TOPSoccer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TOPSoccer is a soccer league specifically for children with mental and physical disabilities. The new league forming in the Huntsville/Madison area will be specifically for children on the Autism spectrum. 
Visit www.naltopsoccer.com for more information and registration.
Cost is only $25!
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		<title>Bounce for Autism at Pump It Up!</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/16/bounce-for-autism-at-pump-it-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 22
9:30am til 6:30pm! An all day event!
$5/bouncer. All proceeds to go to Autism Society of Alabama!
Come any time and bounce &#8217;til you drop!
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		<title>Mayor to Read Proclamation</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/16/mayor-to-read-proclamation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday, April 9
1:30pm
Mayor Tommy Battle to read proclamation of Huntsville declaring April as Autism Awareness Month
Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville
Come out and show your support!
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		<title>Free Easter Egg Hunt at Barnes and Noble</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/16/free-easter-egg-hunt-at-barnes-and-noble/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 1
6:00pm
Barnes &#038; Nobel on Carl T. Jones Dr. in Huntsville
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Barnes &#038; Nobles is hosting a story time and Easter Egg Hunt exclusively for our children on the autism spectrum, their families and friends!
PLEASE RSVP to Barnes &#038; Nobles at 885-0501 by March 30th.
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		<title>Autism Legislative Day in Montgomery</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/16/autism-legislative-day-in-montgomery/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/16/autism-legislative-day-in-montgomery/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 30
Autism Legislative Day in Montgomery
Ride our Bus from Huntsville
Now is the time to let your voices be heard and tell your legislators your needs!  ASA has scheduled Autism Awareness Day in Montgomery with a chance to meet your legislators &#038; has arranged for a FREE bus round trip from Huntsville to Montgomery. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Art Opening for Nancy Graham</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/03/16/art-opening-for-nancy-graham/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday, March 19
7-9pm
801 Franklin in Huntsville
$20 at the door
Nancy Graham has a grandchild on the spectrum and is donating proceeds to her art opening at 801 Franklin to The Autism Resource Foundation.  Light hors doerves and cash bar.  
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		<title>2010 Walk for Autism!</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/02/23/2010-walk-for-autism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SDavis</dc:creator>
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Date:  4/10/2010 
Time:  8:30 &#8211; noon
Location:  CHAPMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK!
Come join us to raise money for the Autism Society of Alabama, serving the state by improving services for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder through education, awareness and advocacy.
Rain or shine, there will be so much fun!
Register online at  WWW.AUTISM-ALABAMA.ORG .
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		<title>Vanderbilt Families First Winter 2010 Schedule</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/01/08/vanderbilt-families-first-winter-2010-schedule/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2010/01/08/vanderbilt-families-first-winter-2010-schedule/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free Parent Training Saturday Workshops
January 30-Improving Communication in Children who are Talking
February 27 &#8211; Family Activity Routines: Cooking, Chores, and Family Games
March 27 &#8211; Out and About: Grocery Stores, Restaurants, and Playgrounds
There will also be a 4 week Toilet Training Series on Tuesday nights beginning in February. Parents are expected to attend all 4 sessions.
There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>9th Annual Alabama Autism Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/12/21/9th-annual-alabama-autism-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/12/21/9th-annual-alabama-autism-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 26, 2010
Topic: Adolescence, Transition, and Adulthood in Autism Spectrum Disorders
For more information, visit autism.ua.edu. 
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Club Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/11/08/mothers-club-meeting-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/11/08/mothers-club-meeting-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, November 10
11:00am
Oh&#8217;Bryan&#8217;s Restaurant on Old Madison Pike in Madison (near the intersection of Hughes Road)
Kayla Beard will discuss the Hand-in-Hand Playground and the commemorative brick wall that will be built.
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		<title>Conference: Making a Difference in the Lives of Individuals with ASDs</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/conference-making-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-individuals-with-asds/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/conference-making-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-individuals-with-asds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sponsored by the Autism Society of Alabama and the Cullman Area Autism Networking Group
Cost: FREE!!
Childcare available for $5/child with pre-reservation
Saturday, November 14
8:00am-4:00pm
Sessions Include:
Sensory Diet
Speech Therapy
IEPs
Assistive Technology&#8211;Make &#038; Take
Family Perspectives
Challenging Needs
Visual Strategies
Bio-Medical Interventions
Pre-registration required!! Meal provided with all pre-registered attendees.
Register online at www.autism-alabama.org or call 1-877-4-AUTISM
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		<title>Huntsville City Schools Parent Workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/huntsville-city-schools-parent-workshop-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/huntsville-city-schools-parent-workshop-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 17
11:30-1:00pm
Topic: Partnerships in Services
Presenters: ADRS &#038; CRS
Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street
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		<title>Band Together!</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/band-together/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/band-together/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raising funds for high-functioning autism and Asperger&#8217;s in north Alabama!
Saturday, November 7
12:00-5:00pm
Whitesburg Middle School Gym, 107 Sanders Road, Huntsville
Tickets: $10/adult and $5/child age 13-18
Email aspergers2009@gmail.com for more information or for tickets!
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		<title>November Family Outing!!</title>
		<link>http://www.makingconnectionsasd.com/2009/10/28/november-family-outing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JulieTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kidventure Open House &#38; Fundraiser
Saturday, November 7
9:00-12:00
2650 Leeman Ferry Road, Suite A, Huntsville
Cost: reduced cost of $4/child
Kidventure will give all proceeds from their open house to the Autism Society of Alabama and the Autism Resource Foundation!!
Kids 9 &#38; under will be able to play in the sensory-friendly indoor playground while older children can enjoy the [...]]]></description>
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