Heart of Texas
Autism Network
Heart of Texas Autism Network
P.O. Box 2338
Hewitt, TX 76643-2338
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Special Events
Walk for Autism
Baylor University Fountain Mall
9 am Saturday,
April 25, 2009Join us to raise Autism awareness and funds for local agencies and organizations that provide support for those on the Autism spectrum and their families.
Over 300 people participated last year. A grand total of $6,597.88 was raised by participants and donors. The proceeds will be split between the Arc of McLennan County Summer Day Camp Program and the Baylor Family Resource Center for Autism.
There will be kids activities, resource and information tables, music, drinking water, snow-cones, and good healthy exercise for all.
Participants are encouraged to walk around the fountain mall, a length of approximately 1/3 of a mile per lap.
Registration is $10 for Adults 18 and over, $5 for minors 5-18 and free for wee walkers under 5, although they also need to be registered.
T-shirts may be ordered for $5, plus $1 for each X size above XL. Order information is included in the registration forms.Onsite registration will be available, but pre-registration makes participants eligible for door prizes.
For more information, including schedule, directions, registration deadlines and contact information, please open and print one or more of the forms below.
Registration FAQ's
Q: How do I register more than one walker? Do I have to use a different form for each one?
A: The Family Registration form will allow you to register multiple walkers. Be sure to total up the registeration fees correctly.
Q: How do I order more than one T-shirt of the same size?
A: Circle the size and add the number of shirts in that size next to the size. Be sure to total up the fees correctly.
Q: How do I get my walk T-shirt?
A: Ordered T-shirts will be held at the registration tables until picked up on the day of the walk. Limited quantities of T-shirts will also be available for purchase at the walk, but all sizes are not guaranteed.
Q: What does #69 mean on the flyer?
A: #69 refers to the building number of the parking garage on the online map .
Ride for Autism
Hog Creek Ice House Speegleville, Texas
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
The ride is open to all makes and models. The entry fee is $20 and all proceeds go to the Heart of Texas Autism Network (prizes are donated).
Sign-up begins at 9 am and the first bike rolls out at 10 am. The ride is 92 miles. There will also be food, music and a 50/50 raffle.
The top 5 hands and the bottom hand will be entered in drawings for prizes, including gift certificates.
For more information, please call Ray McCune at (254) 399-9836, or email rmccune@grandecom.net.
"Autism in Action"
Blinn College Hosts
Art for Autism at
Bryan High School
Silver Cafeteria
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
10 am to 6 pm
“Autism in Action” was started last year by Charity Wilson, TSTC’s Student Government President. She’s a mother of a young son with autism. Inspired by his love of art, she created a program to promote autism awareness that focused on helping individuals diagnosed with autism in Region 12's educational service area create original artwork.
School-age children and young people with autism will be provided with an 11" x 14" canvas to paint. Artwork will be auctioned in April to help raise money to benefit the Baylor Autism Resource Center, The Arc Summer Day Camp, and to provide scholarships to graduating students transitioning to College.
Art from all the events will be on exhibit at the Waco Walk for Autism on April 25th, and online bidding will also be available.
The first Art for Autism Day was held at Copperas Cove, at S.C. Lee Jr. High on March 7th. Events were also held at TSTC in Waco on March 21st, and at Navarro College in Corsicana on March 27th.
The Art for Autism day on April 18th in Belton has been cancelled.
For more information please contact Charity Wilson, Student Government President, at 254-867-2079 or sg.president@tstc.edu.
ARC of McLennan County
provides care and support for persons and the families impacted by autism, mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Each summer the ARC offers and 8-week day camp for children with disabilities, including a unique and specialized curriculum for children with autism.
Many parents would not be able to continue working during the summer if it were not for the ARC Summer Day Camp.
The ARC camp enables parents to know that quality care is being provided for their children during the summer months. For more information, log onto their website.
Baylor Family Resource
Center for Autism
helps fill a critical gap in resources for this region. It first opened to the community on January 28th, 2008, after being awarded a Baylor/Waco Foundation grant.
The center will be utilized by parents, caregivers, educators, trainers, professionals in the field and Baylor students. It will ensure that resources, trainings, workshops, coordination of available services and a team approach is available to the community.
Current projects include facilitating "Social Circle" groups to build interpersonal and social skills for youth with ASD, developing a Central Texas Resource Services Handbook and Website, and establishing a lending library with books, sensory integration materials and motor lab equipment for checkout.
With continued support from the community, the center will expand services and develop new projects related to therapy and research in the field.
For more information about the center, contact Julie Ivey, or log onto their website.
Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support, encouragement and information for persons affected by the autism spectrum of disorders and their caregivers and families.
There is no charge for membership and no dues. Monthly meetings are held with guest speakers, open discussions and fellowship.
Free qualified child care is sually available, with a reservation, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their siblings.
For more information on child care, speakers, topics, meeting date, time and location, please visit our meetings page.
Heart of Texas Autism Network
P.O. Box 2338
Hewitt, TX 76643-2338
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