Upcoming Events
Childcare will be provided for all of the events listed, except where indicated. There is a limit of 10 childcare slots per program so please RSVP early if you wish to utilize the childcare. A minimal donation for childcare is appreciated but not required.
Please RSVP to either ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com or by calling 717-732-8400 extension 8120. Please specify if you need childcare along with the names and ages of the children.
Empowerment Workshops:
GFCF Support Group Meeting (No childcare)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 – 6:30 PM
Location -- Camp Hill Giant Community Center
For families who are implementing the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet as a treatment for Autism...learn more...
Please RSVP by May 24 at 732-8400 ext. 8120 or ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com.
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New Parent Seminar (Parent Chat)
To Be Announced
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp Hill
In an informal small group setting, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of other parents and professionals, related but not limited to Medical Assistance; treatment options; support groups; family issues; local physicians; Intermediate Unit services; Early Intervention services for toddlers and preschoolers; recommended books and internet resources; and more. ...learn more...
Please RSVP by either emailing us at ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com or by calling 717-732-8400, extension 8120.
Childcare will be provided for this event. There is a limit of 10 childcare slots per program so please RSVP early if you wish to utilize childcare. When responding, please specify if you need childcare along with the names and ages of the children.
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The Gluten & Casein Free Diet (Dietary Intervention as a Treatment for Autism)
To Be Announced
from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp H
This presentation is sponsored by ASD HOPE and will be presented by Kathleen Haigh, a Mom who has successfully implemented and maintained the diet with her child. Many children experienced dramatic improvements after beginning the diet. She will cover how and why the diet works and tips for getting started.
The meeting is open to parents, caregivers and professionals, as well as anyone who would like to know more about the GF/CF diet. Copies of Karen Seroussi’s book Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and PPD: A Mother’s Story of Research and Recovery will also be available for purchase.
Email us at ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com or call 717-732-8400, extension 8120 with any questions or to let us know you are coming. RSVP's appreciated but not required.
Childcare will be provided for this event. There is a limit of 10 childcare slots per program so please RSVP early if you wish to utilize childcare. When responding, please specify if you need childcare along with the names and ages of the children.
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GFCF Support Group Meeting
Whether you’re just starting the gluten-free, casein-free diet or have been at it a while and feel like you’re stuck in a rut, you may be looking for new ideas about how to make it work for your family. Join us as we discuss some challenges and solutions for successful implementation of the diet. We’ll also have some GFCF items available for tasting. Try them yourself or take a taste home to your child!
The group will typically meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Camp Hill Giant (supper/snacks can be purchased in the marketplace; no outside food) for an opportunity to relax, talk with others in similar situations, and learn from each other. Topics will be determined by the needs of those involved, but will likely include food diaries, replacement ingredients, lunch ideas, recipe swaps, where to find specific foods, eating away from home, GFCF holidays, and more.
An outreach of ASD HOPE, the GFCF Support Group is facilitated by Joy Fasick, a mother who has seen tremendous improvements from her son’s two gluten-free, casein-free years and who also balances additional food allergies/restrictions in the family diet.
Please note that childcare will NOT be provided for these diet support meetings.
New Parent Seminar (Parent Chat)
At the meeting, we will distribute and discuss a booklet (recently revised and updated!) compiled by ASD HOPE parents who "wished we had this information when our child was first diagnosed." Mothers and fathers are encouraged to attend, as well as professionals who work in the field of autism. Please note that families and professionals who have been living and working with autism for many years have also found this to be a very beneficial program and a great opportunity to network and meet new people.
