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CSUF Social Is a Big Success

CONGRATULATIONS TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON

The California State University – Fullerton students hosted an outstanding Social for Adults with Autism and Their Caregivers on October 11, 2015. The faculty sponsor, Dr. Debra Cote, and the Autism Speaks’ University club members recruited volunteers from 3 universities to host the event for more than 200 guests. You can read more about the event here

Universities Sponsor SOCIALS for Adults & Caregivers

In collaboration with GAN and the Family Autism Network program, Cal State University – Fullerton, Chapman University and the University of California – Irvine will co-sponsor three SOCIALS for Adults with Autism (16 years and up) & Their Caregivers. CSUF will host a fall SOCIAL, UCI will host one in winter and Chapman will host a SOCIAL in spring, to be held cost-free at venues on each campus during the 2014-2015 academic year. Students from all three universities will volunteer at each event, giving them opportunities to personally engage with the people they are training to serve. They will also gain more insight into how autism affects all three generations in families. GAN members will assist in greeting and registering guests and hosting the caregivers at all events. Volunteer autism service providers from the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and other community resources will help to support the students and guests. Faculty members will either require student participation or provide extra credit for the students who volunteer. The Family Autism Network will give community service hours to them. All three universities are enthusiastic about this new autism collaboration. It serves as a model for other communities of how universities everywhere can partner with community nonprofit organizations to increase resources for the underserved autism community. It will bring positive recognition to the schools, their faculty members and students. In addition, it will encourage shared autism research studies and new grant funding possibilities. Most of all, it will increase community awareness, support, and opportunities for community integration for families affected by autism. The dates and details about these upcoming SOCIALS will be announced soon. Contact volunteer@faninfo.org if you would like to help at the SOCIALS. 

Upcoming Events

Jun 21
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Community Safety Education

Jul 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Parent’s Support Meetings with Dr. Gantman

Aug 11
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2023 Summit on Disability and Inclusion

Aug 19
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Support Group for Significant Others/Partners/Spouses

Aug 27
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Adults Only Support Group With Dr. Gantman

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Summer 2023 Newsletter

Posted: May 10, 2023

Summer Activity Suggestions Plant flowers or vegetables in your garden: Grandchildren will gain a sense of responsibility as they care for and water their plants. Cook together: Follow a recipe that […]

Spring 2023 Newsletter

Posted: March 8, 2023

Begin Now to Prepare for Easter and Passover If you are hosting family gatherings for the holiday, you can plan ahead to ensure all of your guests will feel welcome […]

Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Posted: January 30, 2023

Their Own Role, Their Own Challenges In this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in […]

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