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Mackay Autism Support Group

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24.01.2022 Autistic people are amazing people capable of whatever they put their minds to. Share if you agree.

23.01.2022 Who is interested in dinner at Jim-me's Kitchen? I've booked a table for 6:30pm on June 12th - but I'll need to confirm numbers by Wednesday the 9th. So, shoot me a quick message to let me know if you'd like to come!!

23.01.2022 Here’s an opportunity for educators, support staff and therapists to attend a professional learning workshop right here in Mackay! https://autismqld.com.au//MAY%2018_MACKAY_Sensory%20Proces

21.01.2022 Who'd like to win some money before school holidays? Grab a number on our 100s Board for your chance to WIN our First Prize $500 or Second Prize $250. 1)Caralyn Straw 2)Melanie Lester 3)Katie Parker 4)Sharlyn Pearson... 5)Aram Drake 6)France Deguara 7)Sheree Battaia 8)Aram Drake 9)Debbie Brooker 10)Paula La Gerche 11)Miranda Rawsthorne 12)Fallon Drewett 13)Sheree Battaia 14)Lee-Anne Slinger 15)Wendy Cherry 16)Joan Ruffell 17)Julie Dowton 18)Alyscia Swart 19)Kelly Ross 20)Wendy Cherry 21)Frances Deguara 22)Sheree Smith 23)Lee-Anne Slinger 24)Donna James 25)Natalie Harlow 26)Aram Drake 27)Sharon Ann 28)Katie Parker 29)Tracey Williams 30)Wendy Cherry 31)Miranda Rawsthorne 32)Missy Harwood 33)Deb Owen 34)Kayleen Dobbins 35).... 36)Rebecca Vella 37).... 38).... 39)Diane Langens 40)Wendy Cherry 41).... 42).... 43).... 44) Mandy Brown 45)Leanne Cureton 46).... 47)Mandy Brown 48)Aram Drake 49).... 50)Katrina Spiteri 51)Kelly Ross 52)Alison Middlebrook 53)Wendy Cherry 54)Jenny Galea 55)Christina D’Amato 56).... 57)Ann-Marie Watson 58)Shirley Butler 59)Shirley Butler 60)Wendy Cherry 61)Rebecca Vella 62)Diane Langens 63)Fiona Brucia 64)Katrina Barnes 65)Lisa Gumbleton 66)Caralyn Straw 67)Missy Harwood 68).... 69)Roslyn Loader 70)Wendy Cherry 71)Aram Drake 72)Suzy Stewart 73)Paula La Gerche 74).... 75)Kayleen Dobbins 76)Kylie Smith 77)Kasey Noy 78)Marnie Stark 79).... 80)Wendy Cherry 81).... 82)Louise Elliot 83)Peta Bradford 84).... 85).... 86).... 87).... 88)Donna James 89)Caralyn Straw 90)Wendy Cherry 91).... 92)Leanne Drake 93).... 94).... 95).... 96)Sheree Smith 97)Wendy Cherry 98).... 99)Amy Preece 100)Alison Middlebrook See more

19.01.2022 Are you feeling the need to unload? Join our MASG Families Connect Group - We get it! https://m.facebook.com/groups/135813897137729/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab

18.01.2022 Drum roll for the Winners of our 100's Board... 1st - $500 - Paula La Gerche 2nd - $250 - Aram DrakeDrum roll for the Winners of our 100's Board... 1st - $500 - Paula La Gerche 2nd - $250 - Aram Drake

18.01.2022 If you’re the parent, grandparent, partner or carer of a person walking the autism journey - we’d love to connect with you!

18.01.2022 Have you seen the Special Limited Time Offer from Jamtree Handmade in our latest newsletter? Until March 18th you can get one of these gorgeous Puzzle-Skirts (perfect for Autism Awareness), and Jamtree will generously donate $1 back to MASG. Tag you friends and share this post but BE QUICK!!

15.01.2022 During the season of giving when they say it’s the thought that counts... here’s something worth thinking about...

15.01.2022 We are very thankful to Porters for supporting our group during Autism Awareness Month. Looking forward to our special Go Blue morning tea on Thursday the 29th at Charlie’s Cafe!

14.01.2022 This FREE webinar from Dr. Tony Attwood is not to be missed!! Tag or Share with your teacher friends NOW!

14.01.2022 Have you seen our Super Me kids competition in our latest newsletter? Get your children to imagine themselves as a superhero and they could WIN a $50 Pizza Voucher.

13.01.2022 What are your child’s strengths. Let’s start a list in the comments.

12.01.2022 Let’s tell the world about the wonderful employers who understand the strengths that people on the Autism Spectrum bring to the workplace, and are leading the way through autism acceptance. Tag these great businesses in the comments to show how much their support is appreciated.

12.01.2022 A podcast for fussy eaters!

11.01.2022 Last year, we asked a group of our Autistic mentees to share something that they wished everyone would understand. This powerful reflection from a 13-year-old i...s one that we highlight regularly: "Autistic kids are often told that we need help with our social skills. When I am hanging out with people who understand me, my social skills are actually quite awesome!" For a deeper dive, please see: From Speaking of Autism - Quincy Hansen, Different Social Skills, Not Lack Thereof (tinyurl.com/y66g7orf) From Scott Barry Kaufman in Scientific American, Autistic People Make Great Social Partners if You Actually Give Them a Chance (tinyurl.com/y4k8qcnj) From I am Cadence - Growing Up Unique, Parent Perspective: What I Would Do Differently (tinyurl.com/yysqz3eu) From our I CAN Team, Why Autistic-Led Mentoring Matters (tinyurl.com/yxwga67h)

11.01.2022 ChRiStMaS is CoMiNg!! PLEASE READ! Unfortunately due to COVID, organisers of the Special Children’s Christmas Party are unable to host a large party as in previous years. But, they didn’t want to disappoint the kids so have generously organised a drive-thru gift collection. Please check that your child meets the qualifying criteria below before requesting a gift voucher: The special needs child must be under 12 years of age AND Have a life threatening illness, OR... Be eligible for an EAP IF the child does not attend school, they must have a diagnosis of ASD, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, physical impairment, speech-language impairment, vision impairment, or a life threatening illness/an illness that requires ongoing medical treatment or hospitalisation. Gift Pickup times are: 8am-4:30pm Friday November 20th & Saturday Nov 21st from the Big Shed at the Mackay Showgrounds. MASG has been allocated very limited tickets so please message me ASAP if you would like a ticket for your child/ren. See more

10.01.2022 More than 200,000 Aussies are on the autism spectrum, and while most cases are picked up in childhood, a growing number of adults are being diagnosed later in l...ife. Many have spent years searching for answers, but even with a diagnosis, they’re struggling to access the support they need. #TheProjectTV FOR more information on Kay’s writing and Jessie’s support network head to: https://www.thelostgirl.com.au https://www.kaykerr.com/

09.01.2022 Interested in photography? Come along to a free portrait photography workshop being run by Crossroad Arts Inc next Wednesday, May 15th. See pics for more details!

09.01.2022 UPDATE: All Numbers have now been sold. Winners are - 1st Prize: Paula La Gerche 2nd Prize: Aram Drake 1st Prize $500.00 2nd Prize $250.00

08.01.2022 Girls on the Spectrum! - Webinar coming in August

07.01.2022 Upcoming Free workshop in Mackay

06.01.2022 This is so true. Learning is a lifelong process, and a person’s worth should never be defined by how fast they meet milestones.

06.01.2022 Hi All. If you are looking for an excuse to de-stress, come and join us at the Mackay Hotel this Saturday night for the Star Wars Trivia Night. Feel free to dress up, if you’re an avid fan, or just come as you are.

04.01.2022 Don’t have time to attend an autism workshop? Check out Sue Larkey’s Pod Cast strategies!

04.01.2022 Come and enjoy High Tea with us as we celebrate the launch of a wonderful children’s book about an Autistic Pirate.

03.01.2022 Do you know someone with Autism and wish you knew more? Empower yourself with knowledge from these FREE online webinars!

03.01.2022 Some good tips here. Got some more useful tips? Drop them in the comments below!

03.01.2022 It’s International Asperger’s Day!! Although Aspergers Syndrome is now classified as ASD under the DSM-V diagnostic criteria, many people with Aspergers prefer to differentiate themselves from those with Autism. Either way, we think you’re awesome!

03.01.2022 Early Childhood teachers - do you have students in your classroom on the Autism Spectrum? Would you like some expert tips on how to get them engaged in learning? Watch Sue Larkey’s FREE 30min webinar. Parents - tag your child’s teacher or email this link to your school https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/459423-89/ Remember, if they cannot learn the way we teach, perhaps we should teach the way they learn!

02.01.2022 We’ve got a grown ups’ night out coming up. Comment below where you’d like to go.

02.01.2022 Never ignore your mental health!

02.01.2022 If you’re interested in getting together with some other parents on the ASD journey, we are meeting up for lunch today at Charlie’s Cafe at Porters in the city.

01.01.2022 Lots of great FREE WEBINARS during April.