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April 2023 Newsletter
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Texas Autism Walk Only A Couple Weeks Away!

Our Texas Autism Walk is coming up fast on Sunday, April 23rd, 9AM-Noon in Dripping Springs! Like last year, we'll have fun activities, snacks, and a Community Resource Fair! 

The Texas Autism Walk is a great chance to support the Autism community while connecting and having fun! 

Sign Up Now To Join The Texas Autism Walk!
Join us April 19th at noon on Facebook Live for presentations from AST partners from throughout the state at our virtual resource fair! The event will feature resources for members of the Autism community including therapy providers, health and wellness supplements, and other supports.

RSVP here to be notified when we go live! 
Thank You To Our 2023 Texas Autism Walk Sponsors
Annual Sponsors: Greater GoodsSpark LearningSpecs,
Gold Sponsor: ASPIRE,
Silver Sponsor: Behavioral InnovationsFocus BehavioralMindcolor AutismTexas Cannabis Clinic 
Bronze Sponsors: ABAEBennu CoffeeCTACGnubeesSPARK Research StudyTraining Wheels ABA
Save The Date! SATS Presentation "Autism as a Qualifying Condition for Low-THC Cannabis in Texas" on 05/24
Join us on Facebook Live May 24th, Noon-1pm for our Seminars Across The Spectrum presentation, "Autism as a Qualifying Condition for Low-THC Cannabis in Texas", presented by Trulieve! This presentation will focus on explaining the benefits of medical cannabis for those on the Spectrum, as well as how to obtain a prescription. 
Shop At Spec's & Support AST During 
Autism Acceptance Month!

We are so grateful to again be chosen as Spec’s Charity of the Month this April! 

Now through the end of the month, everyone who shops at Spec’s will have the option to donate to support AST at the register.

Find your local Spec's at the link here! 
Support & Smoothies At Jamba Juice this April!


Now through the month of April, dine at one of 18 participating Jamba Juice locations and donate to AST! 100% of your donation will directly support AST programming. 

 

See the list of participating Jamba Juice locations at the link here!

Connections CREATED! Read Our AST March Recap

In March, we were thrilled to launch our new in-person Autism Girls Group in partnership with ACES, happening in multiple cities around the state of Texas! We also hosted another free virtual education event in Spanish. 

We also worked hard at the Capitol fighting for Autistic individuals and their loved ones!

Read more about what we were up to this March at the link here!

New In-Person Group: Houston Autism Girls Group
We have a new Autism Girls Groups starting this month in Houston! View our other groups around the state here 

Our new Houston Autism Girls Group in partnership with ACES ABA starts Friday, April 28th from 6PM-7:30PM! 

Girls on the spectrum ages 6-13 are invited to connect and form friendships with each other in a fun, welcoming environment! This is a social group and each attendees parent or guardian is required to stay during this event. RSVP here to the Houston Autism Girls Group!

Become an Autism Society of Texas Member!

Join the Autism Society of Texas in empowering the lives of people with autism by becoming a yearly member!

Family, Individual, & Business Memberships are available with benefits, recognition for businesses, magnet, discounts to events, & more. Join here!
Great Coffee, Great Business: Greater Goods Coffee!
We love Greater Goods Coffee! Whether you buy it for yourself or give the gift of coffee to someone else, you can support AST at the same time! 

Greater Goods Coffee Co. is a huge supporter of AST & donates a portion of the proceeds from every bag of their Fresh Perspective coffee to us. Purchase a bag online here or at one of their locations!
Upcoming Event Highlights!
For a complete list of all events & support groups, please check our calendar!

Brazos Valley Bryan/College Station Connections Group:  April 7th
Southeast Houston Autism Group:  April 8th
Central Austin Parent/Caregiver Connections Group:  April 9th
Austin Rock Music Meetup Group:  April 11th
Grupo de Apoyo para Padres y Cuidadores:  April 12th (se reúne cada semana)
Level 3 Parent & Caregiver Virtual Support Group:  April 14th
Statewide Virtual Parent & Caregiver Support Meeting:  April 26th
Houston Autism Girls Group:  April 28th

Texas Autism Walk: April 23, 2023
Register here! Sponsor here!

Want to start a group or find a group in your area for families, parents/caregivers, or Autistic adults? Email support@texasautismsociety.org for more information!

Your support helps us provide free groups, advocacy, & programming statewide for the 1 in 36 people diagnosed with Autism as well as their loved ones. 

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