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8 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,November 29, 2011 Serving individuals and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) since 1994. Helping to realize the possibilities! Life Skills ­ Ages 4 - 18 years: · Reading Comprehension and Writing · Social Skills Groups · Girls Night Out ­ Ages 6-12 yrs · Teen Guys Group ­ Ages 13-19 yrs · NEW Teen Girls Group ­ Ages 13-19 yrs · Peer Parent & Child Support Groups ­ Monthly for age Preschool through High School Reading and Social Skills Groups Term 2 begins the week of January 16 with new family intake Wednesday December 8. Parent Support · South Halton Autism Parent Encouragement (S.H.A.P.E.) 2nd Tuesday · North Halton Parent Networking Group (NHPNG) ­ last Tuesday McDonald's stores team up Thirty-three McDonald's Restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area recently joined together to make a $2 million donation to the new Ronald McDonald House Toronto (RMH Toronto) and Georgetown McDonald's helped make this possible. "Ray Kroc said it best when he said that `none of us is as good as all of us', which applies as much to the Ronald McDonald House in Toronto as it does of McDonald's," said Timothy O'Connor, owner/operator in Georgetown (seen, above left, with Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Toronto, Jane Marco and McDonald's Canada Vice President­ Ontario Region, Sharon Ramalho). The new RMH Toronto will be located at 240 McCaul Street, just steps away from The Hospital for Sick Children and Mount Sinai Hospital. The new House is designed to meet the day-to-day needs of 81 families. It will feature 66 family bedrooms, 15 two-bedroom family suites, a common kitchen, purpose-built program spaces for our accredited private school and child-focused programming with abundant gardens and a playground, offering a healing connection to nature. This donation is the final amount needed to cover the construction costs to make the vision for a new House a reality. For more information on Ronald McDonald House Toronto visit www.rmhtoronto.org. Submitted photo Family Recreation through until April 2011 · FREE family swimming in Burlington, Milton and Georgetown · FREE family skating and `shinny' hockey in Burlington and Milton For all families with child(ren) with ASD and their siblings. The programs supported in part by the Halton Regional Police Association fundraiser. Special Family Event Autism Children's Christmas Party Sunday December 4 2:00 - 4:30PM FREE family fun party designed for children, with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings ages 0-18. Kids will get to see, meet, and talk to Santa in person and receive a special gift from Santa! There will be lots of fun games, crafts with special snacks served throughout the afternoon. Reservations are a must so that Santa arrives with his gift list complete. For all the details and to register go to www.autismhalton.com B R I D A L E V E N T O F T H E Y E A R THE PERFECT Wedding Show Presented by The Brampton Guardian & The Mississauga News Supported by the Halton Regional Police Association fundraiser. NEW Teen Christmas Dinner Party Friday December 16 ­ 6:00 ­ 10:00 p.m. For ALL teen gals and guys with ASD and Asperger's, 13 ­ 19 yrs The evening is FREE and will be a fun friendship building time including dinner, games, and a Christmas gift bag for each teen Space is limited so be sure to register! For all the details and to register got to www.autismhalton.com Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most common developmental disabilities. Based on recent studies by Canadian researchers, the prevalence rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is 1 in 110 births. Every person with Autism is an individual, and like all individuals, has a unique personality and combination of characteristics. 3 Professional Fashion Shows Early Bird Booking Special Bridal Gown Blowout Sale Free Parking Sunday January 15, 2012 10am-5pm The Mississauga Convention Centre For more program details go to www.autismhalton.com or call the office at 905.631.1233 For more Information Call: 905-273-8305 or 905-454-4344 ext. 229