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Be A Member! Get Involved! T* A* S* C* is always seeking volunteers to join the coalition in support of its mission and purpose. All that is required is a willingness to learn about and an ability to make an effort to support adults, especially more higher-functioning adults, with autism spectrum disorders, their families and friends. This can be done by giving moral and other support to the activities and efforts sponsored by T* A* S* C*. We are looking for higher-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger's Syndrome, who are interested in individual and collective self-advocacy.
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Jarl Jackson
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ONLINE MESSAGE BOARD ARC-FLORIDA LIFE WITH PRINCIPLE
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T* A* S* C* - the Tallahassee Asperger Support Coalition
Participation in T* A* S* C* programs is open to all higher-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorders, such Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or other autism spectrum disorder. A reasonable belief that that the individual has Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or other autism spectrum disorder is acceptable is and all that is necessary.
In addition, participation in the organization itself in support of its mission and fulfillment of its vision is open to all members of the Greater Tallahassee-Big Bend community, including nearby counties in Georgia
Call, email, or write us. at T* A* S* C* . Attend a T* A* S* C* -sponsored event. Participation is free.
T* A* S* C* works to create a community of volunteer individuals and organizations, working to help people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), especially adults, grow and develop as individuals and members of the community. It works to create an effective group that promotes education, advocacy and awareness in order to identify, develop and highlight strengths of individuals with autism, as well as reduce their potential weaknesses. In addition, it works to create good coordination and operation of, as well as increased participation in, efforts designed to help persons with ASD maximize their assets and minimize their deficits.
‘the Gathering’ – an Asperger Adult Social Support Group
'the Gathering' has been replaced by a loose series or informal program of participant-organized social activities is developed. Anyone interested in assisting in this process with ideas or effort at development is welcome to contact us.
The Tallahassee Asperger Adult Support Group
The Tallahassee Asperger Adult Support Group currently meets from 6:30 to 8:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month at 110 North Adams Street in downtown Tallahassee (adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church).
All higher-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorders, such Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or other autism spectrum disorder are welcome to attend and participate. A reasonable belief that that the applicant has Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or other autism spectrum disorder is acceptable.
Self-Advocacy Program Based on interest expressed by participants in the August 2007 support group meeting, a self-advocacy training program was also started. Initial in-person sessions ran January 15th, 22nd, and 29th 2008. An online continuation/extension will soon begin through the T* A* S* C*-related message board, and additional opportunities will be integrated into the support group work program at a later date.
Social Activities Program There are also periodic and regular, open social activity opportunities availiable.
Call, email, attend/participate in a program or write us at T* A* S* C* for more information. Al activities are free, although supporting donations and in-kind contributions are accepted.
All programs are also wheelchair accessible, although we ask that you call at least 48 hours ahead so that we know to expect you and let you in through a side door. There is no waiting list.
