Come visit the GRASP Table at the third annual CU Autism Network Autism Walk and Satefy Fair Apr. 17th at Parkland College in Champaign.
NEW Groups this summer!
GRASP New Group Flyer Apr.2011.pdf
In addition to our monthly meetings we have a game night every six months
On this page you will find links to resources at the local and regional level as well as helpful websites. After the links, scroll down to read useful tips and book reviews.
GRASP Centeral IL
We are the local chapter of GRASP, the Central IL Chapter. GRASP is the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership. GRASP is a network of online and regional peer run support for those with issues like Autism Spectrum Disorders and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities. Click on the link above to visit the GRASP website.
Rationale and Concepts
I wanted to post some brief thoughts that I'm working with in relation this group, let me know if you would like to exchange ideas about them. I feel that higher functioning young adults in this area tend to be underserved. I think that we can often we our own best resources by providing support and networking. Higher Functioning is a self defined thing. I am also intrigued by a newer model of disability, the Social Adapted Model. The Social Adapted Model of Disability builds on Social Model maintains that most of problems of disability relate to societal and environmental failures to accommodate, but individual limitations must also be taken into account. Not all members of society are equally able to function in society, for a variety of reasons. This applies to able bodied neurotypicals as much as it does people with disabilities, I think-- things like function tend to exist along a continuum. Whatever the rationale is, I think that in practice a group like ours should be able to provide us with an opportunity to learn from each other. We can discuss things like issues that may come-- perhaps things related to stuff like school, employment, social things? We can also interact and practice those social skills, if desired.
If you have any questions please call Ata Bird at (217) 766-1491 or email her at atalece_gmail.com
GRASP Central IL
2602 Rachel Road
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 766-1491
atalece_gmail.com
