Announcements: November and December activities

The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the Autism Society of America is committed to sharing resources regarding Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD), and to provide support for families who deal with these conditions. The organization serves the Houston-Galveston area of southeast Texas. Our purpose includes several important functions, including the following:

	To collect and distribute information that can increase the effectiveness of our efforts to improve the quality of life for our friends and family members who are affected by autism/PDD,
	To sponsor local seminars and workshops,
	To form associations with educational and research institutions to further research efforts and maximize the benefits of their work,
	To assist the public in understanding autism/PDD conditions and encourage them to support our efforts to minimize their effect on our loved ones, and
	To encourage and sponsor family events where children in our group can meet other children with similar challenges to have fun.

Our Newsletter: Our organization publishes a newsletter to distribute information regarding upcoming events and progress that is made in the management of autism/PDD conditions. If you would like an annual subscription, please send a written request to the address below with a check for $15.00, or $10.00 if you are a National ASA member. Please include name, address, and your ASA ID number, if applicable.

Events: The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets between 7:00 and 9:00 PM on the second (2nd) Tuesday of every month, except for December. Meetings are held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado, Clear Lake City (Houston). Directions from downtown Houston are as follows:

• Take I-45 South to the El Dorado exit,
• Exit the feeder to the right just before the overpass
• Turn left over the overpass on El Dorado

Membership: TGCC-ASA invites you to consider membership in our organization. A membership form is available for your convenience.

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