Autism-Forsyth is the Yahoo Support Group for Forsyth County Georgia's A.S.C.E.N.D.-ER (Autism Spectrum Community Efforts and New Directions, Exceptional Resources). Autism-Forsyth is meant as an on-line discussion group and resource for those persons served by A.S.C.E.N.D.-ER, Inc.

A.S.C.E.N.D.-ER, Inc. serves as a resource to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and the professionals involved in their care and networking opportunities. It also contributes to the advancement of awareness, knowledge, and understanding of ASD within the local and greater community as well as meeting the needs of and therefore providing improved quality of life for individuals with autism and their families.

The first ASCEND meeting of the 2008-2009 school year will be on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 2 PM-4 PM at Northside Hospital-Forsyth in Classroom B. Watch this space and your in-box for further details.

The meetings for the rest of the year are as follows:Oct.5, and Nov. 2. No meetings June, July, or December. Speakers/topics to be announced at a later date.

Please invite your child's grandparents, caregivers, teachers, therapists and counselors to this free presentation. For more information, please call 678-300-8687 or e-mail info@ascend-er.com