1800 Appleton Road
Menasha, WI  54952
Telephone:  (920) 968-6829 
Email:  asfv@hotmail.com 

Welcome

Welcome to the Autism Society of the Fox Valley Website.  We are a local chapter of the Autism Society of America serving individuals, families and professionals in the Fox Valley area.  We are also a chapter of the Autism Society of Wisconsin.  

Our Mission

The Autism Society of the Fox Valley, Inc. was established in 1989.   We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization serving the counties  of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago.  Our mission is to provide information and referral, advocacy, public awareness, education and support for individuals, families, professionals and others who support people with autism.

Families Who are New to Autism

Finding out about how and what kind of help to get for your child are just a few of the many questions you may have. Our local chapter does not have all the answers but we do have suggestions, knowledge and experiences that we are willing to share with you in order for you and your family to get going and to keep going. We have support group meetings and activities for parents and for the kids with autism.  Be sure to join our newsletter and event subscription (above).  We're there to answer your questions and help you try to find the answers. A good place to start is to come to Monkey Joe's, an indoor air gym, 1800 Casaloma Dr on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00-10:00am (exclusive to our group). Meet other families while the kids have a ball playing. For more information, contact Michele Matz at 920-540-0386. NOTE: ONLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, SEPT THRU MAY.

ASFV Resource Guide

The ASFV Resource Guide is now available! To download a copy click here.

Annual Football Camp, Sat. Sept. 12!

Be sure to save the date!! More information will be coming in the August newsletter. You may contact Bob Olson at bob.olson1976@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Teen Social Activity 

Cost: $5.00 per child - Group Limit: 15 young people

The activities will be adult directed and supervised by a licensed Speech Pathologist and Autism Consultant. Families need to provide transportation to and from the event. Parents are encouraged to be available by phone but not to remain with their teen – to promote peer interaction. For more info on the teen group, contact: Peggy Bartman Phone 725-8613 or Diane Nackers

ASFV Annual Golf Outing, June 6

Our annual golf outing will be held at the beautiful Irish Waters Golf Course in  Freedom on Saturday, June 6. Shot gun start, 18 holes of golf (cart included), free soda and beer in the clubhouse, subs to go, hole events, raffle, silent auction and dinner! $80 per player, $320 per foursome. Singles welcome, you'll be paired with other golfers. Download the flyer or contact Bob Olson at 920-788-5298 or email him at bobolson1976@gmail.com for more information.

Night out with the Timber Rattlers! Aug.1

ALL ASFV members are invited to our annual Family night with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.  This year’s event will take place on Saturday August 1st at 6:35 pm.  2400 N Casaloma Dr. in Appleton.  Due to many requests for us to get together as a group this year we are now including an all you can eat picnic buffet inside the stadium before the game.  For the low cost of only $5.00 a ticket (for up to 6 tickets) you will receive a reserved box ticket to the game, an all you can eat brat, burger and hot dog buffet (with all the fixens plus 2 beverages).  There will also be an after game fireworks show!  Additional tickets can be purchased for $19.25 a ticket on a first come first served basis.  To reserve you tickets please send a check  (indicating how many tickets you want at $5 per ticket} to Steve Brennan, 2123 N. Clark St., Appleton, WI 54911.  Please let us know how many kids and adults will be attending, along with your name address and phone number.  If you have any questions please give Steve a call at 739-2596 or e-mail him at sbrennan78@yahoo.com.  Please respond on or before June 26th, 2009.  We look forward to seeing you there!                                                                                       

Parent/Caregiver Support Group Meetings 

Are you interested in talking with other parents who have children on the spectrum?  Once a month, parents have the opportunity to get together in a relaxed, informal atmosphere to talk about everything from their personal experiences to available resources and general education about autism.  Past meeting topics have included gluten-free/casein-free diets, physician referrals and ABA providers.  Meetings are held once a month on the second Sunday of the month at the Ground Round Restaurant in Neenah from 6-7:30 p.m.  If you are interested, please contact Kathy Lett at kathy_Lett@hotmail.com or phone her at (920) 582-4724 and she will add you to the mailing list.  

Contact Information

Autism Society of the Fox Valley, Inc.
1800 Appleton Road
Menasha, WI  54952
Phone: (920) 968-6829

You may also contact our President, Peggy Bartman.

Email:  asfv@hotmail.com

General Information: asfv@hotmail.com

Last modified: 05/31/09
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