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Judson Center: We are excited to announce that there will be a Rally in Lansing on April 22nd at noon, to call attention to the issue of the autism insurance legislation (check out www.michiganaction.org for more info about the legislation) that is currently pending. Please save the date and try to get to Lansing this day!!
In order to help organize for this event and to teach parents and other interested people about grassroots lobbying, political advocacy, how to talk to your local senator or representative, how to write effective letters, and more... Judson Center will be hosting a workshop on Monday night, April 7th at 7pm. Included in this workshop will be some video clips from the recent House hearings in which many of our parents (and even a special little 8 year old boy!) testified in front of the Health committee and a room full of people!
In order to help organize for this event and to teach parents and other interested people about grassroots lobbying, political advocacy, how to talk to your local senator or representative, how to write effective letters, and more... Judson Center will be hosting a workshop on Monday night, April 7th at 7pm. Included in this workshop will be some video clips from the recent House hearings in which many of our parents (and even a special little 8 year old boy!) testified in front of the Health committee and a room full of people!
Also, we do a lot of Tyler's grocery shopping at Whole Foods. I'm excited that they are hosting an event for GFCF diets in conjunction with the Judson Center. I talk to Stephanie (from the Judson center) weekly. She is wonderful. If anyone wants to know mroe about the diet, this is a great opportunity. the downside is that it's in ANn Arbor on a weekday. We are hoping that Steve can go to this as his lunch hour. If yo notice, it's the same day as the rally!
GLUTEN FREE / CASEIN FREE (GF/CF) class(es) at Whole Foods in A2 just in time for Autism Awareness Month.
So, if you are seeking information on the GF/CF diet - want to consider it, try it, try it again, get new recipes, try samples, share stories or just listen - this is for YOU!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
TUESDAY APRIL 22ND
11:30 - 1:30
WHOLE FOODS ON WASHTENAW
FREE!
Presenting will be Stephanie Harlan, Director of The Judson Center's Autism Connections program. Stephanie's family follows a GFCF diet and she has co-authored a children's book called "No Cupcakes for Jason"
based on her son's experience and SUCCESS...also provides a school guide to GFCF 'safe' products and practices. She has led GFCFsupport groups and educational seminars in Oakland Co.
There will first be an overview of the diet philosophy and 'chemistry'
as it relates to Autism Spectrum disorders and immune/digestive issues.
Then ideas for "GFCF Lunches", and samples, since it is done over the lunch time frame (do not come hungry and expect a full meal please...just a bite or two for taste testing a few products) - reference materials, recipes and Q&A with Stephanie plus an optional store tour at the end with a Whole Foods 'concierge' guide to see which aisles and categories they have for GFCF.
FYI- Stephanie can't actually cook on site this time (WF liability
limitations) and she stresses that she shops at many different stores based on prices and selections. She has great experience to share, and is generously doing this session (and hopefully future ones) at no charge - Whole Foods will provide small sample GFCF goodie bags for all participants.
The upstairs class room seats up to 20-ish people comfortably - Pre-Register to attend please @ Whole Foods Customer Service Desk or by phone at 734/975-4500 starting April 1st.
If well attended, this could potentially become a monthly event or series for our community...so hope to see LOTS of you there!
Watch the Whole Foods website and promotional flyers/signs in store in April for further details.
