Hello.. we're Greater Chattanooga Aspies - Chattanooga, TN

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02 Jan 2012, 12:07 pm

Hello everyone......

I'm Scott, founder of Greater Chattanooga Aspies. GCA's mission is to provide support opportunities to adults with high functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Support opportunities include building friendships, raising awareness, sharing information and experiences, developing skills, and connecting with others in a safe and secure environment.

GCA got its start on December 31, 2010, when I was looking for an organization similar to the one I founded. Everyone I spoke with said to me, "Great concept, but we have nothing like that here. Good luck to you." So, I chose to found GCA. We just celebrated our one-year anniversary and are now beginning year two.

I am glad to be part of Wrong Planet, and look forward to discussing ideas with everyone. If anyone reading this lives in the Chattanooga, TN area, we have a group that meets monthly. You can find more information about it in the signature area at the end of this.

Best wishes to everyone, and I hope all people here finds the support they need.


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Scott, Founder/Program Director - GCA Centre for Adult Autism

The mission of GCA Centre for Adult Autism:
"Empowering the lives of autistic adults and young adults and their parents/caregivers by serving as a resource center to provide mutual support, information, and activities" in the Southeast USA
http://www.gcaspies.org

2nd Annual Southeast Adult Autism Symposium
- Early Bird online registration starts in late March 2018
- More information can be found at http://www.gcaspies.org/symposiumhomepage


Rob-N4RPS
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02 Jan 2012, 2:43 pm

Hello!

It's great that you are working on making a difference for people in your area.

We have a very similar arrangement here in Charlotte, that's also on Meetup, and meets monthly.

Like this person, you, too, can start an organization in your area, if it's not already represented.

Have A Great Day!

Rob



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02 Jan 2012, 5:04 pm

Rob-N4RPS wrote:
Hello!

It's great that you are working on making a difference for people in your area.

We have a very similar arrangement here in Charlotte, that's also on Meetup, and meets monthly.

Like this person, you, too, can start an organization in your area, if it's not already represented.

Have A Great Day!

Rob

Hi Rob......
Thanks for the comments. Yes, it is good to be making a difference for people who live locally. Wasn't anything around my area, so I got things going. GCA is moving from Meetup to Facebook later this year. My advisory board figured that more people use Facebook than meetup.

Scott


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Scott, Founder/Program Director - GCA Centre for Adult Autism

The mission of GCA Centre for Adult Autism:
"Empowering the lives of autistic adults and young adults and their parents/caregivers by serving as a resource center to provide mutual support, information, and activities" in the Southeast USA
http://www.gcaspies.org

2nd Annual Southeast Adult Autism Symposium
- Early Bird online registration starts in late March 2018
- More information can be found at http://www.gcaspies.org/symposiumhomepage


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05 Jan 2012, 5:39 pm

I tried to send this email to:
GCAspies at groups dot facebook dot com
But FB returned it as undeliverable.

Hi, my name is David. I go by "Pooh Bear".
I am married and I live in Dunlap TN.
I am a 44 year old male self diagnosed with AS.
I am looking for information about getting an
official diagnosis. I have been diagnosed with
Bi-Polar Disorder and OCD and severe anxiety.
I found this FB group on wrongplanet dot net

Pooh Bear



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05 Jan 2012, 9:07 pm

Welkome to WP

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05 Jan 2012, 9:16 pm

Thanks Mick... much appreciated....


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Scott, Founder/Program Director - GCA Centre for Adult Autism

The mission of GCA Centre for Adult Autism:
"Empowering the lives of autistic adults and young adults and their parents/caregivers by serving as a resource center to provide mutual support, information, and activities" in the Southeast USA
http://www.gcaspies.org

2nd Annual Southeast Adult Autism Symposium
- Early Bird online registration starts in late March 2018
- More information can be found at http://www.gcaspies.org/symposiumhomepage