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The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community
Age Related Concerns
Welcome to COSAC's Kids Corner!Sibling Pen Pal ProgramThe Sibling Pen Pal program is a great and easy way to connect siblings so that they can share stories, successes and challenges of living with a brother or sister with autism. To join the program, please download and complete the sign-up form. COSAC maintains a list of all interested
participants. COSAC will update and distribute the list to all participants on a regular basis along with current information regarding sibling issues.
Kids Reading List Visit the COSAC Store to download a copy of our "Kids Booklet on Autism," written just for kids.
For a list of other books for kids, click here.
Sibling Essay ContestAnnouncing COSAC's 3rd Annual Sibling Essay Contest. This year's theme is "A Day in Your Life -- Flat Sibling," modeled after the popular "Flat Stanley" used by schools nationwide. Click here for contest entry form and instructions and a "Flat Sibling" template.
NOTE: Deadline for entries has been extended to April 30. Winners receive $200 Savings Bond and will read their essays at COSAC's Gold Member Luncheon at our "Issues in Autism" Conference on May 17, 2008. Questions? Contact: siblingessay@njcosac.org.
To read winning essays from prior years, use the links below.
    To request a copy of our Sibling Essay Booklet, "Celebrating our Differences," contact barbara.wells@njcosac.org or download a copy here.
Become a Junior Ambassador COSAC's Junior Ambassador program is a great way to help spread awareness to your friends, classmates and community. Last year, more than 175 kids gave presentations, helped raise money and had fun during April in support of "Autism Awareness Month." To sign up, click here. As with all COSAC activities, parental permission is required if you are under 18 years old.
To learn more about COSAC's Autism Awareness Ambassador Program, click here.
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