What are you doing on Saturday, July 12th from 11am-1pm? 📚👋 Stop by Book People Richmond for a special opportunity to meet Angelina's Shake-a-Stick author and autism grandparent, John Bryan. Discounted books will available, and each purchase comes with a free, one-of-a-kind Shake-a-Stick. The first 10 books purchased will be inscribed by Angelina, and all book sales benefit the ASCV! 💙 Angelina’s Shake-a-Stick! is a comprehensive guide for information and expertise regarding dozens of autism topics: diagnosis, denial, ABA, IEP, eating issues, sleep issues, meltdowns, medications, elopement, stimming, aggression, profound autism, masking and scripting, and many more. Plus it contains profiles by and about autistic children and adults in Richmond and beyond. The guide also includes excerpts from figures in our autism community here in Richmond and around the country – from Autism Society of America CEO Chris Banks and ASCV Executive Director Ann Flippin to “Love on the Spectrum” star Jennifer Cook and more! Learn more at angelinasshakeastick.com. (fb)

What an amazing first week of Teen Adventure Camp with Beyond Boundaries! From hiking at Bryan Park to fishing and pontooning on the James, rock climbing at Peak Experiences Indoor Rock Climbing Center and rafting with RVA Paddlesports, campers got a taste of all the adventures our river city has to offer. From calm moments on the water to big climbs and big splashes, our teens showed courage, teamwork, and tons of spirit. We're so proud of them and can't wait for Week 2! Beyond Boundaries even surprised each camper with their own fishing pole and gear so that they have the opportunity to share what they've learned with their loved ones, practice their new skills, and continue to reel in the the fun at home! 🎣 (fb)