This listing is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a recommendation for any particular workshop or conference. Please call the number provided before attending any of the workshops listed....
Fall Workshops & Presentations For more events, go to www.septa914.com to get local school links.
BOCES FALL EVENTS Use this easy link to access Patti Slobogin's Fall/Winter SETRC brochure... http://www.pnwboces.org/specialed/setrc/PDF/08spring.pdf Great Local Recreation Programs; WJCS Fall Calendar of events link.....
http://www.wjcs.com/event_details.php?event_id=36
Jess Because...Promotes Lifelong Learning Through the Arts. http://www.jessbc.org/Jess_Because,_Inc./Home.html
Westchester County Recreation Programs:
Click here for flyers Pleasantville JCC Program
The FUN Club for Special Needs Pre-Teens will begin Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 23!
This group for high-functioning pre-teens will offer children a social outlet to meet and develop friendships with other children like them. They'll make friends from other schools, too. The FUN Club meets one Wednesday night per month for dinner and a fun activity, and one Sunday afternoon per month for a field trip. The club is facilitated by a special needs educational professional.
Attached is a flyer. Mt Pleasant Library-Main branch on Bedford Road
After-school program and poetry for young people flyers. AFC...NEW Upcoming Events in the Westchester Area
click here for event flyer Pre-school Programs & Educational information WIHD Pre-school Special Education law workshop series....
Click here for program flyer FALL TRANSITION PLANNING PROGRAMS; “Life After High School Conference” Third Annual Program November 15th and is being co-sponsored by White Plains High School. Lakeland Central School District SEPTA is an additional sponsor.
http://www.centerforlearningdifferences.org/docs/Conference_info.pdf
**Additional sponsors are welcomed...contact www.centerforlearningdifferences.org
if your SEPTA chapter is interested in participating. County Wide Transition Fair for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, November 15th from 10am to 3pm at the County Center.
Autism Spectrum Resource Center Presents:
"Life After High School-A Day To Explore Transition"
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Target Audiance; Families, Transition Specialists, High School
Special Educators, and Student Support Professionals
For directions to the CCSU Conference Center please visit
http://www.ccsu.edu/itbd/Directions/default.htm
See attached flyer for details
HASTINGS SEPTA presents: TRANSITION PLANNING
Questions to Consider in Secondary Education and Beyond for Teens with Neurological Disorders and Learning Differences
Presenter: Carol Barans of the Autism Spectrum Resource Center
Coordinator of Transition Planning Services
The presentation will help you learn: How to use the high school years to develop independence and work readiness How to evaluate your student’s current school experience What issues to consider for post secondary education What skills to focus on now at school and at home What pre-employment experiences to pursue
How to develop transition plans that meet your student’s needs
WHEN: Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hastings High School Auditorium
One Mount Hope Street
Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
"Leading a Full and Productive Life"
Conference on Dual Diagnosed Students and Transition Planning Issues
December 2nd...Full day conference
McGraw-Hill Conference Center, 2nd fl.
1221 Avenue of the Americas (at 49th Street)
New York, NY 10020
Click here for flyer SETRC; brief listing of November workshops from the brochure:
(Note: Many of these workshops require registration and have limited enrollment. Please call the information number provided before attending any workshop.)
•Understanding Preschool Special Education, Laurie Levine, Regional SETRC at Southern Westchester BOCES, Elmsford, NY. November 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by: Lower Hudson Valley Regional SETRC. Fee: None. For information: 914-248-2291 or llevine@pnwboces.org
•Evidenced-Based Practices in Autism, David E. Kuhn, BCBA, and Stephanie Contrucci-Kuhn, Ph.D. BCBA. Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY. November 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Regional Center for Autism at WIHD and SETRC. Fee: None. For information: 914-248-2291 or llevine@pnwboces.org.
•Understanding Preschool Special Education, Laurie Levine, Regional SETRC at Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD), Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY. November 13, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Lower Hudson Valley Regional SETRC. Fee: None. For information: 914-248-2291 or llevine@pnwboces.org.
•Child Abuse Identification on Reporting, Valerie Saltz, L.C.S.W, at Fours Winds Hospital Center, Katonah, NY. November 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Four Winds Hospital Center. Fee: $45. For information: 800-546-1754 ext. 2413 or www.fourwindshospital.com.
•Life After High School, Jean Baldassare, Esq., Christian Bertsch, Joanne Simone at White Plains High School, White Plains, NY. November 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by: The Center for Learning Differences. Fee: None. For information: 516-773-4737 or www.centerforlearningdifferences.org
•Key Special Education Regulations: Rights & Responsibilities for Our Children with Special Needs, Joy Drummond, L.M.S.W., MAT. at Yorktown High School Library, Yorktown Heights, NY. November 19, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Yorktown SEPTA and Putnam Independent Living Services. Fee: None. For information: tpubpgzm@aol.com.
Additional Workshops/Presentations
As always, every month I find additional workshops and conferences that didn’t make it into our brochure, either because they are from the larger region and/or they are sponsored by other types of organizations and/or didn’t get to me in time to make our publication deadline. This listing is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a recommendation from me for any particular workshop or conference. Also, as above, please call the number provided before attending any workshop.
•Autism Spectrum: Sensory Integration & Inflammation, Dr. James Fitzpatrick, DC. at Mahopac Library, Mahopac, NY, November 1, 10:00 a.m. Fee: None. For information and registration: www.mahopaclibrary.org or 845-628-2009 x140.
•Executive Functions for Teachers: Basic and Practical Applications, Lydia H. Soifer, Ph.D. at New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (NYBIDA), New York, NY. November 6, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: $175 Members/$200 Non-Members. Sponsored by: NYBIDA. For information: susan@nybida@ccsend.com or www.nybida.org
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•Surviving Autism: Social Stories as an Intervention Tool, Linda Quirmbach, Ph.D., Yale Child Center, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT. November 6, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fee: None. For information: 203-863-3627, 888-357-2409 or www.grennhosp.org.
•Addressing the Challenges of Autism Conference, “Getting the Social Stuff Right”, Brenda Myles, Ph.D., Michael John Carley, Nancy Reichle, Ph.D. and Elisa Gagnon, Ms. Ed. at Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, New York, NY. November 6, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Birch Family Services. Fee: $145 For information: 212-616-1858 or Tanya.santiago@birchfamilyservices.org.
•Parenting Children with Challenges, Ruth Rosenbaum, LCSW and Stefani M. Cohen, LCSW, Jewish Community Center (JCC), Tarrytown, NY. November 6, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by: JCC. Fee: $10. For information: 914-366-7898 or info@jcconthehudson.org
•Bridging Public Awareness with Developing Science in Autism, presentation and panel discussion at New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. November 8, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Sinergia’s Metropolitan Parent Center and Columbia University Medical Center. Fee: None. For information: 212-543-0153 or daccodc@childpsych.columbia.edu
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•Symposium and Exposition: Autism in Orange County, Jed Baker,Ph.D. at Orange-Ulster BOCES, Goshen, NY. November 8, Symposium 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Exposition 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Orange County Department of Mental Health. Fee: $30 or $60. For information: 914-769-8965 or www.orangecountynyddconnection.com
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•The Imperative of Early Intervention in Autism: Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment, YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities. Vincent Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA, and Catherine Lord, Ph.D. McGraw Hill Auditorium, New York, NY. November 10, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by: YAI. Fee: $175. For information: 212-273-6255 or www.ahoffner@yai.org
•Support Network for Parents of Transition Age Students, Joanne Pasquerello, Ph.D. at PARC Center, Carmel, NY. November 11, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For information: 845-225-5650 ext. 127 or www.putnamarc.org.
•Optimistic Parenting-Hope and Help for the Challenging Child, V. Mark Durand, Ph.D. at Hunter College, New York, NY. November 15, 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by: Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. For information: hcard@hunter.cnuy.edu
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•County-Wide Transition Fair 2008, Resource, Workshops and Information, Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY. November 15, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health For information: 914-995-5244.
•The Trouble With Boys - Report Card on Our Sons, Peg Tyre, Author, at Bedford Road School, Pleasantville, NY. November 19, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Pleasantville SEPTA. Fee: $5. For information: www.pvillesepta.com.
•Transition Planning, Secondary Education and Beyond, Carol Barans at Hastings High School Auditorium, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. November 19, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Hasting SEPTA. Fee: None. For information: laura.sestito@verizon.net
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•Educational Series Workshop – Pharmacological Approaches to Autism, Dr. Evkokia Anagnostou, MD., Child Neurologist, at Sam’s of Gedney Way, White Plains, NY. November 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Foundation for Educating Children with Autism. Fee: None. For information: 914-941-3322 or www.fecainc.org.
•A Youth Forum: Empowering the Next Generation to Live a Better Life, at the Fred Eller American Legion, Monsey, NY. November 22, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by: R.O.C. 911 (Reclaiming Our Children is an Emergency) and The CEJJES Institute. Fee: $40. For information: 845-521-8826 or ROC_911@yahoo.com.
•Faces of Recovery, Mental Health Conference, The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie, NY. November 21, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by: PEOPLe, Inc. For information: 845-452-2728, padmajan@projectstoempower.org. or www.projectstoempower.org.
Other Activities…
•Fresh Focus on (dis)ABILITY, Body and Soul: Diana and Kathy, a film series (and discussion) offering a view into the lives of persons with all types of disabilities. White Plains Library, White Plains, NY, November 3, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information: 914-968-4717 or 914-231-3237.
•Support Group for Families of Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome & High Functioning Autism, Debra LaPorte, at Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY. Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information: 914-528-3871 or parenttalk@gmail.com.
•BACKYARD Sports, White Plains, NY for children ages 5-15 with special needs. On-going registration. For information: Call 914-304-4052 or www.byardsports.com.
•Friendship Builders, weekly social group for children (elementary through high school) Pilar B. Wellansky, Psy., Pleasantville, NY. For information: 914-773-0680
•Free Support Group, Parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder –Preschool through elementary school. Facilitated by a social worker. First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m to 9:00 p.m. White Plains, NY. Sponsored by: Parents Place, Inc. For information: 914 373-4527 or www.parentsplaceinc.org.
•Kids Studio for Social Skills Development, Carol Coteus, Director B.S., E.C.E. Dance Therapy. For information: 914-325-1342 or kidstudio@optonline.net
•Jess Because Inc. is starting its Fall II session of recreational activities for adults with developmental disabilities on November 9. For information: 914-462-2493.
Can You Help?
•Do you have Asperger’s Syndrome/High Functioning Autism and are you between ages of 18 and 30? The Psychology department at Fordham University is conducting an on-line research study of adults. For information: schatten@fordham.edu.
•United Way of Westchester is conducting an assessment of Westchester and Putnam residents with major community issues and needs. To provide input complete an on-line survey through November 10. For information: 914-997-6700 ext. 753 or www.uwwp.org
•The Autistic Genetic Resource Exchange Program (AGRE) is collecting research data from families with two or more children diagnosed with autism. Participating families receive free clinical diagnostic genetic testing at home. For information: 866-612-2473 x788 or family@agre.org or www.familyagre.org.
•New York University (NYU) Occupational Therapy students would like to interview children with autism between the age of 8 and 11 with their older siblings for a study. For information: 914-907-8400 or jby216@nyu.edu.
•Supported Living Arrangement, Residential Life Skills Training Program for Individuals with ASD, Birch Family Services program proposal to NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) to meet needs of the adult population with disabilities. Sponsored by: Birch Family Services. For information: 347-543-6129.
•Improving Quality of Life for People with Disabilities, information focus group to gather information and stories from people with disabilities to share with others. For information: 800-624-4143 or mindy.becker@cqcapd.state.ny.us.
Web Resource
Westchester county Department of Community Mental Health has created an Autism Website at http://westchestergov.com/autism with information on prevalence in the county as well as links to county services and support groups.
Enjoy! See you next month,
Patti
Patti Slobogin, Ph.D.
SETRC Project Leader
pslobogin@pnwboces.org
Lois A. Schmidt
SETRC Office
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
200 BOCES Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
The New York Metro chapter of the NAA (NAA-NYM) is pleased to announce that Autism-Conferences is holding a conference in New York City in October. NAA-NYM is a collaborating partner for this conference. Information about the conference is also posted on our website: www.naanyc.org
· November 13-16, 2008, Thursday to Sunday, NAA's National Autism Conference Ft. Lauderdale, FL Special Guest Keynote Speaker-Congressman Dave Weldon http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/
FECA has three upcoming workshops in White Plains. The brochure is attached.
Saturday, December 6, 2008, Special Olympics New York is proud to be hosting their Polar Plunge at Rye Playland in Rye, NY!
Here is the link: http://2008ryepolarplunge.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=285014
NAVIGATING THE SPECTRUM
Providing Direction and Support to Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Lecture Series – Language Development
Few skills are as important as, or present more challenges than, the ability to communicate. The inability to express wants and needs is a huge source of frustration for the affected child and other family members. Language delays and disorders often result in inappropriate behaviors, delayed social and play skills, and difficulty with academics. Parents, therapists and educators are invited to a comprehensive lecture series designed to familiarize participants with how to facilitate language development in children who are non-vocal or language delayed using effective principles and techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Language Pathology and Relationship Development Intervention.
Module 1 – Overview of Verbal Behavior: Discover how to encourage language development through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis by understanding the different functions of language, and ways to use the child’s motivation as a starting point for communication. Participants will practice effective procedures for teaching verbal behavior, and also learn about augmentative options for children who are non-vocal. October 2 by Betty Crea Davidson, ABA Consultant
Module 2 – Advanced Language Development / Avoiding Pitfalls: Learn how to use the principles of verbal behavior to encourage more advanced language skills including asking and answering questions, using descriptive language and maintaining conversational turns. Discover how to deal with common language problems such as non-responsiveness, prompt dependency, echolalia, scripting and rote responding. October 9 by Betty Crea Davidson, ABA Consultant
Module 3 – Social Language: Understand pragmatic language and learn how to advance social communication in supported group interactions. Discover how to encourage the child’s ability to use language to initiate, maintain and engage others, and to become a more competent participant in social conversations. October 16 by Alex Laufer, MS, CCC-SLP
Module 4 - The Language of RDI – Relationship Development Intervention is an effective method of addressing the core deficits of autism while encouraging social development. Learn the language basics of RDI, including the use of imperative versus declarative language and how to use broadband communication to develop vocal and non-vocal communication skills. October 23 by Alisa Dror, PhD, Certified RDI Consultant
Module 5 – Applying the Principles: Review and discussion of individual goals and implementation techniques. Participants who attended all five modules will create a specifically tailored plan addressing a targeted language goal, and learn how to use that plan as a blue-print for additional and future language goals. October 30
7 – 9 pm at the Greenville Community Church, 270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, NY
Members – Free / Non-Members – $25 per Module or $100 for all 5 Modules
Need Based Scholarships Available
Limited to 25 Participants – Please Reserve Early
For more information or to reserve attendance, please contact Navigating the Spectrum
(914) 826-5300 ● info@navigatingthespectrum.org ● www.navigatingthespectrum.org
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS FORMING
Raising a child with special needs can take quite a toll on our emotional lives. Parents of special needs children often are so overwhelmed with intense feelings, such as grief, guilt, and frustration, that they neglect themselves and their other relationships. Marriages can suffer, as can relationships with other children and relatives. A professionally led parent support group can help parents develop techniques to overcome the unique challenges they face, and find greater fulfillment and tranquility in their personal lives and relationships.
Cynthia Potel, JD, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in Croton. She is the mother of four children in the Croton schools, and is a two-time SEPTA presenter, once on adolescent issues, and once on kids develop social skills. Cynthia is forming parent support groups based on the age of the special needs child(ren) and level of functioning. The more commonality among the parents, the greater the opportunity for empathy, support and practical solutions. If you are interested in joining one of the groups, or would like to talk to Cynthia about anything else, please call her at 914-325-1027, or e-mail at cynthiapotel@hotmail.com .
ADVOCACY
We need your help - become an Autism Advocate! See the ways you can help take action for Autism legislation not only in New York State, but also in your community.
AUTISMVOTES.ORG launched! Autism Speaks has launched a new website that covers state and federal intiatives regarding autism. On this new site you can see up to date coverage of autism legislation state by state or on the federal level, take action on upcoming legislation, email your representatives and more! Visit autismvotes.org to learn more.
LOCAL PROGRAMMING:
PARENTS PLACE, INC.
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER
AGES PRESCHOOL THROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
*This program is funded in part by the Hudson Valley
Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Meetings are facilitated by a social worker.
The group provides opportunities for:
· Sharing information and resources
· Sharing feelings
· Decreasing isolation by meeting with others “in the same boat”
· Learning to deal with the EI, CPSE, and CSE systems
· Developing strategies to cope with children’s behavioral challenge
Tuesday evenings, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Parents Place, 3 Carhart Avenue,White Plains, NY ce
If you feel this group would be of interest to you or anyone you know,
please call Lenore Powers, MA (Family Counselor): (914) 373-4527
Email: lenorepowers@yahoo.com
Pam Ancowitz (Director, Parents Place)
Tel: (914) 948-5187 Fax: (914) 948-5187 Email: parentsplace@verizon.net
www.parentsplaceinc.org
Mt. Pleasant AYSO Soccer has established a new Mt. Pleasant AYSO VIP Soccer Program for children with special needs. It is not strictly for Mt. Pleasant residents, but open to all who would like to participate. The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Very Important Player (VIP) program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities prevent them from successful participation on mainstream teams. VIP teams may include individuals with Down syndrome or mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, emotional disturbances, visual impairments, or other conditions that limit mobility, strength, and/or comprehension. EVERYONE PLAYS! All individuals with disabilities are welcome, starting at age five. Although the typical AYSO program ends at age 16, for VIP players playing on VIP teams there are no upper age limits. The focus is on participation and fun! VIP coaches are flexible and positive, finding a way for all players to participate as fully as they are able. If you thought your son or daughter could not play soccer, think again! With VIP soccer, dreams become realities. The 1 1/2 hour program will be held once a week, on either Saturday or Sunday starting this Spring and continuing in the Fall. The cost of registration for both Spring and Fall is $85. REGISTRATION will be SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008 from 9:00AM-12:00PM For more information, contact Sherril Bastardi, Mt. Pleasant PTA, at 914-769-8965, or email Sherril777@aol.com, or contact the Mt. Pleasant AYSO Registrar at 914-909-6651, or email ayso221registrar@gmail.com or dcdore@gmail.com. Visit the AYSO website for more information and to pre-register your child: www.eAYSO.com
JCC OF MIDWESTCHESTER
999 Wilmot Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone 914.472.3300
Fax 914.472.9270
-AFTER-SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
The JCC offers enrichment programs that are appropriate for children with ADHD, speech/language delays, learning disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD or any social and emotional problems. With small classes, in a warm nurturing atmosphere, your child can take advantage of many exciting activities that include social skills, writing workshops, theater, art, music, sports and much more. Sibling workshops and birthday parties also
available.
-MATAN AT THE JCC - THE GIFT OF JEWISH LEARNING FOR EVERY CHILD
MATAN is an organization that was created to ensure that all Jewish children, including those with special learning needs, can be participating members of Jewish educational programs. With Jewish educators, special educators, and educational consultants and administrators, MATAN offers self-contained religious school
classes meeting once a week, in addition to family Jewish holiday celebrations and programs. For information on Jewish religious school classes being offered at the JCC for children ages 4-15 on Sundays and weekday afternoons. For more information, call x345 or e-mail: deena@matankids.org. Please visit MATAN’s website at: www.matankids.org. MATAN classe can be scheduled back to back with Sunday Funday and SNAAC
programs.
Matan Katan preK, K, 1st grade 9:00-10:30am
2-4th grade 9:00-10:30am
4-6th grade 10:30am-12:00pm
6-9th grade 10:30am-12:00pm
-RESPITE SERVICES
Paula Krenkel, MA, CCC-SLP, Director of Respite Services, 472-3300 x315, krenkelp@jcca.org.
Respite Assistance is the temporary relief from the constant responsibilities of caring for a child with special needs. The goal of Respite Care is to provide families with the time to meet the needs of other familiy members; attend to day-to-day responsibilities and to pursue other interests. Special events and programs
will be offered at the JCC for parents with child care on site. Parents can access the list of quali.ed providers following a brief interview. Fees for home care will be determined by the families and care gives. Scholarships are available.
Respite Training is offered at the JCC for people interested in providing Respite Care to families. Workshop topics include behavior management, developmental disabilities, setting appropriate goals, creating recreational activities and American Red Cross CPR and First Aid. All workshops are free to participants thanks to a grant from the UJA Federation.
SPARC, Inc.
SPARC, Inc., Special Program And Resource Connection, is a not-for-profit agency providing social, recreation, and therapeutic services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. We all seek satisfying and joyful experiences through socialization and leisure. Every person needs a time to relax, be with friends, develop new abilities, and learn about oneself. Since 1989, SPARC has been dedicated to delivering dynamic recreation opportunities to individuals with special needs and support services to their families and agencies. Visit www.sparcinc.org to learn about the services available.
CAN YOU HELP:
GLIMPSE
Seeking submissions for a new ICDL publication
GLIMPSE showcases the unique perspective contained in the writings and artwork of individuals with a history of autism and other developmental disabilities. We are seeking poetry, essays, reflections, short stories, photography, and two-dimensional artwork on any subject, so that we may gain a GLIMPSE into the rich inner life of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are seeking work from individuals of all ages. GLIMPSE will be published annually online. To view the 2007 issue, visit www.icdl.com.
Written entries, digital photographs, and questions should be sent to GLIMPSE@icdl.com. Please include name, age, state or country of residence, email, and type of disability. Additional editorial policy and submission guidelines for artwork are available at www.ICDL.com . Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Editors: Lori Jeanne Peloquin, PhD. and Austin Retzlaff
GLIMPSE@icdl.com.
AUTISM SPEAKS
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit is created specifically for newly diagnosed families, to make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis of autism. The kit contains information and advice collected from trusted and respected experts on autism as well as from parents of children with autism. There is a week by week plan for the next 100 days, as well organizational suggestions and forms that parents/caregivers can use to help with the paperwork and phone calls, as they begin to find services for their child.
Newly diagnosed families (within six months of diagnosis) can order a kit which will contain personalized information specific to the child's age and location. Please fill out the survey (click here) and an Autism Speaks Autism Response Team coordinator will contact you by phone, to get some additional information so that we may personalize a kit for you and your child. The kit is available on line in pdf format for all to view and download (please click here). Users also have the ability to personalize their own kit with local resources in their area using the Family Services Resource Guide.
The Autism Response Team is also available to connect families with information and resources in their area.
WEB RESOURCES:
Video to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnylM1hI2jc&feature=related
The Autism Perspective Magazine is now available on-line at www.theautismperspective.org
Health Services for Children, in partnership with The George Washington University Graduate School Services for Children, in partnership with The George Washington University Graduate School Education and Human Development have developed a booklet designed Children, in partnership with The George Washington University Graduate and have developed a booklet designed to help parents of children diagnosed with health or mental health care needs in locating resources and working with their child’s school: www.hscfoundation.org/whatwedo/familysupports.phpr Children, in partnership with The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development have developed
Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child’s Life
Brookes Publishing, 2007
Written by authors who also have family members with special needs (John W. Nadworny & Cynthia R. Haddadis). Also included is a CD-Rom which contains a helpful Financial Planning Timeline and a printable Letter of Intent that lets parents communicate key information, concerns, and desires to future caretakers. http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/nadworny-68028/index.htm
BLOGS BY PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (click on the links):
§ Autismville, by Judith Ursutti
§ Autismvox.com, by Kristina Chew
§ About.com’s Autism blog by Lisa Jo Rudy
§ The Family Room by Susan Etlinger
§ Susan Senator's blog, the author of Making Peace with Autism
§ Whitterer on Autism, by Madeline McEwen-Asker
§ autismbulletin.blogspot.com , Autism Bulletin
News, reflections and resources from a writer, editor and father of a young child with ASD.
§ appliedbehavioranalysis.blogspot.com, Applied Behavior Analysis: Current Topics
§ www.taaproject.com, Autism Acceptance Project
§ joyofautism.blogspot.com, The Joy of Autism
§ www.parents.com/autismville, Autismville
· Jewish education classes for students with special learning needs at JCC of Mid-Westchester. For more information: 914-472-3300, x345 or info@matankids.org. · Web-based training on IDEA 2004 from NICHY. 14 self-training modules are available at www.nichcy.org/training/contents.asp#ThemeA · SPARC 2007-2008 recreational programs are accepting registrations. For information: www.sparcinc.org/services.html.
County Wide Transition Fair for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, November 15th from 10am to 3pm at the County Center.
See attached flyer for details Autism Spectrum Resource Center Presents:
"Life After High School-A Day To Explore Transition"
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Target Audiance; Families, Transition Specialists, High School
Special Educators, and Student Support Professionals
For directions to the CCSU Conference Center please visit
http://www.ccsu.edu/itbd/Directions/default.htm
See attached flyer for details HASTINGS SEPTA presents: TRANSITION PLANNING
Questions to Consider in Secondary Education and Beyond for Teens with
Neurological Disorders and Learning Differences
Presenter: Carol Barans of the Autism Spectrum Resource Center
Coordinator of Transition Planning Services
WHEN: Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hastings High School Auditorium
One Mount Hope Street
Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
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