Autism Seminar Norwalk Ohio

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Hello Everyone, The Autism Seminar I have been working in is now all in place and we are taking registrations. Here is the information. I hope you can find the time to come spend the day with us. Becky Mom to 15 Autism, Cerbal Palsy, Epilepsy, MR Help 4 the Family Presents: 2006 Autism Seminar Saturday July 22, 2006 7:30-4:30 Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center350 Shady Lane DriveNorwalk, Ohio 44857Lunch sponsored by:FISHER TITUS MEDICAL CENTER 2006 Autism Seminar Program

Agenda 7:30-8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast8:30-9:00 Welcome & Introductions9:00-11:30 Keynote Speaker: Define Me Sondra 11:30-1:00 Lunch: sponsored by FTMC1:00-2:30 SESSION IA) Individual Development Colleen Autism Advocacy Efforts at the State Level Barbara YavorcikC) Introduction to Visual Supports Roth2:30-2:45 Break2:45-4:15 SESSION IIA) Services & Supports

Colleen OCALI & It’s Family Support Component Donna OwensC) Speech & Autism Horchler MS, CCC-SLP 4:15-430 Door PrizesWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, family members, individuals with PDD, Autism, Asperger’s, Educators, Teacher’s assistants, 1 on 1 aids, Therapist, Social Workers, Parents, Child Care Providers, General Public CONTACT HOURS: 5.5 hrs. CEU for Educators, administrators, & SLP’s will be available through Northern Ohio SERRCSONDRA WILLIAMS: Is an adult with Autism and a mother to 4 children with Asperger’s. She serves as a board member of The Autism Society Ohio, was a voting member of the Ohio Autism task force appointed by the

Governor. Sondra is a parent advocate trainee through the LEND program of Ohio State University. She has been asked to serve on the advisory board for OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism & Low Incidence.) She will be presenting at the 2006 National Autistic Society of America Convention July 11-16. She also is the author of Reflections of Self and has a DVD titled Define Me. Sondra has been speaking publicly for 6 years to help educate the public on Autism. COLLEEN MILLER: Is with Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities BARBARA YAVORCIK: Is the President of Autism Society of Ohio DONNA OWENS: Is with the

Ohio Center for Autism & Low Incidence LISA HORCHLER, MS, CCC-SLP is with Fisher Titus Medical Center & runs their Autism Spectrum Kids Camp WENDY ROTH: Is with Abilities Pediatric in Sandusky & is a mother of an Autistic child Individual Development - will build awareness of how a child's temperament and developmental stages affect the parent-child relationship, brain development, recognizing the characteristics of different growth stages Services and Supports - aids in the understanding of

what services are available through schools, community, and state agencies with information on what they provide. Recognizing and building support systems for children and parents Autism and Communication- Explore assessments, intervention, and useful strategies for parents, teachers, and related professionals. We will also take a look at stages of communication development to better understand where a child may be functioning Introduction to Visual Support- A general overview of visual support to enhance daily living for a child with autism, for both home and school. Covering the importance of visual support in daily living skills. Why we utilize visual support for children with autism as well as other disorders and

utilizing them in a time-efficient manner. Examples include schedules, icons, choice boards, behavior choices, games, social stories charts and more to promote independence Autism Advocacy Efforts at the State Level- This presentation will include an overview of the Ohio Autism Taskforce Recommendations, progress in making the recommendations a reality, pending legislation, and autism resources in Ohio OCALI and Its Family Services Component- This session will provide a brief description of OCALI and its family services component including a discussion of the family- based initiatives OCALI is undertaking this year. OCALI is committed to supporting local parent/consumer groups and working with them and state and local

agencies to help create the systems of support families need. Find out how you can participate 2006 AUTISM SEMINAR Saturday July 22, 2006Name:__________________________________Address:________________________________City:______________ State:____ Zip:________Phone:__________________Occupation:____________________________SESSION I1st Choice______ 2nd ______ 3rd _______SESSION II1st Choice______ 2nd_______ 3rd _______How are you affected by Autism?__________________________________________ Cost is $15.00 per person. This includes breakfast & lunch REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 2, 2006 Mail registration & check to: Help 4 the FamilyP.O. Box 995Norwalk, Ohio 44857 Any questions please call Becky Griggs at419-706-8772 Becky Mother to , 15, Autism, Epilepsy, Cerebal Palsy, Severe MR Everybody has barriers and obstacles. If you look at them as containing fences that don't allow you to advance, then you're going to be a failure. If you look at them as hurdles that strengthen you each time you go over one, then you're going to be a success. Carson Surgeon __________________________________________________