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Autism Task Force

Illinois Autism Clearinghouse

Dear parents and guardians,

The Information Clearinghouse Committee of the Illinois

Autism Task Force is looking for a few good people to be part of a focus group

on autism. Specifically, we want experienced parents of children or adults with

autism. The live, in-person focus group session is being held in collaboration

with the Autism Society of Illinois. The focus group session will take place at

Lisle Public Library,

777 Front Street, Lisle, IL 60532

Saturday, January 29

1:00 pm to 3:00 p.m.

Meeting Rooms A and B.

Participation is voluntary and names will be kept

strictly confidential. We value your privacy, your time and your expertise.

Parents chosen to participate in the focus group will

meet these criteria:

1.. Have experienced the diagnosis process with their

child

2.. Have navigated a transition from at least one

educational level, such as from elementary to middle school

3.. Have some knowledge of the service delivery system

for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Illinois

4.. Be familiar with the process of getting services

to meet the needs of their child at various stages of development

5.. Be willing to share what worked and what didn't

The results from the focus group will be shared

statewide, anonymously of course. We will publish a report that synthesizes the

major themes explored in the focus group.We will use results to shape the

" Finding Help in Illinois " section of our website, which is in development. We

aim to help Illinois improve current services to families of people with Autism

Spectrum Disorder ((ASD). We intend to use your wisdom to grow responsive,

comprehensive future services in Illinois for your family and others.

If you are interested in being part of this special

panel of parental experts on ASD services, please complete the short application

questionnaire accompanying this letter, and return it by January 5, 2011 at the

latest. The Information Clearinghouse Committee will review the applications and

select up to 30 possible participants, then ask members of the Autism Task Force

to help choose the invitees. We will strive for a diverse, representative group.

If you fit the criteria above, we really need your help!

Even if you're not part of this first focus group, we look forward to hearing

from you and working with you now and in the future.

Sincerely,

Ruth Ann Sikora, Co-Chair, Information Clearinghouse

Committee

Hammond, Co-Chair, Information Clearinghouse

Committee

Click here for more information and application

The Autism Task Force is a statutory group that meets

quarterly and reports annually to the Governor and General Assembly about the

services needs of people with ASD. The information Clearinghouse is a committee

of Task Force. The Illinois Dept of Health and Human Service convenes this

multi-stakeholder group as directed by P.A. 093-0773, signed in into law in 2004

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