March 2003 The Autism Calendar Update

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Theory of Mind/Pragmatic Language Workshop

SantaClara

March 22 9:30a-4:30p

FEAT of Greater Bay Area

FEAT Sacramento

" Get a feel for the pulse of FEAT "

Board Meeting Open to the Public

Mar. 24 (check first) 7:30 pm

Sacramento Arden-Dimick Library 891 Arden

FEAT@...

Behavior Analysts, Inc - 2003 Training Division Calendar:

March 24-25: Solutions for Language Training

March 26: Teaching Play and Social Skills

April 7: Assessment of Basic Language & Learning Skills

April 8-10: Teaching Verbal Behavior

April 28-May 1 Teaching Children with Language Delays

July 22-23 Solutions for Language Training

July 24 Teaching Play and Social Skills

July 28 Assessment of Basic Language & Learning Skills

July 29-31 Teaching Verbal Behavior

August 25-28 Teaching Children with Language Delays

All workshops run 9a-4p

And are held at:

Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton St

Concord

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NonVerbal Learning Disorder Association

Dr. Meryl Lipton, Wooden, PhD, Bell, Winner

March 28-29

150.00 per day

San Francisco

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Biomedical and Education Interventions Conference

Dietary issues, Digestive system, Heavy Metals & Chelation,

and Education Issues.

April 5

Fullerton

http://www.danasview.net/confrenc.htm

$35 until March 1, then $50

Spectrum Center Presents: Saturday Series on Autism

Low cost workshops for parents and professionals who work with children with

Autism. These workshops are designed to share the very latest effective

strategies for working with children with Autism, and to provide practical

alternatives for parents and professional staff. , Autism

Behavior Analyst Strategies for evaluating the quality of your child's

classroom and in-home autism services.

April 5 9:30a-12:30p

Berkeley Spectrum Cntr, 2855 Telegraph Ave

rkeyworth@...

Each Workshop fee, $25.00 per person,

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ONE VOICE

FOR AUTISM

RALLY

APRIL 5TH2003

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

NORTH STEPS OF STATECAPITOL

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

A Rally Uniting The Autism

Community In One Cause:

Autism Awareness In California

Sponsored by Unlocking Autism & F.E.A.T.

Supported by the Autism Society of California

SPEAKERS

Rick Rollens Jeff SellDr. Dean

Fellmeth Dr. Blythe Corbett

Barbie Dunham Cure Autism Now

Ackerman Lenny Schafer

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Autism Rally for Awareness

April 5 12-3p

Sacramento State Capitol

ddwisdom@... ctlautism@...

" One Voice for Autism " - Autism Rally for Awareness & driveto push the

Mental Health Parity Bill to include Autism and to get the FederalGovernment

to help

with skyrocketing Autism rates. A Conference is planned the next day to

bring together all the different Autism groups in California to present a

united front.

April 5 12-2pm - free event

April 6 - TBA

Sacramento California State Capitol

ddwisdom@... jacobsen5@...

Parent Panel Discussion on Housing Options for Individuals with

Developmental Disabilities

April 8

Center

MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series - Winter/Spring 2003

April 9 Dr. lvar Lovaas, UCLA Department of Psychology and LovaasInstitute

for Early Intervention

4:00PM Behavioral interventions in autism: Research strategies, basic

assumptions, and strengths and weaknesses in treatment outcome data

6:30PM Are children receiving competent treatment? Questions about quality

control, treatment outcome data, and supervision

Sacramento

UCDMC Cancer Center Auditorium 4501 " X " Street, Room 1101

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The Sound of Berard Auditory Integration Training

April 10-19

San Diego

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Run/Walk for Hope 2003

MIND Institute Third Annual Fundraiser and Grand Opening of the Institute's

new building.

April 12

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Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

April 4-13 (Tentative)

Orange County

giantsteps@...

Assessments and IEP's Workshop

April 12 9:30a-4:30p

Santa Clara

FEAT of Greater Bay area

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FEAT Sacramento

" Get a feel for the pulse of FEAT "

Board Meeting Open to the Public

Apr. 22 (check first) 7:30 pm

Sacramento Arden-Dimick Library 891 Arden

FEAT@...

Spectrum Center Presents: Saturday Series on Autism

Low cost workshops for parents and professionals who work with children with

Autism. These workshops are designed to share the very latest effective

strategies for working with children with Autism, and to provide practical

alternatives for parents

and professional staff.

Dale Young, Autism Behavior Analyst

Using Applied Behavior Analysis to reduce challenging behaviors.

May 3 9:30a-12:30p

Berkeley Spectrum Center, 2855 Telegraph Ave

rkeyworth@...

Each Workshop fee $25.00 per person

MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series - Winter/Spring 2003

May 7 Dr. , Kings College London, Institute of Psychology

4:00PM The neurobiology of autism: Recent advances 6:30pm What is autism?

Sacramento

UCDMC Cancer Center Auditorium 4501 " X " Street, Room 1101

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The 2nd Annual PAR for Kid's Sake Golf Tournament

The beneficiary will be the MIND Institute.

May 12

Pleasanton Ruby Hills Golf Club

www.par4kidssake.org

eric.everson@...

FEAT Sacramento

" Get a feel for the pulse of FEAT "

Board Meeting Open to the Public

May 27 (check first) 7:30 pm

Sacramento Arden-Dimick Library 891 Arden

FEAT@...

June 4 Dr. Sue SwedoMH, Pediatrics and Develop. Neuropsychiatry Branch

4:00PM OCD and the PANDAS subgroup: More than meets the eye (or microscope!)

6:30PM Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children: Are contamination fears

justified?

Sacramento

UCDMC Cancer Center Auditorium 4501 " X " Street, Room 1101

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FEAT Sacramento

" Get a feel for the pulse of FEAT "

Board Meeting Open to the Public

Jun 24 (check first) 7:30 pm

Sacramento Arden-Dimick Library 891 Arden

FEAT@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

July 21-30 Dates tentative

Laguna Hills

giantsteps@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

September 6-15 (Tentative).

Costa Mesa

giantsteps@...

Cure Autism Now Fundraising Event

" Heart and Sole Event "

Seeking donatins and underwriting for this event. For donations, auction

item donations, or underwriting opportunities,

Los Angeles area

please contact Dr. :

lagunamurphy@...

CANADA

" Keys to the Treasure Chest "

3rd annual conference, " Mapping the Journey "

March 7-8

Edmonton, Alberta

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The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Training Workshop with Dr.

Clinician Training - March 10 & 11

Research Training - March 12-14

Alberta Children's Hospital (Calgary)

$200 for Clinical Workshop, $300 for Research Workshop

Calgary

Lynn Bachura Lynn.Bachura@...

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Solving the Relationship Puzzle:

Opening Doors to Friendships for People on the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Gutstein

April 22-23

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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" Solving the Relationship Puzzle:

Opening Doors to Friendships for People on the Autism Spectrum. "

Featuring Dr. Gutstein

April 25-26

Toronto

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$175 for 1 day, $275 for both days

Play & Imagination workshop for those who have, or work with,

Autistic Children

May 21

Mississauga, Ontario

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Play & Imagination Workshop for those who have, or work with,

Autistic Children

May 22

Scarborough, Ontario

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Play & Imagination Workshop for those who have, or work with,

Autistic Children

May 26-28

London, Ontario

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Cycle for Autism - 2 Fathers of Autistic Children will be cycling

across Canada in July and August, to promote Awareness of ASD,

and raise $1,000,000.00 toward research in Canada.

cycleforautism@...

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TOONIE FOR AUTISM DAY

To raise awareness and research funds for Autism - an annual event in

Ontario

(the last Friday in April, in tribute to Keating's kick-off to

CycleUSA) and eventually, across Canada.

This year, we will ask all mayors in Ontario to declare the last Friday in

April TOONIE FOR AUTISM DAY

Toonie for Autism Committee Autism Society Ontario

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COLORADO

Walk or Run to support Autism Awareness and Research !

Sponsored by OARacle, the monthly newsletter of the Organization for Autism

Research. " Research and Resources that help Families Today " Join more than

1000 runners and walkers in one of five cities to help raise Autism

Awareness in Colorado and funds for local programs, national advocacy, and

Autism Research. This exciting event has something for runners and walkers

of all levels, and the post-event celebration features family entertainment.

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Tom - Kim -

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

S. Bondy, PhD, & Lori Frost, MS, CCC/SLP

May 29-30

Denver

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CEU's offered

DELAWARE

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Vaccine Injury, Diet, Treatments -

What happened? What can I do?

Dr. F. Yazbak, Dr. Wakefield, Dr. Cave,

Dr. Mark Geier & Geier, Lyn Redwood, Dr. Tedd Koren, Dr. Shaw

March 29 8:30a-6p

Newark Delaware Technical & Community College

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$20 by March 10, after that, $30 per person, $50 for 2 parents of samechild

ENGLAND

An introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

An introductory day for new parents, tutors, or those wishing to learn more

about ABA and it's application to children with Autism.

March 7 10a-4:30p

London Finsbury Square

44-1255-851268 or 44-

Steve@...

Introduction to Verbal Behavior

Dr. Vince Carbone

April 9-11

Manchester Britannia Sachas Hotel

carole.roxburgh@...

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High Functioning Autism & Asperger's Syndrome A two-day courseby Dr Tony

Attwood

Recent developments in social and emotional support Jun 4

+44 (0)1433 631 036

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FLORIDA

16th Annual Research Conference

" A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the ResearchBase "

March 2-5

Tampa Marriott Waterside

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rtcconf.htm

The TRUTH about Smallpox vaccine!

Dr. Bart Espinoza

March 3 6:30pm

Ft. Lauderdale Double Tree Hotel

autis@...

Attorney Skills Training

An intensive training program for attorneys who represent children

with disabilities.

March 13-16

Kissimmee Hyatt Orlando

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Dennis Debbaudt Workshop

For law enforcement, first response, and criminal justice professionals.

March 20-21

ville & Northeast Florida

ddpi@...

Dennis Debbaudt Workshop

For law enforcement, first response, and criminal justice professionals.

March 26

Broward County - Ft. Lauderdale area

ddpi@...

1st International Conference on Positive Behavior Support

March 27-29

Orlando Raddison Hotel

chipple@...

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPja4Jjj0e/> http://rrtcpbs.fmhi.usf.edu/

rrtcpbsconference/confanncmnt.htm

5th Annual Family Cafe Conference

& Governor's Summit on Disabilities

Keynote speaker: H. Pasternack, Assistant Secretary for Special

Education and Rehabilitive Services for the US Department of Education.

The Dueling Pianos will provide an evening of fun.

May 30-June 1

Kissimmee, FL Hyatt Orlando

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info@...

Childhood Communication Seminars

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.

Featuring Dr. Barry Prizant

March 31 and April 1

Ft. Lauderdale

janetballetto@... barryprizant.com

PECS Workshop in SPANISH

September 22-23

Miami

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GEORGIA

GiantSteps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist & SLP.

March 1-10 (Tentative)

Atlanta,

giantsteps@...

Dennis Debbaudt Workshop

March 6,

Columbus Georgia Law Enforcement Cntr

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Georgia Conference and Workshop

Dennis Debbaudt and Myles

Participants will be able to recognize characteristics of AspergerSyndrome

at the elementary and secondary levels, develope social, academic,and

behavioral interventions to facilitate school success. Implementstrategies

to handle crises and stabilization, identify school resource officer issues,

structure proactive options for parentsre providers, and educators.

March 7

Decatur Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta

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Unlocking Autism " The Power of One " Confer

Honorable ny Isakson - Planning & Preparing for the futureof a child

with a disability. Nick Djurie & Joe White - EstatePlanning for Children

with disabilities. S. Mayerson - How to Compromise with your school.

March 30 9a-4p

Newnan Central Education Center

dawnfo@...

HAWAII

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

, PhD, and Donna Abadie, M.Ed CEU's offered

June 2-3,

Honolulu

pyramid@...

IDAHO

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Donna Abadie, M.Ed, and Anne Hoffman, M.Ed CEU's offered

June 9-10

Boise

pyramid@...

ILLINOIS

The Matt Savage Trio Performances

March 2 3pm

Skokie North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

x6501

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Opening the Doors to Friendship to People in the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein, PhD

March 6-7 8:30a-4p

Skokie Maggiano's Little Italy

www.connectionscenter.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPna4Jjj0e/>

adcock@...

The BHARE Foundation Presents:

The 2003 CARE Conference -

Curing Autism through Research & Education

Listen and learn about the latest cutting edge research and treatmentsby the

top experts in the field of Autism!

Wakefield, Schneider, MD, BlakeT, OTR/L &

Fraser, MS, OTR/L, Diane Twachtman-Cullen, PhD., CCC-SLP,

Barbara Doyle, MS

April 4,

Hoffman Estates,

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Arts for Autism Festival

Proceeds benefit I-CARE (Illinois Curing Autism

through Research and Education)

Featuring: ScribbleMonster & his pals, Kammeraad,

The Kievman, and more!

April 12 1pm

Chicago Heights Prairie State College

info@...

Childhood Communication Seminars

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.

Featuring Dr. Barry Prizant

April 28-29

Chicago

janetballetto@... barryprizant.com

NATIONAL EVENT (US)

Autism One

May 2-4

Loyola University Chicago

The Most Comprehensive Conference on Autism Ever Assembled

A conference for parents and professionals for the care,treatment, and

recovery of children with Autism.

Congressman Burton

to deliver the Keynote Address

Meet Officials from the NIH and CDC

More than 60 presentations from the world's leading authorities.

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earranga@...

Asperger's Syndrome 2003 with Tony Attwood

May 3

Chicago

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INDIANA

Parents Autism Support Group

Designing an Effective IEP and Selecting Instructional Strategies

Pratt

March 3 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Oldenburg Academy, One Twister Circle

Oldenburg

Connie Burkhart Tcburkhart@...

Old National Trail Parent Support Group

Designing an Effective IEP and Selecting Instructional Strategies

Pratt

March 13 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Putnam County Public Library, 103 E. Poplar

Greencastle

Glenda Pate or Lucy Wieland at

NE Indiana Autism Parent Support Group

Developing Effective IEPs:

What Parents Should Know

Pratt

March 17, 7:00p.m. - 8:45p.m.

Dupont Public Library, 536 E. Dupont Road

Fort Wayne

Tremain or dtremain@...

Autism Society of Southwestern Indiana Practical Instructional Approaches

for the Classroom and Home

Pratt

March 24 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Memorial Hospital

Jasper Pavilion Classrm, 800 W 9th St

Becky Eckert or Kristi Ketzner

INDIANA Continued

Inside Out: What makes the person with Autism/Aspergers tick? (Their

heartbeat?)

Winner - Exploration of the social cognition and it's impact

on the school day; review of a multitude of practical strategies.

April 24-25 9a-4p

Indianapolis

cmorton@...

Hammond Parent Support Group

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Practical Suggestions for Family

Members

Pratt

May 8 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.

Hayward Brnch Library, 1212 172nd St.

Hammond

Alma Hogan at

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Catrogiovanni, PhD., & Diane Black, M.Ed

July 14-15,

Indianapolis

pyramid@...

CEU's offered

INDONESIA

Auditory Integration Training

April 20-May 1

Jakarta

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earait@...

KANSAS

Support Group Meeting for parents & childn with ASD

2nd Saturday of every month

Lenexa University of Kansas Regents Center

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2-Day PECS Training Workshop

S. Bondy, PhD & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

April 7-8,

Kansas City

pyramid@...

KENTUCKY

Discussing the BioMedical Symptoms & Treatments for ASD

March 8

Louisville

amgregor@...

$35 for non-FEAT of Louisville members, $30 for members

LOUISIANA

Under the Umbrella: A Global Perspective of Autism

Keynotes: Dennis Debbaudt - Autism and Safety Issues

Norm Ledgin - The Upside of Autism

Other speakers and topics

November 14-15

Lafayette Best Western - Hotel Acadiana

www.lastateautism.org

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MAINE

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

JoAnne Matteo, MS CCC-SLP & Helsinger, MS BCBA

March 10-11

Portland

pyramid@...

MARYLAND

Parents' Place of land's workshop, " Understanding IDEA '97, Part 2, " has

been rescheduled.

March 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Leonard Hall Drill Hall,

Leonardtown

Continental breakfast will be provided, and admission is free.

Registration is required. Please RSVP to at 301/884-4662.

LINKS to Language Seminar

Pamela C. Payne, M.S., CCC/SLP

March 21-22

Laurel

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tpayne9631@...

MASSACHUSETTS

4th Annual Full Court Charity Challenge

To benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. and LADDERS.

22 teams, including one lead by Doug and Darren Flutie, will compete in a

round robin basketball tournament to help combat autism. If you would like

to enter a team or for other sponsorship opportunities, contact

March 8 10:30am

Basketball City 35 Lomasney Way, next to the FleetCenter

dougiesteam@...

McCandless/Binstock Conference

March 28-30

Massachusetts location to be announced

Call for more information and to register! Seating is limited!

fax: mccandlesshai@...

Children Making Strides

Sponsored by Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Conference Presenters

include: Dr. , Russ Hoyt, Sue Constable, Dr. Rosen, Dr.

Bock, Dr. Lawrence Hirshberg

Session Highlights include: Inclusion Grades 3-6, Biomedical Interventions,

Using Neuro-Feedback, Sensory Integration to Increase Functioning, Current

Research Regarding Diagnosis & Treatment of Autism, Exploring the Options,

Educational Strategies

April 4-5

Framingham Sheraton Framingham

Berard Auditory Integration Training

A Therapeutic technique that helps to hear low and high frequencies evenly,

decreasing Hyper and Hypo- sensitivity to sounds, and which also helps with

auditory processing and speech descrimination. April 19-27

Lowell

ShardaEARS@...

One Day Workshop with Carol Gray

Teaching Social Skills and Enhancing Peer Friendships

May 5

Framingham

LINKS to Language Seminar

Pamela C. Payne, M.S. CCC/SLP

May 18-19

Marlborough

www.linkstolanguage.com tpayne9631@...

The SON-RISE Program Start Up

A 5-day group training program for parents, professionals, relatives,and

volunteers caring for children challenged by autism and related

developmental

challenges.

June 8-13

Sheffield

www.son-rise.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPua4Jjj0e/>

1-877-SONRISE

MICHIGAN

Asperger Syndrome And Medication

March 7

Presenter: Dr. Luke Tsai - Professor of Psychiatry & Pediatrics,U of M

Medical School and Director of DD Clinic, U of M Medical Center.

1. Coexisting disorders, and the medical diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome.

2. Asperger Syndrome and the educational system and a discussion of

programming.

3. Positive and negative effects of common medications used to treat

individuals with ASDs.

Wayne RESA 33500 Van Born Rd.

Wayne <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPva4Jjj0e/>

www.autism- mi.org/calendar/springregprint.html

Everyday Miracles Presents , PhD

Author of " Special Diets for Special Kids, I and II "

Dr. will describe recent research, which supports the use of dietary

interventions for autistic individuals and detail the type of diet found to

be most useful in reducing the digestive problems so common to autistic

children.

March 18 7-9:30pm

Ferndale Zion Lutheran Church www.

geocities.com/EverydayMiraclesAutism/

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPwa4Jjj0e/>

Lynn@... Member fee $20

Non-Member fee $25

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sally Burton-Hoyle -and Kathy - Directors of ASM.

Autism spectrum disorders, reframing behavior as communication, recognizing

the relationship between anxiety, sensory issues and challenging behavior

and how to develop a visual and social

bag of tricks for home and school.

Gaylord Holiday Inn 833 W. Main St.

March21

Gaylord.

autism-mi.org/calendar/springregprint.html

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPva4Jjj0e/>

Asperger Syndrome And Medication

March 28

Dr. Luke Tsai Professor of Psychiatry & Pediatrics,

U of M Medical School and Director of DD Clinic, U of M Medical Center.

1. Coexisting disorders, and the medical diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome.

2. Asperger Syndrome and the educational system and a discussion of

programming.

3. Positive and negative effects of common

medications used to treat individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Livingston ESA 1425 W. Grand River Ave.

Howell <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPva4Jjj0e/>

www.autism- <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPva4Jjj0e/>

mi.org/calendar/springregprint.html

Treating the Biology of Autism

World leaders in autism research will explain why and how biologicalissues

may have

an impact on the physical, behavioral, and cognitive health of children

with ASD. The presentations are geared towards

parents, agency and school personnel, medical professionals and others.

Dorfman, M.S., Boyd E. Haley, PhD., Woody McGinnis, M.D.,

Aristo Vojdani, PhD., M.T., J. Walsh, PhD

March 29-30

Pontiac (Metropolitan Detroit) Marriott at Centerpointe

www.asaoakland.org/upcomingevents.htm

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPxa4Jjj0e/>

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Castrogiovanni, PhD & Mindy Glassberg

April 10-11

Dearborn

pyramid@...

Autism Society of Michigan Spring Conference 2003 Temple Grandin,My

Experiences with Autism &

Eustacia Purves Cutler, Autism and the Family Identity

April 11

Sheraton Inn Hotel

Ann Arbor

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPya4Jjj0e/> www.autism-mi.org/calendar/

springconference.html

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

June 21-30 (Tentative)

Big Rapids/Grand Rapids

giantsteps@...

MISSISSIPPI

Gulf Coast Autism Support Network

Support group for families, teacher, friends of children with Autism

along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Regular speakers and resource information are presented.

Every 2nd Monday at 6:30pm

No Cost

Ocena Springs

Library at the Ocean Springs Hospital

connie@...

MISSOURI

2003 National Autism Symposium

Shattock, Judith Miles, Constantino, ,

Ami Klin, Lawsom

April 3-4 8:30a

Springfield

$75 for full time students, $95 for others

www.modmh.state.mo.us

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPza4Jjj0e/>

mzellid@...

NEBRASKA

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Temple Grandin, Eustacia Cutler, Becky Moyes

April 24-25

Lincoln

<http://home.sprynet.com/%7Eschafer/img/happybday.jpg>

info@...

1-800-489- 0727

NEVADA

Autism/Asperger's Conference

Dr. Tony Attwood - Understanding Asperger's

Dr. Jeanie McAfee - Navigating the Social World

April 29-30 7am

Las Vegas Gold Coasst Hotel

www.savagerecords.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPAa4Jjj0e/>

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlO5a4Jjj0e/> tombari@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

October 18-27 (tentative)

Las Vegas

giantsteps@...

NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Matt Savage Trio Performance

March 11 7pm

Manchester Southern New Hampshire University

diane@...

No Child Left Behind - Research to Practice

Orton Gillingham - Subscriber Course

mood Bell - Visualizing and Verbalizing

Fundations - Assistive Technology

March 28-29

Concord Grappone Center

www.nhida.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPBa4Jjj0e/>

NEW JERSEY

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

March 6-7

Newark Holiday Inn Newark

www.usevisualstrategies.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPCa4Jjj0e/>

Families & Professionals Working as a Team

, PhD

March 8

Galloway Township Ram's Head Inn

facsgroup@... www.autismfacs.org

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPDa4Jjj0e/>

KICK-OFF Meeting for " A Knight to Fight Autism " Fundraising eventto benefit

Cure Autism Now

You will learn how you can become a part of the

March 23

Medieval Times performance that will raise money and awareness while

becoming a fun afternoon out.

South Orange Cryan's Beef and Ale House

tristate@...

www.cureautismnow.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPEa4Jjj0e/>

Social Skills Training for Children & Teens with

Asperger Syndrome

and Social Communication Disorders: A Workshop for Parents and

Professionals.

Presented by Jed Baker, PhD.

March 25

Mount Laurel Radisson Hotel

jandbbaker@...

LINKS to Language Seminar

Pamela C. Payne, M.S., CCC/SLP

April 6-7

www.linkstolanguage.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPta4Jjj0e/>

tpayne9631@...

Berard Auditory Integration Training Session

April 18-27

Voorhees

terries@...//we-exist.netait

<mailto:terries@...//we-exist.netait>

The Sound of Hope - an evening with Georgiana

Terrie Silverman will also be speaking.

April 24 7pm

Mt. Laurel Mt. Laurel Radisson Hotel

www.we-exist.net/ait <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlO9a4Jjj0e/>

terries@...

Baseball for Autism Awareness Presents:

Memorial Day Spectacular

The Lakewood BlueClaws, affiliate to the Philadelphia Phillies Major

League Baseball Team, join forces with New Jersey's Non-Profit Organization

" Baseball for Autism Awareness " to host Autism Awareness Day 2003

at their beautiful 3 year old stadium.

May 25 7pm

Lakewood Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium

mbmrja@...

COSAC presents the 21st Issues in Autism Conference

Over 55 workshops, 50 exhibitors, and 2 Keynote Speakers:

Carol Gray and Dr. Foxx

May 31

Atlantic The New Atlantic Convention Center

Madelyn.Schiering@...

www.njcosac.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPFa4Jjj0e/>

Ninth Annual Eden Institute Foundation

Princeton Lecture Series

Affecting the Research and Service Agenda

Dr. Amaral of th University of California-' MIND Institute;

Dr. Isabelle Rapin of Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College

of Medicine; and Dr. Edwin Cook of the University of Chicago's

Laboratory of Developmental Neuroscience.

June 6

Princeton University

Joni EdenSvcs@...

The Sound of Berard Auditory Integration Training

10-day training for individuals iwth auditory processing challenges,

autism, PDD, LD/ADHD, and hyper-or-hypo-sensitive training.

June 12-21

Somers Point

terries@...

The Sound of Berard Auditory Integration Training

10-day training for individuals iwth auditory processing challenges,

autism, PDD, LD/ADHD, and hyper-or-hypo-sensitive training.

June 20-29

Voorhees

terries@...

www.we-exist.net/ait <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlO9a4Jjj0e/>

NEW YORK

Biological & Sensory Foundations for Learning & Behavior

New York Wednesday evenings 7:30-9pm from 2/26/03-4/9/03

Westchester Tuesday evenings 2/25/03-4/8/03

www.devdelay.org

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPGa4Jjj0e/> mbmcneese@...

1st Annual Benefit Concert for Autism

$35 admission includes dinner entree with performances by some

of the top names in fold/rock music...

Liz Queler, Bar , Terri Binion, Debbie Major,

Mae on, Garrison, Suzy Arnowitz with Big Cow,

Judith Tulloch, n Dwyer, and more

Silent Auction, featuring autographed Sports Memorabilia, etc...

March 8 6:30pm

Chester 39 Main Street

www.bodles.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPHa4Jjj0e/>

Reservations Required

NAAR & Parent Support Network present:

Temple Grandin, PhD

Living with Autism, Learning Language, & School Success

March 9 7pm

Orangeburg Tappan Zee High School Auditorium

$15 per person

www.parentsupportnetwork.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPIa4Jjj0e/>

akragen@...

LINKS to Language Seminar

Pamela C. Payne, M.S., CCC/SLP

March 9-10

Plainview

www.linkstolanguage.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPta4Jjj0e/>

tpayne9631@...

AHA/AS/PDD, The Center & NAAR

Proudly Present: Temple Grandin, PhD

March 10 7-9pm

New York State

www.aha-as-pdd.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPJa4Jjj0e/>

bernicep@...

Parent Support Network Presents a Workshop for

Parents and Professionals: Creating a Successful school day for students

with

Asperger, PDD, Autism, and related communication disorders.

Featuring Diane Adreon, M.A.

March 10 9a-3p

West Nyack Palisades Center Mall, Raso Room, 4th floor

www.ParentSupportNetwork.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPIa4Jjj0e/>

Hebert Birch Services Conference

Mesibov, PhD, Hodgdon, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, Baumann,

Barbara Bloomfield, CCC-SLP, JJ Hanley

March 12

Manhattan Lighthouse Conference Center

x233 hgbmelissas@...

www.hgbirch.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPKa4Jjj0e/>

Roots of Mental Illness in Children

March 15 - 17

New York The Rockefeller University

www.nimh.nih.gov/events/roots.cfm

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPLa4Jjj0e/>

" Working Together: Systems & Strategies for Improving Outcomes

for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders "

March 20-21

New York Academy of Medicine - 5th Avenue at 103rd Street

To request brochure: kmannion1@...

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Recent Research in Autism And Asperger's Syndrome

Fred R. Volkmar, MD - Yale University Child Study Center

March 27 4:30pm

Purchase Purchase College, Natural Sciences Building

FREE

www.purchase.edu <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPMa4Jjj0e/>

peter.ohring@...

The Matt Savage Trio Performance

March 28th on the Today Show - barring any unforseen news stories!

www.savagerecords.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPAa4Jjj0e/>

diane@...

The Matt Savage Trio Performance

March 29

LongIsland Mulcahy's

www.savagerecords.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPAa4Jjj0e/>

diane@...

The Matt Savage Trio Performance

" Concert for Kids " - sponsored by the MAX Foundation

The concert is being presented for children with special needs,

but all children are welcome.

March 30 1pm

Long Island Molloy College in Rockville Center

www.savagerecords.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPAa4Jjj0e/>

diane@...

Behavioral & Developmental Perspectives on Developing Interventions

to address the Language and Communication Challenges of

Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Fredda Brown, PhD, Sima Gerber, PhD, CCC, Joanne Gerenser, MS, CCC

March 30

New York St. 's University

888-7-THERAPY www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPNa4Jjj0e/>

Brainstorming 2003 - Effective Strategies for teaching students with

Aspergers and Autism - A team approach.

Using local teachers, parents, therapists, counselors, and psychologistswho

have made this system work for their students.

We're going to open the door a crack and trade a few secrets and roll up

sleeves and make an attempt to solve some problems. Four separate panels

will work all day. This is an open invitation for parents to bring their own

children's teachers with them.

April 3

Syracuse

Marpeth@...

Functional Behavioral Assessment & Positive Behavioral Support

with Functional Communication Training

V. Mark Durand, PhD

April 5 830-5:30

Plainview The Marriott Residence Inn

$150 includes breakfast & lunch

ASHA CEU's .5 per day

KTKetzel@...

LINKS to Language Seminar

Pamela C. Payne, MS, CCC/SLP

April 11-12

Mt. Kisco

www.linkstolanguage.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPta4Jjj0e/>

tpayne9631@...

Adult Asperger Syndrome Support Group of NYC

AHA/AS/PDD - The Matt & Debra Cody Center for

Autism & NSSA

Proudly Present: Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents

and Adults with ASD.

April 12 9:30-5p

Roslyn High School

www.aha-as-pdd.org www.codycenter.org

patschiss@...

Autism Awareness Day at Shea Stadium

The New York Mets will be joining with

NYC and Long Island Autism

Service Agencies to promote National Autism Awareness Month.

This is an opportunity for families, friends, and the local autism

community to band together to raise the public's knowledge of this

expanding epidemic. Several thousand people are expected to attend.

April 27

718-7-Autism x 16 www.AutismAwareness.qsac.com

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPOa4Jjj0e/>

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Opening the Doors to Friendship to People in the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein, PhD.

April 28-29 9a-5p

Plainview Residence Inn

http://www.elija.org/Gutstein.html elija@...

adcock@... www.connectionscenter.com

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Catrogiovanni, PhD., & Jo-Anne Matteo, MS, CCC-SLP

May 5-6

Amherst

pyramid@...

CEU's offered

YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities

Annual International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities

" Successful Outcomes in Mental Retardation and Developmental/Learning

Disabilities:

Approaches and Strategies that Work "

More than 300 prominent speakers from throughout the US and abroad.

A full-day post conference workshop on ABA with J. Carbone

May 5-9

NYC Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel

awittenberg@... http://www.yai.org

Aspergers Syndrome: Current Research and Clinical Applications

Tony Attwood, PhD

Analysis of the unusual factors related to Asperger's.

May 18

NYC New School University

888-7-THERAPY www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

Sensory Integration and DIRsm (Floortime)

Assessment & Treatment of Children with Sensory Processing Disorders

A Focus on Children in the Autism Spectrum. This course will focus on

combining sensory integration & DIR model (Floortime) to assess th child in

play in order to determine sensory modulation, affect, interaction, ability

to problem solve, and elaborate ideas.

June 8-9

New York NYU Hospital Center

888-7-THERAPY www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPNa4Jjj0e/>

NORTH DAKOTA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

S. Bondy, PhD, & Donna Abadie, M.Ed

March 3-4

Bismarck

pyramid@...

OHIO

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

March 15-24 (tentative)

Cincinnati

giantsteps@...

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Castrogiovanni, PhD & Diane Black M.Ed

March 31-April 1

Englewood Dayton

pyramid@...

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Temple Grandin, Barron, Sheila Wagner, Betsey Brunk, and Carol Gray

May 1-2

Columbus

www.projectpace.info <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPPa4Jjj0e/>

info@...

1-

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

June 5-14

Cleveland/Independence

giantsteps@...

OKLAHOMA

Auditory Integration Training

December 5-14

Tulsa

giantsteps@...

OREGON

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Opening the Doors to Friendship to People in the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein, PhD

March 28-29 9a-4:30p

Portland Portland Conference Center

hamblen@...

www.connectionscenter.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPna4Jjj0e/>

adcock@...

PENNSYLVANIA

Teaching Nine Critical Communication Skills

S. Bondy, PhD

March 7

Essington

orpyramid@...

ASCEND Group Meeting

Mareile Koenig, PhD, CCC/SLP, BCBA

Meeting for Parentsregivers, Educators & Professionals

Communication Development, Disorders & Interventions for Learners with

Asperger Syndrome & Similar Diagnoses.

March 11 7:30pm

Haverton Grace Chapel - Darby and Eagle Roads

www.ascendgroup.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPQa4Jjj0e/>

dcwright@...

Biomedical Research in Autism

The State of the Science now and future directions

Dr. London will discuss research presented at the first International

Meeting for Autism Research as well as the newest research funded

by the NAAR. A must attend lecture for all those touched by Autism.

March 21 7:30-9:30pm

Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market St.

888-777-NAAR x15 dschwab@...

FREE Lecture: Biomedical Research in Autism

The State of the Science now and future directions. Dr. London will discuss

research presented at the 1st International Meeting for Autism Research as

well as the newest research funded by the NAAR.

March 24 7-9pm

Wexford The Chadwick

sgadzia@...

ASCEND Group Meeting

Parents and Caregivers support/information meeting

April 8 7:30pm

Haverton Grace Chapel - Darby and Eagle Roads

www.ascendgroup.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPQa4Jjj0e/>

dcwright@...

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DEADLINE FOR

April 2003

CALENDAR UPDATE IS

March 25, 2003

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PENNSYLVANIA Continued

Social Skills Training for Children with Autism

Jed Baker, PhD

April 11

Wyomissing Inn at Reading

www.autismsocietyofberks.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPRa4Jjj0e/>

April 12th Fun Festival and Walk for Autism

more information soon

Philadelphia

phillycan1@...

2nd Annual Walk for Autism

April 26 10am

Erie Presque Isle State Park - Beach 1

www.NWPA-ASA.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPSa4Jjj0e/>

im22tired@...

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

S. Bondy, PhD & Lori Frost, MS CCC/SLP

April 29-30

Essington

pyramid@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

May 2-11 (tentative)

Pittsburgh

giantsteps@...

ASCEND Group Meeting

J. Stone, Psy.D, - Instructional Strategies for Children with Asperger

Syndrome and Related Diagnoses.

May 13 7:30pm

Haverton Grace Chapel - Darby and Eagle Roads

www.ascendgroup.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPQa4Jjj0e/>

dcwright@...

NATIONAL EVENT (US)

May 16-18

DAN! 2003

Spring Conference

Philadelphia

A navigational guide for

parents

and practitioners collaborating

in exploring each child's biochemical & immunological problems and

treatments.

Marriott Philadelphia

DANquestions@...

ASCEND Group

Parents and Caregivers support/information gathering meeting

June 10 7:30pm

Haverton Grace Chapel - Darby and Eagle Roads

www.ascendgroup.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPQa4Jjj0e/>

dcwright@...

The Sound of Berard Auditory Integration

Training

10-day training for individuals iwth auditory processing challenges,

autism, PDD, LD/ADHD, and hyper-or-hypo-sensitive training.

June 14-23

Blue Bell

terries@...

www.we-exist.net/ait <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlO9a4Jjj0e/>

The 2003 ASA National Conference

Bridges to the Future

Pittsburgh

July 16 - 20

asa.convio.netsite/ <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPTa4Jjj0e/>

RHODE ISLAND

The Emotional & Social Lives of Persons with ASD & theirFamilies

This national symposium, with top Autism experts from throughout

the US, will focus on how family members and professionals are now

increasingly attempting to recognize emotional issues, such as the

importance of relationships, self-esteem, self-determination,

fostering a sense of membership, and other quality of life issues.

March 21-22

Providence Rhode Island Convention Center

x21 www.community-autism-resources.org

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPUa4Jjj0e/>

SOUTH CAROLINA

Free Lecture and Workshop

Raun K. Kaufman - Fully emerged from Autism Breakthrough strategiesfor

Autism and PDD He will discuss the key principles of The Son-RiseProgram

March 15

Aiken

www.son-rise.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPua4Jjj0e/>

Asperger's Syndrome 2003

Dr. Tony Attwood

May 5

Columbia

www.futurehorizons-autism.com jgilpin@...

SOUTH DAKOTA

Applied Behavior Analysis in the classroom.

Spring Autism Symposium

Ron Leaf, PhD

April 28-29

Sioux Falls

TENNESSEE

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Helsinger, BCBA, & Mindy Glassberg

May 5-6

Nashville

pyramid@...

CEU's offered

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

May 21-30

Chattanooga

giantsteps@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

October 1-10

Knoxville

giantsteps@...

TEXAS

Mesquite Parents of Children with ASD Support Meetings:

Varying speakers that relate to Autism.

Last Saturday of each month beginning January 2003

10a-12:30p

Mesquite Mesquite Main Library

- lisa.anthony.i0st@...

Parent University - Celebrating Differences

Dr. Welch Keynote Speaker.

Sessions include: ABA, Diet and Nutrition, Surviving the ARD, IDEA

March 1 8a-1p

Southlake Dawson Middle School

Registration $10 $15 at the door

Nina nsnorman@... or

Autism Society of Collin County

Greg Rushin, Plano Chief of Police. He will address the topic of keeping

our children safe.

March 4 7pm

Plano St. United Methodist Church

amc2@...

Get2Gether at F2F office

Dr. Catlett, a behavioralist, will speak about Autism and related

disorders.

March 4 7pm

Houston Family to Family Network

13150 FM 529 Suite 106

After High School - What Next?

State agencies, service providers, support groups, residential - care

providers, universities, community colleges, & anyone you request will be

invited to provide information at this transition fair.

March 4 7-9pm

Houston ISC Conf. Rooms C/D

10300 Rd

The Special Needs Lifeplan

The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you

and your special needs child.

C. Rhatigan, C.E. P.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and how to plan for each.

* Guardianship... Why - When - How

* Integrating Special Needs costs into your financial plan

* Getting & Keeping Federal Benefits

* The Special Needs Trust

* Letter of Intent - The Heart of your Plan

* The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes

March 4 7pm

Houston CyFair Instructional Support Center

steve@... www.stemark.com

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Visual Strategies for Young Children with Autism

March 5

www.esc17.net <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPVa4Jjj0e/>

Learn the ABA Research & Practical Applications

Farb, Executive Director, The Center for Behavior Therapy & Consulting

Psychologist, The Arbor School,

Houston

Topic: Habit Reversal: Implications for the Reduction of

Stereotypic Behavior

March 5

U of H Central, Clinic Conference Room #1050, CRS Building

Planting the Seeds of Advocacy

Advanced Leadership Seminar for self-advocates and family

advocates who are active in their disability communities.

March 6-8

Dallas

DFW Hyatt Regency Hotel - DFW airport

Contact MHMR of Tarrant Co. 817- 569-4014 ruthr@...

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Hands-On strategies to encourage listening development

across the curriculum

March 7

www.esc17.net <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPVa4Jjj0e/>

PEP: " Countdown to the Spring ARD's Seminar "

Featuring Gail (PATH Project), Millie Hickman (PATH Project),

Wallace (Advocacy, Inc), Beard (ADDA), and a ParentPanel

March 8 9a-12:30p

Marshall First Baptist Church of Marshall

FREE Admission and Materials

peptexas@...

Texas Association for Behavior Analysis 2003 Conference

Featuring Pryor,

" Clicking as Communication "

Shahla Ala'i-les, " Are they Having Fun Yet? "

March 7-8 9a-4:30p $70

Dallas marriott Dallas Quorum by the Galleria

www.unt.edu/behv/txaba <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPWa4Jjj0e/>

www.featnt.org <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPXa4Jjj0e/>

Texas Center for Autism Research & Treatment (TCART)

Tomatis Session II

March 9-22

San

TCART fax

The Special Needs Lifeplan

The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you

and your special needs child.

C. Rhatigan, C.E. P.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and how to plan for each.

* Guardianship... Why - When - How

* Integrating Special Needs costs into your financial plan

* Getting & Keeping Federal Benefits

* The Special Needs Trust

* Letter of Intent - The Heart of your Plan

* The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes

March 11 7pm

Heart to Heart -

Huntsville area

steve@... www.stemark.com

FEAT Meeting

Teaching Materials for Children with Autism and PDD

Pam Dollins, BS

March 13 7-9pm

Houston MHMRA of County

5901 Long Drive, Suite 312

Autism Society of Southeast Texas

IEP Bootcamp: Getting Ready for Spring ARD's

Angie , Presenter

March 17 6pm free supper, 7pm Workshop

Beaumont Beaumont Junior Forum Building

mssmitty26@...

Family to Family Network - ARD Clinic

Bring your paperwork and get ready for upcoming ARD meetings

March 18 10a-1p

Houston 13150 FM 529 Suite 106

Parent Support Group Meeting

Autism Society of Collini County

March 18 11:30am

Plano ez Cafe on Coit and Park

amc2@...

NAMI Support Group Meeting

Jack - Professional Relations & Advocacy & StateGovernment

Affairs, Eli Lilly and Co. - will be the speaker.

March 20

Contact NAMI Tarrant County

The Special Needs Lifeplan

The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you

and your special needs child.

C. Rhatigan, C.E. P.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and how to plan for each.

* Guardianship... Why - When - How

* Integrating Special Needs costs into your financial plan

* Getting & Keeping Federal Benefits

* The Special Needs Trust

* Letter of Intent - The Heart of your Plan

* The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes

March 26 7pm

Spring ISD Transition Fair

steve@... www.stemark.com

www.lorman.com <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlP0a4Jjj0e/>

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Job Development for Students with Autism

March 26 www.esc17.net <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPZa4Jjj0e/>

tweathersby@...

The Shape of Behavior, Inc

OPEN HOUSE - NEW LOCATION

Drop in style - learn who we are, and what we do.

Find out what this Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic is all about!

March 28 5-8pm

Houston 12423 Cutten Road, Suite B

tsobinfo@...

SpArc 2003 - 5th Annual SpArc Family Resource Conference Guardianship,

Transition Works, When and How to set up Guardianships, Estate Planning,

SSI, Legislative Update, Transition to PPCD, Parent Communication

Activities

March 29 8:30am

Cost $10.00

Respite care provided with advance reservations only!

Teacher Appreciation Dinner - ASCC Annual Meeting

Autism Awareness Month

April 1 7pm

Plano St. United Methodist Church

amc2@...

Individual Education Plans and placement issues in Texas

For Special Education School Personnel

April 4 9a-4p

Houston Double Tree Hotel

The Special Needs Lifeplan

The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you

and your special needs child.

C. Rhatigan, C.E. P.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and how to plan for each.

* Guardianship... Why - When - How

* Integrating Special Needs costs into your financial plan

* Getting & Keeping Federal Benefits

* The Special Needs Trust

* Letter of Intent - The Heart of your Plan

* The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes

April 5 12-6pm

San CampCamp

steve@... www.stemark.com

<http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlP1a4Jjj0e/>

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St. Bartholomew, unoffical patron saint of autism, holding his skin. Detail

- Last Judgement. angelo (also considered artist self-portrait).

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Family Support Network Monthly Meeting

Summer Options for Children

For parents of children with disabilities in the Brazos Valley

April 7 at 6pm

219 North Main Street, Suite 203

Amy Sharp at for more info

No cost, and childcare is provided for participants

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Jeanie McAfee, Kathleen Quill, Anne ,

Bolick, and Jerry and Newport.

April 9-11

Dallas Southfork Ranch www.futurehorizons-autism.com

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2003 Texas Autism Awareness Rally

Sponsored by the Autism Society of Greater Austin

April 11, Friday 11:00 - 1:00

Austin S. Capitol Steps

autismrally2003@...

Greater Houston Chapter of Autism Society of America Chapter Meeting

April 12 10am

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Using visual tools to support instruction

April 11 www.esc17.net <http://click.topica.com/maaaTaKaaWlPVa4Jjj0e/>

TxABA Series I Workshop

The ABC's of ABA - Beginner's Workshop

Presenter: Domonique Randall, MS, BCBA

April 12

Houston University of Houston Alumni Center, Room 100 B

The Special Needs Lifeplan

The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you

and your special needs child.

C. Rhatigan, C.E. P.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and how to plan for each.

* Guardianship... Why - When - How

* Integrating Special Needs costs into your financial plan

* Getting & Keeping Federal Benefits

* The Special Needs Trust

* Letter of Intent - The Heart of your Plan

* The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes

April 12 2pm

Parents as Case Managers

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RRISD Family Support Network

April 14

6:15-7:00pm - Individual Support Groups and Pizza

7:00-8:30pm - General Session Meetings

* Sibling Issues

* Legal Issues

Round Rock Cedar Valley Middle School

Jeane 464-4488

Autism Society of Collin County - Parent Support Group Meeting

April 15 11:30am

Plano ez Cafe on Coit and Park

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Lilli Hallam to speak at F2F

The justice system and those with disabilities.

April 24 7pm

Dallas/Plano area

Christ Church

" A Picnic in the Park "

Autism Awareness & Mental Retardation Fair

Bring a Picnic lunch and the entire family:

Learn about Community Resources, Meet other families,

enjoy some fun and games.

April 26 12-4pm

Houston Bear Creek Park

The Special Needs Lifeplan

The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you

and your special needs child.

C. Rhatigan, C.E. P.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and how to plan for each.

* Guardianship... Why - When - How

* Integrating Special Needs costs into your financial plan

* Getting & Keeping Federal Benefits

* The Special Needs Trust

* Letter of Intent - The Heart of your Plan

* The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes

April 26 1pm

Special Ed Family Support Group - Richmond Area

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4th Annual TCART Medical Seminar

Featuring Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless - author of " Children with Starving

Brains "

Christie Enzinna, Owens, Dr. Chez

April 26 8:30a-2:30p

San University of Texas Health Sciences Center

Asperger's Superconference 2003

Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jeanie McAfee,

Anne , Bolick, and Jerry

and Newport

April 30-May 2

Dallas Southfork Ranch