The Autism Calendar of Events February Update

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ARKANSAS

2- Day PECS Training Workshop

Lori Frost, MS CCC/SLP & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

March 17-18, 2003

Little Rock, AR

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AUSTRALIA

Auditory Integration Training

March 10-21, 2003

Brisbane, Queensland Darling Point Special School enquiries@...

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CALIFORNIA

Free workshop for parents; The IEP Process

Instruction, information, materials and resources to help you

participate more effectively in the IEP process.

February 1, 2003

San Diego, CA Gompers School

Valley Autism Parent Support Group

Dr. Estee Hess - PhD, will be the guest speaker

on empowering parents to be active participants in their children's

therapeutic and behavioral programs.

February 2, 2003 7-9pm

Cal State Northridge Campus - Monterey Hall

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2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Castrogiovanni, Ph.D., &

Donna Abadie, M.Ed

February 3-4, 2003

San Francisco, CA

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MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series - Winter/Spring 2003

February 5 Dr. Schultz, Yale University Child Study Center

4:00PM fMRI evidence for hypoactivation of the

social and affective neural circuitry in autism

spectrum conditions

6:30PM Neural markers for autism spectrum

conditions and novel treatment strategies for

assessing neural plasticity

Sacramento

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

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Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

February 8-15, 2003

Redlands, CA

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Southern California WALK NOW Kick-Off Rally

Meet our celebrity Family Teams Chair, Gil Bellows (The Agency, Ally McBeal)

and

youth ambassador, Gallagher (7th Heaven).

Hear from CAN Co-Founder, Shestack

February 8, 2003 10am

Universal City, CA Universal City Sheraton

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Intervention Planning for Children with Autism:

A Workshop for Parents

Provides practical advice on choosing and evaluating effective programs

for children with Autism.

February 8, 2003

Long Beach, CA Harbor Regional Center

TACA Costa Mesa support group meeting

February 8, 2003 (check for times)

Dr Shaw - Great Plains Labs - What medical tests? How to read basic

results? How often to re-test? What to do with the info? and other important

medical information

Costa Mesa Vineyard Newport Church - 102 East Baker Avenue Babysitting is

now available!!

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Family Fun & Picnic

Project SEA is a community based organization supporting the Socialization,

Education, and Awareness of Autistic families and friends.

February 9, 2003 2-5pm

No Charge

Long Beach, CA Wardlow Park

www.projectsea.org gmurillo@...

Inside Out: What makes the person with

Autism/Aspergers tick?

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

on the school day; review

of a multitude of practical strategies.

February 12- 13, 9a-4p

Roseville, CA

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www.socialthinking.com

cmorton@...

FGFCF Workshops for Parents

What is the GFCF diet, where to shop, recipes, how to eat out...

February 13, 2003

Pasadena, CA Pasadena Child Development Associates

Joyce x217

Getting a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Judith Bluestone, Clinical and Educational Director of The HANDLE Institute

February 15-16, 2003

Berkeley, CA Berkeley Peace and Justice Ministries Center

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Conference at Sac State

, J.D., is an attorney with over 33 years experience in special

education law and is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts.

February 15 Workshop #1 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon:

Obtaining Appropriate Evaluations For Your Child With Special Needs

February 15 Workshop #2 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.:

Behaviors That Interfere With Your Child's Learning

February 16, 9:00 Workshop #3 - a.m. to 12:00 noon:

Developing An Appropriate Individualized Education Program Plan Under The

Idea And Section 504

February 16 Workshop #4 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.:

Effective Advocacy Strategies To Secure Your Child's Rights In Special

Education $115 to $140

Sacramento - Sacramento State University

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800-203- 7542.

FEAT of the Greater Bay Area Worksps for 2003

February 15, 2003 9:30-4:30 - Social Skils Play Skills

Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents

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GFCF Workshops for Parents

What is the GFCF diet, where to shop, recipes, how to eat out...

February 20, 2003

Pasadena, CA Pasadena Child Development Associates

Joyce x217

Lecture: PDD/Autism Educational Support Group

Blythe Corbett, PhD from MIND Institute presents video modeling

applications for children with ASD.

February 20, 2003 7:30-9:30pm

Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara University

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Solving the Relationship Puzzle: Opening Doors to Friendship

Dr. Steve Gutstein will describe his treatment protocol which addresses

relationship processing deficits in an easily understood, systematic

manner. His creative methods have provided a path for emotional fulfillment

for the thousands of children, adolescents, and

adults who might otherwise face an isolated future.

February 20-21, 2003

San Diego, CA ACES Inc.

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TACA - Medical Conference

Medical Care for Autistic Children

Dr. Jerry Kartzinel - Pediatrician from ICDRC

A lecture for parents, Common Medical Problems and

Treatment Options for Children with Autism.

February 22, 2003 9:30-3:30p

Costa Mesa, CA Vineyard Newport Church

www.talkaboutcuringautism.org

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LINKS to Language and Beyond

Pamela Payne, MS CCC/SLP

e, Psy.D CCC/SLP

February 22-23, 2003

San Francisco, CA California Pacific Medical Center's

Child Development Center

415-750- 6376

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FEAT Sacramento

" Get a feel for the pulse of FEAT "

Board Meeting Open to the Public

Feb. 25 (check first) 7:30 pm

Sacramento Arden-Dimick Library 891 Arden

FEAT@...

MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series - Winter/Spring 2003

March 5 Dr. Lord, University of Michigan Autism and Communications

Disorder Center

4:00PM Conceptualizations and methods in

diagnosing autistic spectrum disorders

6:30PM Facilitating shared enjoyment: Supporting

peer relationships for children & adults with autism Sacramento

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

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Days of Molecular Medicine 2003

Immunotherapy: A Technology Platform for Molecular Medicine

March 13- 15, 2003

La Jolla, CA

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Jeanie McAfee, Kathleen Quill, Jerry &

Newport, and Diane Murrell.

March 20-21, 2003

San Diego, CA

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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@...

NonVerbal Learning Disorder Association

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

March 28-29, 2003

150.00 per day

www.NLDline.com http://www.NLDA.org

MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series - Winter/Spring 2003

April 9 Dr. lvar Lovaas, UCLA Department of

Psychology and Lovaas Institute 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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Run/Walk for Hope 2003

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

new building.

April 12, 2003

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Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

April 4-13, 2003 (Tentative)

Orange County, CA

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" One Voice for Autism " - Autism Rally for Awareness & drive to push the

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

Government 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, 2003 12-2pm - free event

April 6, 2003 - TBA

Sacramento, CA California State Capitol

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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@...

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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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 Swedo, MIMH, Pediatrics and Developmental 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.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

July 21-30, 2003

Laguna Hills, CA

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Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

September 6-15, 2003 (Tentative).

Costa Mesa, CA

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,

please contact Dr. :

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CANADA

A.B.A. basics from the therapy room

to the real world with

Simon Fraser University. 2 Day workshop

Presented by F.E.A.T. of B.C.

January 18-19, 2003

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www.featbc.org/downloads/eaiw.pdf

" Keys to the Treasure Chest "

3rd annual conference, " Mapping the Journey "

March 7-8, 2003

Edmonton, Alberta

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The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Training Workshop with Dr.

Clinician Training - March 10 & 11, 2003

Research Training - March 12-14, 2003

Alberta Children's Hospital (Calgary)

$200 for Clinical Workshop, $300 for Research

Workshop

Lynn Bachura Lynn.Bachura@...

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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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ENGLAND

" Implications of care standards Legislation "

, Terry Mooney, Greig McNeish, Carroll

?99 Professional ?60 Parent

Feb 13, 2003 Venue to be confirmed - London

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High Functioning Autism & Asperger's Syndrome

A two-day course by Dr Tony Attwood

Recent developments in social and emotional support Jun 4

+44 (0)1433 631 036

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FLORIDA

The Doctor Within - Vaccine Seminar

The Sanctity of Human Blood

Dr. Tim O'Shea - Author of " The Sanctity of Human Blood "

February 1, 2003

Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sheraton Suites Hotel

All About VACCINES!!!

O'Shea@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

March 1-10, 2003 (Tentative)

Atlanta, GA

giantsteps@...

Attorney Skills Training

An intensive training program for attorneys who represent children

with disabilities.

March 13-16, 2003

Kissimmee, FL Hyatt Orlando

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Dennis Debbaudt Workshop

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

March 20-21, 2003

ville & Northeast Florida

ddpi@...

Dennis Debbaudt Workshop

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

March 26, 2003

Broward County - Ft. Lauderdale area

ddpi@...

Call for Papers - 2003 Conference

March 27-29, 2003

Orlando, FL Raddison Hotel

Info. on topics: chipple@...

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rrtcpbs.org

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, 2003

Kissimmee, FL Hyatt Orlando

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Childhood Communication Seminars

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.

Featuring Dr. Barry Prizant

March 31 and April 1, 2003

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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GEORGIA

Dennis Debbaudt Workshop

March 6, 2003

Georgia Law Enforcement Center

www.asperger.net

Georgia Conference and Workshop

Dennis Debbaudt and Myles

Participants will be able to recognize characteristics of Asperger Syndrome

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

behavioral interventions to facilitate school success. Implement strategies

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

structure proactive options for parents, care providers, and educators.

March 7, 2003

Decatur, GA Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta

www.asperger.net

Unlocking Autism " The Power of One " Confer

Honorable ny Isakson - Planning & Preparing for

the future of a child with a disability. Nick Djurie & Joe

White - Estate Planning for Children with disabilities.

S. Mayerson - How to Compromise with your

school.

March 30, 2003 9a-4p

Newnan, GA Central Education Center

dawnfo@...

ILLINOIS

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Opening the Doors to Friendship to People in the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein, PhD

March 6-7, 2003 8:30a-4p

Skokie, IL Maggiano's Little Italy

http://www.connectionscenter.com adcock@...

The BHARE Foundation Presents:

The 2003 CARE Conference -

Curing Autism through Research & Education

Listen and learn about the latest cutting edge research and treatments

by the top experts in the field of Autism!

Wakefield, Schneider, MD, Blake, MOT, OTR/L &

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

Barbara Doyle, MS

April 4, 2003

Hoffman Estates, IL

www.bhare.org fax

Childhood Communication Seminars

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communication

and Socioemotional Competence.

Featuring Dr. Barry Prizant

April 28-29, 2003

Chicago, IL

janetballetto@... barryprizant.com

Autism One

The most comprehensive conference on Autism ever assembled.

It is 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.

May 2-4, 2003

Loyola University Chicago

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Asperger's Syndrome 2003 with Tony Attwood

May 3, 2003

Chicago, IL

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INDIANA

FUSE (Families United for Support & Encouragement)

Person Centered Planning

February 3, 2003 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Kim

J.B. s Elementary School, 1331 N. Blue Road

Greenfield, IN

Arland fuseinc@...

Parents Autism Support Group

Designing an Effective IEP and Selecting Instructional Strategies

Pratt

March 3, 2003 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Oldenburg Academy, One Twister Circle

Oldenburg, IN

Connie Burkhart Tcburkhart@...

Old National Trail Parent Support Group

Designing an Effective IEP and Selecting Instructional Strategies

Pratt

March 13, 2003 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Putnam County Public Library, 103 East Poplar

Greencastle, IN

Glenda Pate or Lucy Wieland at

Northeast Indiana Autism Parent Support Group

Developing Effective IEPs:

What Parents Should Know

Pratt

March 17, 2003 7:00p.m. - 8:45p.m.

Dupont Public Library, 536 E. Dupont Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Tremain or dtremain@...

Autism Society of Southwestern Indiana

Practical Instructional Approaches for the Classroom and Home

Pratt

March 24, 2003 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Memorial Hospital

Pavilion Classroom, 800 W. 9th Street

Jasper, Indiana

Becky Eckert or Kristi Ketzner

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

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

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

April 24-25, 2003 9a-4p

San , CA Santa Clara County Office of Education

http://www.socialthinking.com

cmorton@...

Hammond Parent Support Group

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Practical Suggestions for Family

Members

Pratt

May 8, 2003 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.

Hayward Branch Library, 1212 172nd Street

Hammond, Indiana

Alma Hogan at

INDONESIAINDONESIA

Auditory Integration Training (10 days)

February, 2003

Jakarta & Surabaya, Indonesia

earait@... http://www.aitresources.com

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www.aitresources.com

IOWA

State Parent-Educator Connection Conference

For parents and educators of special-needs children.

The conference begins and ends with keynote presentations -

and over 90 concurrent sessions are packed in between.

February 9-11, 2003

Ames, IA Iowa State University campus in Ames

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KANSAS

Support Group Meeting for parents & childn with ASD Held the 2nd Saturday of

every month

Lenexa, KS University of Kansas Regents Center

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http://www.autismasperger.org

www.autismasperger.org

Together we can learn

Dr. Jeff Lewine - Picture this: Teaching the Brain to learn old & new

tricks

This talk will provide an overview of how research on brain function can

lead

to new and improved methods for diagnosing and treating children with

disabilities.

February 8, 2003 8a-4:30p

www.familiestogetherinc.org kristen@...

leia@...

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

April 7-8, 2003

Kansas City, KS

pyramid@...

KENTUCKY

Discussing the BioMedical Symptoms & Treatments for ASD

March 8, 2003

Louisville, KY

amgregor@...

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

LOUISIANA

WRIGHTSLAW

Advocacy Training

February 12, 2003

Shreveport, LA

WRIGHTSLAW

Boot Camp

February 14-15, 2003

Baton Rouge, LA

WRIGHTSLAW

February 17, 2003

Advocacy Training

New Orleans, LA

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, 2003

Lafayette, LA Best Western - Hotel Acadiana

www.lastateautism.org vpar3auadv@...

MAINE

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

March 10-11, 2003

Portland, ME

pyramid@...

MARYLAND

Understanding IDEA '97 Regulations

Do you know what special education is, what an IEP is, what the

law says about suspensions for children who have an IEP? This

workshop will help you better understand the law that defines special

education,

and help you be a better team player.

Part I: February 8, 2003 9:30-12:30pm

Part II: February 19, 2003 5:30-9pm

Leonardtown, MD Leonard Hall Drill Hall

wmks1983@...

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, 2003 10:30am

Basketball City, 35 Lomasney Way, next to the FleetCenter

dougiesteam@...

McCandless/Binstock Conference

March 28-30, 2003

Massachusetts location to be announced

Call for more information and to register!

Seating is limited!

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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, 2003

Framingham, MA 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, 2003

Lowell, MA

ShardaEARS@...

One Day Workshop with Carol Gray

Teaching Social Skills and Enhancing Peer Friendships

May 5, 2003

Framingham, MA

MICHIGAN

Paraprofessional Training

February 25, 2003

Sally Burton- Hoyle & Kathy -

Directors of ASM and Anne Carpenter - Librarian of ASM and a woman with

autism. An overview of autism spectrum disorders, reframing behavior as

Communication, the relationship between anxiety, sensory issues and

behavioral challenges, how to develop a visual and social " bag of tricks "

and home/school communication tips.

Macomb ISD 44001 Garfield Rd.

Clinton Township, MI. 48038

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mi.org/calendar/springconference.html

Asperger Syndrome And Medication

March 7, 2003

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, MI. 48184

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http://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, 2003 7-9:30pm

Ferndale, MI Zion Lutheran Church

www.geocities.com/EverydayMiraclesAutism/

Lynn@... Member fee $20 Non-Member fee $25

Autism Spectrum Disorder

March 21, 2003

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.

Gaylord, MI. 49735

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mi.org/calendar/springregprint.html

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

Asperger Syndrome And Medication

March 28, 2003

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, MI. 48843

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

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

Treating the Biology of Autism

World leaders in autism research will explain why and how biological issues

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, 2003

Pontiac, MI (Metropolitan Detroit) Marriott at Centerpointe

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2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Castrogiovanni, PhD & Mindy Glassberg

April 10-11, 2003

Dearborn, MI

pyramid@...

Autism Society of Michigan Spring Conference 2003 Temple Grandin, My

Experiences with Autism & Eustacia Purves Cutler, Autism

and the Family Identity

April 11, 2003

Sheraton Inn Hotel

Ann Arbor, Michigan

http://www.autism- mi.org/calendar/springconference.html

<http://click.topica.com/maaaKWTaaV avWa4Jjj0e/>

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

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

June 21-30, 2003 (Tentative)

Big Rapids/Grand Rapids, MI

giantsteps@...

MISSISSIPPI

5th Annual Mississippi Autism Conference

Keynote Speaker: Carol Gray

February 6-7, 2003

Hattiesburg, MS Lake Terrace Convention Center

http://www.ids.usm.edu

www.ids.usm.edu 1-

MISSOURI

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Temple Grandin, Jerry Newport, Barron,

Betsey Brunk, Dr. Luke Tsai, Norm Ledgin, and Becky Moyes

February 20-21, 2003

Springfield, MO

http://www.futurehorizons- <http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFvaaaaaac/>

autism.com

www.futurehorizons-autism.com info@...

1-

NEBRASKA

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Temple Grandin, Eustacia Cutler, Becky Moyes

April 24-25, 2003

Lincoln, NE

http://www.futurehorizons- <http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFvaaaaaac/>

autism.com

http://www.usevisualstrategies.com

info@... 1-800-489- 0727

NEVADA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Anne Hoffman, M.Ed. & Mindy Glassberg

February 10-11, 2003

Las Vegas, NV

pyramid@...

Autism/Asperger's Conference

Dr. Tony Attwood - Understanding Asperger's

Dr. Jeanie McAfee - Navigating the Social World

April 29-30, 2003 7am

Las Vegas, NV Gold Coasst Hotel

http://www.futurehorizons- autism.com

www.futurehorizons-autism.com tombari@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

October 18-27, 2003

Las Vegas, NV

giantsteps@...

NEW HAMPSHIRE

PDD: Autism, Rett's, Child Disintegrative & Asperger's Disorders

Dr. Anita Remig is the speaker presenting information on diagnosis and

strategies for teaching and parenting children and adults with PDD.

February 28, 2003 8:30a-2:30p

Portsmouth, NH

anitaremig@... http://anitaremig.tripod.com

NEW JERSEY

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

March 6-7, 2003

Newark, NJ Holiday Inn Newark

<http://click.topica.com/maaaKWTaa VaFua4Jjj0e/>

www.usevisualstrategies.com

Families & Professionals Working as a Team

, PhD

March 8, 2003

Galloway Township, NJ Ram's Head Inn

facsgroup@...

http://www.autismfacs.org

www.autismfacs.org

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

Cure Autism Now

You will learn how you can become a part of the

March 23, 2003

Medieval Times performance that will raise money and awareness while

becoming a fun afternoon out.

South Orange, NJ Cryan's Beef and Ale House

tristate@...

http://www.cureautismnow.org

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

www.cureautismnow.org

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, 2003

Mount Laurel, NJ Radisson Hotel

jandbbaker@...

Berard Auditory Integration Training Session

April 18-27, 2003

Voorhees, NJ

terries@...

<http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFQaaaaaac/> http://we-exist.netait

//we-exist.netait

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, 2003 7pm

Lakewood, NJ Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium

mbmrja@...

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, 2003

Princeton University

Joni EdenSvcs@...

NEW YORK

ParentLink Monthly Meeting

Understanding Special Ed Regulations/

State Agencies that Serve our Children

Joy Drummond will talk about Special Education Law

February 4, 2003 7:30-9pm

Valhalla, NY Westchester Medical Center Campus

www.westchesterparentlink.org kay@...

Teaching 9 Critical Communication Skills

Presenter: S. Bondy, PhD

February 8, 2003 8a-4p

Plainview, NY The Marriott Residence Inn

Sensory Integration and Young Children

Carol Stock Kranowitz - Ways DSI can manifest itself in children -

How DSI interferes in everyday functioning. Describes sensory

integrative activities.

a Aquilla - Explains how to design and implement a sensory diet.

Describes strategies for improving communication among therapists,

teachers, and parents.

February 18, 2003 8:15a-4:30p

Albany, NY

www.sensoryresources.com joetirella@...

Biological & Sensory Foundations for Learning & Behavior

In NYC Wednesday evenings 7:30-9pm from 2/26/03-4/9/03

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

www.devdelay.org mbmcneese@...

AHA/AS/PDD, The Center & NAAR

Proudly Present: Temple Grandin, PhD

March 10, 2003 7-9pm

New York State

www.aha-as-pdd.org bernicep@...

Hebert Birch Services Conference

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

Barbara Bloomfield, MA, CCC-SLP, JJ Hanley

March 12, 2003

Manhattan, NY Lighthouse Conference Center

x233 hgbmelissas@...

Roots of Mental Illness in Children

March 15 - 17, 2003

New York, NY The Rockefeller University

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

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

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

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, 2003

New York, NY St. 's University

888-7-THERAPY www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

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, 2003 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 13 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, 2003

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

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Opening the Doors to Friendship to People in the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein, PhD.

April 28-29, 2003 9a-5p

Plainview, NY Residence Inn

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

adcock@... www.connectionscenter.com

Aspergers Syndrome: Current Research and Clinical Applications

Tony Attwood, PhD

Analysis of the unusual factors related to Asperger's.

May 18, 2003

New York City, NY 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, 2003

New York, NY NYU Hospital Center

888-7-THERAPY www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

<http://www.therapeuticservicesinc.com>

NORTH CAROLINA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Anne Hoffman, M.Ed., & Mindy Glassberg

February 24-25, 2003

Charlotte, NC

pyramid@...

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March 2003

CALENDAR UPDATE IS

February 25, 2003

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NORTH DAKOTA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

March 3-4, 2003

Bismarck, ND

pyramid@...

OHIO

One-Day Autism Conference

Dr. Wynn - of the Columbus Children's Hospital Autism Center

February 12, 2003

Columbus, OH Fawcett Center

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Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

March 15-24, 2003 (tentative)

Cincinnati, OH

giantsteps@...

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Castrogiovanni, PhD & Diane Black M.Ed

March 31-April 1, 2003

Englewood, OH Dayton

pyramid@...

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Temple Grandin, Barron, Sheila Wagner,

Betsey Brunk, and Carol Gray

May 1-2, 2003

Columbus, OH

http://asa.convio.n <http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFTaaaaaac/>

info@... 1-

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

June 5-14, 2003

Cleveland/Independence, OH

giantsteps@...

OREGON

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

L. , Ph.D., & Donna Abadie, M.Ed

February 27-28, 2003

Portland, OR

pyramid@...

Autism Education Series:

6 week series begins 1/27/03 and concludes 2/27/03

Week 1: Biomedical Approaches

Week 2: Daily Life with your Autistic Child

Week 3: Managing your Child's Behavior

Week 4: A Pediatrician Looks at Autism

Week 5: Parents Right and Responsibilities in Public Education

Week 6: Tools for Navigating the Journey with your Autistic Child

Each Thursday Night - 7-9pm

$54 per family

Oregon City, OR Willamette Falls Hospital Health Education Center

www.autismnwaf.org director@...

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Opening the Doors to Friendship to People in the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein, PhD

March 28-29, 2003 9a-4:30p

Portland, OR Portland Conference Center

www.projectpace.info hamblen@...

www.connectionscenter.com adcock@...

PENNSYLVANIA

Teaching Nine Critical Communication Skills

S. Bondy, PhD

March 7, 2003

Essington, PA

orpyramid@...

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 14, 2003 7-9pm

Penns Landing, PA The Hyatt Regency

888-777-NAAR x15 dschwab@...

April 12th Fun Festival and Walk for Autism

more information soon

phillycan1@...

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

April 29-30, 2003

Essington, PA

pyramid@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

May 2-11, 2003 (tentative)

Pittsburgh, PA

giantsteps@...

DAN! 2003 Spring Conference

A navigational guide for parents and practitioners collaborating

in exploring each child's biochemical & immunological problems

and treatments.

May 16-18, 2003

Philadelphia, PA Marriott Philadelphia

DANquestions@...

The 2003 ASA National Conference

Bridges to the Future

Pittsburgh, PA

July 16 - 20, 2003.

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RHODE ISLAND

Berard Auditory Integration Training

A Therapeutic technique that helps to hear low and

high frequencies evenly, decreases Hyper and Hypo-sensitivity to sounds, and

which also helps with auditory processing and speech descrimination.

February 15-23, 2003

Lincoln, RI

ShardaEARS@...

The Emotional & Social Lives of Persons with ASD & their Families

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, 2003

Providence, RI Rhode Island Convention Center

x21 www.community-autism-resources.org

SOUTH CAROLINA

Childhood Communication Seminars

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communication and

Socioemotional Competence.

A 2-Day Workshop with Dr. Barry Prizant.

February 27-28, 2003

ton, SC

janetballetto@... barryprizant.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Applied Behavior Analysis in the classroom.

Spring Autism Symposium

Ron Leaf, PhD

April 28-29, 2003

Sioux Falls, SD

TENNESSEE

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

May 21-30, 2003

Chattanooga, TN

giantsteps@...

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training

Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.

Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.

October 1-10, 2003

Knoxville, TN

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, TX Mesquite Main Library

- lisa.anthony.i0st@...

Getting a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Judith Bluestone, Clinical and Educational Director of The HANDLE Institute.

February 1-2, 2003

Lakeway, TX Brain Waves

512-263- 3019 support@...

<http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFUaaaaaac/> www.handle.org

Family Support Network Monthly Meeting

Eve Cugini from Family to Family Network of Houston.

February 3, 2003

, TX

Autism Society of Collin County

Dr. Shidlofsky, Therapeutic Optometrist - Vision Therapy

February 4, 2003 7pm

Plano, TX St. United Methodist Church

amc2@...

Capitol Day 2003

" A Texas Tragedy "

Over 25,000 Texans are on waiting lists for community based services.

February 5, 2003 12:30pm

Austin, TX North Steps, Texas State Capitol

Capitol Day 2003

" A Texas Tragedy "

Over 25,000 Texans are on waiting lists for community based services.

February 5, 2003 12:30pm

Austin, TX North Steps, Texas State Capitol

Bus transportation available - call the ARC

TxABA Special Interest Group Presents:

Public Continuing Education Presentations.

Learn the ABA Research and Practical Applications

Neely, B.S., BCABA

February 5, 2003 6:30-8:30pm

University of Houston, Central Campus

TX Workshop

Workshop focusing on the verbal-behavioral approach to teaching

communication skills to children with autism and other disabilities.

February 8, 2003 9am

San , TX

MarciOT@... www.tcart.org

FEAT-NT Presents ABC's of ABA Workshop

Gail Wayman, M.Ed., BCaBA

Autism Training for Therapists, Teachers, Trainers, and families

February 8, 2003

www.featnt.org

Creating Community Connections

Best Practices Conference for Texans with Disabilities

February 9-11, 2003

Corpus Christi, TX Omni Hotel

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Non-Traditional Vocational Assessment

February 12, 2003

Texas Center for Autism Research & Treatment (TCART)

February 16-March 1, 2003

Tomatis Session I

San , TX

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

February 18, 2003 6pm

Klein ISD

steve@... www.stemark.com

Join us to send a message to members of the 78th Legislature

A Disability Rights " Capitol Day " Message of

FREEDOM, INDEPENDENCE, and DIGNITY

March and Rally for Community Services First - People with

disabilities and older Texans want to live and receive

services in their own homes.

February 18, 2003 11a-1p

Gather 8th Street and San Jacinto

Austin, TX

Autism Society of Collin County

Parent Support Group Meeting

February 18, 2003 11:30am

Plano, TX ez Cafe

amc2@...

NAMI Support Group Meeting and Potluck Dinner

" Worried Kids " - Barbara and Dr.

February 20, 2003 6-7:30pm

Contact NAMI Tarrant County

ADDressing the Issues

15th Annual Conference

February 21-22, 2003

Houston, TX Sheraton North Houston

281-897- 0982

Support Group Meeting

A music therapist will explain how Autistic Children can sometimes benefit

from Music Therapy.

February 22, 2003 10a-12:30p

Mesquite, TX

lisa.anthony.i0st@...

No cost to attend

Parents as Case Managers Seminar

Speakers will be Norma Archer on what services are available for your

special needs child, Michele Goldberg, Atty., whose subject will be

guardianship, Steve Rhatigan, on the Special Needs Trust, Ken ,

Deputy Director of MR Services in County on the new and existing

waivers.

February 22, 2003 8:30a-5p

Houston, TX The Village Learning Center

Registration fee $25 - Manual Fee $30

Call Norma www.villagelearningcenter.org

The 123's of ABA

Workshop #1: Reinforcement: What is it really?

How do I use it?

Crossley Dantzler, M.S., Ed, BCBA

This workshop is an overview of the principles of reinforcement.

February 22, 2003 9a-4p

University of Houston Alumni Center

jenn4class@...

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

February 22, 2003 2pm

Parents as Case Managers

February 25, 2003 6pm

Humble ISD and Village Learning Center

steve@... www.stemark.com

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Paraeducators: A very important person in the education

of students with Autism

February 25, 2003

http://www.thearcoftexas.org

Inclusion Works Conference

February 27-March 1, 2003

Austin, TX Austin Renaissance Hotel

800- 252-9729 <http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFVaaaaaac/>

<http://click.topica.com/maaaOecaaVGFWaaaaaac/> www.thearcoftexas.org

Parent University - Celebrating Differences

Dr. Welch Keynote Speaker.

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

March 1, 2003 8a-1p

Southlake, TX Dawson Middle School

Registration $10 $15 at the door

Nina nsnorman@... or

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Visual Strategies for Young Children with Autism

March 5, 2003

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, 2003 7-9pm

Houston, TX ISC Conf. Rooms C/D

10300 Rd

Planting the Seeds of Advocacy

Advanced Leadership Seminar for self-advocates and family

advocates who are active in their disability communities.

March 6-8, 2003

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, 2003

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

Texas Association for Behavior Analysis 2003 Conference

Featuring Pryor,

" Clicking as Communication "

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

March 7-8, 2003 9a-4:30p $70

Dallas, TX marriott Dallas Quorum by the Galleria

http://www.unt.edu/behv/txaba

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

Texas Center for Autism Research & Treatment (TCART)

Tomatis Session II

March 9-22, 2003

San , TX

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, 2003 7pm

Heart to Heart - Huntsville area

steve@... www.stemark.com

NAMI Support Group Meeting

Jack - Professional Relations & Advocacy & State Government

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

March 20, 2003

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, 2003 7pm

Spring ISD Transition Fair

steve@... www.stemark.com

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Job Development for Students with Autism

March 26, 2003

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, 2003 8:30am

Cost $10.00

Respite care provided with advance reservations only!

Autism/Asperger's 2003

Dr. Jeanie McAfee, Kathleen Quill, Anne ,

Bolick, and Jerry and Newport.

April 9-11, 2003

Dallas, TX Southfork Ranch

info@... 1-

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Using visual tools to support instruction

April 11, 2003

Lilli hallam to speak at F2F

The justice system and those with disabilities.

April 24, 2003 7pm

Christ Church

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, 2003 1pm

Special Ed Family Support Group - Richmond Area

steve@... www.stemark.com

Asperger's Superconference 2003

Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jeanie McAfee,

Anne , Bolick, and Jerry

and Newport

April 30-May 2, 2003

Dallas, TX Southfork Ranch

info@...

Lubbock Workshops hosted by ESC-17

Auditory Learning - It's more than just Listening.

May 9, 2003