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The Autism Disability Blurb

Announcements, Events, Information, Resources

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Events of Interest in Houston

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March 2012

Message from M. Guppy:

For the dates listed below for 2012, if any speakers would like to donate their time in serving our community, please contact me! If you are a professional or represent an Autism/Disability Organization and would like to attend to share your information on how you can help parents/caregivers of children, youth, & adults with autism or other disabilities, please contact MGuppy@.... 2012Yearly Meeting ScheduleMeetings are held at Graceview Baptist Church25510 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375North Campus Education Building7pm - 9pmChildcare is provided for free, donations to cover cost accepted!

March 1, 2012 - Jonathon Vermaelen (7pm) & Robin Rettie (8pm)May 3, 2012 - July 5, 2012 - September 6, 2012 - Special Education Law ClinicNovember 1, 2012 - PLEASE NOTE: Childcare will be provided by Desperate for Respite, but you MUST e-mail MGuppy@... five days before the scheduled meeting date to register! Your information will be forwarded to Desperate for Respite, and they will contact you to register your child. No Walk-In's will be permitted, everyone who attends childcare, must be pre-registered!Our meetings are designed to serve the Autism and Disability Community of Houston and surrounding areas. We welcome parents, caregivers, professionals, advocates, and educators. There is no charge to attend our meetings, and we appreciate our supportive speakers who donate their time in sharing information with our attendee's!

This Autism Disability Blurb is the primary means of how we communicate with you. Please forward this e-newsletter to parents or professionals who might be interested in our information and encourage them to subscribe! If this was forwarded to you, you can contact me and ask to be placed on our newsletter list and I will be happy to do that for you!

Joyfully,

M. GuppyMGuppy@...

How to Network with other Parents!

Online Networking Groups to join for Networking:Texas Autism AdvocacyHouston Autism Disability Network

Connect with others on Facebook:Texas Autism Advocacy

Houston Autism Disability Network

Desperate for Respite

Community Caring for Caregivers

Click here to learn moreFollow us on FacebookDesperate for Respite Newsletter

The Canary Party

Learn. Join. Be part of change. I am very excited to be a part of the Texas Leadership team for the Canary Party.... Please click here to learn all about this new movement to reclaim our children's health!

Autism/Disability Events

Lighthouse Learning Resourceclick here for schedule of events

March 1, 2012: 7p - 9pMeeting facilitated by Robin Rettie of Lighthouse Learning Resource. Doors will open at 6:45pm for parent networking.Announcements from area autism-disability organizations and service providers from 7:00 - 7:15. If you would like to announce your resource to the Autism/Disability Community - please check in with Robin Rettie at 6:50pm so she can put your name on the list to announce.From 7-8pm, athon Vermaelen will present on: "Diary of an Aspie Kid" athon Vermaelen (10th grade) - athon uses his humor and knowledge to help parents, teachers and other students understand his life with Asperger's Syndrome. athon shares how it feels to have Asperger's Syndrome, the difficulties it brings, and what a school daycan be like for him. After being included in regular settings his whole life, athon took it upon himself in 8th grade to write this speech to present to his fellow students to help them understand what it felt like to have his disability, and how they could be more understanding and supportive. Since that time, athon has been asked to share his speech with parents, educators and other students with Asperger Syndrome at trainings and conferences. athon loves to answerquestions from the audience to help them better understand himand his fellow students with Asperger's Syndrome, and how tohelp them be more successful.athon has presented to:Numerous Klein ISD faculty/staff in-service trainingsKlein ISD school district psychologists' trainingSeveral classes of students with Asperger SyndromeHouston Chapter of Educational Diagnosticians ConferenceMaster Level (College) Class for Special EducatorsInclusion Works Conference in AustinTexas Autism Conference in HoustonInclusion Matters Conference in Lafayette, LA andFrom 8-9pm, Robin Rettie will present on "Sensory + ADHD = Behavior"

Undesirable behavior can be supported through evaluations and strategies in order to maximize learning and social relationships. Robin Rettie, M.Ed., Special Education, owner of Lighthouse Learning & Resource (LLR), will share with parents easily adaptable strategies for home, community, and school that can make your parenting a bit more manageable. A review of both parent and school responsibilities just may give you the insight you've been waiting for! Visit www.LHlearningresource.com to learn more about LLR.

The Learning Laneclick here for event flier

A. Iwata, Ph.D.

Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Problem Behavior

April 26th & 27th, 2012

Houston Marriott Energy Corridor Hotel

16011 Katy Freeway

Houston, TX 77094

Websites of Interest

The Learning Lane

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The Dan Center for Autismclick here

MHMRA Services for Autismclick here

Social Security for Disability Informationclick here

Desperate for Respite

click here and here

30 Years of Autism

click here

Spectrum of Hope

click here

C.A.P.A. Autism Consultingclick here

Kids Developmental Clinicsclick here

Smartie Pants Academy

click here

The Autism Place

click here

Speech & Language Pathologistclick here

Autism Partnershipclick here

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