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Join thousands of walkers on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at History Park
to raise money and awareness for Autism. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is
a family-friendly event so bring the whole family along. There are
activities for the children, resources for families, light refreshments
and entertainment.
Saturday, June 5th
Registration opens at 9:00AM
Walk kicks off at 10:00AM
History San Jose at Kelly Park
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112
S. Jill James, Ph.D. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Lecture Topic: Oxidative Stress and the
Metabolic
Pathology of Autism
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Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the
2nd Monday of each month.
Topic:Will Sanford,
Director of Futures Explored
Guest speaker:Will
Sanford, Director of Futures Explored
Topic: Will cover Project SEARCH for adolescents with AS and NLD
as well as employment opportunities for those with developmental
disabilities. Q&A to follow.
Futures Explored, Lafayette
Our innovative day program,
located in the heart of downtown Lafayette, provides training in both
work-related and life skills to adults with mild to moderate
developmental disabilities. Participants may need help in areas of
personal or social skills, or in seeking and holding a job, or both.
Our Supported Employment program places individuals in jobs in the
community based on their skills and job readiness. Referrals for job
development, job placement and job coaching may include but are not
limited to the Regional Centers, directly from the Department of
Rehabilitation or can be paid for privately.
This
parents group meets at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month -
upstairs in Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek on N. Main Street.
Further speaker information will be updated on
this web site. http://www.AspergersResource.org
Communication Works
Making Connections at Communication Works
6 Week Summer Program
4400 Keller Ave Ste #200
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-2929 http://www.cwtherapy.com
Thurs,
June 24 •
TRANSITION
TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD.
Learn about transition services for
children aged
16 and over,
and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's
transition plan.
June 25-28, 2010
June 25-28, 2010: SAVE THE DATE -- West Coast CP Conference. Sponsored
by Cerebral Palsy Group. San Jose,
CA. For more information: email Molly
Kennedy@KennedyMolly@att.net. (Fee)
June 26, 2010
C.A.S.T. is a memorable day of fishing on a boat pairing an expert
angler with a child with a disability
and parent/guardian. Participants receive free entrance to the lake,
games, family lunch, and plenty of fun! Registration
is on a first come, first served basis, and priority will be given to
first time participants. While the event is free,
registration is required and the deadline is May 21st, 2010.
JULY
2010
July 5th - 15th, 2010
Communication Works Presents:
Tue, Jul 6,
2010 - Thu, Jul 8, 2010: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Few teens have the ability to
really explore what they would like to do after high school, and many
will
flounder around looking for a fit. For students who already have a
disability
or learning challenge, this lack of direction can make college even
harder.
Well, we have a solution!
Come join our Arts Career Camp,
which will expose teens to various careers in arts, ranging from
professional
to fine arts. We will have one speaker who is a professional in his/her
field
each day in technical writing, technical illustration, graphic arts and
fine
arts. We will learn about different post-secondary programs from
vocational to
four year schools, learn how to build a portfolio and resume, where and
how to
network, and much more. Includes lunch and snacks.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED. Send email to info@evolibri.com
for details.
Date:
Tue, Jul 6, 2010 - Thu, Jul 8, 2010:
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Our Supervisory staff will offer
informational presentations about a variety of topics related to Autism
and
Special Education. Don't miss these opportunities to learn and have
your
questions answered by our experienced staff (Light refreshments and
child care
will be provided).
Celebrate “Disability Awareness Night” with the San Jose Giants on
Friday July
23, 2010.
This is an opportunity for all persons with disabilities, their
families, care
providers, and the community at large to enjoy a FREE baseball game
while
becoming informed about resources available for persons with
disabilities.
Our Supervisory staff will offer
informational presentations about a variety of topics related to Autism
and
Special Education. Don't miss these opportunities to learn and have
your
questions answered by our experienced staff (Light refreshments and
child care
will be provided).
Mon, Jul 26,
2010 - Fri, Jul 30, 2010: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Few teens have the ability to
really explore what they would like to do after high school, and many
will
flounder around looking for a fit. For students who already have a
disability
or learning challenge, this lack of direction can make college even
harder.
Well, we have a solution!
Come join our High Tech Career
Camp, which will expose teens to various careers in high tech, ranging
from
programming to networking. We will have one speaker who is a
professional in
his/her field each day in software development, testing, network design
and customer
support. We will learn about different post-secondary programs from
vocational
to four year schools, learn how to build experience to put on your
resume,
where and how to network, and much more. Lunch and snacks provided.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Send email to info@evolibri.com
for
details.
Note: EvoLibri is working with
some of the hottest companies in Silicon Valley,
and hope to have some real rock stars presenting. More details to come.
Date:
Mon, Jul 26, 2010 - Fri, Jul 30, 2010:
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Mon, Aug 2,
2010 - Fri, Aug 13, 2010: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
This is the one you’ve been
waiting for! EvoLibri is teaming up with Pam Lindsay and DeAnna Pursai,
founders of CAA, along with Redwood City Parks and Recreation
Department, to
present a two-week class for budding dramatists, comedians,
videographers,
scriptwriters…anyone who loves the performing arts!
Work will be on, off, and behind
the camera, and everyone will have ample opportunity to try their hands
at
each. At the end of the camp, we will be hold a performance open to all
our
friends and families on Friday the 13th at 7 pm in the Veteran’s Center
Theater
in Redwood City.
Beyond the sheer fun of learning
dramatic skills, participants will work on the following areas:
Using
Body/Voice/Facial Expression to Communicate (expressive and receptive)
Mental
and Emotional flexibility (imagination, inference and regulation)
Jerry and Mary Newport - "Educating Children
with Autism for Their Lifetime"
Sue Golubock -
"Sensory Integration for People with Autism"
SEPTEMBER 2010
September 22, 2010
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael, CA 94903
sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org
Held @ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag
lunch, Fees: student/parents $20, Professionals $35 Teacher
Parents to Become Effective Autism Service Consumers: Speaker is
Bryna Siegel of UCSF
September 30, 2010
Michelle Garcia Winner Workshop
San Diego, California
September 30-October 1, 2010
SDUSD Special Education Programs Dept. Presentation
Contact Sharlee:
smosburg-michael@sandi.net
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October 2010
October 20, 2010
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael, CA
94903 sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org
Held @ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag
lunch, Fees: student/parents $20, Professionals $35 Asperger's From a
Person, Not Just a Text Book. Speaker is Robyn Steward,
Trainer/speaker from the UK
November 2010
November 17, 2010
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael, CA
94903 sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org
Held @ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag
lunch, Fees: student/parents $20, Professionals $35 Making Life Work...A
Menu of Options for Developing Life Skills for Children, Teens, and
Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Speaker is Karra Barber,
Parent/Advocate & Author
December 2010
December 1st & 2nd
2010 Michelle Garcia Winner
Social Thinking Workshop
Bay Area Workshops
December 1-2, 2010 - Save the dates!
More information coming soon! Michelle will host and present these workshops herself.
Sorry, registration is not currently open, but check back soon!
December 7, 2010
How Parents and Teachers Can
Collaborate to Address Students' Attention Deficits - Dr. Korb
The Center for Developing Minds
regularly hosts informal and interactive sessions where topics
including child
behavior, development concerns and parenting questions will be
discussed.
Each month, please join in the
discussion with Damon Korb, M.D., Neal Rojas, M.D., and other
clinicians, at
the Center for Developing Minds. Free of charge. Periodically, the chat
session
will focus on a specfic area of interest, which is noted on the
schedule.
The Center for Developing Minds
is a multi-disciplinary clinic that provides care for children and
young adults
who struggle at home and at school with behavior issues, learning
difficulties,
attention problems, social skill deficits, autism spectrum disorders,
developmental delays, and psychological disorders.
January
2011
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January 19, 2011
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael, CA 94903
sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org
Held @ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag
lunch, Fees: student/parents $20, Professionals $35 A
Neurologist's Perspective on Autism. Speaker is Dr. Fernando
Miranda/Founder of Bright Minds Institute
February
2011
February 23, 2011
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas,
San Rafael,
CA 94903 sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org Held
@ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag lunch,
Fees:
student/parents $20, Professionals $35
Quality and
Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instructional Programming for
Children with ASD. Speaker is
Dr. Christina Whalen, Ph.D, BCBA
March
2011
March 16, 2011
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael,
CA 94903 sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org Held
@ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag lunch,
Fees:
student/parents $20, Professionals $35
Auditory Processing
Problems in Children with ASD. Speaker is Dr. Debbie Swain CCC,
SLP & Foundedr and Director of the Swain Center
April 2011
April 20, 2011
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael,
CA 94903 sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org Held
@ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag lunch,
Fees:
student/parents $20, Professionals $35
Fostering Self Regulation: The Zones of
Regualtions. Speaker is Leah Kuypers., M.A. Ed. OTR/L
May 2011
May 18, 2011
Marin Autism Lecture Series- 111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael,
CA 94903 sign up:
http://signup.marinschools.org Held
@ the Marin County of Education from noon-2 p.m., Bring a bag lunch,
Fees:
student/parents $20, Professionals $35
Parenting ASD
Children Across the Lifespan. Speaker is Dr. Melanie Johnson,
Psychologist and Janet Lawson MFT/Founder, Director of Austitry Studios.
Communication
Works
Elizabeth
Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP Hillary
Kissack, MA,
CCC-SLP
Laurel Kirby, BA
4400
Keller Ave., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA
94605
510-639-2929
info@cwtherapy.com http://www.cwtherapy.com
Drama & Music & Art
Therapy (NEW)
Classes after
school 2010
The
Julia Morgan Center
Therapeutic
Drama Classes:
(After
School Programs)
2640 College
Ave.
Berkeley, CA
94704
510-845-8542
ext. 378
Classes-- Individual and Group 2010
Instructor: Ms. Mitsuyo Moore
Incorporates
live music, piano and visual art! Lessons
are provided
in Walnut Creek
This is
a therapeutic recreation class. This is a fun, recreational class where
participants will learn bowling
basics
such as approach, strikes, spares, and frames. Includes three games and
shoe rental.
Ages 8 - 29
Mon 1/5 - 3/9 3:15-4:30pm
10 Classes $80(R)/$100(N)
Danville Bowl Act# 57995
Special Olympics Basketball
Come
join the Special Olympics Basketball Program. After participating in a
minimum of 8 training sessions that focus on skills training, athletes
have the opportunity to enjoy competing against their peers in a
regional competition with the potential of advancing to the basketball
program championship.
Ages 8+
Wed 1/14 - 3/18 6:00-7:00pm
10 Classes Free
Iron Horse Gym Act# 59933
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Instructor:
Michelle Coble
Provide
an individualized equestrian experience in a positive, safe, nurturing
environment that facilitates,
personal,
social and physical growth for students with special needs. Equestrian
Therapy allows students with physical, mental, emotional, and/or
developmental disabilities to develop physical strength, balance, self
confidence, and self esteem. First class will meet in SeniorCenter
parking lot and drive to Livermore
stable.
Ages 6 - 29
3 Classes $156(R)/$189(N)
SeniorCenter
Sat 10:00am-12:30pm
1/10 -
1/24 Act# 57999
2/14 -
2/28 Act# 59953
3/14 -
3/28 Act# 59954
Friday Night Wii on the Big Screen
Learn how to
bowl, play tennis, take yoga, or aerobics on this dynamic system. The
Wii is a great low impact game system that is perfect for individuals
who would like to play sports without the heavy physical demand. The
Wii is set up on a giant screen, so all can participate. Light snacks
and drinks will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Ages 12 - 25
1 Class $9(R)/$11(N)
SeniorCenter
Fri 1/16
6:00-9:00pm Act# 59952
Fri 3/27
6:00-9:00pm Act# 56924
Dance and Movements
Come and dance
with us! Students will learn basic ballet steps to help improve
coordination and fitness.
Ages 5 - 12
Fri 2/6 - 2/27 3:30-4:30pm
4 Classes $12(R)/$15(N)
DSCC Act# 56882
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Recreation Coordinator
City of
San Ramon
Parks
and Community Services
(925)
973-3253
Opportunities
for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs
eSoccer, inclusive soccer for special
needs and typically developing kids. Several locations in the Bay
Area. Contra Costa program meets Saturdays from 10-11 am, at
Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton 94566. For more information,
including a streaming video of the program, go to their website, www.e-soccer.info. This is
also a terrific volunteer opportunity for middle and high school aged
students who enjoy soccer. Contact: Brock Roby at cc-program@e-soccer.infoor 925-931-0765.
RADD (Recreational Activities for the
Developmentally Disabled), sponsored by the Town of
Danville, provides fun times for people with developmental disabilities
ages 15+. The program provides a range of activities from meals out at
local restaurants, to bowling, to trips to the theatre, basketball and
baseball games. These activities are on Friday nights and
Saturdays. For the detailed schedule and registration form, see
the Town of Danville Parks & Recreation
Activity Guide pages 34-35.
Therapeutic Recreation sponsored by the City of San
Ramon Parks and Recreation, is a program for individuals with
developmental and/or physical disabilities, ages 5-29. The goals
of the program are to improve social
skills, teach independence, increase recreational and leisure
development, increase self esteem, and promote inclusion (the choice to
integrate into community recreational activities). For a list of
classes offered January-March 2008, see the SR Therapeutic Recreation Calendar.
For class descriptions and instructions for registering, see the SR Therapeutic Recreation Winter 2008
Newsletter.
Stroke Lessons--swimming!
In our Private Swim Lessons, we work one-on-one with children to
jumpstart their swim skills, refine their stroke or overcome anxiety in
the water. We tailor our private swim lessons to meet your child’s
needs. Creating goals and helping your child achieve those goals in our
private swim lessons gives children a special feeling of
accomplishment..
Brian Oas, Ryan's swim teacher. He's
been teaching lessons for 15 yrs. He's fabulous w/ special needs
kids and has a lot of experience with them.
Surrounding
ASD support groups & organizations include:
ASD parent support group in Walnut Creek- regular speakers
discuss topics relevant to autism spectrum disorders. Contact Karra advocateforkids@astound.net
ASD teen support group; EvoLibri is located in Palo Alto,
California (home to Stanford University and the northern portion of the
Silicon Valley), and we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our
neurodiverse clientele, ages 14 and up. http://www.evolibri.com/index.html
We Care Autism Family Support Project : Join us every third Thursday
of the month from 10 am to 11:30am or
the third Monday at 7:30pm. This
parent to parent group will provide our families with an opportunity to
foster
friendship, support one another, and share resources, not to mention
just
bragging about our kids! You will meet other parents living with
autism
in their families, both newly diagnosed and those in varying places
along their
journey.
afspsupport@gmail.com
"The Umbrella Club" is an ASD support
group in Dublin, and is held the
first Wednesday of each
month (7:30 pm)
Contact Michelle at michelle.ryansmom@gmail.com
The Fathers Circle -
http://www.thefatherscircle.org
Meetings are the 4th Thursday of each month: Trinity Lutheran Church -
Fellowship Wing1225 Hopyard Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566: 6:30 - 8:30pm
TheFathersCircle@gmail.comContact: Tom Sepull
"Transitions to
Adulthood". This is a parent ASD adolescent
support group by Louise Glueck. Meetings are held the third
Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm . Contact Louise for more
info at louiseglueck@yahoo.com
AASCEND is a support and advocacy group for adults with High
Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. They meet in
San Francisco at 1500 Howard Street & 11th Street; Mailing
address is: PO Box 591011, SF, CA 94159 415-248-1670 or http://www.aascend.net or
email info@aascend.net
AASCEND Teen Group, once a
month meeting focusing on social and transition issues. Contact jimblackshear@gmail.com
East Bay Asperger’s Young Adult Meetup
Group (ages 18+), in Pleasant Hill, for friendship and social
activities (http://aspergers.meetup.com/275/
)
Adult Asperger Self Help Meetup, once a month, hosted by Tom (an
Asperger adult) for young and older adults focusing on developing
social skills and connections http://aspergers.meetup.com/359/
Asperger’s San Jose, a mixed group of adults, teens, and children with
Asperger’s and their families. Focus changes month to month, so check
calendar. http://aspergers.meetup.com/251/
Asperger's Support Group in Sacramento at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Inst.
(7-9 pm) on the second Tuesday of each month. For more info
contact Lynne; lweissmann@aol.com
BAASIS is an organization that offers support groups for
parents, adults, and teens in the San Francisco and Oakland area. For
more information please visit their web page at www.geocities.com/baasis/
BAASIS: 120 Village Square #121, Orinda, California
94563
In San Francisco AS Parent support groups:
These groups offer a
forum for families to talk, share information, and learn with other
families in similar situations. The host occasional guest speakers to
address specific issues as identified by the participants in the group.
NOTE: Childcare is available, but you must call ahead to request it.
Asperger's Late Teen & Young Adult Group contact: Jim Blackshear
415-572-4569
PDD Group for parents ages 6-15 group contact: Debbie Vuong
415-564-2310
SF Unified School District parent group- contact Rachel Goldstein
415-920-5040
Autism Task Force Committee- contact; Priya Sodi 415-355-7727
The meetings are held the first Sat. of every month from10:00 am-12:30
pm
at 2601 Mission St., 6th Floor San Francisco,
visit their web site at: www.supportforfamilies.org
California Chapter of the National Autism Association - Executive
Director is Aria Ligi PO Box 1264 El Cerrito, CA 94530 or contact aria@nationalautism.org
PHP Autism support group meets monthly (dates vary) in Santa
Clara. Contact Carol Gallegos for more information;
408-727-5775 carol@php.com.
ASPERGER'S Support monthly meeting in San Francisco, contact
Sheila Stosick
In Marin- Asperger's Syndrome & similar profiles support group-
meet monthly at MATRIX call 415-475-2182
In Sonoma - Mom breakfast support group- mothers of children with
special needs meet monthly for breakfast at Breakaway Cafe in Sonoma
the 1st Sunday of the month from 9-11 am call 415-475-2129 for more
info.
Autism Support Group of Santa
Cruz, Terri Mykland in Santa Cruz, CA
831-464-3393; tmykland@mindspring.com
Autism/Asperger's Syndrome monthly support group meet the first
Wednesday of each month in El Cerrito. Contact Tanya Edgar for more
information tkedgar@comcast.net
AS/HFA Support Group - Esther
Harris, Easter Seals Bldg. Rohnert Park (on State Farm Drive)
707-584-3031; hdfonts@sonic.net
FEAT Family Resource Meeting; In
Sacramento the 3rd Wed. 7- 9 pm, UC Davis MIND. Institute 2525 50th
Street, Karlin Merwin 916-744-1040
East Contra Costa Support Group Meetings - In Antioch the 2nd
Wed. from 6:30-8:30 pm, no fee. Meeting location is Panera Bread
5897-B. Lone Tree Way - Lisa McBride tinyurl.com/cce67mama_for_three@yahoo.com
925-584-7762.
Davis Area Asperger’s Support Group; Meets the 4th Wed. of each month
from7-9 pm Call for
location. Robin Dewey 530-753-8649 DeDe Douglass rdd1122@aoLcorn 530-759-8817
To provide a place that
offers not only emotional support but also a positive and constructive
environment where ADULT
AS people are encouraged to
challenge and apply themselves.
This group holds meetings at the Fourth Floor
Conference Room of the San Francisco
New Main Library (100 Larkin Street; cross street Grove Street;
next to San Francisco Civic Center). A conscious effort is being
made to provide a place where AS people feel safe, welcome and
secure. Our only request to attendees is that you do not disrupt
our meetings.
Interested people are
encouraged to e-mail Steven Kuroiwa at aspergers897513@yahoo.com or call
415-587-5591. If one has any questions or doubts
about reaching the meeting room, please be sure
to contact Steven (The Library Administration has
specifically requested that attendees are not to ask staff for
directions on how to find our conference space).
Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board When Parents and the School
Board Disagree
For more information onm this DVD, Contact Harbor House Law Press, Inc.
at http://www.harborhouselaw.com
or call 877-LAW-IDEA
Quiksilver
presents "Clay Marzo: Just Add
Water" New documentary about Asperger's
Syndrome
New
DOCUMENTARY about Asperger's Syndrome
Quiksilver is pleased to announce the release of "Clay Marzo: Just Add
Water," an epic film that dives beneath the surface of one of the most
gifted and creative surfers in the world, 19 year-old Clay Marzo. The
film
gives a never-before-seen look at Clay's mind-blowing skills in the
water and
the challenges he faces on land as a result of Asperger's Syndrome.
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