DECEMBER 2009

Now Open
Autism2009
Autism Speaks

Welcome to Autism2009, the fifth online world conference to be held within the AWARES conference centre. The conference is run by the Editor of Awares, Adam Feinstein, and hosted by Autism Cymru, Wales' National Charity for Autism. Yet again, an unprecedented list of the world's top autism authorities has agreed to take part and you will have a unique opportunity to put your questions directly to them online. In order to meet the full operational costs of running such a unique event, we are having to charge a small minimum entry fee of £5. This is payable when you register. We very much look forward to welcoming you online.

This conference opens on Monday, November 30, 2009, and runs for a week until December 7, 2009. Paper abstracts will be accessible from early November.

Speaker list includes*:

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen
Donna Williams
Dr Susan Folstein
Dr Gary Mesibov
Professor Susan Leekam
Dr Wendy Lawson
Dr Manuel Casanova
Stephen Shore
Merry Barua
and more/....

December 2, 2009
Parents Helping Parents Presents....

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

6:30PM - "Do I Need a Lawyer? How to Obtain a Free and Appropriate Education for Your Child. " - Sunnyvale, CA

7:00PM - "PHP Asperger Support and Information Group" - San Jose, CA

December 2nd & 3rd, 2009-

Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Assisting Individuals with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), PDD-NOS and Undiagnosed Social-Communicative Challenges

Hosted and Presented By:

Michelle Garcia Winner
A San Jose, CA-based clinician and author, Michelle received a Congressional award for her groundbreaking development of the Social Thinking treatment approach, related curricula materials for professionals and parents and her continuing innovation of these methodologies that, for ten years, have assisted individuals with social-cognitive difficulties. The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research supporting the effectiveness of Michelle's treatment strategies for high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome with near-normal to far above-normal intelligence. Michelle serves on the panel of professional advisers of the Autism Society of America.

This program is offered for 0.6 CEU per workshop day (Intermediate level; Professional area). $10 administrative fee applies: use the drop-down menu to add ASHA CEUs. University credits will be available for teachers to apply for independently.

Register now to save up to 20% off regular registration:

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition

Examine ways to better understand the inner minds of your students and why they react the way they do
Learn related treatment strategies
Explore the ILAUGH model of Social Cognition that helps to reveal how social-processing difficulties affect not only social skills but also the ability to work as part of a group and focus on a range of academic tasks.
Address the writing of IEP goals that lead to real, albeit slow, improvements
Examine the problems with using only standardized tests to qualify these students

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Informal Dynamic Social Thinking Assessment and Core Treatment Strategies for Home and School

Gain specific knowledge about an "eye-opening" informal procedure for assessing a student's social-cognitive abilities
From these insights, learn how to build specific treatment strategies and capture teaching opportunities
Learn teaching techniques to help students better understand their own educational program and why this helps
Explore Social Behavior Mapping to help explain to students how their behaviors go from affecting others to affecting themselves
Examine the basic concepts for running Social Thinking groups.

December 3, 2009-

TEN at Recess: Brain-Based Professional Development... With a Twist

Start
December 03, 2009
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location
The Berkeley School, 1310 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702

Registration

FREE registration - Free
For everyone

TEN presents...

Brain-Based Professional Development... With a Twist

FREE! Teacher-to-teacher discussions on topics in brain research and classroom practice in a relaxed setting, with food and drinks provided.

Any interested educators -- teachers, administrators, educational therapists, tutors -- are welcome to come by for some food, drinks, and discussion.

We will be discussing the following articles--please download and read before the meeting:

Dopamine Basics
The Secret of Self-control

Thursday, December 3, 6-8pm.

at: The Berkeley School

1310 University Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94702

Please register online to help us plan this event.

December 4, 2009
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment
Autism 2009 Research Update & Evidence Based Treatment Models

Date:	12/04/2009
Time:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Neuroscience Research Building 635 Charles E. Young Dr., South, Los Angeles CA 90095 See Map (Get Directions)

This full-day symposium is for physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, other health professionals, teachers, autism service providers and others interested in learning the latest breakthroughs in autism. For additional information and to register, go to the link below.

December 5, 2009-

Shining Stars Respite - Holiday Event

Home

Sat, Dec 5, 2009: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shining Stars Respite will provide an enjoyable evening for your child with special needs and their siblings.

This program is staffed by Shining Stars Classroom leaders and volunteers from Calvary Church.
A registered nurse is present at all times. There is no charge for Shining Stars Respite.

Each child is paired with a carefully selected volunteers whose sole goal is to ensure tha tyour child has a memorable evening.
Before the families arrive, the volunteers are given their assigned child's cumulative file (respite registration forms and each update) and information about the night's activities.

Included in the evening is supper, games, crafts, special activities like gymnastics, dance, etc, special entertainment, music and much more.

All of this in a safe, loving environment giving you take the opportunity for a break knowing your child is having a wonderful time.

One-on-one volunteers for child with special needs. Registration Required.

Shining Stars Respite Meets Every Other Month

Date:	Sat, Dec 5, 2009: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:	Location(s) Calvary Church of Los Gatos 16330 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos United States See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest
Contact Name:	Joyce Roberts
Contact Phone:	408-559-3337
Contact Email:	joyceconnection@aol.com
Event Website:	www.calvarylg.com/youth/specialneeds.html

December 7, 2009-
From PHP

Parents Time-Out Cruise

Home

Mon, Dec 7, 2009 - Fri, Dec 11, 2009: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm

"Autism on the Seas" is declaring a Parent's Time-Out!
Take a few days to regroup, let down your hair and relax before the holidays, whether you've been naughty OR nice!!!

Join your host, Jamie Grover, Group Director, for an exciting cruise with an insight to what our Family Group Cruises are all about.
We’ll be visiting Nassau and CocoCay, Bahamas & Key West, FL.

Departs from Miami, Florida for 4-Nights

This cruise will feature and include (for one great price):
* Fun, Excitement, Relaxation...oh yeah and MORE FUN!
* Exclusive look into the Adventure Ocean Children's Program
* Private group tour of the ships Bridge
* Private behind the scenes tour with some of the Royal Caribbean Singer & Dancers in the ship's Theatre
* Open Rap Session with Jamie to answer your questions about our Family Group Cruises Program, Service Dogs, IEP's, or anything else on your mind...
* Group seating at meals
* Enjoy Duty Free Shopping, and Great Deals on Jewelry...
* Fantastic last minute Holiday Shopping in three fabulous ports of call!!!
* Tons of onboard activities you can choose to participate in during the cruise

You will also experience many of our regular Family Group Cruise Services,

* Our Guidance We've made cruising with autism our expertise. We're here to help you, and you'll witness first hand on this cruise what we have to offer, not only to you, but to your entire family.
* Autism Awareness Cruise Staff
* Priority Boarding onto Ship
* Priority Disembarkation from Ship
* Private Muster Drill Area
* Special Dietary Accommodations
* Service Animals Permitted
* Access and Services for People with Disabilities
* Private Dining Room/Area for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
* SAME Dining Wait Staff for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
* Special Gifts
* All of the regular services & activities onboard Royal Caribbean ...and more

So, pack your bags, line up a babysitter, and experience your well deserved Time-Out!

Date:	Mon, Dec 7, 2009 - Fri, Dec 11, 2009: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Location:	Location(s) Majesty of the Seas 1741 Africa Way Dodge Island Miami, FL, 33132 United States See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest
Fee:	$274 per person
Contact Phone:	800-516-5247
Contact Email:	info@alumnicruises.org
Event Website:	http://www.AutismontheSeas.com

December 9, 2009-

Warmline Family Resource Center Fall 2009 Workshop Series?

Think, Do Plan.

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Time: 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Mark Starford and Charlene Jones will introduce an array of multi-media teaching/learning materials designed in accessible formats for use by individuals with disabilities and their families when planning, building natural supports, increasing independent living skills, and enhancing community participation.

Flyer (PDF)

December 9, 2009-

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

The UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series will begin its eighth season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 beginning at 4:30p.m. (except for November which has been moved to Monday, November 9th).

The presentations are intended for both specialists and community. All lectures are free and open to the public and no reservations are necessary. For more information about the Distinguished Lecturer Series, contact Laura Lacy at (916) 703-0254.

Simon Baron-Cohen, Ph.D. from Cambridge University will be presenting on Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Lecture Topic: The Androgen Theory of Autism

December 10, 2009
Parents Helping Parents Presents....

9:30AM - "Autism Spectrum Disorders" - San Jose,

December 11, 2009-

Interventions that work for ADHD

PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010

Interventions that work for ADHD

Betsy Corrin, Ph.D.
Clinical Child Psychologist

Parents and educators will learn strategies to manage their child's behavior more effectively. Participants will learn how to improve their child's focus, on-task behavior, sustained attention, behavioral compliance, and task completion, using empirically validated techniques of behavior management. We will discuss how to avoid control battles and improve family relationships.

Age Range: The talk will be most appropriate for kids under 12.

Friday December 11, 2009.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: San Francisco, to be determined.

Cost: $10 for PEN members. Click here to join.

PEN's Speaker Series is a membership-based series of lectures and workshops on various aspects of parenting and educating children with learning and attention difficulties. PEN Membership is only $35/year or $350/lifetime. Click here to join.

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Monday, December 14, 2009-

The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.
Topic: Social Skills
Guest Speaker: Dr. Duis and Dr. Antoniadis

Maria Antoniadis Ph.D.
2999 Regent St. Suite 522
Berkeley Ca. 94705
510-665-9326

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

January 2010

January 9, 2010

Inclusion Symposium - The Power and Impact of Inclusion

Home

Sat, Jan 9, 2010 - Sat, Mar 27, 2010: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Create a successful Inclusion Team! Inclusion Coaches will be assigned to each team.

Must attend all sessions:

January 9
February 6
February 27
March 27

Teams must include at least 3 of the following (from the same program):

Administrators
Parents
Early Childhood Teachers
Early Childhood Special Education Teachers

Date:	Sat, Jan 9, 2010 - Sat, Mar 27, 2010: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location:	Location(s) Santa Clara County Office of Education, Eastside Room 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA, 95131 United States See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest
Fee:	$150 for out of county participants
Contact Phone:	408-453-6756
Contact Email:	inclusion@sccoe.org
Event Website:	http://www.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

January 11, 2009

Parents Helping Parents Presents....

7:00PM - "Signs of ASD in the Young Child: How to Distinguish Between Autism, Asperger’s, NVLD, and Speech & Language Impairments" - Palo Alto, CA

Monday, January 11, 2010
The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.
Topic: New Book
Guest speaker: Nancy Perry

Book Topic: Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence.

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

January 13, 2010

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

January 22, 2010

Where is the Manual for Recess? Helping Children Learn to Navigate the Social Demands of Recess and Free Time

Start
January 22, 2010
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco

PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010

Where is the Manual for Recess? Helping Children Learn to Navigate the Social Demands of Recess and Free Time

Dominique Baudry, MS, Ed. & Jahna Pahl, MA, RDT

Dominique Baudry

Dominique Baudry and Jahna Pahl will share ideas on concrete strategies to ease some of the social anxiety of children and teenagers. They will discuss social learning groups and the role they can play in helping a child develop and expand their tools for handling social situations. As children age, the peer group takes on increasing importance, and for the child with learning differences this can become an increasingly painful

Jahna Pahl

experience. Social learning groups provide a supportive and unique environment for children to learn and practice these valuable skills, such as how to join a conversation, how to join a group, how to figure out what is happening in a social situation and how to initiate and sustain conversations with others.

Age group: Preschool through Adult.

Friday January 22, 2010.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco.

Cost: $10 for PEN members. Click here to join.

PEN's Speaker Series is a membership-based series of lectures and workshops on various aspects of parenting and educating children with learning and attention difficulties. PEN Membership is only $35/year or $350/lifetime. Click here to join.

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February 2010

February 4, 2010-

4th Annual Anaheim Autism/Asperger’s Conference
February 6-7, 2010
The Most Comprehensive Autism Conference Series in Southern California
Life on the Autism Spectrum –Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Saturday Keynote
Stephen will share his story from his non-verbal days through adolescence to finally becoming a college professor. As he discusses his journey, he will
share insights into what it is like to live with autism and Asperger’s, and discuss strategies that have helped him and many of his peers.

Using special brain imaging to guide treatment for anxiety, OCD, hyperactivity and other problems in autism
– Jeff Bradstreet, MD and Michael Uszler, MD, Saturday Evening Plenary Session
Several techniques are available to investigate brain structure and function, including MRI, Spect Scan, and EEG.

One recent study revealed nearly half of children with autism had abnormal MRI imaging, and even more have abnormal EEG measurements.
Additionally, most children with autism present with abnormalities on functional imaging studies of the brain. These observations can help to direct our
interventions in more effective ways.

Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Doreen
Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA, Sunday Keynote

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders often present with anxiety disorders that cause significant functional impairments. While Anxiety Disorders
such as Generalized Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias and other anxiety symptoms are common amongst individuals with ASD, the
identification and treatment of these comorbid disorders are made more difficult by the concurrent presence of communication delays, behavior
problems and the lack of standardized assessments for patients with ASD. This presentation reviews the literature on prevalence, features and
assessment of anxiety in ASD individuals and offers guidelines for treatment through the use of cognitive behavioral protocols that have been found to
be effective in this field.
More information coming soon!
http://www.autism-conferences.com/feb2010.html

February 4, 2010-

Movement as the Central Concept in Cognition and Curriculum

Start
February 04, 2010
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location
The Bay School, 35 Keyes Ave, San Francisco.

PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010

Movement as the Central Concept in Cognition and Curriculum

Robert Sylwester
Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Oregon

Processing movement in its various physical, communicative, and psychological forms is our brain’s defining property. The inability to effectively plan, process, and/or predict movement is thus a serious cognitive limitation.

This non-technical presentation will explore the biological, cultural, and educational implications of movement, with a special focus on the roles that (1) mirror neurons play in developing our motor capabilities, and (2) the arts and narratives play in adding virtuosity, aesthetics, and mental exploration to movement.

AGE RANGE: The basic principles are operative at all school and cultural levels.

Thursday February 4, 2010.
7 pm - 9pm.

Location: The Bay School, 35 Keyes Ave (in the Presidio), San Francisco.

Cost: $10 for PEN members. Click here to join.

PEN's Speaker Series is a membership-based series of lectures and workshops on various aspects of parenting and educating children with learning and attention difficulties. PEN Membership is only $35/year or $350/lifetime. Click here to join.

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February 6, 2010-
by PEN

The Magic of Success: Study Skills that Really Work!

Start
February 06, 2010
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location
Star Academy, San Rafael

Teaching Reading: What Works and Why

Dr. Nancy Cushen White

Plus Dyslexia Simulation in afternoon.

February 6, 2010 - (9:00-3:00)

Location: Star Academy, San Rafael

See NCBIDA website for more information.

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February 6th & 7th 2010

Monday, February 8, 2010
The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.

Topic: Emotional Regulation
Guest Speaker: Leah Kuypers, M.A., Ed. OTR/L of Communication Works
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Learn about The Zones of Regulation (ZoR), an evidence based strategy that helps students become more aware of and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts. Practical ideas are provided that can easily be incorporated at home.

ZoR teaches clients:

· How to identify their level of arousal and sensory needs

· Which calming strategies work for them

· The impact of calming strategies and when to use them

· Problem solving solutions

Leah Kuypers is an occupational therapist and autism specialist who specializes in working with children with self-regulation challenges. She developed the Zones of Regulation curriculum to help clients learn strategies to self-regulate their sensory needs and emotions. At Communication Works (CW), Leah provides traditional occupational therapy, as well as offers individual and group therapy to address self-regulation that incorporates fundamentals in sensory integration, emotional regulation and executive functioning.

CW is known for its social learning groups run in their Oakland Clinic. Along with clinic based groups, CW maintains certification as a Non-Public Agency (NPA) and contracts with over 10 local school districts, private programs and centers to deliver specialized speech and language services as well as provides in-home early intervention services through the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB). Clinic services are also vendorized through RCEB.

February 10, 2010

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

Marsha Mallick Seltzer, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Lecture Topic: Psychosocial and Biological Markers of Stress in the Lives of Mothers of Adolescents and Adults with ASD

MARCH 2010

March 5, 2010-

Dual Coding: The Role of Imagery and Verbal Processing in Comprehension

Start
March 05, 2010

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location
The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco

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PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010

Dual Coding: The Role of Imagery and Verbal Processing in
Comprehension

Nanci Bell, CEO
Co-Founder and Director of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

The objective of this presentation will be to outline and elaborate on recent research establishing that imagery is a critical factor in cognition and language comprehension. The Dual Coding Theory, suggests that cognition requires an integration of imagery and verbal processing. Case studies, as well as theory and concepts of instruction utilizing imagery and language will be presented.

Friday March 5, 2010.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco.

Cost: $10 for PEN members. Click here to join.

PEN's Speaker Series is a membership-based series of lectures and workshops on various aspects of parenting and educating children with learning and attention difficulties. PEN Membership is only $35/year or $350/lifetime. Click here to join.

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The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.
Topic: BOLD
BOLD (Bright Opportunities for the Learning Disabled) prepares students with learning disabilities and their families for post-high school life. We offer a range of services helping to prepare students for this important transition; e.g. Looking ahead to college, workshops for students, Accommodations, ACT vs. SAT etc..

Guest speakers: Rebecca Field Ed.M. & Mark GoodEnough, Educator

Rebecca Field Ed.M. assists Bay Area students with learning disabilities (LD) get into college and stay there.

With over fifteen years experience in Bay Area schools, Rebecca has seen firsthand how stressful the college admissions process can be for both students and their families. She also understands how staying in college can be a real challenge for some LD students.

Offering a combination of services aimed at students applying for college as well as services for those who are already in college, Rebecca works to ensure that students' transitions are as smooth and productive as possible. An expert in simplifying the college admissions process and the resources available, Rebecca helps students successfully transition from overwhelmed high school senior to successful college student.

Website: http://www.rebeccafieldconsulting.com
Email: rfield@rebeccafieldconsulting.com

Rebecca Field Consulting
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
ph: (510) 816-7755
rfield@rebeccafieldconsulting.com

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

March 10, 2010

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

Jacqueline N. Crawley, Ph.D.
National Institute of Mental Health

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Lecture Topic: Mouse Models of Autism to Discover Causes and Develop Treatments

March 13, 2010
PHP Presents...

Saturday, March 13, 2010

9:00AM - "Casa Colina's Ninth Annual Trends in Autism Conference" - Claremont, CA

March 19, 2010-

Sensory Integration: Do We Really Need It?

Start
March 19, 2010
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Our Lady of Mercy School, 7 Elmwood Drive, Daly City

PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010

Sensory Integration: Do We Really Need It?

Patricia Oetter MA, OTR/L, FAOTA

This short workshop is designed to be an interactive and experiential introduction to the process of sensory integration. We will explore the way the nervous system goes about gathering, processing, defining and acting on sensory motor events. We will first address how this process typically develops and then experience what happens when processing is delayed or disordered in some way.

This presentation is geared to all age groups.

AGENDA:

9:00 am Introduction to Sensory Integration
9:15 am The Process of Sensory Integration
10:15 am A Somatosensory Experience
10:45 am A Gravity and Movement Experience
11:15 am A Practical Experience
11:45 am Q & A

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this workshop participants will:

1. Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the process of sensory integration and sensory processing disorders.

2.Be able to discuss the elements of sensory process dysfunction based on experiential activities.

Friday March 19, 2010.
9 am - 12 pm.

Location: Our Lady of Mercy School, 7 Elmwood Drive, Daly City.

Cost: $10 for PEN members. Click here to join.

PEN's Speaker Series is a membership-based series of lectures and workshops on various aspects of parenting and educating children with learning and attention difficulties. PEN Membership is only $35/year or $350/lifetime. Click here to join.

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2010

Lecture Series

Register now for the:

4th Annual Seminar on Post-Secondary Transition Planning for Young Adults with Aspergers, NLD and other Neurocognitive Deficits

<>March 20, 2010
8:30 AM - 4 PM
Lafayette Park Hotel
Lafayette, CA

$100 general registration

Previous seminar topics included:

What is transition planning and when should it start?
Transition to greater independence and employment
Transition to college
Lessons learned?
- Hear from a panel of parents whose Aspergers and NLD children are traveling different post-high school paths.

Seating will be limited. Registration is required. Click here for the PDF flyer.

Click here for the registration form
http://www.orionacademy.org

April 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010-
The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.
Topic: A review of the Scientific Evidence to support an environmental role in ASD, and what can be done about it.
Guest speaker: Toril Jelter M.D. FAAP

Toril H. Jelter MD FAAP
37 Quail Court Suite 201
Walnut Creek, CA. 94596
Phone (925) 788-8904
Fax (925) 947-1075
Website: http://www.drjelter.com

April 14, 2010

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

John N. Constantino, M.D.
Washington University School of Medicine

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Lecture Topic: The Genetic Epidemiology of Autism

April 16, 2010-

The Classroom Management of ADD

Start
April 16, 2010
09:00 AM
Location
TBD

PEN & TEN Teacher Training Workshop:

The Classroom Management of ADD

Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

Intended for audiences of teachers and other school people, this lecture focuses on stress and the non-medication management of ADD in the classroom. The presentation offers specific, concrete, and practical ways to manage ADD in a mainstream classroom. The same principles can be used in other settings, such as home or special classrooms, as well.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Further details TBD.

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April 17, 2010-

The Magic of Success: Study Skills that Really Work!

Start
April 17, 2010
09:00 AM
Location
TBD

Dyslexia Dash

April 17, 2010 - (morning)

Location: TBD

See NCBIDA website for more information.

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April 17, 2010-

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday April 17, 2010

The hugely successful Education Revolution event will take place once again at AT&T Park, San Francisco on Saturday, April 17 2010.

The keynote speakers this year will be nationally renowned ADHD expert Edward M. Hallowell, author of bestselling books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction, and Jonathan Mooney, president of Project Eye-to-Eye and author of Learning Outside the Lines and The Short Bus.

Plus over 100 other presenters and exhibitors! We are expecting over 2000 attendees this year!

You can help us share the news about Ed Rev 2010 by posting or distributing this Save the Date flyer.

SAFE Voices

Teenage students interested in learning about SAFE Voices and/or Eye to Eye mentoring (limited to high school students) are invited to join SAFE Voices at SAFE’s fall kick off meeting: Saturday, September 19th. SAFE’s meetings are always open to interested students.

If interested in becoming a SAFE mentor now or in the future, attend a training session with SAFE members and David Flink, national director of Project Eye to Eye on Thursday, September 17th.

David will also attend the SAFE meeting on Saturday. Details and registration for the SAFE meeting and Eye to Eye training may be found here. (Please note that registration is required for the training and your RSVP is needed for the meeting! Space is limited, so sign up soon!)

April 17, 2010

Sonoma Walk Now for Autism Speaks

BREAKING NEWS: The 2010 Sonoma Walk Now for Autism Speaks will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma!

The 2010 Sonoma Walk website is now open and we've improved the website to make it easier for you! If you participated in the 2009 walk you can use your old login and password to auto register this year. REGISTER HERE!

May 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010-
The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.
Topic: Social Learning for Pre-teens, adolescent and Adults with Social Cognitive Issues
Guest speaker: Elizabeth Sautter, MA., CCC-SLP, Co-Director/Owner
Adolescents and adults with AS-HFA or other social-cognitive challenges often struggle with maintaining relationships, jobs and life goals. We will discuss tools for understanding unstated rules in social situations, as well as improving ones ability to read body language and facial expressions. Tips will be provided on how to make a positive first impression and work successfully with other people. Resources for improving organization, time management and life skill development will also be a focus.

Communication Works (CW) is a private practice owned and operated by two Bay Area speech and language pathologists committed to providing the highest level of speech, language and occupational therapy services to their clients, families and the community since 2001. Therapists work individually and in small groups to provide social learning, emotional and sensory regulation training for a variety of students with various challenges.

Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC-SLP

Co-Director/Owner

Communication Works

Speech* Language* Social Learning

4400 Keller Ave, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94605
510.639.2929 phone/fax
www.cwtherapy.com

May 12, 2010

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

Jay N. Giedd, M.D.
National Institute of Mental Health

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Lecture Topic: Imaging the Developing Brain

May 14, 2010-

The View from High School

Start
May 14, 2010
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco

Registration

Member School faculty - Free
PEN Member Registration - $10.00 (USD)

PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010

The View from High School

A Panel Discussion by High School Learning Specialists

Friday May 14, 2010.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco.

Cost: $10 for PEN members. Click here to join.

PEN's Speaker Series is a membership-based series of lectures and workshops on various aspects of parenting and educating children with learning and attention difficulties. PEN Membership is only $35/year or $350/lifetime. Click here to join.

June 2010

June 9, 2010

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

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

June 14, 2010-
Monday, June 14, 2010-
The Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble ASD parent support group meeting is from 7-9 pm, the 2nd Monday of each month.
Topic: The Chiropractor and autism in children
Guest Speaker: Dr. John Erdmann

Dr. John Erdmann (Dr. John) 925-943-6219

We specialize in Applied Kinesiology. I am board certified from ICAK and hold a BCT, board certified teaching credential for Applied kinesiology. At the heart of Applied kinesiology is an application to neurologically and specifically utilize and validate the chiropractic adjustment. We examine and incorporate many parameters from range of motion, blood and saliva functional medicine tests, to chiropractic tests, orthopedic and posture and gait analysis and the muscle facilitation test. We will video tape and camera your posture and look for adaptive changes. We scan and evaluate the feet arches and check the weight bearing ability. We use an ACG or Acoustic Cardio Graph to get an insider look on perhaps the most important muscle the heart. In short, we mix tradition, proven and tested science with the latest information and treatment to give you the best alternative and wholistic health care.

Contact web site info: http://www.naturalhealthfamilycenter.com http://www.pleasanthillchiropractic.com/about.html
or Health@johnerdmann.com

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

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NEWS:
Free online course on Special Education and the IEP Process:
visit http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com

Ongoing Programs

for

ASD Kids/Teens

Social Skills

Quest Social Skills:

After School 2009

Programs for ASD kids

Dr. Bob Field, Ph.D.

2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Ste., 200

San Ramon, CA 94583

925-743-1370
http://www.questcamps.com

Social Skills Sessions 2009

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

Social Skills 2009 Classes:

Dr. Sandie Frawley Ph.D.
1742 Equestrian Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94558

Winter groups - January 2009

Spring groups - April 2009

ummer groups - June 2009
For more information call 925-846-2413

Http://www.sandiefrawley.com

Shelly Hansen
THINK SOCIAL EAST BAY
San Jose, CA
FALL 2009-2010 PROGRAM

September 1, 2009– June 5, 2010

www.thinksocialeastbay.net

(510) 444-8732

2009 Social Thinking Therapy Sessions:

For children with Social Cognitive Deficits (Autism Spectrum Disorders, NLD, ADD/ADHD) -

Offered by Michelle Garcia Winner's Center for Social Thinking. For more information visit http://www.socialthinking.com or call 408-557-8595

408-557-8595 cghart@pacbell.net

Social Skills Groups in Oakland 2009

Sessions are held in Oakland in the afternoon once a week for 50 minute sessions.

For more information contact Meredith Akers, MA at

meredithanne@sbcglobal.net

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 2009

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 2009

Instructor: Ms. Mitsuyo Moore

Incorporates live music, piano and visual art!
Lessons are provided in Walnut Creek

925-930-0661

mitsuyoart@aol.com

Math, Key boarding & Tutoring:

Making Math Real After School Program 2009

For 4th and 5th Grade Students:

For more information go to

info@makingmathreal.org or call 510-527-0720 ext.

NEW DVD Available!!

CATS ~ Center for Accessible Technology 2009 Keyboarding Classes

For more information contact Diane ddew@cforat.org

LindaMood Bell Tutor all year 2009

Danville, CA

Sports & Activities 2009

Therapeutic Bowling

Danville Bowl

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 Senior Center parking lot and drive to Livermore stable.

Ages 6 - 29

3 Classes $156(R)/$189(N)

Senior Center

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)

Senior Center

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

Thank you,

Steven M. Cox

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.

http://www.allstarswimschool.com/stroke-lessons.html

AYSO VIP Soccer League 2009

It's an awesome league for kids with disabilities.

Middle School call 925-687-7987 or visit

http://www.concordayso.org/VIPHomepage.htm

2009 Special Olympics (East Bay)

Serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

3480 Buskirk Ave. Ste., 340

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

925-944-8801

http://www.sonc.org

Blue Camp for kids with Special Needs

http://www.oski.org/html/scra_sst.htm

Project Pace (new) 2009
They offer a week long RDI immersion program in Oregon that's terrific!
http://www.projectpace.info/WebSite%20Rev4/PacePlace/PACE%20Place2.htm

Special Olympics in Pleasanton:

Special Olympics has a sports program for youths

From Louise Glueck:

Special Olympics Tri-Valley Youth Team are offering two sports this Fall for ages 5-17 -- all abilities welcome!

Soccer:

For more information contact http://www.acacamps.org

or Louise Glueck, Tri-Valley Coordinator

louiseglueck@yahoo.com

Other sports offered include:

Track -

Golf -

Softball -

Swimming -

For more information contact

Louise Glueck Tri-Valley Youth

Coordinator at 925-373-6468.

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Upcoming Local Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Events 2009-2010

December 2, 2009 Parents Helping Parents Presents....

December 2nd & 3rd, 2009-

Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Assisting Individuals with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), PDD-NOS and Undiagnosed Social-Communicative Challenges

Hosted and Presented By:

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Informal Dynamic Social Thinking Assessment and Core Treatment Strategies for Home and School

December 3, 2009-

TEN at Recess: Brain-Based Professional Development... With a Twist

Registration

December 4, 2009 UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment Autism 2009 Research Update & Evidence Based Treatment Models

December 5, 2009-

Shining Stars Respite - Holiday Event

Location(s)

Parents Time-Out Cruise

Location(s)

Warmline Family Resource Center Fall 2009 Workshop Series?

December 10, 2009 Parents Helping Parents Presents....

Interventions that work for ADHD

Betsy Corrin, Ph.D. Clinical Child Psychologist

Monday, December 14, 2009-

Inclusion Symposium - The Power and Impact of Inclusion

Location(s)

Parents Helping Parents Presents....

Where is the Manual for Recess? Helping Children Learn to Navigate the Social Demands of Recess and Free Time

Movement as the Central Concept in Cognition and Curriculum

Teaching Reading: What Works and Why

Dr. Nancy Cushen White

Plus Dyslexia Simulation in afternoon.

Dual Coding: The Role of Imagery and Verbal Processing in Comprehension

Sensory Integration: Do We Really Need It?

The Classroom Management of ADD

Dyslexia Dash

The View from High School

Registration

The View from High School

Stroke Lessons--swimming!

Upcoming Local Conferences,
Seminars, Workshops and Events
2009-2010

December 2, 2009
Parents Helping Parents Presents....

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition

December 4, 2009
UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment
Autism 2009 Research Update & Evidence Based Treatment Models

December 10, 2009
Parents Helping Parents Presents....

Betsy Corrin, Ph.D.
Clinical Child Psychologist

Dual Coding: The Role of Imagery and Verbal Processing in
Comprehension