Upcoming Local Conferences, Seminars, Events & Workshops for 2011 & 2012


     


September 2011



September 2, 2011

Smokey Joe's Café

The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Words and Music by:
Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
Directed and Choreographed by
Robert Barry Fleming
Music Direction by
G. Scott Lacy
September 2 – October 9, 2011

The all-singing, all-dancing celebration of chart topping hits!

Smokey Joe's Café is the hottest joint in town. This Tony Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a fast-paced nostalgic trip through 39 of rock-and-roll's greatest hits from "Stand by Me" and "Fools Fall in Love" to "Spanish Harlem" and "Yakety Yak." Award-winning Director Robert Barry Fleming returns to Center REP where he previously helmed such REP hits as Ain't Misbehavin', All Shook Up, and She Loves Me.


September 9, 2011
Diablo Theatre Company

The Wizard of Oz
(September 9 - October 1, 2011)
The Lesher Theatre
Walnut Creek
925-943-SHOW
http://www.centerrep.org


September 11, 2011

Student Organizational Services Presents:

Secrets of Successful Notetaking™
For Ninth to Eleventh Graders

This workshop is for your high school student if:

He doesn't know how to take notes or only takes them when told to by a teacher
She writes too little or too much
He copies text verbatim from books or highlights in lieu of actual note taking
She doesn't know how to best use notes for an exam
He could use help figuring out what to write in his notes and finding the main ideas and themes in the text or lecture
Students: learn how to take and use notes effectively to study for tests and finals! Practice from text and lectures! Fee $195

ORINDA -- Sun Sep 11, 9 am to Noon

REGISTER: http://www.sos4students.com/studentworkshops/


Monday, September 12, 2011
ASD Parent Support Group Meeting

New Location: Walnut Creek Library
Las Trampas Conference Room (upstairs)
(925) 977-3340    
1644 N. Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Guest speaker: Ted Munoz, Counselor for the Disability Support Services, DDS, at Diablo Valley College
Topic: Ted Munoz is a counselor for the Disability Support Services (DSS) program at Diablo Valley College. Ted will discuss the  DSS  program and how it is designed to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all of the educational offerings at the college. DVC facilitates an equal opportunity throughout the provision of appropriate student services, curriculum, instruction and adaptive technology.

As a counselor, Ted provides academic, career, and personal counseling. I also coordinate necessary support services/accommodations and act as a resource to help student obtain appropriate services beyond those provided at DVC. In addition to my work as a DSS counselor I am an EOPS program counselor, a general counselor and just recently was trained to work with students who are Veterans.

Department website: http://www.dvc.edu/org/departments/dss/index.htm

This parents group meets at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month - Further speaker information will be updated on this web site. http://www.AspergersResource.org


September 13, 2011
Asperger's and Employment
September 13, 12-2 PM
Marin County Office of Education
1111 La Gallinas, San Rafael
Cost: $20 for parents & student, $25 for professionals
Speaker: Rudy Simone, Author/Speaker/Self-Advocate/Consultant/Jazz Singer

For more information and to register, click here.


September 13, 2011
Lesher Speaker Series Presents;

James Lovell and Gene Kranz

Captain James Lovell
NASA Legend and Apollo 13 Commander

Captain James Lovell, Jr. was chosen in September 1962 for the space program following extensive experience as a naval aviator and test pilot. Lovell executed various commands in the Gemini Mission Program, including serving as backup pilot for the Gemini 4 flight, and pilot on the history-making Gemini 7 flight that saw the first rendezvous of two manned spacecraft in 1965. He was also the backup commander for the Gemini 9 flight, and in 1966 he commanded the Gemini 12 spacecraft to successfully conclude the Gemini Program.

At the close of the Gemini program, Lovell became command module pilot and navigator for the epic six-day journey on Apollo 8, humanity’s maiden voyage to the moon, during which he and his fellow crew were the first humans to leave the earth’s gravitational influence. He then was backup commander to Neil Armstrong for the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. His fourth and final flight was on the perilous Apollo 13 mission in 1970. As spacecraft commander, he and his crew successfully modified their lunar module into an effective lifeboat when their cryogenic oxygen system failed. Their emergency activation and operation of the lunar module systems conserved both electrical power and water in sufficient supply to ensure their survival in space and their safe return to Earth.

In 1973, Lovell left the space program to join the Bay-Houston Towing Company. He became president and chief executive officer of Bay-Houston Towing in 1975 and then joined Fisk Telephone Systems as company president. The company was acquired by the Centel Corporation in 1980, and he became executive vice president. Today, he is president of Lovell Communications, a business devoted to disseminating information about the US space program.


September 14, 2011

Autism Spectrum Disorder Biomedical Discussion Group

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Wed, Sep 14, 2011: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Biomedical Discussion Group meets
the second Wednesday of every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov), 7-9:30pm, at Parents Helping Parents.


This support group is for parents interested in exploring
bio-medical treatments for autism spectrum disorders, including PDD and
Aspergers.


Topics of discussion can include: How and Why Dietary Interventions
Work, Testing, Finding the Right Health Care, The Biochemistry of
Autism, New Treatments, How to Get Started, Underlying Immune Issues,
Allergies, Chelation. We also feature special speakers throughout year.


If you reserve space online (see “reserve seats” below) and include
your e-mail address, you will receive a reminder e-mail with a sign-in
form attached for your convenience. 


If you wish to receive PHP’s monthly eNEWS e-mail newsletter (and/or occasional ASD-related emails), please go to http://www.php.com/enews to sign up.  The eNEWS always includes a listing of upcoming PHP events. 

Date:

Wed, Sep 14, 2011: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Location:

Location(s)

Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - San Jose

1400 Parkmoor Avenue, PHP Room 3

San Jose, CA, 95126

United States

See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Fee:

PHP members free, non-members $5, Annual PHP memberships available

Contact Name:

PHP Community Family Services

Contact Phone:

408-727-5775 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              408-727-5775      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Contact Email:

info@php.com

Reserve:

Reserve seatsPay event fees online


 September 16, 2011

PEN Parent Meeting 

Friday, September 16, 2011

PEN was founded by parents for parents.  We would like to invite you to our annual meeting of parents.  All parents, whether new members or veterans of our community of LD awareness and support, are invited and strongly urged to join us to share concerns and ideas, and help us plan for PEN's future. 

This organization's greatest strength is its grassroots membership and your involvement is integral to our growth and success.  Please join us!

Date: Friday, September 16, 2011

Time: 8:30 am Coffee, 9:00-11:30 Meeting

Cost: Free to all PEN Members

Location: Outer Richmond, SF. Address will be included in your confirmation email after you register.

 

September 16, 2011

GI Issues in Autism
Gastrointestinal Problems in Autism
and Advanced Treatments

Friday, September 16th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Irvine, California

New studies link complex gastrointestinal problems to children with ASD. This workshop will take an in-depth look into these issues and the advancing therapies being used to to help combat them.

Overwhelming Demand to Repeat this Lecture
Register Early
A first-timer's Introduction to the
Biomedical Treatment of Autism

No Cost to Attend
Limited Seating
RSVP by calling (888) 278-4268

16251 Laguna Canyon Road, #175
Irvine, CA 96251

For more information please visit:
www.californiahyperbarics.com

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<>September 17, 2011
Understanding Psychoeducational Testing
September 17, 8:30 AM - 12 noon
Kiwanis Family House, Sacramento
Sponsored by FEAT

Mary Gwaltney, MS, is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Student, Learning & Mind Sciences from UC Davis.  She will address:
  • Psychoeducational tests and assessments - What is an assessment? What tests are common or available for particular assessment questions? What do they measure/for whom are they best? Why are the tools selected important?
  • The Bell Curve - How to use it to understand standard, scaled, t-scores, and standard deviations.  What are the dangers of age or grade-equivalences?  Interpreting test scores and how they relate to the Bell Curve.
  • What are composite or cluster scores? What is subtest scatter and why is it important? Scores or patterns of scores that raise red flags and why.
  • What is regression and its importance in relation to Extended School Year services (ESY)?
  • What is meaningful educational progress?
For more information, please visit Mary Gwaltney's web site at www.socialsuccess.net.


September 19, 2011
Mystery of Edwin Drood
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Rupert Holmes

Auditions for Center Stage's The Mystery of Edwin Drood:
SEPTEMBER 19th FROM 7PM-10PM
Please prepare a contemporary song from a musical (16-32 bars in length) in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Please also have a contemporary monologue prepared; it is not required, but it's highly recommended.

Callbacks are on September 25th from 10AM-2PM. To reserve your audition slot email Joel Roster at Classes@TownHallKids.com
Receive notification of audition information on Facebook at our Town Hall Kids and Teens Auditions page.


September 22, 2011
Student Organizational Services (SOS) and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) present training for parents and clinicians.

504 Parent Advocacy Workshop
Developing a Successful and Meaningful 504 Plan for Your Child
September 22, 2011 6:30-8:30pm
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
DREDF Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703
(Campus is at Ashby BART station)
Cost $35.00
Registration: www.sos4students.com/504workshop
Moderator: Beth Samuelson, SOS Director and co-host of Your Teen Matters
Presenters: Cheryl Theis, DREDF Advocate and Renee Lamborn, advocate,
Lamborn Advocacy
In this workshop you will…
• Learn best tips and strategies for working with your child’s school
• What a quality 504 plan looks like
• Understand your rights under the law- 504 myths vs. reality!
• Have training in how to craft useful and substantive accommodations that
benefit your child
• Learn how to facilitate speedy and effective implementation of your 504
• Identify typical 504 pitfalls and how to avoid them
Join us for this invaluable training with two experts in the field! Attend your next 504
meeting with new tools and the insider’s scoop on creating a plan that really works!

For more information:
www.sos4students.com
(510) 531-4SOS (4767)
marcie@sos4students.com


September 23, 2011

PEN Speaker Series 2011 - 2012

ADHD and Learning Difficulties:  Assembling a Team

Leyla Bologlu, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Dr. Bologlu will give a brief overview of the neurological and neurocognitive underpinnings of ADHD and learning difficulties.  She will highlight the importance of appropriate evaluation and the importance of assembling a team of qualified treatment professionals based on test results and recommendations.  She will discuss goals and outcomes often associated with recommended specialized support as well as the importance of early intervention.

Leyla Bologlu, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the neuropsychological and developmental assessment of infants, children and adolescents.  Dr. Bologlu received her Ph.D. from the California School Professional Psychology in San Diego, CA.  She completed her pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology at the Yale School of  Medicine in 1997.  Her post-doctoral fellowship was completed at the UCLA School of Medicine in 1999.  She has held adjunct faculty positions for the following institutions: 1) Fuller School of Psychology in Pasadena, California 2) California Pacific Medical Center in San Franciso, California 3) UC Berkeley extension program, San Francisco campus.  Dr. Bologlu has also served on the advisory board for the International Dyslexia Association (Northern California Branch).  She has given numerous talks on brain development, ADHD, nonverbal learning disabilities, executive functioning, autistic spectrum disorders, as well as language delays and related learning difficulties (recipients have included Kaiser Permanente, California Pacific Medical Center, Association of Educational Therapists, El Camino Pediatric Group, and independent schools in San Francisco).  Dr. Bologlu has been in private practice in San Francisco for 12 years.


Friday September 23, 2011.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco 94123.

Cost: $20 for PEN members Click here to join.

FREE with online registration for faculty at PEN Member Schools. Contact us if you don't know your discount code.

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.

 

September 23, 2011

Regional Center Services: What is really available?
Come and Learn

Fri, Sep 23, 2011: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

There are many times that at PHP we hear: "someone said Regional Center should pay for..."  Sometimes they can and sometimes they cannot. 

Come and learn from San Andreas Regional Center's  Director of Consumer Services North,  Mimi D. Kinderlehrer, M.A.

Mimi will shed light on what is within the scope of services for children 3 and through adulthood.  How the system works with generic services and what "payor of last resort" means. 

Bring your questions.

Date:

Fri, Sep 23, 2011: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location:

Location(s)

Parents Helping Parents, Inc.

1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 100, Meeting Room 1 (inside Suite 100)

San Jose, CA, 95126

United States

See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

 


September 28, 2011
Navigating a Typical World with an Atypical Child
Wednesday, September 28, 7-9 PM
Iron Horse Middle School MPR
12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon

  • Managing pushy or critical family members and in-laws
  • Navigating restaurants, supermarkets, and shopping malls
  • Breaking into the tight social cliques of school and neighborhood
  • Dealing with other classroom parents
  • Helping school staff understand
  • Creating social opportunities for your child outside of school
  • Finding sport and recreation opportunities that fit
  • Attending social events with your child
  • Handling insensitive comments positively and with poise
Join our panel of parent veterans as they share tips, strategies, insights, and humor about the daily clash of culture that confronts parents of a child with special needs.  Click here to view the flyer, and click here to register.  Registering for this FREE event ensures enough handouts.



October 2011



October 1, 2011

PHP's 35th Anniversary Gala and Car Raffle

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Sat, Oct 1, 2011: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm

This year PHP celebrates 35 years of helping families as they face the challenges of raising children and adults with special needs. This is cause for a big celebration so join us for PHP’s 35th Anniversary Gala on October 1st at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose. PHP is thrilled to be honoring Dr. Susan Meyers, retired Dean of Connie L. Lurie College of Education at San Jose State University, a longtime champion of PHP. Dinner will be followed by a live auction featuring some amazing prizes.

  • Stay one week at a Tuscan farmhouse located outside of Cortona, Italy that sleeps two to four people.
  • Discover France during your one week stay.
  • Stay one week in picturesque Sun Valley, fun in summer and winter
  • Transform yourself with an Aesthetics Package
  • Enjoy a dinner for eight in your home prepared by a French Chef



October 6, 2011

The 4th Annual Disability Awareness Day

San Jose City Hall Rotunda and Plaza

 

October 6th, 2011

 

 

Breakkout Sessions 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon

 

 

The 4th Annual Disability Awareness Day will be held at San Jose City Hall Rotunda and Plaza on October 6th. For the past four years Councilman Pete Constant, along with the support and collaboration from The Valley Medical Center Foundation, City of San José Office of Therapeutic Services, San Andreas Regional Center and various community based organizations, have organized this invaluable event that embrace the abilities of all persons with disabilities.



Monday, October 10th, 2011
ASD Parent Support Group Meeting

New Location: Walnut Creek Library
Las Trampas Conference Room (upstairs)
(925) 977-3340
1644 N. Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Guest speaker: Lori Kotsonas, Director of Employment Services

Topic: Project SEARCH at East Bay Innovations
Through East Bay Innovations, Project SEARCH offers adults with disabilities job training and hope post high school.

Lori Kotsonas is the Director of Employment Services for East Bay Innovations.  She coordinates Project SEARCH programs for Children’s Hospital in Oakland and for the County of Alameda.  Lori also coordinates EBI’s Supported Employment Services for individuals with disabilities throughout Alameda County.  She will be discussing how Project SEARCH  provides job training and coordinates job placement to those adults with an ASD post high school.

Lori Kotsonas
East Bay Innovations/Project SEARCH
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This parents group meets at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month - Further speaker information will be updated on this web site. http://www.AspergersResource.org



October 10, 2011

Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond

FREE: An overview of the special education process, Section 504, and IDEA laws.

Date: Second Monday of the month (not July or August)

Next Offered: October 10, 2011

Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm (Pizza and drinks included!)

Where:Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703 at Ashby BART

Classroom: The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor

To Register: Contact Becky Lyons at (510) 644-2555 X5227 or blyons@dredf.org


October 11, 2011
Social Time Learning: Using Kid Friendly Movies to Expand Social Thought
October 11, 12-2 PM
Marin County Office of Education
1111 La Gallinas, San Rafael
Cost: $20 for parents & student, $25 for professionals
Speaker: Dr. Anna Vagin, CCC-SLP

For more information and to register, click here.


October 12, 2011

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254

Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Connie Kasari, Ph.D.
 University of California, Los Angeles

 Lecture Topic: Engaging Autism: Developmental implications for early
 interventions
 Abstract: Coming Soon.

 


October 13, 2011

New Tools to Support

Social Regulation

     Presentation & Book Release


Join us to celebrate the release of our new books and curriculum:

“The Zones of Regulation: A Curriculum Designed to Foster

Self-Regulation and Emotional Control”

by Leah Kuypers

“Whole Body Listening Larry at Home!” and

“Whole Body Listening Larry at School!”

                                    by Elizabeth Sautter and Kristen Wilson

Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter will also do a brief

presentation on these new books for social regulation.

All books will be available for purchase and

can be signed by the authors.

When:

Thursday,

October 13, 2011

Time:

7:00 to 8:30pm

Where:

Communication Works

                  4400 Keller Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605

 


October 14, 2011

CAL-SIM presents: Navigating Strategic Instruction to Support Reading, Writing, and more...

FOR: Teacher candidates, Educators (grades 3 - 12), RtI coordinators, Educational Therapists, Higher Education Faculty

The conference will provide training and materials in specific, evidence-based strategies which were developed and researched as part of the University of Kansas Strategic Instruction Model (SIM). Workshops are designed to offer an integrated model addressing teaching and learning for the needs of diverse learners.

Offerings include: Sentence & Paragraph Writing Strategies, Reading comprehension strategies (Paraphrasing and Self Quesdtioning), EDIT strategies, and Content Enhancement routines.

For registration information: Under classes and conferences link at: http://www.kucrl.org/



October 15, 2011
Fiesta Familiar de la Costa Central

Presents it's

 

 Seventh Annual Conference

Presented in Spanish for families with children with special needs

   

 Saturday, October 15, 2011

 

 

Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 925 North Sanborn Road Salinas

 

 Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm




October 15, 2011

Presented by SF Public Library Resource Collection for Learning Differences and the Northern California Branch of The International Dyslexia Association (NCBIDA)

Journey into Dyslexia presents profiles of students and adults with dyslexia who share their experiences of struggling in school and then succeeding in life. Academy-Award winning filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond examine the complexities of this differently structured brain and debunk the myths and misperceptions about dyslexia.

Among the notable adults with dyslexia who recount their struggles and triumphs in the film are consumer advocate Erin Brockovich; Ben Foss, inventor of the Intel Reader; Steve Walker, New England Pellet founder and CEO; micro sculptor Willard Wigan; and Dr. Carol Greider, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Physiology and Medicine.

Journey into Dyslexia originally aired on HBO2 on May 11, 2011. This FREE screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

For more information: www.dyslexia-ncbida.org.

 


October 22, 2011
13th Annual

 Service Above Self Awards Dinner

 

Saturday, October 22, 2011 

 

Airport Garden Hotel

1740 North 1st. Street, San Jose

 

Entertainment Provided by The Magic Makers

 

Registration & Seating: 4:00 pm  / Dinner Served at: 5:30 pm

Award Presentation: 6:30 pm  / Dancing: 8:00 to 10:00 pm

 




October 22, 2011
Going to College with a Disability
October 22, 8:30AM - 12:30 PM
500 Davis Street, San Leandro
Sponsored by Family Resource Network, RCEB, Alameda County, and more!
Cost: $10

Enjoy an opportunity for students with disabilities and their families to learn about the array of resources and supports available at the college level.  Includes workshops for adults and students; resource fair with local college representatives; and reference materials.  Appropriate for youth aged 15 and older, and their families.  For more information, contact Deanna at (510) 547-7322, ext. 112.


October 27, 2011

The Storytelling Ability of a Boy

By Carter W. Lewis
Directed by Jessica Heidt

This West Coast Premiere is a turbulent, wickedly funny and tough tale of two alienated but oh-so-real teenagers - slacker Peck, a gifted writer and frequently bullied geek, his best friend and Goth-girl Dora - and the young, idealistic teacher who intervenes with surprising consequences. A two-time nominee for the American Critics Circle Award and recipient of several national playwriting awards, Lewis is one of America's most dynamic writers. Strong language and situations.

October 27 - November 13, 2011



November 2011


November  5, 2011

Read Different!  Getting Started with Audiobooks, Electronic Text, and Related Technology

Struggling readers can benefit greatly from books in accessible forms such as audio books and electronic text.  However, navigating the eligibility requirements, understanding download procedures, installing software, and operating unfamiliar devices can often be daunting tasks.  This presentation will provide you with everything you need to know to get your child started successfully.

This class will answer key questions such as:

  • What are accessible books and how do they aid struggling readers?
  • Who is eligible to receive accessible books?  What can you do if you're not eligible?
  • Where should you get these books?
  • What technology do you need to use them?

Who should attend: Though content is primarily aimed at parents, middle and high school students are welcome to attend.

Instructor: Shelley Haven, ATP, RET
Assistive Technology Specialist
Shelley has 24 years’ experience with technology for people with physical, sensory, and learning challenges. Her specialty is matching users with tools and strategies appropriate to their abilities, functional tasks, and learning environments.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Location:
  Children’s Health Council
  650 Clark Way
  Palo Alto, CA 94304

Map:  http://www.chconline.org/content/contact.html

Cost: FREE (however, pre-registration with CHC is required)

To register:
  Register online at www.chconline.eventbrite.com OR
  Call 650.617.3812 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              650.617.3812      end_of_the_skype_highlighting OR
  Email parented@chconline.org
 



November 5, 2011

PACE's 10th Annual Gala & Auction: Imagine

Date: November 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Location: Dolce Hayes Mansion, San Jose

Tickets before Sept 1st: $150/General, $200/VIP ($175/$225 after)

Register Today

Dolce Hayes Mansion http://www.pacificautism.org/sites/default/files/images/Icon_External_Link.png, San Jose
Registration 6 p.m.
Hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, and Entertainment

VIP guests will receive premium goodie bag



November 9, 2011

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254


Wednesday, Novermber 9, 2011, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Nora Volkow, M.D.
 National Institute of Drug Abuse

 Lecture Topic: ADHD: Attention and Motivation Deficit Disorder

 Abstract: Coming Soon.



November 9, 2011

Autism Spectrum Disorder Biomedical Discussion Group

Home » Groups » Autism Spectrum Disorder Biomedical Discussion Group

Wed, Nov 9, 2011: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Biomedical Discussion Group meets
the second Wednesday of every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov), 7-9:30pm, at Parents Helping Parents.


This support group is for parents interested in exploring
bio-medical treatments for autism spectrum disorders, including PDD and
Aspergers.


Topics of discussion can include: How and Why Dietary Interventions
Work, Testing, Finding the Right Health Care, The Biochemistry of
Autism, New Treatments, How to Get Started, Underlying Immune Issues,
Allergies, Chelation. We also feature special speakers throughout year.


If you reserve space online (see “reserve seats” below) and include
your e-mail address, you will receive a reminder e-mail with a sign-in
form attached for your convenience. 


If you wish to receive PHP’s monthly eNEWS e-mail newsletter (and/or occasional ASD-related emails), please go to http://www.php.com/enews to sign up.  The eNEWS always includes a listing of upcoming PHP events. 

Date:

Wed, Nov 9, 2011: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Location:

Location(s)

Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - San Jose

1400 Parkmoor Avenue, PHP Room 3

San Jose, CA, 95126

United States

See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Fee:

PHP members free, non-members $5, annual PHP memberships available

Contact Name:

PHP Community Family Services

Contact Phone:

408-727-5775 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              408-727-5775      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Contact Email:

info@php.com

Reserve:

Reserve seatsPay event fees online

 


Monday, November 14, 2011
New Location: Walnut Creek Library
Las Trampas Conference Room (upstairs)
(925) 977-3340
1644 N. Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Guest speaker: Doug Dildine
Topic:  The topic would be focusing on the three main transitional services needed by consumers - benefits, housing, employment; as well as the larger picture of quality of life and community inclusion.  Doug will discuss the rubric used, as it relates to the Community of Practice, which is the collaboration of Fed, state and local govt with non-profits and corporations- to create networks of services, supports and funding.  Also discussed will be family support - and life long transition planning.

Douglas Dildine
Adjunct Professor
Performing Arts Department
Office: PA122

November 14, 2011
Lesher Speaker Series

Laura Bush
Laura Bush, one of the most popular first ladies in history, is a compelling advocate for issues of national and global concern.

One of America’s most popular First Ladies, Mrs. Laura W. Bush discusses her life and shares a compelling voice for helping those in need. Speaking passionately about education, literacy, volunteerism, human rights and the issues of global importance she championed in the White House, Mrs. Bush captures presidential life in the harrowing days and weeks after 9/11. She discusses her experience on the world stage: serving as one of the first U.S. representatives to visit war-torn Afghanistan, reaching out to disease-stricken African nations, tirelessly advocating for women in the Middle East or supporting dissidents in Burma. Mrs. Bush’s compassion, sense of humor, grace and uncommon experience living through consequential times are the backdrop as she shares her incredible story of rising from small town beginnings in Texas to being at the center of world history. Her memoir, Spoken From the Heart, is a New York Times #1 best seller.

November 15, 2011
The Power of Play: Using Creative Arts to Transform Challenges into Strengths with Children, Teens, and Adults on the Spectrum
November 15, 12-2 PM
Marin County Office of Education
1111 La Gallinas, San Rafael
Cost: $20 for parents & student, $25 for professionals
Speakers: Liz McDonough/Certified MFT & Drama Therapist and Lizz Domash/Registered Music & Creative Arts Therapist

For more information and to register, click here.


November 17, 2011

Read Me Differently:  Understanding learning disabilities in family life

Sarah Entine, MSW, Independent Filmmaker, Director of Read Me Differently

Endorsed by Edward M. Hallowell, Richard D. Lavoie, Dr. Larry Silver M.D., and Jon Kabat-Zinn…this special bay area screening of Read Me Differently will provide an in-depth look at dyslexia and ADHD and how these learning disabilities impact family dynamics. Viewers will watch a 56-minute documentary focusing on the filmmaker's experience growing up with misunderstood learning disabilities that spanned three generations in her family.  Upon seeing the film, the filmmaker will lead a Q&A that highlights the following objectives: 

· Identifying the issues: how school based learning disabilities translate at home

· Addressing the issues: how to talk about learning disabilities at home

· Working with stress and anxiety: how mindfulness techniques can help parents and children

The film, Read Me Differently, will be available for purchase at this event! 

Sarah Entine is an award-winning documentary film producer and director. Originally diagnosed with dyslexia in 1978, she only fully comprehended her disability 23 years later, at age 29. In 2009, she

completed her first documentary, Read Me Differently, a film that focuses on her experience growing up with misunderstood learning

disabilities that spanned three generations in her family. Prior to making the film, Sarah earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons College and has practiced vipassana (insight) meditation since

1998. Sarah has presented Read Me Differently at conferences across the country including twice at The International Dyslexia Association, The Learning Disability Association of America and The National

Association of Social Workers in Massachusetts. She has also given workshops with parent and student groups from Boston University to San Francisco State University. Her message addresses the need to increase awareness on how learning disabilities impact family relationships. Sarah has facilitated workshops and spoken to countless students, teachers, parents and service providers about her experience. In 2010,

Read Me Differently was selected for the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award, (past winners include Steven Spielberg, Ken Burns, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese). In the same year, Simmons School of Social work awarded Sarah with an Alumni Recognition Award. In 2011, Read Me Differently was chosen to screen at the Superfest International Disability Film Festival where the film received an Achievement Award. This fall, WGBH in Boston (a local PBS station) will be broadcasting the film.

Thursday, November 17, 2011.
7 pm - 9 pm.

Location: TBD

Cost: $20 for PEN members. Click here to join.

FREE online registration for faculty at PEN Member Schools. Contact us if you don't know your discount code.




  December 2011



December 8, 2011

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Cynthia Caywood &
Richard L. James
Directed by Scott Denison

December 8 - December 18, 2011

Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it’s no wonder the critics have called it “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.” Join the thousands who make this theatrical event part of their annual holiday traditions.

December 9, 2011

PEN 2011 - 2012 Speaker Series

Depression, Anxiety and Learning:  The interaction of mood and learning, what to look for, and evidence based interventions

Richard D. Abbey, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist and Diana Barrett, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic 

This talk will outline warning signs and red flags of vaious mood disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety) and learning deficits.  Triggers and root causes for these mood states will be identified.  Included will be a discussion on the way in which mood impacts learning and learning impacts mood.  Finally, evidence based interventions will be reviewed.

Dr. Richard Abbey is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD, learning disorders, and other neurocognitive and emoptional conditions.  Prior to opening the Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic in Palo Alto, Dr. Abbey was a clinical faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine/Lucile Packard Hopsital.  His areas of speciality include ADHD (and non-medication based interventions for ADHD), learning disorders, pediatric brain tumors, autism, and treatment of neurocognitive deficits.

Diana Marchetti Barret, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who assesses and diagnoses learning disorders, developmental disorders (e.g. autism, aspergers), mood disorders, and ADHD.   Dr. Barrett completed post-graduate work at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute and post doctorate training at Stanford University School of Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Dr. Barrett also has specialty training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, non-medication treatment for ADHD, and Pivotal Response Training PRT) for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

 Friday December 9, 2011.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco 94123.

Cost: $20 for PEN members. Click here to join

FREE online registration for faculty at PEN Member Schools. Contact us if you don't know your discount code.

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.


December 14, 2011

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254

Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Carla Shatz, Ph.D.
 Stanford University

 Lecture Topic: Releasing the Brake on Synaptic Plasticity: Immune
 genes moonlighting in neurons
 Abstract: Coming Soon.


Happy Holidays!
No ASD parent meeting will be held in December 2011

This parents group meets at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month - Further speaker information will be updated on this web site. http://www.AspergersResource.org

January, 2012

January 5, 2012

PEN 2011 - 2012 Speaker Series

Panel of College Students with Learning and Attention Difficulties

Applying to college or choosing a college for the student with learning and attention difficulties is an important and sometimes difficult and confusing process.  Hear from the experts: college students with learning and attention difficulties.  Our students, all  members of SAFE Voices, will discuss their experiences with:

•    Whether and how to disclose a learning disability
•    How they determined the best fit and scope of support for their college choices
•    What they, as students with learning and attention difficulties, found when they arrived at college
•    How to navigate and manage college life – academically  and socially

Thursday, January 5, 2012.
7 pm - 9 pm.

Location: TBD

Cost: Free. Suggested donation $20.

 


January 11, 2012

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254



Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Evan Eichler, Ph.D.
 University of Washington

 Lecture Topic: Developmental Delay and Human Copy Number
 Variation
 Abstract: Coming Soon.





February, 2012

February 8, 2012

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254



Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Ricardo Dolmetsch, Ph.D.
 Stanford University

 Lecture Topic: Using iPS Cells and Mouse Models to Study Autism

 Abstract: Coming Soon.



February 15, 2012

Jack Hanna and His Animals
Naturalist, Adventurer, and Director of the Columbus Zoo

Jack Hanna, popular host of the hit television series, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures, is one of America's most beloved naturalists and adventurers. Each week, Hanna takes millions of family viewers on exciting journeys to learn about animals and the places they live. What makes the series a success to a broad segment of viewers is Hanna's enthusiasm and wonderment with every new creature and experience he encounters. No intellectual pomp or indifference here• Jack Hanna is "every person's" television zoologist.
Hanna began to receive national attention after he became Director of the rundown Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio in 1978. He not only transformed the zoo into a model facility, but through his media savvy, made the Columbus Zoo a household name. He is a regular guest on shows including "Good Morning America," "Larry King Live," "The Late Show With David Letterman," "Hollywood Squares" and "The Maury Povich Show." He also makes countless personal appearances and speeches throughout the U.S.

The route to becoming a national celebrity began in his family's bathtub in Knoxville, Tennessee where he raised bluegills and then extended his menagerie to their backyard. After majoring in business in college, Hanna, with support from his wife, Suzi, started a pet shop and petting zoo, worked for a wildlife adventure company and directed a small Florida zoo. The couple's subsequent move to Columbus (with their three daughters) was the start of Jack Hanna's rising media star. Not only was he a regular on national talk shows, his autobiographical book, "Monkeys on the Interstate," was a hit in 1989. Other books, including one for children, "Let's Go To The Petting Zoo With Jungle Jack," followed.

March 2012

March 14, 2012

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Joel Nigg, Ph.D.
 Oregon Health and Science University

 Lecture Topic: ADHD Causes and Mechanisms

 Abstract: Coming Soon.



May 2012


PEN 2011 - 2012 Speaker Series

Supporting Social Skill Development in Youth with Learning Disabilities and ADHD:  Current research and evidence-based practices

Melanie Berry, M.S., Doctoral Candidate, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium

Developing healthy peer relationships is a critical aspect of every child’s development, including children with attention and learning differences. Too often these children have difficulties interacting with peers, leaving them vulnerable to peer rejection and isolation. This workshop will review the current research and teach you strategies to help these kids make and keep friends.

Melanie Berry has been the director of the Social Skills Program at UC Berkeley’s Blue Camp since 2008. A UC Berkeley alumna, she is currently a doctoral candidate at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, where she's focusing on child psychology. She has extensive experience working with children with a range of social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Her doctoral dissertation concerns the inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders in community recreation settings.

Friday May 11, 2012.
9 am - 11 am.

Location: The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco 94123.

Cost: $20 for PEN members. Click here to join

FREE online registration for faculty at PEN Member Schools. Contact us if you don't know your discount code.

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 2012


June 13, 2012

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 10th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders.  These monthly presentations (October 2011 - June 2012) are intended for both specialists and community members.  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, Ph.D., at (916) 703-0254



Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Judith H. Miles, M.D.
 University of Missouri

 Lecture Topic: Delineation of Etiological Subgroups within the Autism
 Diagnosis
 Abstract: Coming Soon.

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Free online course on Special Education and the IEP Process:                      
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  Ongoing Programs for ASD Kids & Teens





  • Social Skills



    • Quest  Social Skills:
    After School 2011


    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 2011
    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 2011 Classes:
    Dr. Sandie Frawley Ph.D.
    1742 Equestrian Drive
    Pleasanton, CA 94558
    For more information call 925-846-2413


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

    September 1, 2010– June 5, 2011

    www.thinksocialeastbay.net

    (510) 444-8732

     

    • 2011  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 cghart@pacbell.net



    • Social Skills Groups in Oakland  2011
    Sessions are held in Oakland in the afternoon once a week for 50 minute sessions.
    For more information contact Meredith Akers, MA at


    Communication Works  2011
    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 2011

    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 2011

    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 2011


    For all Grade Students:
    For more information go to
    info@makingmathreal.org or call 510-527-0720 

    NEW DVD Available!!


    • CATS ~ Center for Accessible Technology  2011 Keyboarding Classes
    For more information contact Diane ddew@cforat.org



    • LindaMood Bell Tutor all year round

      Danville, CA



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    •  News: 
    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 Wing 1225 Hopyard Rd. Pleasanton, CA 94566: 6:30 - 8:30pm TheFathersCircle@gmail.com Contact: 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

    Contra Costa County- CARE Parent Network- 925-313-0999
    http://www.contracostaarc.org

    San Mateo County- MORE Family Resource Center 650-259-0189

    Alameda County- Family ResourceNetwork- 510-547-7322
    O-FRNOAK@inreach.com

    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/cce67 mama_for_three@yahoo.com 925-584-7762

    Davis Area Asperger’s Support Group; Meets the 4th Wed. of each month from 7-9 pm  Call for location. Robin Dewey 530-753-8649   DeDe Douglass rdd1122@aoLcorn 530-759-8817

    FEAT Biomedical Discussion Yahoo group, go to:

    Tallahassee Autism Support Coalition (T* A* S* C*)
    Jarl K. Jackson, coordinator jarlkjackson@pngusa.net
    http://www.orgsites.com/fl/tallahassee_autism_support_coalition/index.html
    online Adult_Support_Group · Tallahassee Area Autism
    Asperger Adults availible through Yahoo! (It is found by going to their
    "Groups" page, under 'Health' in the directory and searching for the above
    group.

    Kaiser parent support group: Monderator, Feda
    kaiserspectrumkids-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


    NEW for ASD Adults.....

    San Francisco AASHM-Adult Asperger Self-Help Meetup

    http://aspergers.meetup.com/359/


    The East Bay Aspeger's Young Adult Meetup Group

     http://aspergers.meetup.com/275/


    Adult Aspies of San Francisco

    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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              415-587-5591      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.   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).

    AASCEND

    http://aascend.net/index.shtml

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    New DVD-

    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.

    http://www.surfline.com/video/video_player/video_player.cfm?id=17443

     
    From the desk of Kristin Jacobson:
    Below is the link to a special report from last week California Healthline regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Health Insurance..
    http://www.californiahealthline.org/Special-Reports/2008/Autism-Advocates-Pushing-for-State-Laws-Requiring-Health-Insurers-To-Cover-Treatments.aspx

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