NEWS: Each
month an ASD book will be selected and available for parents to
purchase at our B&N parent support meetings. Barnes &
Noble will
have ordered in advance enough copies for those interested.
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
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
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.
Monday, March 8, 2010
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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
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 holistic 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
No Meetings will be held in
July or August of 2010.
Happy Summer!
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
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(Please
excuse all of the capital letters) AS people are encouraged to
challenge and apply themselves.
This group holds meetings at the Fourth Floor
Conference Room of the San Francisco
New Main Library (100 Larkin Street; cross street Grove Street;
next to San Francisco Civic Center). A conscious effort is being
made to provide a place where AS people feel safe, welcome and
secure. Our only request to attendees is that you do not disrupt
our meetings.
Interested people
are
encouraged to e-mail Steven Kuroiwa at aspergers897513@yahoo.com or call
415-587-5591. If one has any questions or doubts
about reaching the meeting room, please be sure
to contact Steven (The Library Administration has
specifically requested that attendees are not to ask staff for
directions on how to find our conference space).
AASCEND
http://aascend.net/index.shtml
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