ASGC April News Letter/Chili Cook-Off/Up comming events

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Dear Friends of the ASGC,

The time is upon us for the Greater Cleveland Chili Cook-Off for Autism. This event is the ASGC's single largets fund raiser and it is geared for parents. The suggested donation is $15 dollars at the door or on our web-site at www.asgc.org. You can use PayPal and pay with credit card or check. We have a 37" HD TV for a door prize, raffel items, silent auctin items including a dinner party for 6 by a personal chef from World's Fare Culinary, a ride on the Good Year Blimp for two, and so much more. We will have a 50/50 raffel going on all night and your favorite tunes from Ace Molar and a DJ to fill the voids. Professional Chef's that will be squaring off for top honors include chefs from ML The Resturant, Chili's Fire Pit, Cheff 77, Blue Canyon, Momocho and many others. On the amature side we have Rudy Newman who is a teenager with autism and last years top amature comming back to defend his title Bob Osterman. This years Judges will include Morales who was the Bravo Networks Top Chef from the first season and he will be flying in from New York City. Other judges include the food editor of Cleveland Magazine Arjev, Chef from Moxie & Red, Rick Carson from the Vue, Nick Kustala from Lure and other celeberty and professional judges. We do have limited number of tickets available please try to purchase tickets in advance. But we are holding 60 tickets to sell at the door. Last years event was so fun we had people buying tickets right after last years event. I hope to see you there.

On a more serious note please find our April news letter attached and review upcomming events in our local area listed below.

Sunday April 15th Group for Teen Boys with Aspergers This group has met several times this winter for activities that include bowling and the Great Lakes Science Center. They plan activities that last 1 to 1-1/2 hours on Sunday afternoons that the kids can do more independently, although parents are present.

Hosted by Sherri Appleton, for more details contact sheapple@....

Tuesday, May 1st Individual Education Plans – An Open Discussion with the Special Education Services staff which includes 2 attorneys, paralegal, project coordinator and more. 10 am – Noon, at 27900 Euclid Avenue, Suite 210, Cleveland, registration required.

Hosted by Special Education Services, 216-289-4332, at 27900 Euclid Ave, Suite 210, Cleveland.

Thurs & Fri May 10 & 11 Imagine…Everybody Works a conference dedicated to employment of people on the autism spectrum at the Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus. Information and registration information on the OCALI website – www.ocali.org

Hosted by The Autism Society of America, APSE: The Network on Employment, with support from Indiana Resource Center for Autism, and the Center on Community Living and Careers at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University.

Saturday May 19th - Orange Jubilee Kids Fun Run. 9 or 10 AM Orange High School outdoor track

Hosted by O.P.E.N. of Orange, http://Open_OrangeSchools.Tripod.com/, open_orangeoh@...

Monday June 18th Autism Conference, Life-Long Strategies for Success: School, Home, Community and Work, 8:45 am – 4:45 pm, at Landerhaven Center, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights.

Hosted by Milestones Organization, for more information please visit www.milestones.org.

June 18, MondayMilestones 5th Annual Autism ConferenceLife-Long Strategies for Success: School, Home, Community and Work

8:45 am- 5:00 pm (8 am registration) Topics Include:

Using Independent Schedules Across Settings and Ages

Fundamentals of ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)

Techniques for Young Children

Language Comprehension Skill Building

Academic Modification for Higher Functioning Students

Including Behavior Plans in the IEP (Individual Education Plan)

Peer Programs for High School

Puberty Issues

Advanced Topics in Behavioral Intervention

Transition Services

Adult Life Skills

6.0 continuing education hours are pending for counselors, educators, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. .6 CEUs for Speech Language Pathologists on various levels: professional and related areas is pending through ASHA. P rofessional development credit is pending toward a BCBA. To view speakers and topics go to www.milestones.org.

June 18 - 22, Monday-FridayMilestones Teacher Training: How to Use ABA Effectively in the Public School Setting . Lecture and Hands-on training in applied behavior analysis. Professional Development Credit and Graduate Credit. For more information go to www.milestones.org

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Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays Exercise Buddy Exercise class for school-age children with disabilities 6:15-7:00 pm., cost 8 sessions $60 for non-residents

Hosted by the Twinsburg Fitness Center, 330-405-5757

Third Tuesday Monthly ASPIES of Greater Akron, 3rd Tuesday monthly - 6:30-8:30pm. Providing information, education and support for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, High functioning Autism, or PDD-NOS. A lot of their meetings are cross-categorical (suitable to any disability).

Hosted by ASPIES, Rreindeer@... 330-745-5115. Wm Considine Professional Building across from Akron Children’s Hospital Main Entrance - Rooms 5/6.

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This Summer Rotary Club Camp for Children with Special Needs in conjunction with the Akron YMCA. Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Sibling Camp, Respite Weekends, and Adult Camps; varying fees. Campership (funding) available at http://neohio.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/REQUEST_CAMPERSHIP2006revised.pdf?docID=22083.

Hosted by The Rotary Club of Akron, for more information call 330-644-4512, camp details at www.gotcamp.org