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Conferences and Workshops

Understanding and Responding Effectively to Challengine Behaviors in Young Children

Thur., Feb. 18, 6:15-8:00 pm

Sponsor: Family Connections Audience: Parents, Professionals

Cost: FREELocation: Shaker Family Center, 19824 Sussex Road, Shaker HeightsContact: Holly Palda 216-921-2023 sfc05@...Website: www.familyconnections1.org

Cleveland State University Conference —Autism: Linking Research to Effective Practices

Sat., Feb. 6, 9:00-4:00

Sponsor: Cleveland State University Speaker: J. Wheeler, Ph.D.

Audience: Practitioner-focused, Parents

Cost: $30 parents, $40 practitionersLocation: Cole Center, 3100 Chester Ave.Contact: 216-687-3737 or email coehspd@...Website: Cleveland State University

Webinar: Behavior Focused IEPs

Thur., Feb. 11, 10:00-Noon

Sponsor: Ohio Coalition for Education of Children with Disabilities Speaker:

Cost: FREELocation: Webinar

Audience: Families.Contact: Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, 800-374-2806Website: www.ocecd.org

Recreationaland Social

New Bowling League for Special Needs Athletes and Families Saturdays, starting Feb. 6, 1:00-2:30 pm Cost: $5.50 per person for 2 games and shoes. $5.00 will pay for the bowling and the .50 will go into a bin for a pizza party or awards at the end. Location: Dick Hoover Bowling Lanes, 1480 Pearl Rd., Brunswick 44212 Audience: Families

Adapted Sledding and X-C Ski Sat. Feb 27 — time TBASponsor: Lake Metroparks Cost: $5 Location: Chapin Forest Reservation, Pine Lodge Ski Center, 10381 Hobart Road, Kirtland Audience: ages 5 and older Contact: 440-358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226 Website: www.lakemetroparks.com

Art Therapy Workshops: Where the Wild Things Are Four Workshops, each four weeks, for different age groups, starting Feb. 1 — see below for timesSponsor: Monarch Center for Autism Presenter: Goggins, Monarch Summer Social Language Program Art Therapist Cost: $90.00 (for 4 sessions) Location: Monarch Center for Autism, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights Audience: ages 5-8: Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 22, March 1, 4:00-5:00ages 9-12: Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 22, March 1, 5:30-6:30ages 11-16: Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:15-12:15ages 5-10: Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:30-1:15Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins hessk@... 216.320.8658 Website: www.bellefairejcb.org/monarch

Support Groups andGeneral Information

Summer and Beyond Fair for Children and Youth with DisabilitiesSat., Feb. 27, 10:00-1:00 Sponsor: Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County Cost: FREE Location: St. 's Woodside Party Center, 5025 E. Mill Road, Broadview Heights Audience: Families Contact: Bonnie Simons bonnie.simons@... or 216-524-3000, ext. 3818

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February 2010 Newsletter

Milestones Hiring Full-Time Education Assistant

Milestones Family Workshop Series Early Learner Strategies: Communication SkillsObjectives:

1. Participants will learn fundamental and intermediate ABA techniques to elicit communication from children with emerging language skills.

2. Participants will learn to identify and define communication skills to teach in the natural environment.

3. Participants will have the opportunity to rehearse strategies learned at the workshopDate:

Sun., Feb. 21, 1-4:00 pm Sponsors: Milestones Autism Organization, Monarch Center for Autism

Presenters: Cianciolo, BCBA and Kristie Lambert, SLPAudience: FamiliesCost: $30.00

Location: Milestones Autism Organzation, 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2, Beachwood

Contact: Cianciolo (216) 464-7600 or src@...Website: www.milestones.org

Scholarships and Professional Development Credits are Available.

Job Training: Fundamentals for Working with Children with AutismObjectives:

1. Introduce Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

2. Learn behavioral strategies for effective play

3. Learn how to respond to inappropriate behaviors 4. Role-play to demonstrate new skillsDates:

Mon.-Tues., Feb. 22-23, 4:00-6:00 pm Sponsor: Milestones Autism Organization

Presenter: Cianciolo, BCBAAudience: students, tutors, caregivers and aides interested in working with children with autism spectrum disordersCost: $30.00 for both sessions,

group rate $45.00 for both sessions (up to four participants)

Location: Milestones Autism Organzation, 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2, Beachwood

Contact: Cianciolo (216) 464-7600 or src@...Website: www.milestones.org

Scholarships and Professional Development Credits are Available.

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Interesting Reads:

CNN: Early Intervention in Toddlers is Effective

New York Times: Advice for Parents of Late Talkers

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Milestones Annual Autism Asperger's Conference

Save the Date

Tuesday, June 22, 2010Keynote Speaker: Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBAs Developmental Disabilities Center,Rutgers University

Author of:

• Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism• Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister on the Autism Spectrum• Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Nomination Form

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty within a school, community, or organization to support individuals with special needs?

Nominate them to be recognized for their hard work and dedication at the Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference.

Download Nomination Form

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Event Links

Milestones Active Calendar 2010

OCALI Calendar

State Support Team 3 - Educational Workshop Calendar

Tools for Today and Tomorrow Calendar

This webpage is a resource. Milestones Autism Organization does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services from any of the groups or companies listed on this page.

If you would like to email a request to post an upcoming Autism Event please email your request to info@...

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Get Involved!

Volunteer to Make a Difference!

Contact us at

216-464-7600 or info@...

Please help us in the following ways: Volunteer Opportunities

www.milestones.org

Milestones Autism Organization — Education, Training and Collaboration for the Autism Community

23880 Commerce Park Road Suite 2 | Beachwood, OH 44122 US

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