A u t i s m R e s o u r c e P o s t i n g s (Part 2) by the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio - October 8, 2009

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A u t i s m R e s o u r c e

P o s t i n g s

Part 2

By the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio Thursday October 8, 2009

In This Issue:

LOCAL AUTISM EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

RECALLS

SURVEYS

Continued from Part 1 of this Newsletter:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 C O N F E R E N C E

Tools for Tomorrow Conference

This conference strives to give families and caregivers an opportunity to learn from experts in the fields of education, law, medicine, social work, and those who have experienced disability personally. Sessions will cover key topics, provide the tools needed to help children now and in the future, and allow time to interact with agencies, service providers, and others facing the same issues. Gain new insights and strategies, gather valuable information, and feel uplifted. No one will leave without making important connections with others.

8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Cleveland State University Cole Center for Continuing Education

Thanks to a partial subsidy from some of the Tools for Today and Tomorrow Consortium organizations, the organizers were able to lower the cost of the conference.

The fee for a family member is $40, for professionals without CEUs is $60, and for professionals with CEUs is $90. Fee includes lunch, parking—adjacent to the building, and conference binder.

Some scholarships for families are available.

To complete a telephone registration please call Kresnye Program Manager at 216-229-5757, Ext. 126.

For more information about the conference and for detailed program please go to the Tools for Today and Tomorrow website.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2009

L E C T U R E

Making Sense of Sensory Processing Disorders

Imagine that you are a parent or teacher of a child with no typical signs of a disability but you just know something is wrong. The child overreacts when there is a fire drill, another child bumps him unexpectedly, or the tag in his shirt touches his neck; or he under-responds by ignoring people talking to him or can spin without getting dizzy. He might put his hands over his ears during choir class, require hours of jumping on a trampoline to feel calm or need intense sensory input to improve body awareness.

Sensory processing disorder is a complex neurological disorder that some experts say affects at least one out of every 20 people in this country. Sensations of taste, smell, touch, vision, sound, movement, and body awareness are all processed differently in someone with this disorder. There is great hope for these individuals.

Come learn about cutting-edge therapies that will help them more fully live their lives!

The course defines the different sensory processing difficulties that may occur and offers some treatment strategies.

Taught by an OT with 13 years of experience treating individuals with SPD.

Price listed is for course only. Social workers, nurses, OTs, and teachers may elect to receive a certificate of completion with hours/CEUs for an extra $10 fee. This course is not approved for psychologists' continuing education hours.

Hours: 6.00

Instructor: Porter

Location:

Lakeland Community College (main campus)

10/24/2009 Saturday: 9:00 AM-4:15 AM,

Cost of 1 Session $109.00

In order to get to the class on Lakeland's website, go to continuing education, then search for noncredit classes, then click by instructor and find Porter's name to click on.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 24, 2009

A C T I V I T Y

Second Annual Dine Out with Your Family

We are inviting families who have children with autism spectrum disorder to join us for an exclusive dining out experience!

When?

Saturday, October 24th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

For families like yours with children on the autism spectrum, dining can pose an array of challenges. Many children and adolescents with autism may never get the opportunity to join their parents or siblings at a restaurant - until now.

We are organizing a lunch specifically for families of children with autism at Q’s Steakhouse downtown.

Special accomodations will be made for your children, such as sensory areas.

Q’s Steakhouse Menu

Entrees

All lunch items include side dish and coffee or soft drink

ï® Pasta Primavera $10.95

 Cheeseburger $10.25

 Portabella Sandwich $10.50

 Tuna Melt $9.95

 Pesto Chicken Sandwich $10.50

 Steak Salad $12.95

 Grilled Chicken Caesar $11.95

Children’s Menu - all $6.95

Children's menu items come with a drink, Q Chips and fresh fruit

 Grilled Cheese

 Cheeseburger

 Hamburger

 Chicken Fingers

 Pasta With Marinara Sauce

 Grilled Chicken and Vegetables Dessert

 Toll House Pie $5.00

 Brownie Sundae $5.00

 Apple Walnut Pie $5.00

There is a registration fee of $20.

This fee will reserve a space for your family and will be returned at the restaurant. It is not refundable in the event of a no-show.

Financial aid is available for those in need, through the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio. Please note this need to Karin Hess when you call to register.

A minimum registration is required to conduct this event.

Please register by returning the slip below, with your $20 registration fee, no later than October 16th.

Call Karin Hess-Hopkins for further information at (216) 320-8658.

Registration Form

Name: _________________________________________

Number of adults: ____

Number of children:____

Please return this slip, along with your $20 registration fee.

Payment options: check, credit card

By filling out the below information, I authorize Monarch School to charge the account listed below in the amout of $20.

Type of Card: __MC __Visa

Name as it appears on the card: __________________________________

Card number: ___________________ Expiration Date: ___

Signature: ____________________________

Please send to:

Karin Hess -Hopkins, Monarch Center for Autism,

22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44118

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009

A C T I V I T Y

Basketball Clinics

Mayfield Village & the Adaptive Recreation Committee

offers…Basketball Clinics

Join the varsity coaches and their players and learn the

fundamentals of basketball! Exercises are meant to be

fun and skill building and will include passing, shooting

and dribbling.

Who: 13 years and older

When:

Sun., October 25, 1:00—2:00 p.m. ( Carroll)

Sun., November 15, 1:00—2:00 p.m. (Notre Dame)

REVISED DATE & TIME

Tues., November 17, 6:30—7:30 p.m. (Ursuline)

Deadline to register: October 19 & November 9 - a $5.00

late fee will be charged if registering after the deadline!

Registration Information:

Call Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation to register over

the phone with Visa/Mastercard/Discover by calling (440) 461-5163.

Or register by filling out the information on the bottom of this form and returning to:

Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation, 6622 Mills Road,

Mayfield Village, Ohio, 44143.

For all programs, an aid or assistant (which can be a parent or caregiver) MUST BE PRESENT for any participant who has difficulty following simple instruction, needs individual physical patterning or needs constant guidance.

Basketball Clinics Fall 2009

Participant’s Name_________________________________

Phone____________________________________________

Address__________________________________________

___________________________________ (street) (city) (zip)

Which Clinic (circle all that apply):

Oct. 25 Nov. 15 Nov. 17

Does participant require any special accommodations (ex: wheelchair, etc)? ____No _____Yes If yes, please explain:______________________________

________________________________________________

Credit Card Number________________________________

Exp. Date___________*V-Code________

(*v-code is last 3 digits by signature on back)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009

E D U C A T I O N / T R A I N I N G

Be Prepared: Practical Behavior Plans -

WEST SIDE LOCATION!

Part of MILESTONES Family & Professional Workshops - Fall Series

Learn how to develop a plan to deal with behaviors. Learn to be proactive rather than respond in the moment. Learn how to encourage positive behaviors and reduce inappropriate behaviors.

WEST SIDE LOCATION!

Location: MTEC Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc.

29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite B Westlake, Ohio 44145

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $30.00 per person per workshop or $45.00 for two family members/caregivers per workshop.

*Professional Development Credit and Scholarships Available for all Programs*

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:

Visit www.milestones.org or call 216-464-7600

Workshop fees are payable by cash, check or money order by mail or at the door. Purchase orders may be sent via mail, fax (216-464-7602) or e-mail attachment.

--->Upcoming training programs by Milestones Organization:

Tools for Encouraging Communication – Sunday, November 15, 2009

Learn how to use a variety of visual supports

Learn how to create motivation to communicate

Learn how to encourage communication in the natural environment

Location: MTEC Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc.

29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite B Westlake, Ohio 44145

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, 2009

S U P P O R T / E D U C A T I O N

Biomedical Support Group Meeting

Biomedical support group meeting at the Independence Public Library @ Independence Public Library 6361 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131-4926.

TOPIC: Carolyn : Autism and autoimmune disease: A close look at co-existing autoimmune diseases in children with autism and their immediate family members. (DVD)

RSVP appreciated, but not a must, by October 25, 2009

Please contact Pattison at apattison@... with your registration or with any questions. Thank you!

---> Other upcoming biomedical support group meetings:

November 9 - 6:30 to 8:45 Biomedical Support Group Meeting at the Independence Public Library @ Independence Public Library 6361 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131-4926. TOPIC: Lalama: Reversing Autism: Connecting the pieces with the latest research: BT, Hg, Octopamine, Succinic Acid, Leptu and BIRM. December 7 - 6:30 to 8:45: Biomedical Support Group Meeting at the Independence Public Library @ Independence Public Library 6361 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131-4926. TOPIC: Jeff Cantor: Dentistry and autism: A troubled marriage A number of DVDs are available to borrow from us on a variety of topics on educational, therapeutical and biomedical aspects of autism.

For more info please email apattison@....

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2009

W O R K S H O P

Monarch school is offering again this year 3rd SIBSHOPS FOR SIBLINGS of children with autism!

These are interactive workshops to assist siblings of children with autism. They are designed to meet other peers in a relaxed recreational setting. They will provide an opportunity to discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings.

Sibshops will take place at the Monarch School at 22001 Fairmount Blvd in Shaker heights, Ohio.

The cost of the sessions is $90.00

The SIBSHOPS will be facilitated by MONARCH staff

NINA FALKENSTEIN, INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

KELLEY YAWORSKI, SLP

When?

Wednesdays: October 28, Nov. 4, Dec. 9, January 6th

AGES 12-17 6:15- 7:30

CURRENT PARICPANTS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FORM BELOW

Registration deadline: October 21, 2009

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT NEEDED

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL KARIN HESS-HOPKINS AT 216-320-8658

MONARCH CENTER FOR AUTISM SIBSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

Name of Student: __________________________________________

D.O.B: _______________

Grade Entering as of 9/09: _________

Parent’s Names: _________________________________

Primary Address: _________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________

City, State and Zip Code ___________________________

Home Phone Number: __________________

Email Address: _________________________

Mom’s Cell _____________________

Dad’s Cell: _______________

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:

by filing out the below information, I authorize Monarch School to charge the account listed below. You can also pay by check.

Type of Card: MC Visa

Name as it appears on the card: ______________________

Card number: ___________________________________

Expiration Date: ________________

7-11 year old group________ 12-17 year old group________ Signature: _________________________________

Today’s Date: ______________________

THURSDAY OCTOBER 29, 2009

A C T I V I T Y

Halloween Party with High Five ClubAges 13 & Up

6:00 PM - 9:00 PMShaker Heights Community Building3450 Lee RoadShaker Heights, OH 44120PHONE - 216-491-1360

Cost - $5.00 per person

We will have pizza and pop.Please bring an appetizer, salad or dessert.Dress up if you like. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes!Please RSVP to Edie (216) 371-2328 or Judi Greenspan 216-932-1989 or email jgreenspan@ keenepromotions.com

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This newsletter was delivered to you by the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio Chapter (NAA-NEO).

Contact:

Pattison

National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio (NAA-NEO) Helping Hand Program Manager

E-mail: apattison@...

PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS CHANGE

13111 Shaker Blvd Ste 210

Cleveland, OH 44120

Phone (216)544-1231

Web: www.autismnortheastohio.org

Continued in Part 3 of this Newsletter.

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