FALL CONFERENCES For Autism Families and Professionals

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FALL CONFERENCES

For Autism Families and Professionals

Brought to you by the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio Chapter (NAA-NEO)

October 16, 2010:

An Introduction to the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach

The Autism Approach®, the South Euclid/Lyndhurst Special Needs Advocacy and Parent Support (SNAPS), AWEtism Productions, and Integrations Treatment Centers (ITC) proudly presents in Collaboration with local parent/physician Dr. Niketa Chheda “An Introduction to The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approachâ€

When:

Saturday , October 16, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon Location:

The Center for Pastoral Leadership (Main Bldg )28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe Ohio 44092

Author and National Speaker Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, OTR/L will open this two-part workshop with an overview of her unique synclectic intervention model created specifically for children with autism right here in Northeast Ohio! Come learn about this effective approach to reaching, teaching and treating children with autism and get a sneak preview of AWEtism Productions’ newly-released training DVD entitled: “Vol. I: It Doesn’t Need to be this Hard… for Anyone!†Catch Dr. Chheda’s testimony on the web@ www.awetismproductions.com RSVP for this free lecture to Dr. Chheda at nniketa@... or call 216.640.3208

November 6, 2010:LIFE PLANNING CONFERENCEIt’s never too soon to begin planning!

For Parents, Guardians, Caregivers and Professionals

When:Saturday, 11/6/2010, 9:00-2:30 Where: Fairview Hospital Wellness Center3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, OH Sponsored by Welcome House Inc.: Opening Doors for People with Developmental Disabilities Cost: $15 per person – includes box lunch Keynote Speaker:

, Director Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

The Director will share information about Family Advisory Councils, the future of Medicaid Waiver services, and new strategies for family supported care. Registration must be sent to Bobbi Burkey at Welcome House, Inc.

Email: bburkey@... or

Fax: 440-356-9421 or

Mail: 20575 Center Ridge Rd., Suite 200, Rocky River, OH 44116 Registration fee of $15 per person can be mailed in advance or at the door. Please make checks payable to Welcome House.

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Workshops:

Planting The Seeds: How to Begin Planning – An overview of the planning process, how to get started, common mistakes and completing a Life Planning Workbook. Speakers: and Carol Culley

The Lerner School for Autism at Cleveland Clinic – Hear about this innovative educational program for children who have autism. Speaker: Aletta Sinoff, Director

Transition Requirements under IDEA – Speaker: Judith C. Saltzman

Transition from High School – Speakers: Flegel, M.S., Regional Transition Coordinator and Kari Foreman, Post Secondary Transition Specialist

Guardianship and Power of Attorney - Speaker: Hickman, Attorney

Benefits 101 – overview of benefits available and how they can be used to put your plan in place - and Carol Culley

Hard Wired for Health – Learn about ways to help your family member get the best medical care. Speakers: Dr. Carl V.Tyler, Jr., M.D., M.S. and C. Shramm, M.A.

Family Directed Housing – Lessons learned from parents who have taken the initiative to develop a home for their adult children. Speaker: Jeanne Sydenstricker, Director of the Innovative Independent Living Project

Customized Employment and Community Based Services – Speaker: L.E.A.P. Staff

Assistive Technologies – Find out about how the latest technological advances can supplement what family caregivers or paid staff provide while increasing independence. Speaker: L.E.A.P. Staff The County Board of Developmental Disabilities – overview of county board services, eligibility and the service and support administration role. Speaker: Cuyahoga County Board of DD staff

Medicaid Waivers – learn about the funding available for services through the DD system. Speaker: Cuyahoga County Board Staff

Recreation – Learn what is available and things to consider when facilitating activities. Speaker: Reggie from Cuyahoga County Board of DD

Self Advocacy - Assisting people with DD take control of their lives. Speaker: staff from Ohio Self-Determination Association

November 17-19, 2010:Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)

The 2010 OCALI Conference and Exposition will be held November 16-19, 2010, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), 400 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA. The goal of the 2010 OCALI Conference and Exposition is to improve state- and system-wide programs, implementation, support and overall outcomes for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and low-incidence disabilities (such as hearing impairments, visual impairments, traumatic brain injury (TBI), orthopedic impairments, etc.). Conference participants will experience over 150 high-quality professional development sessions and innumerable networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the areas of education, interagency collaboration and continuum of services. Over 150 sessions by state and national leaders on key topics, including: Assesment, Behavior,

Communication, Early Childhood, Literacy, S ocial Skills and Transition to Adulthood More information can be found on the OCALI website.

November 9, 2010:1st Annual Aspergers Symposium -Helping Students Integrate Successfully into the Higher Education Setting

Organized by Carroll University

When:

Tuesday November 9, 8am-5:00pm

Speaker:

Jane Theirfeld, EdD

Location:

Carroll University, University Heights, OH 44118

Cost:

$65, includes breakfast and lunch

Contact:

jsberna@... or 216-397-4967

November 11-14, 2010:National Autism Conference

Organized by the National Autism Association

2010 Keynote SpeakersHolly Peete and Rodney Peete!

The 2010 conference will take place November 11-14th at the beautiful TradeWinds Island Grand Resort on St. Pete Beach!

Relaxing, informative, hopeful, casual, laid-back, rejuvenating, affordable, tropical, FUN...are we talking about a conference? Absolutely!

If you're an autism parent, this conference is for YOU!

The NAC features the world's leading experts on autism in a relaxed, environmentally-friendly tropical resort setting. The schedule is designed to keep you from running frantically from one presentation to another - take some time to dip your toes in the pool or do some shopping in the exhibit hall. Sleep in! - There's nothing on your agenda before 9 am! The on-site spa will give you a chance to pamper yourself - can you even remember what that's like? The intimate atmosphere allows opportunities to network with speakers, community leaders, fellow parents and friends. FREE food items and beverages will be available in our exhibit hall throughout the conference to help keep your expenses down. Use the money you save to get a massage, or have cocktails by the pool! This is YOUR conference, don't miss it!

Bring a friend and save! When you register to attend the full conference, you can choose to purchase a companion pass for just $125! Bring your spouse, your Mom, your best friend, your child's therapist - you get the picture! And be sure to tell them to pack their flip-flops!

For more information and registration information lease visit the website www.nationalautismconference.org!

Hope to see you at the NAC!

November 5-7, 2010: BioNutritional Care Training Conference

Location: ton, SC

One-third of all American children are affected by Autism, ADHD, Asthma or Allergies. Adults are plagued by fibromyalgia, arthritis, gastrointestinal issues and mental disorders. As a doctor, are you providing all the help possible?

Hope For Autism in conjunction with The American Chiropractic Board offers you 21 credit hours of education by such noted experts as Dr. Nicola McFadzean, Dr. Mumper, Dr. Kurt Woeller, Dr. Greg Fors, Maureen McDonnell, RN, Dr. Tocco and more.

For more information, visit www.hopeforautism.us

ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTISM ASSOCIATION - NORTHEAST OHIO While the quest to find the cause of autism continues, thousands of families in Northeast Ohio struggle daily with the enormous stress and expenses that caring for a child with autism poses on them. The overall lack of financial supports prompted some of these families along with area autism advocates and professionals to establish a non-profit organization, the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio (NAA-NEO) Chapter, with the goal to provide sorely needed monies to help with medical treatment costs, therapies and respite services. Our Beliefs NAA NEO's founders believe that autism is a bio-neurological disorder and that an integrated, whole-child philosophy to treatment and care is the optimal approach with

the best outcomes.

NAA NEO was formed as a local chapter of the National Autism Association (NAA). To learn more about the national organization please visit www.nationalautismassociation.org. To learn more about the National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio Chapter (NAA NEO) please visit our website at www.autismnortheastohio.org.

Our Mission

The mission of NAA-NEO is to help families that have a child or children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to access necessary treatment interventions. We will fulfill this by providing financial assistance to help defray the costs of such interventions and by connecting families to existing resources.

Whom We Serve NAA – NE Ohio serves families affected by autism in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull counties of Ohio.

Services NAA NEO's services include the annual Helping Hand Grants, THE NAA-NEO STEPS Family Support Program, ongoing service linkage, advocacy, and the organization of workshops, support group meetings and fundraising events. How is NAA NEO different from other autism groups in the region? The Helping Hand Program and the NAA-NEO STEPS Family Assistance Program, provide direct financial assistance to parents to help defray the costs of autism treatment through grants. NAA- NEO does not endorse individual programs, therapies, treatments, schools or facilities, or the theories or practices of any one individual or entity. Rather, families are empowered to seek and choose the most appropriate treatment or program for their child with the help of the

resources provided by the NAA- NE Ohio. NAA NEO is unique in that it is open in terms of the services that it supports through its Helping Hand Grant Program, thus allowing the parents to decide what services they feel are most important for their child. Services covered under the Helping Hand Grant Program therefore range widely from camp costs, tuition assistance, speech therapy, behavioral intervention to therapeutic horseback riding and medical/biomedical treatments. We require that the family works with a licensed physician or therapist who recommends the particular service that the family would like to implement with NAA NEO's financial support. NAA – NE Ohio operates autonomously from the national organization (NAA) in program implementation.

Contact NAA NEO

c/o Pattison

15819 Fernway Rd

Shaker Heights, OH 44120

E-mail: apattison@...

Phone: 216.544.1231

Web: www.autismnortheastohio.org

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