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February 3, 2004 -Understanding Your Child's IEP Form: What Does It All Mean? - First Lutheran Church, Decatur - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
February 6, 2004- Functional Assessment of Communication of Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - U of I Extension Office, Effingham - 9 am to 1 pm
February 9, 2004- IEP's: Planning and Participation - The HENRY CENTER for Childhood Mental Illness, Centralia - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
February 23, 2004- Understanding the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) - Boone County Special Ed Coop, Belvidere - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
February 26, 2004- Understanding Your Child's IEP Form: What Does It All Mean? - Lincoln Land Community College, Litchfield - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
March 1, 2004- Plan, Plan, Plan: Preparing A Working Agenda for Your Child's Next IEP Meeting - Illinois Central College, East Peoria - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 2, 2004- IEP's: Planning and Participation - U of I Extension Center, Fairfield - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 6, 2004- Accommodations & Adaptions for Children with Language Needs Including Autism - Peoria Public Library, Peoria - 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
March 11, 2004- IEP's: Planning and Participation- Hope Welty Public Library, Cerro Gordo - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 15, 2004- Understanding Your Child's IEP Form: What Does It All Mean? - OPTIONS CIL, Bourbonnais - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 16, 2004- Plan, Plan, Plan: Preparing A Working Agenda for Your Child's Next IEP Meeting - SAIL CIL, Charleston - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 18, 2004- Collaboration: Schools and Families Working Together - SAIL CIL, Charleston - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 20, 2004- Positive Approaches to Challenging Behavior - Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
March 30, 2004- Understanding Your Child's IEP Form: What Does It All Mean? - Head Start Building, Sparta - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
FAMILY AUTISM CONFERENCE
Professionals Welcome Too!
April 3, 2004
2501 W Windsor Road, Champaign
8:30 registration Workshop 9:00 am _Çô 4:00pm
Workshop Topics: You can attend either one of the workshops or spend the day!
9:00 am 12 noon
Autism & Literacy This workshop will provide participants with information on the benefit of literacy as a back door to learning and expanding language. Participants will see examples of adapted and interactive books from a variety of skill levels. Participants will create a book around a meaningful event, topic or song for their learners. Materials created will be useful at home as well as at school. Participants are encouraged to bring photos, brochures and artifacts about an event, topic or theme to use to create a book.
Presented by Cherie Layer, B.S. and Wendy Partridge, M.S.
Cherie Layer has been teaching for 16 years in a variety of settings. Currently she is teaching a preschool class for students with a diagnosis of Autism. She is a parent of two children, one of whom has a developmental disability.
Wendy Partridge is the Regional Consultant Manager for the Illinois Autism/PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project. For the past 6 years Wendy has worked with various agencies and districts across Illinois to support learners with autism in their home, school and communities. She provides technical assistance with special interest in inclusion, visual supports, friendships, literacy and technology. Wendy is the mother of two sons, one of whom has autism.
The SibShop is a FREE lively mixture of new games, discussion, and activities for brothers and sisters ages 6-13 years old of siblings with all disabilities. Participants should dress comfortably and be ready for action. LIMIT TO 20 CHILDREN. The SibShop is being offered by Mary Smith of STARNET.
12:00 noon 1:00pm
The Windsor Road Youth Group is offering lunch for $6.00 _Çô monies donated for their mission trip. Indicate Lunch when registering.
1:00 pm 4:00pm
Autism/PDD 101 Participants will better understand the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in the young child and what to do next! Interventions for the home, school and community will be discussed and demonstrated. LOTS OF GREAT RESOURCES!
Presented by Sandy Valentine and Wendy Partridge, M.S.
Sandy Valentine is the Assistant Project Director for the Illinois Autism/PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project. Sandy is the mom of three children, Jack, the youngest has autism. Since the time Jack was diagnosed with autism, Sandy has devoted herself to helping others understand the way a child diagnosed in the spectrum learns, reads, and reacts to his/her world and other people. She also keeps! up with the latest research, treatments and ideas to help these children. Sandy was with STARNET for 9 years.
There is no charge for the conference, but you must register!
Limited space available for childcare
Pre-registration required (Information required: Name, Age, Any Special Considerations)
SIGN UP NOW! Space is limited for these workshops!
When registering, please specify if you will attend Literacy, Autism 101 or both.
To register: Call Carla Oldham at 217.351.6764 or email prouddparents@aol.com
This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Autism/PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project in conjunction with its Family Resource Specialist Network. Carla Oldham is the Family Resource Specialist for East Central Illinois.
January 24, 2004
Sibshop for Siblings of Children with Autism
12:00-4:00pm
Cost $10.00/ child
Lunch will be served
February 2, 2004
Behavioral Supports for the Home
7:00-8:30pm
This workshop will present techniques to address issues such as behavior
managment, self-stimulatory behaviors, toliet training, chores and responsibility.
This is a free workshop
Both workshops will take place at Giant Steps Illinois;
8320 S. Madison Street; Burr Ridge, IL
To register for either workshop, please contact Nicole Allgood @ (630) 455-5730
Our next Meeting: Tuesday, March 4, 2003
Skokie Village Hall, 5127 W. Oakton, Lower Level - Annex Room, 7:00
to
9:00 P.M.
Our March meeting will feature guest speaker Deborah Michael OT, in
her
presentation Titled "Beyond Traditional Pediatric OT-PT-Speech Therapy
For Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders" Mrs. Michael will
discuss how specialized occupational and speech therapy can affect
your
child's performance by enhancing your child's motor skills, expanding
play
skills and supporting your behavioral support plans.
Deborah Michael earned her master's degree in occupational therapy from
Rush Medical Center in Chicago. Leading up to her post-graduate
training, Deborah worked as a mental health consultant for Head Start
in
Chicago, as a teacher's assistant for an elementary school for children
with
neurodevelopmental issues, and has spent many years as a volunteer
for
several child-centered organizations.
Deborah is currently the founder and co-director of North Shore
Pediatric Therapy, Inc. (NSPT). The clinics are located in Glenview,
Highland
Park, and Lincoln Park. They provide occupational, speech and physical
therapy services, specializing in sensory integration and oral-motor
techniques. Other services include social skills groups, therapeutic
listening, and parent support groups. NSPT understands the challenges
that
families with children who have autism spectrum disorder faces. NSPT
collaborates with many top professionals in the Chicagoland area and
advocates for children who have Autism and other Developmental Disorders.
NSPT is the fastest growing therapy center in Chicago, and utilizes
family feedback, sensitivity, and never-ending education to bring hope
and
progress to the children. Please plan to attend this meeting and learn
more about how OT-PT-Speech Therapy can help your child.
Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with developmental, physical, and learning disabilities, emotional problems, and/or medical issues an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed supportive and recreational setting.
They are able to discuss their common joys and concerns, learn how to handle common situations and have fun!
Sundays, March 2, April 6, May 4 & June 1, 2:00pm to 5:00pm. 255 Revere Dr., Ste. 200, Northbrook, IL
Fees: $25 per session (scholarships are available) You may register
for one, two, three or all the Sibshops. To register for Sibshops
or for more information contact Tamara Besser, LCSW at (847) 412-4357
Every-other Tuesday at the Glenview clinic (May add groups in Highland
Park and Lincoln Park clinics in the future if there is a need).
7-8 PM for 1 to 5 year olds
8-9 PM for 6 to 10 year olds
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
1308 Waukegan Road, Suite 103
Glenview, IL 60025
Please RSVP to Deborah Michael or Katie Puszynski at 847-486-4140
The Asperger Syndrome Support & Awareness of Central Illinois Welcomes Mary Loken, Ph.d.
Dr. Loken is a consultant with the Sangamon ROE Staff Development Center, a position she has held since 1993. Prior to joining ROE 51, she served as an Administrator for Special Education and Alternative Programs with the Springfield Public Schools. She serves as n Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois- Springfield and as Adjunct Faculty with the SIU Medical School in psychiatry and pediatrics.
Tuesday, April 1st At the Springfield Lincoln Library (corner of 7th and Capital Street) 6:45 pm- 8:15 pm
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Skokie Village HallWE WILL HAVE AN OPEN DISCUSSION OF YOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS - Please join us to network with other parents and professionals and use this opportunity to benefit from each others experiences.
5127 W. Oakton
Lower Level - Community Room
7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Last month when Dr. Thomas Owle, MD, spoke we had over 40 people in attendance. One of our largest turn outs ever!!
Plan to attend this first meeting of the new year. It should be an interesting night of conversation on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our returning president Michael Kanter will be on hand to facilitate this meeting. Any questions: E-mail NorSubAsi@Aol.Com.
Welcome, (or welcome back), to the North Suburban Autism
Chapter! Your decision to join this organization is appreciated!
As an affiliate member of the Autism Society of America, you will receive
the National, State and Chapter Newsletters, and all other mailings on
the most current events related to Autism. This membership also entitles
you to a vote in all elections held by these organizations and special
discounts on conferences. Additionally, your local membership will
provide you with an opportunity to network with other families and professionals
involved in the education and welfare of those with autism spectrum disorders,
through attendance at monthly meetings. Please contact our chapter
president, Michael Kanter with questions: (847) 541-9969.
We will have an open parent discussion night and also discuss the upcoming
Autism Awareness month as well as the 5k Run/walk.
nechapasi@aol.com
Dr. Neil Margolis, Developmental Optometrist, will discuss Functional
Vision and the Development of your Child.
Wine and Cheese will be served.
No charge for presentation, but please RSVP to 847 681 0324.
2868 Skokie Valley Road; Suite Four;
Highland Park, IL 60035
At the January meeting we will be having a presentation by Dr. Micheal
Frey PH.D and his associate, Dr. John Frampton PSY.D from Comprehensive
Psychological Services in Arlington Heights. It should be very informative,
so mark your calendars!!
Our next Meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Skokie Village Hall
5127 W. Oakton
Lower Level - Community Room
7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Our February 4, 2003, meeting will feature guest speaker Diane Gould,
LCSW, who will discuss issues confronting siblings of those with Autism
Spectrum Disorder in "Aren't I special Too? " Ms. Gould, Has broad experience
which includes development of support groups for parents, siblings and
grandparents: a home visiting program for high-risk mothers and infants,
inclusion consultation, parent education programs, and family camps.
Ms. Gould has also administered respite and
recreation programs for youth and adults with special needs. She has published
on the subject of home based support services. Ms. Gould has worked for
both private agencies and school systems including fifteen years at the
Jewish Children's Bureau. She was part of the professional team that rewrote
the Illinois Day Care Licensing Standards to make them more inclusive.
Ms. Gould was a member of the Safe Environments Committee for the Illinois
Department of Human Services and also serves on the Professional Advisory
Committee of the Illinois Autism Society and is a facilitator for the Illinois
Autism/PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project. Ms. Gould is a frequent
presenter on family support issues on the local, state, and national level.
She currently works for the Niles Township District for Special Education
and has a private social work practice in the suburbs of Chicago. Plan
to attend this meeting as you will not want to miss this most informative
speaker.
Brian Rubin and Mary Ann Ehlert discussing Special needs trusts and
financial planning
contact Eric L. Smith 847-543-4502 NEChapASI@aol.com
for information
On February 4, 2003, the District will host a panel discussion on How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting. 7-9 pm
On Janurary 22, 2003, the Superintendent stated that the District would implement cuts which will targeted Special Education most of all. (See the excerpt of the news page.) Paid consultants suggested cutting a huge portion of the Special Education budget. Your help is needed to prevent these ill-conceived cuts. Please come to the above meetings and sign up for a citizen's task force to save your child's future.
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