Making the Holidays Less Stressful October 30, 2007
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The Autism Society of America has some very useful tips for making this Holiday season less stressful, for your family and your loved one on the spectrum. Click onto the link to view the ASA page on this topic: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=holiday_tips&JServSessionIdr009=h9jrvt2ul4.app23a
Music for Autism at Mount Sinai October 29, 2007
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Come for fun, friendly people and GREAT music: Music for Autism’s “Opening Night” at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. Saturday, November 17th. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ages 11 and up. 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. ages 10 and under at Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center, Second Floor Gym, 312 East 94th Street. Special performances by: Trumpeter Ryan Gardner and Pianist Charity Wicks. Please RSVP by emailing rsvp@musicforautism.org or by calling (877) 863-7473. For more information go to www.musicforautism.org
VH1 Classic’s Rock Autism Campaign October 26, 2007
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VH1 Classic’s Rock Autism campaign is designed to help educate parents and build awareness about autism, a complex neurobiological developmental disorder that lasts throughout a person’s lifetime, and to raise funds for a variety of autism research, advocacy, and support organizations. Autism affects one in every 150 children, with a child diagnosed every 21 minutes. Today, there is no known cause or cure. VH1 Classic aims to galvanize a community of artists and fans in support of this cause.
Several other cable networks have also shined the spotlight on autism. Below are links to some great autism-related programming that can be accessed online through their sites.
In MTV True Life: I Have Autism we meet three young people who are doing everything they can to battle their autism and live life to the fullest. Watch clips from MTV True Life: I Have Autism.
Nick News “Private Worlds: Kids & Autism” takes a look at the lives of kids struggling with different levels of autism. Watch clips from Nickelodeon’s Nick News “Private Worlds: Kids & Autism”.
Panel Discussion on Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum October 22, 2007
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Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
Invites Educators, Advocates and Parents to a Panel Discussion
Becoming a Player, Part II:
Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Thursday, November 8, 2007 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
5:00 Coffee Reception with Panelists • 5:30 Panel
Credit Suisse, 11 Madison Avenue at 24th Street,
Auditorium Level 2B
Advance Registration $25 ● At the Door $30 (Space Permitting)
Dr. Jed Baker, a clinical psychologist and Director of the Social Skills Training Project, supervises social skills training for students in the Milburn Public Schools and is a consultant and trainer on social skills throughout the country. Dr. Baker has published four award-winning books on social skills training. In addition, his work to reduce bullying of students with autism in the public schools was recently featured on ABC World News and Nightline.
Dr. Lynda Geller is the Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute at the NYU Child Study Center. Prior to joining NYU, Dr. Geller served for 22 years on the Medical School faculties of Georgetown University and Stony Brook University, where she specialized in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other related disabilities, developing social skills programs, educational consultation services, and resource center family supports. She is the founding Executive Director of the Asperger Foundation International.
Rachel Pollock is a parent of an 18-year-old young man with an autism spectrum disorder and is General Counsel and Deputy Director for Planning and Program Development at Job Path, where she oversees both an employment program and a pilot program for young adults with autism spectrum disorders that includes a social skills group and support for individuals as they work, attend college, engage in volunteer work, and plan for independent living.
Moderator: Dr. Shirley Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Hunter College. where she has served as Interim Dean of the Hunter College School of Education. She is the author of the book Targeting Autism and will serve as the director of the Hunter College Autism Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), part of a new network of such centers in New York State. She has directed city, state and foundation grants on autism spectrum disorders.
Click on the link to download the registration information: resources-for-children-with-special-needs-workshop.doc
Halloween on a Restricted Diet October 19, 2007
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For children with diabetes, food allergies, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other special needs, gorging on Halloween candy can bring more than a tummy ache — it can be a serious, even life-threatening health risk. These nine sites offer suggestions, strategies, and recipes for making the night less spooky for kids whose diet needs to be carefully watched.
Halloween Tips for Parents and Kids
Source: American Diabetes Association
The Challenge of Halloween
Source: Diabetic Gourmet Magazine
Halloween Survival Guide
Source: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Halloween and Your Diabetic Child
Source: Cinnamon Hearts Recipes For A Winning Diabetic Lifestyle
Tricks for Handling Treats
Source: Children with Diabetes
Halloween Gluten-Free Recipes
Source: Recipe*zaar
Safe Treats, No Tricks, for Allergy-Free Halloween Fun
Source: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Trick or Treat Tips from the P.R.O.S.
Source: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
31 Halloween Tricks and Treats
Source: Allergy Moms
Seminar on ASD: Sensory and Behavioral Perspectives October 15, 2007
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The Center for Autism and Related Disabilites (CARD) at Hunter College, in collaboration with Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. and the Early Childhood Direction Center/Manhattan presents a seminar for families and professionals: “Meeting the Needs of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Families in Everyday Life: Sensory and Behavioral Perspectives”.
Date and Time: Saturday, December 1st 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Place: Room 714 West, Hunter College (SW corner of East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue)
Moderator: Professor Shirley Cohen, Director CARD at Hunter College and author of the book “Targeting Autism”
Presenters:
Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, pediatric occupational therapist and co-author of the book Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Jamie Bleiweiss, M.A., behavior specialist, consultant for the ASD Nest Program, and advanced doctoral student at Stony Brook University
Angela Mouzakitis, M.S. Ed., BCBA, faculty member, Graduate Programs in Special Education at Queens College, consultant for the Intensive Kindergarten, and advanced doctoral student at The Graduate Center of CUNY
Admission is FREE. To reserve a place, register in advance by leaving an e-mail message with your name and phone number at: hcard@hunter.cuny.edu or (if you do not have access to e-mail) by calling (212) 772-4822 before Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Coffee and sign-in at 9:00 a.m. Presentation begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. (Childcare will not be available at this conference.
Workshop: Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum October 9, 2007
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Becoming a Player, Part II:
Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Thursday, November 8, 2007 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
5:00 Coffee Reception with Panelists • 5:30 Panel
Credit Suisse, 11 Madison Avenue at 24th Street,Auditorium Level 2B
Advance Registration $25 ● At the Door $30 (Space Permitting)
Dr. Jed Baker, a clinical psychologist and Director of the Social Skills Training Project, supervises social skills training for students in the Milburn Public Schools and is a consultant and trainer on social skills throughout the country. Dr. Baker has published four award-winning books on social skills training. In addition, his work to reduce bullying of students with autism in the public schools was recently featured on ABC World News and Nightline. Dr. Lynda Geller is the Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute at the NYU Child Study Center. Prior to joining NYU, Dr. Geller served for 22 years on the Medical School faculties of Georgetown University and Stony Brook University, where she specialized in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other related disabilities, developing social skills programs, educational consultation services, and resource center family supports. She is the founding Executive Director of the Asperger Foundation International.Rachel Pollock is a parent of an 18-year-old young man with an autism spectrum disorder and is General Counsel and Deputy Director for Planning and Program Development at Job Path, where she oversees both an employment program and a pilot program for young adults with autism spectrum disorders that includes a social skills group and support for individuals as they work, attend college, engage in volunteer work, and plan for independent living.
Moderator: Dr. Shirley Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Hunter College. where she has served as Interim Dean of the Hunter College School of Education. She is the author of the book Targeting Autism and will serve as the director of the Hunter College Autism Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), part of a new network of such centers in New York State. She has directed city, state and foundation grants on autism spectrum disorders.
Click here for the Application Form: panelflyernov820073.doc
