Resource Fair for Parents with Austic Children

SUMMER RESOURCE FAIR
presented by Autism Sharing & Parenting, Inc.

Saturday, August 15, 2008
11AM-3PM

Center for Autism
3905 Ford Rd
Suite 6
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Just off I-76 and City Ave. w/ Free Parking Lot and Street Parking
*Enter from Ellington Road*
www.thecenterforautism.org

Special Guest Presenter:
Lisa Mitchell
M.S.W., L.C.S.W. - R

Bringing the Birds & Bees Down to Earth:
Sexuality Education for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This nationally renowned presenter will cover everything from puberty preparation to direct sexual education for all ranges of individuals on the spectrum.

Be prepared for frank discussion with practical solutions and resources. This topic is rarely discussed but definitely needed.

Lisa Mitchell is a licensed Social Worker with The Cody Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Sexuality Education and Reproductive Developmental Disabilities Sexuality Education and Reproductive Health Program (Stony Brook, NY)

AND

Sign up for IEP Clinic!

With

RUTH LANDSMAN
Advocate and Founder of The Parent Exchange
Bring your IEP for a one-to-one, 15 minute session.

Sign up by calling 215-413-7106 or e-mailing crocmei11@gmail.com

Slots are filled is on 'first-come, first-serve' basis. If you are not available for your 15 minute time-slot, it will be re-assigned.

PLUS!

Entertainment

Fun Children’s Activities compliments of Parent to Child
AND
Resources, Resources, Resources!

Join Us! Please RSVP!

Food will be served, Volunteers are needed, Donations accepted

Rep. Vereb May 21 in East Norriton

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Mike Vereb

speaking at

Little Wonders

Child Growth & Development Center,Inc.®

Wednesday, May 21^st at 7:30pm

Mike Vereb (left in photo right) works closely with Speaker of the House, Dennis O’Brien (center in photo right) dealing with issues regarding Autism.

Mike also serves on the House Insurance Committee and will be discussing budget issues in the next few weeks.

Representative Vereb want to hear from you…

QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION:

Here’s your chance to be heard…

Have a question about Healthcare Coverage for your child with special needs? Or, any other questions that Representative Vereb can answer or bring to the House of Representatives and fight for you and your child?

RSVP Preferred: #610-275-KIDS

or email: dana@littlewonderscenter.com

May 21^st at 7:30pm

(Please, no children)

www.littlewonderscenter.com

Hillcrest Plaza Shopping Center

100 West Germantown Pike East Norriton, Pa 19401

(Intersection of Germantown Pike & Swede Rd.)

Two Meetings on Autism ...

The information below is posted on behalf of Autism Sharing and Parenting (ASP), thanks to Jean McCoubrey for the message -- she also provided the ASCEND calendar link under "Resources" to the right.
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AUTISM SHARING AND PARENTING: TWO Meetings to choose from!

Saturday, February 16, 2008
1pm-3pm
Northern Home for Children
5301 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Lunch Provided

Visual Work Tasks for Learners on the Autism Spectrum

Presented by Renee Henderson

Discussion and hands on examples of reading, math, and writing tasks for your child to be used in the home. Tasks can assist in teaching your child communication skills or supporting your child academic IEP goals.


* Free drawing! A limited number of "How Do I Teach This Kid" books by Kimberly Henry will be given away !!

Interactive book kits made by the presenter will also be available to take home!


Wednesday, February 20, 2008

6:15pm-8pm
CBH
8th & Market, 7th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(Please sign in at the front desk)
Light Meal Provided


Recreation & Day Camp Options!
Facilitated by Gail Stein

Trying to decide what this summer will look like for a child on the spectrum?

Come hear about some of the new and not so new programs available, procedure for admittance, and grant opportunities.

PA Mentor will also join us to discuss their summer camps for children on the spectrum.

About the Presenters:

Renee Henderson, is parent to a nine-year-old girl on the spectrum with severe language delays. Renee has supplemented her daughter's public education and therapy with "home schooling" since her diagnosis. She has nurtured her natural gift with seminars, workshops and conferences covering all areas of behavioral therapy and education for children on the spectrum

Gail Stein, L.C. S.W., is Director of the Variety Club for Children Family Autism Resource Center. She has been key in orchestrating countless autism community events including the Variety Sesame Place Day for children on the spectrum and Variety Club Fun Days and Summer Camp

What is ASP?

ASP is a volunteer run, Community-based, support group with the following goals

• To provide a support system for children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families
• To educate the under-informed and culturally diverse populations of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties
• To advocate for Children with ASD and their families
• To increase awareness of Autism and autism issues in Philadelphia & Montgomery counties and PA

HAVE QUESTIONS? Or to RSVP Email: Nasya06@msn.com or call 215-413-710