PNG: James Coplan Jan 27

PARENT NETWORKING GROUP

Informal Meeting for Parents to Meet and Share Information.

All parents or caregivers of children with special needs are welcome to attend .

There is no charge for this event.

Guest Speaker: Dr. James Coplan, MD

“Choosing the right services for the child

with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)”

Dr. Coplan is board certified in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Development-Behavioral Pediatrics. From 1997 to 2004, he served as Director of Leadership Education in Neurodevelopemental Disabilities at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Coplan left Children’s Hospital in June of 2004 to form his own practice, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics of the Main Line, located in Rosemont, PA.

Dr. Coplan’s forthcoming book Off the beaten path; The parents’ guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders

© 2009 Random House

Tuesday, January 27^th at 7:30pm

at

LITTLE WONDERS

Child Growth & Development Center, Inc®

RSVP is preferred, but not necessary

(email: eric@littlewonderscenter.com or call 610-275-KIDS)

(Please, no children)

LITTLE WONDERS

CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC™

100 West Germantown Pike

East Norriton, PA 19401

www.littlewonderscenter.com

Comcast SportsNet recognized Little Wonders as"MVP" for their sports program (April 2008)

WPhilly playgroup starting Jan 2009

webcast about autism

Easter Seals' Living with Autism Study
Made Possible by MassMutual Financial Group
National Results Launch and Press Event : an Online Presentation
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 / 9:30-10:30 AM EST

Please click here and look for the registration button if interested.

Also, Joe Scullin will visit the monthly SPEC meeting this coming SAT at 10:30 am in the Chestnut Hill Library, hope to see you all then.

Dec 6: Joe Scullin

from Jean McCoubrey, SPEC chair (for lack of a better title) ...

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Dear Parents,

Just a reminder about the Special Parents of Exceptional Children meeting next Saturday December 6 at 10:30 am at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia. (Note the change from our regular time!)

Joe Scullin, Director of Community Social Services at UCP, will speak and answer your questions about services for your child.

For more information, directions, etc., please reply to this email or call Jean at 215-913-9027.

Hope to see you!

Jean McCoubrey

Adult Autism Medicaid Waiver Announced

Good news, forwarded by Jean McCoubrey, below for families coping with the issues associated with children who have autism and the "age issue." :-)

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The Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism Services is pleased to announce the approval of the Adult Autism Medicaid Waiver to serve individuals ages 21 and older.

Please share the archived handouts (.zip of pdf files, 420 K) with anyone who may be interested (i.e., potential consumers and/or providers). These handouts are also available online at www.autisminpa.org.

Please note that the “Provider Packets” mentioned in the “Provider FAQ” document will become available on June 16, 2008. Please email DPW-AutismOffice@state.pa.us or call 1-866-539-7689 on or after this date for a copy. The Provider Packet will include handouts entitled, “Autism Waiver Service Descriptions” and “BAS Adult Autism Waiver Provider Qualification Requirements,” as well as additional provider information.

May 31: Behavior and Development ...

We hope to see you this Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 at the Chestnut Hill Library (8511 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia) for a presentation by Eileen Quinn, a behavioral specialist with Quinn Developmental Services in Ambler, PA. Are you concerned about your child's ...

• challenging behaviors?
• Social skills?
• Toilet training?
• Summer programs and school-year services?

Bring your questions. You are welcome to arrive at 12:30 for a light lunch and to meet other families before the presentation.

Quinn Developmental Service | http://www.behaviorexcellence.com/
46 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 | (215) 654-7577

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.)