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Life On & to the Right of the Autism Spectrum Stephen Shore is featured on this 26 minute online video sponsored by the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation. Stephen recounts his experiences & those of his family when he was hit with what he calls the 'autism bomb'.  Free Online TalkAutism www.talkautism.org , VirtualSpeaker  888-355-7161 admin@talkautism.org

Technologies to Lessen Distress - Specialty Chat Panel of clinicians & technologists discussing role of  emerging technologies to treating & researching autism. topics covered include telehealth, information technology, & distance learning
Dec 1 Online 9pm EST; Free Web site Ron Oberleitner www.talkautism.org , Virtual Speaker admin@talkautism.org 888-355-7161

SCD dietary intervention.
Every Week No Cost  Marian Helmick  216-663-1453
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homepage.html
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On line ABA course for care givers has added an online aba course for caregivers and professionals who want to learn some of the basics of aba. http://www.aba4autism.com
webmaster@aba4autism.com

Online Autism Courses at NSU Nova Southeastern University & the Autism Consortium of MSI are offering online graduate courses in autism for educators & speech & language pathologists. Students can enroll as part of a master's degree in special education or as non-degree seeking students.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL  Christine Reeve Click on "education & training" & select the autism courses. www.nova.edu/msi Or email  autism@nova.edu 954-262-7168

Sexuality Education Overview - In this free online multimedia presentation, Dr. Peter Gerhardt introduces the challenges, approaches, and resources
regarding Sexuality for families with
a (soon-to-be) teenager or adult
child with autism. Made possible by a Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation grant to Princeton Autism Technology to
make helpful distance learning resources available for underserved families.
Jun thru Dec Online Anytime - Free
Mark at TalkAutism  888-355-7161 www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org  Autism Resources / VirtualSpeaker
mark@talkautism.com

Disability News and Views Radio Show with Monica Moshenko WXRL 1300 AM Radio Sundays 5-6 pm on Western New York's only "Family Radio" Station - WXRL 1300 AM Call 716-522-9185 for more information today! ~Limited sponsorships available Mark at mark@talkautism.com
www.talkautism.org  888-355-7161

ALABAMA
Understanding Aspergers Syndrome
Jan 5 Birmingham  CE Hours: 6.0 Price: 169 Susan L. Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP PESI HealthCare, LLC 800 843-7763 www.pesihealthcare.com

Understanding Aspergers Syndrome
Jan 6 Montgomery CE Hours: 6.0 Price: 169 Susan L. Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP PESI HealthCare, LLC 800 843-7763 www.pesihealthcare.com

Understanding Aspergers Syndrome
Jan 7 Mobile CE Hours: 6.0 Price: 169.00 Susan L. Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP PESI HealthCare, LLC 800 843-7763 www.pesihealthcare.com

CALIFORNIA

ONGOING EVENTS (By city)
Open House Shamila Quenum Herr, owner & DLS practitioner, will discuss Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis, the Awaken Listening Program, Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration. Questions are welcome! ITS provides programs for children with autism, developmental delays, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities & dyslexia. Teen & adult programs are also available.
1st Thur Beverly Hills 7 - 9 pm Free 291 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 409 Mary Pat Cooney www.itssca.com itssca@earthlink.net 310-298-1157

Friends' Club Dr. Cynthia LaBrie Norall, Ph.D. & skillfully trained staff Friend's Club provides a socially structured environment designed to explore & develop the many aspects of social success in a safe & enjoyable setting.
We accept all age ranges to which each child is specially placed in a small group with children/teens within same age range.
Jan - May Carlsbad 40 per class & per every 5 wks 580 Beech Ave. # B Maria Lyon www.casefamily.com casembl@aol.com  760-720-4964

Davis Area Asperger’s Support Grp
Davis 4th Wed 7-9pm — Call for location. Robin Dewey 530-753-8649 rdd1122@aoLcorn
DeDe Douglass 530-759-8817

Elk Grove Parents Autism Resource Group  1-3pm -
Elk Grove 1st Sun Sweet Bean Cafe
7300 Laguna Blvd 916-684-0201 Connie Ajay 916-683-5652 or belts@aoI.com
Clear Blue Water (c) 2004 Karen Montague-Reyes. Reprinted courtesy of the creator and Universal Press Syndicate. Used by permission. All rights reserved. http://www.ucomics.com/clearbluewater/

FEAT Board of Directors Meeting
Sacramento First Mon 7:30 pm --Arden-Dimick Library.591 Watt Avenue, (corner of Northrup Ave.) Library Meeting Rm FEAT@feat.org

Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support  7-9pm
Sacramento 2nd Tue  M.I.N.D. Institute, 2825 50th St. Parents & Caregivers~auditorium, AS/HFA/PDD-NOS/NLD Teens & Adults (age 16 and older) ~facilitated meeting upstairs, contact Lynne Weissmann, 916-682-1740

Alta california Regional Center, Family Advisory CommitteeDiscusses issues affecting obtaining services from  Alta: open to all family members and other concerned individuals
Sacramento 2nd Wed 6:30 - 8:30 pm — Alta California Regional Center 2135 Butano Dr, Brenda Smith Conference Rm

FEAT Family Resource Meeting
Sacramento 3rd Wed 7- 9pm — IJC Davis MIND. Institute 2525 50th Street, Karlin Merwin 916-744-1040

Empire Autism Society of America,
Riverside Area Support  Group Meeting. Our mission is to promore lifelong access and oppertunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, through education, advocacy, the promotion of research and increased public awareness, to be

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fully included, participating members of their communities.
Riverside last Thu 6:30- 9:00pm, free RCOE Conference Center,
3939 Thirteenth Street Christine Little  909-781-8464
christinelittle@sbcglobal.net

Roseville ASK (Autism Spectrum Kids), Roseville School District
Discusses issues of interest to parents and teachers
Roseville 2nd Thu 6:30 - 5:30 pm  Stanger Elementary School
699 Shasta Street
Tasha Wilson 916- 754-3859 - twi/son@surewestfletorDiane Faus
916-782-2231 dfaus@surewest.net

Talk About Curing Autism of Visalia“ Working with the Regional Center: Your Rights Under the Lanterman Act” by Kay Spencer, Advocate, & Enid Perez, Attorney, Office of Client Rights Advocacy
Visalia  3rd Wed  6:30-8:30pm free Visalia United Methodist Chrch, 5W. Caldwell (at Akers) Lynne Arnold tacanow.com lsarnold@earthlink.net 559-592-4626

ONE TIME EVENTS

The ADHD-Autism Connection Tour Author Diane M. Kennedy offers real help for parents, professionals & individuals facing social, communication & behavioral conditions such as ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & related conditions.
Dec 1 Los Angeles 8am-4pm. $135 professionals (3 or more $125 each); $100 parents & students Mariott LA Airport Deb Newton adhdautismconnection.com webmaster@
adhdautismconnection.com 502-2439110

The ADHD-Autism Connection Tour Author Diane M. Kennedy offers real help for parents, professionals & individuals facing social, communication & behavioral conditions such as ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & related conditions.
Dec 3 San Diego 8am-4pm. $135 professionals (3 or more $125 each); $100 parents & students tbd, check website for updates Deb Newton adhdautismconnection.com webmaster@
adhdautismconnection.com 502-2439110

Parent Workshop at UCLA - Peter Adzhyan, School Psychologist, Hollywood High School, LAUSD and
Barbara Marbach, Professional Advocate, will co-present How to Get Your Child’s Educational Needs Met Without personalities getting in the way. By The Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities with the UCLA-Lili Claire Family Resource Center invites you to this FREE workshop:
Dec 4 Los Angeles 12pm-3pm
Marissa Leif Conference Room--300 Medical Plaza, 3rd Fl--LA,90095 Only by reservation: Bethany Stark 310-794-9516  bstark@mednet.ucla.edu by Dec. 2

Holiday Toy Extravaganza - The whole family is invited to see (and try) the many toys and adaptive communication ideas for children of all abilities.Activities, refreshments, and a visit from Santa
Dec 4 Sacramento 10am -2pm

United Cerebral Palsy “Toy Box”
Toy Lending Library 202 Lathrop Way suite I., WarmLine 916-922-9276  800-660-7995 or
event@warmlinefrc.org

Special Needs Trust Seminar Estate-planning attorney Stephen Dale explains special-needs trusts, which allow persons with disabilities to benefit from inheritance, or litigation settlement, without losing crucial public benefits.
Dec 4 & Jan 8  Walnut Creek 10am-12pm; no charge 1670 Riviera Avenue, Suite 101 Ms. Bahar Tabatabai www.achievingindependence.com
bahar@dalelawfirm.com 925-280-0172 Ext 10

2005 Distinguished Lecturer Series
M.I.N.D. Institute Eric Courchesne, Ph.D. Univ. of California, San Diego
4 pm The Autistic Brain: Birth through Adulthood
6 pm What Goes Wrong in Brain Development in Autism?
Dec 8 Sacramento  916 703-0280
2825 50th St www.mindinstitute.org

Special Needs Trust Seminar  Estate-planning attorney Stephen  Dale explains special-needs trusts, which allow persons with disabilities to benefit from inheritance, or litigation settlement, without losing crucial public benefits.
Dec 11 San Francisco 10am-12pm; no charge Conference room, 1500
Howard Street Ms. Bahar Tabatabai
925-280-0172 Ext 10

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Berard Auditory Integration Training 10-day non-invasive therapeutic technique, sensory based, 2 listening sessions per day, everyday, for 10 days. An important component of the educational & therapeutic process, Berard AIT gives hope to people with PDD, ASD, dyslexia, LD,ADD, CAPD, hypersensitivity to sounds, & behavior challenges. Families may request assistance with fee - based on family need
Dec 18-27 San Diego $1400 for 20 sessions OT, Etc, 7927 Ostrow St, Suite B Terrie Silverman www.we-exist.net /ait terries@execpc.com 262-569-7828

Alta California Regional Center - Family Advisory Committee Meeting ACRC's Interim Director, Judy Poindexter along with Carole Hood, Interim Deputy Director will host this planning meeting. Family members & professionals who support Regional Center clients are needed to give input about services. Think about - "WHAT do you like?, WHAT don't you like?, & HOW would you fix it?". This will develop the foundation for future opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities.
Jan 5 Sacramento 6:30-8:30pm Free 3521 Butano Dr- ACRC Board Rm, 2nd floor. JoAnne Edwards www.altaregional.org altafac@aol.com 916-978-6493

2005 Distinguished Lecturer Series
M.I.N.D. Institute Patricia Rodier, Ph.D. University of Rochester 4 pm Studies of the Etiology of Autism Based on its Known Risk
Factors 6 pm Embryology of Autism
Jan 12 Sacramento
2825 50th Street  916 703-0280 www.mindinstitute.org

Special Needs Trust Seminar
Estate-planning attorney Stephen Dale explains special-needs trusts, which allow persons with disabilities to benefit from inheritance, or litigation settlement, without losing crucial public benefits.
Jan 8 Walnut Creek Ms. Bahar Tabatabai  bahar@dalelawfirm.com or 925-280-0172 Ext 10

Special Needs Trust Seminar  Estate-planning attorney Stephen Dale explains special-needs trusts, which allow persons with disabilities to benefit from inheritance, or litigation settlement, without losing crucial public benefits.
Jan 22 San Francisco 10am-12pm, no charge 1500 Howard Street, conference room Ms. Bahar Tabatabai  925-280-0172 ext 10 www.achievingindependence.com bahar@dalelawfirm.com

23rd Annual Cal-TASH conference in collaboration wiht LA. County Inclusion Partnership Best practices in school & community inclusion, assistive technology & accessing curriculum, universal design, whole school reform, self-determination & supporting individuals with disabilities in the work force & in their own residences, developing dvocacy skills, networking, natural supports. Presenters will be:

Professionals, individuals with disabilities/sefl-advocates, parents
Feb 3-5 Manhattan Beach cost
varies per status of individual familes at very low cost Manhattan Beach Marriott Marilyn W. Barraza
www.achievingindependence.com bahar@dalelawfirm.com
mar41349@aol.com

2005 Distinguished Lecturer Series
M.I.N.D. Institute Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. University of Washington 4 pm Defining the Broader Phenotype of Autism: 6pm Implications for Genetic Research
Feb 9 Sacramento 2825 50th Street  916 703-0280 www.mindinstitute.org

Autism/Asperger's Temple Grandin, world's most accomplished person with autism. Other great speakers to be announced Registration: Professional $135 * group of 5 or more $115 ea Family Member $110 * group of 5 or more $95 ea Person w/ ASD $75
Feb 18 Sacramento 7am regis. to 4:30 pm Lions Gate Luxury Hotel 3410 Westover St., McClellan, CA 95652 Future Horizons www.FutureHorizons-autism.com info@FutureHorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727

Day 3: Thinking About You Thinking About Me Michelle Winner, SLP, internationally recognized speaker, author of 2 books, a video & DVD. This workshop day is an exploration of what it means to be able to "take perspective" & how
a deficit in this area impacts students heavily in every environment in which they participate.
Feb 23 San Jose 9am-4pm $110 Prof/$95 Family 1290 Ridder Park Dr/ Santa Clara County Office of Edu. Benjamin Mika www.socialthinking.com bmika@pacbell.net 408-557-8579

Day 4: Organizing Organization Michelle Winner, SLP, internationally recognized speaker, author of 2 books, a video, & a DVD. This workshop will work with an exploration of what it means to be able to "take perspective" & how a deficit in the audience to go through a number of tasks to explore the underlying organizational processes that students are expected to discover to succeed across their home & school day.
Feb 24 San Jose 9am-4pm $110 Prof/$95 Family 1290 Ridder Park  Dr./ Santa Clara County Office of Edu. Benjamin Mika www.socialthinking.com bmika@pacbell.net 408-557-8579

Presentation of Matching Fund Award: Cornerstone Method Award of $50,000 to a preschool site applying The Cornerstone Therapeutic Method to autistic & other disturbed preschoolers. Applications are still being considered from active preschool group therapy & or special education sites in need of supplementary funds to provide in-classroom therapy & parent guidance by the Cornerstone Method.
Mar 1 San Francisco
8pm 2105 Divisadero Street Gilbert Kliman www.cphc-sf.org
415 292 7119 gil.kliman@cphc-sf.org

Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association 9th Annual NLDA Symposium, "Making the Most of NLD: Research & Interventions". Keynote Dr. Michelle Berg. Learn helpful interventions for NLD at this informative 2-day event! Professionals from numerous disciplines & perspectives will address issues affecting children & adults with NLD, & those who work with them.
Mar 11-12 South San Francisco 7am-6pm, approx $230 (for NLDA mbrs) by Feb 19 South San Francisco Conference Center Judy Lewis www.NLDline.com NLDAsymposium@excite.com 831-624-3542

"A Night of Caring" FEAT fundraiser
dinner auction Volunteers needed.
Apr 23 Sacramento   744-1040

COLORADO

ONGOING MONTHLY MEETINGS

Colorado ASA Adams County Support Group
Adams County 3rd weds 6:30pm
Stephanie or Jeff 303 568-3739

CONNECTICUT
One of the Foremost Authorities on
Autism Issues! Dr. Peter Gerhardt
will speak on Sexuality and the Individual on the Autism Spectrum:
How do I talk about this to my special child?
Dec 13 Greenwich 7 pm Nathaniel Witherell Home 70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich Refreshments served $10 per person - checks payable to FAP send to FAP, 974 North St., Greenwich, CT 06831
RSVP: FAP 203-661-8510

The 7th - Annual Walk for Autism There are always fun activities for  the whole family, and it is a good time to meet and share with others. Annual fund raiser.
May 1 Hamden The Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center -
203 248-5222. Further details will be coming soon!

Clear Blue Water (c) 2004 Karen Montague-Reyes. Reprinted courtesy of the creator and Universal Press Syndicate. Used by permission. All rights reserved. http://www.ucomics.com/clearbluewater/

FLORIDA
Learn about what’s happening in Supported Living. Meet with ARC Broward’s Supported Independent Living Team.
Dec 2 Sunrise 6pm ARC Broward Main Campus Building 2
10250 NW 53rd St. RSVP or for Info: Karen Linforth, Coordinator of Community Living 954-746-9400, ext. 4125 klinforth@arcbroward

Parent to Parent Invites you to The Third Annual Boca Holiday Delight
Filled with lots of Delicious Food and Sweets & New and Old Friends. Bring a dessert or beverage. Marguerite providing the food!
Dec 3 Boca 7pm Marguerite Shaw’s House 4427 Woodfield Blvd.
R.S.V.P. 561-795-0144 or rr.gabriel@att.net

Beginning  Discrete Trial Training Series by Reaching Potential - Friday night is an Overview of Applied Behavior Analysis; Saturday
and Sunday provide hands-on training opportunities in ABA / Discrete Trials. Designed for parents & professionals who
want a beginning level class to understand how ABA is used in treating autism, and how to set up an effective program. The Overview class on Friday, Dec 3 may be taken separately for $25 .
Dec 3 - 5 Delray Beach $75 At the
Delray Beach Clinic, Reaching Potentials is located at 2875 South
Congress Ave Ste. H 33445
561 274-3900 or 954 321-7393. www.ReachingPotentials.org

Avoiding Unfortunate Situations for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders - workshop for law enforcement personnel on the topic of autism.  Dennis Debbaudt, a specialist in the topic and the parent of a child with autism, will be the presenter. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of the Palm Beaches and the Florida Atlantic University Police Department
Dec 6 Boca Raton 8:30am-12pm
FAU Boca Raton University Center Majestic Palm Room Jack Scott 561 297-3239 jscott@adelphia.net

East Volusia BFOCASD Support Group Meeting More information on the GFCF & other diets for children with autism & related disorders. Featured speaker is nutritionist, Jill Taufer. Open to all families with members on the autistic spectrum.
Dec 7 Daytona Beach Area 6:30pm-8:30pm, Free Ormond Bch Seniors Center-351 Andrews Street Lora Brewer www.bfocasd.com lora_bfocasd@msn.com 386-238-3913

Parent to Parent - Moms Holiday Night Out. Take a break from the Holiday Rush and Treat Yourself! See Old Friends & Meet New Ones
Dec 15 Riviera Beach 7pm Olive Garden Restaurant (North of Wellington Mall on Forest Hill Blvd.)
Please R.S.V.P. by Dec 13. 561-795-0144 rr.gabriel@att.net

YMCA "Fun Days" during the holidays.  They offer services for both regular and kids with special needs. Rates very affordable, but reservations required.
Dec 23, 27-30 Jan 3-7 different
locations  954 752-9622

ABA Certification Program at NSU Beginning Jan, Nova Southeastern University will be offering a master's degree in counseling with a concentration in applied behavior
analysis. Students can enroll to take the master's program with the ABA concentrations or can enroll to take only the ABA concentrations for certification. Supervision will be offered through elective practicums.
Jan 5 Ft. Lauderdale Online Christine Reeve. Click on "education & training" & select the ABA program. www.nova.edu/msi Or email autism@nova.edu 954-262-7154

12th Annual CARD Conference (Including a Pre-Conference Day for Teachers) www.adamsmark.com
Jan 14-16 Orlando Adams Mark Hotel 1500 Sand Lake Rd
4-day Intensive Parent Seminar Join Dr's. Gutstein & Sheely for an exhilarating journey to unlock your

child's potential. This dynamic husband-and-wife team guide you in a gentle, fun & systematic manner, as you learn to put together the Autism, Asperger's, & PDD puzzle pieces & make a lasting difference in your child's future. 713-838-1362, Ext 108
Mar 14-17 Orlando 9am-4pm,
$1950 TBA Tiffani Taylor
www.rdiconnect.com parents@rdiconnect.com

7th Annual Family Cafe Conference includes 7th Annual Governor's Summit on Disabilities hosted by Gov. Jeb Bush.
Jun 3-5 Orlando at Caribe Royal
www.familycafe.net/conference.php

GEORGIA

ONGOING EVENTS

Adult Asperger's Support Group
Atlanta 3rd Tues/Mo. ASA office, 770-451-0954.

Bartow County Support
Bartow County 1st Tues/Mo. 7pm 404 401-6385 autisminbartow@yahoo.com

Cherokee Autism Parent Support Group
Cobb County 2nd Tues/Mo Bridgemill Firestation on Bells Ferry Rd in Canton  6:30pm Sharon Jones 770-345-6551

Cobb County Autism Support Group
Cobb County 3rd Thurs/Mo 7-9pm and every other month from 9-11am. Stephanie Smith 678-560-4522 or email david.stef@juno.com

Southside Support Group for Parents of Children on the Autistic Spectrum
Clayton, Henry, Surrounding counties 1st Sat/Mo. 11am. Clayton Developmental Center(Bradford-Williams Center) 7146 Southlake Parkway Morrow, 30260 Linda Cowen, 770-471-9800 lscowen@mindspring.com

Autism Support Group
Gainesville  1st Sat/Mo, 10 am
Challenged Child . Childcare but call first: Sally Fralix at 770-965-9047

ONE TIME EVENTS

Developing an IEP to include learning strategies and supportive programming. Professional Seminar Series at the Marcus Institute
Dec 8 Atlanta 9:30-11:30am The Marcus Institute, 2nd Floor Conference Room 1920 Briarcliff Road 30329  Free/ Space is limited.  RSVP to catherine.trapani@marcus.org

The use of medications with children and adolescents, The search for the silver bullet. Professional Seminar Series at the Marcus Institute
Jan 12 Atlanta 9:30-11:30am The
Marcus Institute, 2nd Floor Conference Room 1920 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Free/ Space is limited.  RSVP to catherine.trapani@marcus.org

Annual ASA-GGC Autism-Asperger Conference, The Autism Society of America Greater Georgia Chapter
Feb 4-5 Duluth  Gwinnett Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway 30097 www.asaga.com/
Events_Upcoming.html

Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Testing: How to get what children need through existing and unused Medicaid. Professional Seminar Series at Marcus Institute
Feb 9 Atlanta  9:30-11:30am The Marcus Institute, 2nd Floor Conference Room 1920 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Free/ Space is limited.  RSVP to catherine.trapani@marcus.org

Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder: You can’t get to special
education from here! Professional Seminar Series at
Marcus Institute
Mar 10 Atlanta 9:30-11:30am The Marcus Institute, 2nd Floor Conference Room 1920 Briarcliff Road 30329 Free/ Space is limited.  RSVP to catherine.trapani@marcus.org

Vocational and Life Skills Planning for young adults with Developmental Disabilities. Which way do we go now? Professional Seminar Series at Marcus Institute
Apr 13 Atlanta 9:30-11:30am The Marcus Institute, 2nd Floor Conference Room 1920 Briarcliff Road 30329 Free/ Space is limited.  RSVP to catherine.trapani@marcus.org

Autism Awareness Cruise. 1st Annual Autism Awareness Cruise.
5 day cruise onboard Carnival Cruise Lines. Shipboard lectures, workshops and a Trade Show! Dedicated Camp Carnival Program for ASD guests.
Port of Miami
Apr 24-30 Odessa Robin or Willy Benninghoff
info@autismcruise.com

Juvenile Justice and Education: The need for partnership. Professional Seminar Series the Marcus Institute
May 11 Atlanta 9:30-11:30am The Marcus Institute, 2nd Floor Conference Room 1920 Briarcliff Road 30329 Free/ Space is limited.  RSVP to catherine.trapani@marcus.org

HAWAII
Autism/Asperger's 2004 with Dr.
Tony Attwood!  Dr. Tony Attwood - world's expert on Asperger's Syndrome from Australia.
Dec 6-7 Honolulu
www.FutureHorizons-autism.com
info@FutureHorizons-autism.com
800-489-0727 or 817-277-0727

Navigating The Complex Waters of Autism Offering hope, insight, understanding & direction to parents, proffessionals & educators dealing with the complex issues surrounding autism spectrum disorders. With speakers Stephen Shore - Adovacacy for those on the Spectrum, Dr. Jeanette McAfee - Navigating the Social World, & others
Feb 11 &12 Honolulu 9am-5pm Parents $225 - Professionals $275, 2-days Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr. Laura Cook www.autismconferences.com
events@autismconferences.com 1-808-523-8188

ILLINOIS
North Suburban ASA #528 Monthly Chapter Meeting Featuring returning guest speaker Carmen Gendel, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
"Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)", a parent- based clinical treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders & other relationship- based disorders. Ms. Gendel will present an overview of RDI and its principles. Learn how Relationship
Development Intervention (RDI) model can help your son or daughter.
Dec 7 Skokie 7pm Skokie Village Hall - Lower Level - Community Room 5127 W. Oakton 773 262-8503 Laura Wald  laurawald@hotmail.com

Autism Conference & Assistive Technology Expo Carol Stock Kranowitz, Stephen Shore, Maria Wheeler The Out-of-Sync Child, Sensory Processing, Behavioral & Educational Strategies, Asperger's Syndrome, Toilet Training
Jan 13-14 Chicago Professionals $130/1 day, $195/2 days- Parents $95/1 day, $160/2 days Wyndham Northwest Chicago, Itasca Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. www.spectrumtrainingsystems.com spectrumtrainingsystems@
yahoo.com 920-749-0332

Autism Spectrum & Sensory Integration Expo 2005 by the
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Autism Society of Illinois & the North East DuPage County Support Group
Jan 15 Elmhurst 9am - 8pm Holiday Inn Express Waterford Banquet/ Conference Center 933 S. Riverside Drive, (off route 83) 60126  www.autismillinois.org/
expo2005.htm Kelly 630 691-1270.

Literacy for the Child with Autism (Introduction level) Literary techniques that will move students from emergent literacy to decoding & comprehension work, adaptation of a simple guided reading book to take home. Presented by Susan Norwell, M.A.
Jan. 28 Springfield 8am - 3:30pm $30 Capitol Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Rd. Diane Lamba www.illinoisautismproject.org dianelamba@ladse.org 708-354-5730

INDIANA
Insurance Coverage in Indiana and Autism Spectrum Disorders South Central Area Chapter of The Autism Society Of America Michele Trivedi
Dec 6 Bloomington 7pm- 9pm  St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
100 N. State Rd 46 By-Pass 47408 Mike Brewington 812 824-7858 brewmike@bloomington.in.us

Determining an Effective Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Your Son/Daughter Southern Indiana Autism Support Group Cathy Pratt
Dec 12 Salem 2pm- 4pm Washington County Memorial Hospital 911 N. Shelby Street 46256 Melanie Hasentab southernindianaautism@yahoo.com

Positive Behavior Supports: Understanding Behavior’s Message  5-Star C. A. R. E. S. (Children’s Autism Resources, Education And Sharing)  Kim Davis
Jan 17  Rensselaer Area. 6pm C.S.T./7pm E.S.T. Michelle Potter chellebottoms@yahoo.com
Stephanie Gick stephg@ffni.com

Determining an Effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Your Son/Daughter  Cathy Pratt  MSD Of Lawrence Township Autism Support Group
Jan 20 Indianapolis 7pm- 8:30pm Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School 8502 E. 82nd Street 46256 Liz Freeman Floyd lizffinindy@yahoo.com

Parent/Professional Collaboration: How to Encourage and Promote
Faith  Central Indiana Chapter Of Autism Society Of America  Kim Davis
Jan 22 Indianapolis 9am  - 11am Presbyterian Church 81770 Hague Road 46256 Rick Maier 317 797-7077 rpmaier@mindspring.com

Insurance Coverage in Indiana and Autism Spectrum Disorders  Michele Trivedi  Southwestern Indiana Chapter Of The Autism Society Of America
Jan 24 Jasper 7pm- 9pm Memorial Hospital 800 W. 9th Street 47546
Brian Ketzner 812 482-9495 bketzner@matrixintegration.com

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Understanding Behavior and the Communication Skills of Nonverbal Individuals  Beverly Vicker  A. S. K./Autism Society Of Kentuckiana
Feb 10 New Albany  7pm─ 9pm New Albany-Floyd County Administration Building 2813 Grant Line Road 47150 Deanna Gadjen 812 949-2922 Armj01@aol.com

Insurance Coverage in Indiana and Autism Spectrum Disorders  Michele Trivedi  West Central Indiana Autism Support Group
Feb 22 Crawfordsville 7pm─ 9pm St. Clare’s Hospital 1710 Lafayette Road 47933 Mark Powell 765-361-8927 mapowell@galaxyinternet.net

Insurance Coverage in Indiana and Autism Spectrum Disorders Michele Trivedi Southern Indiana Autism Support Group
March 13 Salem 2pm─ 4pm Washington County Hospital 911 N. Shelby Street 47167 Melanie Hasenstab 812 967-2733 southernindianaautism@yahoo.com

Special Challenges for High Functioning Verbal Students: Executive Function and Literary Shares, Inc. Beverly Vicker  FUSE (Families United For Support And Encouragement)
Apr 4 Greenfield 6:30pm ─ 8:30pm 645 S. State Street 46140 Denise Arland 317 462-0653 fuseinc@insightbb.com

Functional Behavior Assessment/Positive Behavior Support Workshop Joe Lucyshyn
Apr 14-15  Indianapolis
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/fconference.html?Main=conference.html

Social Programming for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders  Scott Bellini  Greensburg-Batesville Autism Parent Support Group
Apr 18 Batesville 7pm  Batesville Library 131 N. Walnut Street 47006 Beth Goodwin 812 933-0340 Bgoodwin2@etczone.com

Insurance Coverage in Indiana and Autism Spectrum Disorders Michele Trivedi
Northeast Indiana Autism Parents Support Group
Apr 18 Northeast Indiana 7pm─ 9pm Joe Ostrowski 260 927-1565 Joe.ostrowski@stld.com

Developmental Individual-Difference Relationship-Based Model  Sherri Cawn
May 5 & 6  Indianapolis
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/fconference.html?Main=conference.html

Summer Institute IRCA Staff
Jun 13-17 Bloomington
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/fconference.html?Main=conference.html

KANSAS
"Together We Can Learn" statewide conference Featured Keynote Speaker, Dan Wilkins, Nth Degree, will speak about the importance of humor, inclusion & community. Other breakout sessions will address various issues related to the inclusion of all children, including those with exceptionalities.
Feb 12 Overland Park 8am - 4pm, $40 prof, $30 parents Sheraton  Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center Kristen McFarren www.familiestogetherinc.org Kristen@familiestogetherinc.org 913-287-1970

LOUISIANA

ONGOING EVENTS

Acadian Society for Autistic Citizens Meeting - ASAC monthly meeting with speakers presenting on various topics.
Lafayette 1st Tues/Mo 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Shoney's Vickie Nettles 337-236-6658
vpar3auadv@cox-internet.com
www.lastateautism.org/acadian

MAINE
Asperger's Disorder and Autism: An Update on Understanding and

Interventions Ami Klin, Ph.D.
Dec 9 Portland
learn@neei.org www.neei.org/results_facpro.asp?ID=290
413-499-1489

MASSACHUSETTS

ONGOING EVENTS

Friends & Families of Kids with
Autism Spectrum Disorders. We are a group of parents, families &
friends looking to share ideas and experiences about raising, loving &
caring for kids on the autism spectrum.
North Attleboro 3rd Fri/mo 8pm-10pm YMCA Children's Center300 Elmwood Ave. Cheryl Gaudino
www.geocities.com/fafofasdkids/Autism.html
FaFofASDKids@yahoo.com

ONE TIME EVENTS

Norton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting - include the Golden Apple Award winning video by Richard Lavoie, M.S., M.Ed. "How Difficult Can this Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop." This unique program allows viewers to experience the same frustration, anxiety and tension that children with learning disabilities face in their daily lives.
Dec 1 Boston 7 p.m. at the Henri A. Yelle Elementary School Library.
John Atwood 508-285-0191

Asperger Syndrome: Clinical Features, Assessment, &  Intervention GuidelinesFred Volkmar, M.D. 413-499-1489
Dec 2 Springfield  learn@neei.org www.neei.org/results_facpro.asp?ID=291

Asperger's Disorder and Autism: An Update on Understanding and Interventions Ami Klin, Ph.D.
Dec 3 Boston learn@neei.org
www.neei.org/results_
facpro.asp?ID=283 413-499-1489

Therapies in the School Conference
Dec 9-10 Westborough Wyndham Westorough Hotel.  Mandy Washington mwashington@educationresourcesinc.com
www.educationresourcesinc.com

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Social Understanding with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spect. Disorders Carol Gray
Dec 15 Boston learn@neei.org
www.neei.org/results_
facpro.asp?ID=296 413-499-1489

Berard Auditory Integration Training 10 day, non-invasive intervention developed by Dr. Guy Berard to help children & adults with Autism, Language delays, auditory processing differences, including hypersensitivity to sound, ADHD, Central Auditory Processing, & other behavior & cognitive problems.
Dec 23-Jan 2 Sudbury TBA Sharda Ramlackhan, MA www.autismusa.com shardaears@aol.com 508-397-3277

Massachusetts Advocates for Children "Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)," Johanne Pino of the Massachusetts Advocates for Children. What is the obligation of the public school systems to meet the unique needs of children with ASD?
Jan. 5 Boston John Atwood 508-285-0191

Berard Auditory Integration Training 10 day, non-invasive intervention developed by Dr. Guy Berard to help children & adults with Autism, Language delays, auditory processing differences, including hypersensitivity to sound, ADHD, Central Auditory Processing, & other behavior & cognitive problems
Feb18 to 27 Lowell TBA Sharda Ramlackhan  shardaears@aol.com www.autismusa.com 508-397-3277

The SCERTS Model: A
Comprehensive Educational Approach Childhood Communi- cation Seminars The SCERTS Model Social Communication, Emotional Regulation & Transactional Support. Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
May 5-6 Sturbridge $295 earlybird, $315 regular Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St Kelly Dickson www.SCERTS.com childcomm@aol.com 401-467-7008

MICHIGAN
Using the Rapid Prompting Method to Teach Persons With Autism Featuring Soma Mukhopadhyay
Dec 8 - Dec 10 Grand Rapids Dec 8 - 6 pm to 8 pm; Dec 9 - 8am to 5 pm; Dec 10 - 8am to 2:30 pm; Cost $20 Hope Network Knowledge Center; 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 Celia Andrus, Autism Society of Kent County kentcoask.org askkentcty@aol.com 616-361-1061

Macomb/St. Clair Chapter ASA Memphis Support Group Meeting Topic: Helping each other through the holiday seasons
Dec 20 Memphis 6-8pm No fee Memphis Public Library 34830 Potter Street, Memphis, MI Paula Bellhorn   810-357-1679 pbellhorn1979@hotmail.com

MINNESOTA
December 2004 Minnesota Autism  Conference "Autism Strategies for Home, School & Community" Maria Bird-West Wheeler, Dr. Luke Tsai & Dennis Debbaudt. Living with ASD, behavioral strategies, sensory issues, taking the mysteries out of meds & emergency situations regarding individuals with ASD.
Dec  2-3  Minnesota Area Parents $95 1 day/$160 both professionals  $130 for 1 day/$195 both. Hyatt Regency on the Nicolet Mall Spectrum Training Systems Inc 920-749-0332 Fax 920-882-0736 spectrumtrainingsystems@
yahoo.com
www.spectrumtrainingsystems.com

MISSISSIPPI
ONGOING
Central MS Autism Support Group Meeting Support Group Meeting
2nd Mon of each month Jackson 6:30 - 8:30p.m. St. Dominic Hospital Education Dept. Pam Dollar pkdollar@bellsouth.net 601-594-9314

MISSOURI
Autism Tissue Program Lecture Dr. Judith Miles of the University of Missouri, & and the Sheubauer-McAllister Family. Dr. Miles is the Director of Missouri Autism Clinic, the Huntington Presymptomatic Diagnostic Clinic & the Southern Missouri Regional Genetics Program.
Mar 21 St. Louis 6 pm- 9 pm - FREE! Washington University, Busch
Hall Room 100 Susan Boylan www.naar.org sboylan@naar.org 314-989-1003

NEVADA
Autism/ Asperger's 2005 - Las Vegas. Featuring Eustacia Cutler, mother of Dr. Temple Grandin and author of A Thorn in My Pocket.
Feb 17-18 Las Vegas 1-800-489-0727

Young Child with Special Needs
May 5 - 7 Las Vegas 925-828-7100

NEW HAMPSHIRE
AIDEing Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - 2 day conference as an introduction into Autism 101, with Teresa Bolick, Ph.D., Traci Gilman, OTR/L, Abby Collins and Thomas Benjamin, M.S., BCBA. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Considerations, Parents Perspective, Positive Behavioral Supports and more
Dec 6 & 7 Bedford  8:30 - 3:45.
Cost is $155 per individual; $125 per parent and paraprofessional. Robin Knight, Project Assistant 603 206-6816 rknight@seresc.net

Asperger's Disorder and Autism: An Update on Understanding and Interventions Ami Klin, Ph.D.
Dec 8 Manchester  learn@neei.org
www.neei.org/results_
facpro.asp?ID=286 413-499-1489

From IEP to Classroom and Community, Elementary Grades:
Using Modifications, Accommodations and Direct Intervention to Maximize Strengths and Minimize Challenges for Elementary Grades with Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.
Jan 12 Bedford 8:30 am- 3:30 pm at SERESC, 29 Commerce Drive
603 206-6816 rknight@seresc.net
From IEP to Classroom and

Community, Middle/High School  Grades: Using Modifications, Accommodations and Direct Intervention to Maximize Strengths and Minimize Challenges for Middle/High School Grades with Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.
Jan 20 Bedford 8:30 am- 3:30 pm
at SERESC, 29 Commerce Drive
603 206-6816 or knight@seresc.net

Advanced Sensory Information (Title not confirmed)
With Traci Gilman, OTR/L - An advanced Sensory that will go beyond Sensory Diets.
Mar 16 Bedford More information to follow. SERESC Robin Knight 603 206-6816  knight@seresc.net.

Asperger Syndrome and Related Challenges in Young Children: A Common Sense Approach, With Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.
Mar 31 Bedford 1-day conference on how Asperger Syndrome affects young children and strategies for support and intervention. Reg. deadline Mar 17 Robin Knight 603) 206-6816 knight@seresc.net

NEW JERSEY

ONGOING EVENTS

The Tomatis Method As seen on CNN: A program of sound stimulation that makes positive change with learning &  development. Enhances skills associated with auditory processing,

Lisa Lewis in NYC Dec 9
oral motor weaknesses, social/ emotional issues, vestibular imbalances, hypersensitivities, & receptive/expressive language. Benefits include better eye contact, improved reading & comprehension, handwriting, increased socialization, improvements in self expression. Budd Lake 1st  & 16th/Mo.  Contact Davis Centers, Inc for scheduling & pricing The Davis Center Dorinne Davis www.thedaviscenter.com info@thedaviscenter.com 973-347-7662

ONE TIME EVENTS
Berard's Auditory Integration Training (AIT) AIT sessions exercise the muscles in the middle ear cavity while the participant listens to filtered & unfiltered music. The treatment strengthens the muscles & improves the body's reaction to perceived sensory overload.
Nov 29-Dec 10 (no weekend) Budd Lake Contact Davis Centers, Inc for programs & pricing 98 Route 46 Dorinne Davis  973-347-7662 www.thedaviscenter.com info@thedaviscenter.com

Berard's Auditory Integration Training (AIT) AIT sessions exercise the muscles in the middle ear cavity while the participant listens to filtered & unfiltered music. The treatment strengthens the muscles & improves the body's reaction to perceived sensory overload.
Jan 5-19 Tinton Falls Contact Davis Centers, Inc for scheduling & pricing Marriott Residence Inn Dorinne Davis www.thedaviscenter.com info@thedaviscenter.com 973-347-7662

The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach Childhood Communication Seminars The SCERTS Model (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation & Transactional Support). Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Feb 28 - Mar 1 Princeton $295 earlybird, $315 regular Radisson Hotel Princeton 4355 Route 1 at Ridge Rd Kelly Dickson www.SCERTS.com  childcomm@aol.com 401-467-7008

Berard Auditory Integration Training 10-day non-invasive therapeutic technique, sensory based, 2 listening sessions per day, everyday, for 10 days. An important component of the educational & therapeutic process, Berard AIT gives hope to people with PDD, ASD,
dyslexia, LD,ADD, CAPD, hypersensitivity to sounds, & behavior challenges. Families may request assistance with fee - based on family need
Mar 25 to Apr 3 Cherry Hill
$1300 for 20 sessions Center for Developmental Excellence Terrie Silverman www.we-exist.net/ait terries@execpc.com
856-429-0008 or 262-569-7828

Jersey Shore Autism Conference Alternative Therapies in Autism: Social Stories, Dietary Interventions, PBS, Floortime, & more
Apr 2 Atlantic City $50 for members, $65 for non-members Clarion Inn & Conference Center , Black Horse Pike Isabelle Marks Mosca www.facesnj.org facesgroup@comcast.net 609-822-1735

First Annual Benefit For The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School/University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey: An Evening
with the Boston Pops Orchestra
Dec 12 Newark Call for details The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey Hosted by: Gitterman & Sacks, LLC
732-326 - 5606

Tri-State Lecture Series: Autism Tissue Program Dr. Isabelle Rapin of Albert Einstein College of Medicine & the Sciametta Family of Long Island.
Mar 8 Great Neck 7:30 pm- 10 pm - FREE! NS-LIJ Health System, Exec Conference Rooms 1,2,3, 145 Community Dr Renee Rosner www.naar.org rrosner@naar.org 516-327-4646

NEW YORK
Literacy & Autism Presented by: Dr. Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D. Practical, Research-Based Strategies in Literacy Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Using Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis & Naturalistic Learning
Dec 3 New York 8:30am - 4pm; $175 Early The Hilton New York - Manhattan Christopher Vauthy www.cafierocommunications.com/
currentworkshop workshops@
cafierocommunications.com 718-576-1491

Support Group for Parents/Advocates of High Functioning Adults on the Autism Spectrum Support group will meet on Dec 5. This will be our holiday meeting. We will have time to talk with each other, brainstorm & share information. Everyone attending is asked to bring something appropriate for brunch/lunch. For further information e-mail parenttalk04@yahoo.com
Dec 5 Valhalla 10:30am-12:30pm Free Blythedale Children's Hospital- Room A Bonnie Kaplan parenttalk04@yahoo .com

Lisa Lewis in NYC Tips For Getting Through the Holidays on Special Diets with Lisa Lewis, Ph. D. Author of Special Diets 4 Special Kids I&II
Dec 9 New York 7-9PM, free to DDR members, $20 non-members Natural Gourmet Cookery School 48 W. 21st Street 2nd floor (btwn. 5th & 6th Ave.), NYC Melissa McNeese ww.devdelay.org  800-497-0944 devdelay@mindspring.com

Tri-State Lecture Series: Part 2 New Developments in Diagnosis, Neurobiology & Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders with Dr. Eric Hollander of Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Jan 6 New York 7pm - 9pm FREE 1425 Madison Avenue (East Building Seminar Room) Stacy Fass www.naar.org NYCwalk@naar.org 888-777-6227 Ext 34

Tri-State Lecture Series: Autism In Infants & Toddlers Dr. Kasia Chawarska, member of the High Risk Baby Siblings Consortium from The Yale Child Study Center.
Jan 23 Scarsdale 1pm-3pm - FREE! JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmont Rd Valerie Zygmont www.naar.org vzygmont@naar.org 203-552-8980

DDR NYC Fall Lecture Series Kelly Dorfman, MS, LN, LD - Trouble-shooting Behavior & Learning Problems for Kids with DSI, ADHD, LD,PDD & ASD - the Nutrition Connection
Jan 1 New York 7:30-9PM, $35/$series SLC Conf. Ctr., 352 7th Ave., 16th fl. (29th & 30th Sts.) DDR www.devdelay.org 800-497-0944

DDR NYC Fall Lecture Series Valerie Dejean, OTR - Trouble-shooting
Behavior & Learning Problems for Kids with DSI, ADHD, LD,PDD & ASD - the Auditory Connection
Jan 8 New York 7:30-9PM, $35/$series SLC Conf. Ctr., 352 7th Ave., 16th fl. (29th & 30th Sts.) DDR www.devdelay.org 800-497-0944

The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach Childhood Communication Seminars The SCERTS Model (Social Communication, Emotional
Regulation & Transactional Support). Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Mar 10-11 Long Island $295 earlybird, $315 regular Hilton Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville Kelly Dickson www.SCERTS.com childcomm@aol.com 401-467-7008
Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders: The TEACCH Model Catherine Faherty, author of Asperger's What does it mean to me?, will provide 10 hours of presentation of how to work with preschool- early elementary aged children with ASD. Participants can attend the Mon session only or the Mon/ Tue combination.
Apr 4 - Apr 5 Syracuse 4/4/05 3:30- 6pm; $25: 4/5/05 8:30-4:30 $125 for both days OnCenter 800 South State St Kathy Duxbury
www.dreamscape.com/cnyps/home.htm  315-476-1149

NAA Long Island's 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Fair Bringing the Long Island Autism Community Together.
Apr 16 Lake Grove 9am-4pm. Vendor tables & Sponsorship packages available Sports Plus, Rte. 347, Lake Grove, NY (across from Smithaven Mall) Christine Heeren www.NAALongIsland.com christine@lighthousestudios.info 631-949-9997

NORTH CAROLINA
2 hour Presentation on the RDI™ Program at "A Small Miracle."
Presented by Amy Cameron, Certified RDI™ Consultant,
Dec. 4 Cary  9-11 a.m.
919-387-1818
www.connectionscenter.com

Fundamentals of Structured Teaching for Lower Functioning Students Those who work with young children or concrete learners with autism. Nancy Dartnall, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Sue McCarter, M.Ed., Clinical Supervisor, Kelly Martino & Rachel Coleman, Psychoeducational Therapist.
Jan. 24-25 Snow Days Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 Gastonia $155 NC Residents; $275Out of State Residents; $95 NC Parents. Bethlehem Baptist Church, 539 North New Hope Rd, Family Life Center Vivian McIntyre
www.teacch.com 704 833-1294  vmcintyr@med.unc.edu

The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach Childhood Communication Seminars The SCERTS Model (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation & Transactional Support). Dr. Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Feb 7-8 Charlotte $295 earlybird, $315 Hilton Charlotte Executive Park, 5624 Westpark Dr. Kelly Dickson www.SCERTS.com childcomm@aol.com 401-467-7008 Workshop that includes more practice activities & panel presentations. Geared toward students in elementary through middle school grades.
Feb 3-4 Wilmington 8-3:30 - NC residents $130/Non-NC residents $250/Family members $60 New Hanover Co. Schools, Carolina Beach Rd Complex, 2814 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC Pam Wade www.teacch.com pwade@med.unc.edu 910-251-5700 Ext 100

Fundamentals of Structured Teaching Will provide basic information about autism & the structured teaching approach. Information geared toward beginning learners & students with cognitive challenges.
Mar 3-4 Wilmington 8-3:30 - NC residents $140/Non-NC residents $260/Family members $60 New Hanover Co. Schools, Spencer Annex, 1802 S. 15th Street, Wilmington, NC Pam Wade www.teacch.com pwade@med.unc.edu 910-251-5700 Ext 100

PENNSYLVANIA
ASCEND presents Carol Gray -
Building Social Understanding with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dec 7 Pittsburgh
610-449-6776 www.ascendgroup.org info@ascendgroup.org

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Social Understanding with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Carol Gray
Dec 7 Pittsburgh learn@neei.org
www.neei.org/results_
facpro.asp?ID=285 413-499-1489

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Social Understanding with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spect. Disorders Carol Gray
Dec 9 Lancaster learn@neei.org
www.neei.org/results_
facpro.asp?ID=288 413-499-1489

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Social Understanding with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spect. Disorders Carol Gray
Dec 10 Philadelphia learn@neei.org www.neei.org/results_
facpro.asp?ID=289
413-499-1489

Language & Behavioral Interventions for Teaching Children With Autism   The AJ Foundation For Children With Autism Presents:  Dr. Mary Jane Weiss, Drs. Lynn & Robert Koegel, Dr. Kevin Brothers, Dr. Patricia Krantz, Dr. Linda Meyer, and Cindy & Troy Murphy 6 sessions: Strategies for Building Social Skills, Pivotal Response Teaching, and three more. Act 48 and ASHA CEU's offered
Jan 14 & 15 Newtown Bucks County Community College $130 for both days (includes breakfast & lunch), $75 one day (includes breakfast & lunch) www.ajfoundation.org 215-598-8175

Autism Tissue Program Lecture Dr. Bernie Devlin & Dr. Nancy Minshew of Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Feb 15 Pittsburgh 7 pm- 9 pm - Free Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (Thomas Detre Hall), 3811 O'Hara St Beth Whitehouse www.naar.org 412-487-6851
bwhitehouse@naar.org

RHODE ISLAND
Asperger Syndrome: Clinical Features, Assessment, and Intervention Guidelines
Fred Volkmar, M.D. learn@neei.org
Dec 10 Providence www.neei.org/results_facpro.asp?ID=292 413-499-1489

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Social Understanding with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spect. Disorders Carol Gray
Dec 16 Providence learn@neei.org
www.neei.org/results_facpro.asp?ID=298 413-499-1489

SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina - Improving Social Equation A two day workshop by Carol major television programs, such as  Gray on June 16 adn 17. This workshop will focus on the Social Understanding strategieseful for adults and children with ASD. Strategies include: Social Stories,
fostering a positive social climate, and a multi-faceted approach to
address bullying and teasing.
Jun 16-17 Columbia
9-4 $130 (inc. lunch) Columbia Conference Center the future of your child with ASD. This free saturday seminar will be held at the ABOARD facility and registration is required.

TENNESSEE
4-day Intensive Parent Seminar Join Dr's. Gutstein & Sheely for an exhilarating journey to unlock your child's potential.
This dynamic husband-and-wife team guide you in a gentle,
fun & systematic manner,
as you learn to put together the Autism, Asperger's, & PDD puzzle pieces & make a lasting difference in your child's future.
Mar 29-Apr 1 Knoxville
9am-4pm, $1950 TBA Tiffani Taylor www.rdiconnect.com  parents@rdiconnect.com 713-838-1362, Ext 108

36th National Conference, ASA at 40: In Tune With the Future
Jul 13 - 16, Nashville

TEXAS

ONGOING MONTHLY MEETINGS
BY CITY / AREA

Bay Area Com. Resource Meetings
Bay Area 3rd Thu 8:30am
Bay Area United Way Service Center 281-282-6038

Easter Seals of Greater Dallas-Massage Class for Special Needs Children
Carrollton 3rd Wed 10-11:30am Trinity Center Lisa 972-394-8900 jgray@easterseals.com
ASA, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. Clear Lake 2nd Tue except Dec.7-9 p.m.  United Way Bldg. 1300-A Bay Area Blvd. (at corner of Bay Area and Saturn) Kim Lindquist
www.asa-tgcc.org
kimbo77571@yahoo.com

The Autism Society of Collin County
Collin County 1st Tue, 3rd Mon -  Support/Networking - 7-9pm
214-925-2722

Denton County's Parents of Children  with Special Needs Amy  Patrick - Director of Education for
Partners Resource Network, Inc. Goal is to reach parents and work in conjunction with other support groups to help parents understand the Special Education State & Fed. Laws, participate fully in their child's educational decisions.
Dallas  Lake Dallas  2nd Thu 7p-9p & Last Saturday 9a-11a Lake Dallas Primary School Amy 940-726-6355  amysuepatrick@netscape.net Tami
940-321-9187  mopitup@coserv.net

Dallas Asperger Network for all  PDD's - DANISH
Dallas Richardson 4th Thu.
merinance4@aol.com

The Autism Society of Greater Tarrant County
Fort Worth 3rd Tue www.asgtc.org/
Child Study Center  6:30pm

Houston Parent Info. Network
Houston 1st Thu at the Children's

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Houston 2nd Saturday 9:30am 713-513-7575Museum 12 noon
713-926-2580 or 713-661-5511

FEAT-Houston, Inc.
Houston  2nd Thu of odd numbered mos. 7-9pm 281-348-7067 www.feathouston.org

Parents Educating Parents
Houston 1st Tue 9:30am
3rd Tue 11:30-1:30pm
281-362-1918 or 281-363-3619

PDD/IDA
Houston 4th Tue except in Dec -
7pm Gina 713-660-0944  www.hounet.com/autism

Collin County Autism Society
Plano 1st Tue 214-925-2722

Teen Social Skills Pre-teens & teens learn together according to developmental, mental, emotional, & intellectual levels with professional/trained moderators. Books used "Navigating the Social World" by Dr. McAffee &  "Connections" by Steven Gutstein. Social outings are planned to practice skills in various settings. Parents are very involved.
Richardson every other Wed 6:45pm- 8pm Region 10 Center, (new) 400 Spring Valley Rd & Abrams St. Darla Golden in process wylie.bob@verizon.net 972-429-4606

ONE TIME EVENTS

Introduction to Functional NDT, Strain/Counterstrain, and MFR
in the Neurologic Adult and Child.
Dec 2-3, Dallas 800-487-6530, www.eritherapyseminars.com

Increasing the social language skills of children with Autism: Putting research into practice. Bridget A. Taylor, Psy, D., BCBA
Dec 4 9am 4pm www.featnt.org

The Special Needs Lifeplan: The What, Why, and How, of developing a unique plan for you and your special needs child. The 5 Special

Needs Life Stages Integrating special needs costs into your financial plan Getting and Keeping Federal Benefits. The Special Needs Trust. The Letter of Intent. The 10 most common special needs planning mistakes
Dec 4 Houston 9am. TH Rogers.  Steve  281-364-7211, www.stemark.com, steve@stemark.com

Getting to the Heart of Autism Dr. Steve Gutstein illustrates the Relationship Development Intervention Program (RDI) via audience participation & intervention session videos. As he guides you through a new way of thinking, you will discover a path for how people on the autism spectrum can develop friendships, empathy, & the love of sharing their world with others.
Dec 18-19 San Antonio 9am-4pm, Early Bird $225 by 11/4, Reg. $250, Late $275 after 11/25 TBA Jared Houser www.rdiconnect.com houser@rdiconnect.com 713-838-1362, Ext 115

FEAT-Houston Meeting Karen Snead
Director of the Right to Learn Program at the Arc of Greater Houston
Jan 13 Houston 281-348-7067 or www.feathouston.org

Family to Family Network Brown Bag
Translating IEP's into the Regular Education Classroom with Christine Hess, Educational Consultant
Vincent J. Carbone in Texas Jan 20
in Plano
Jan 19  Houston 10a-2p
713-466-6304  f2fnetwork@sbcglobal.net

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism or other
Developmental Disabilities.  Introduction to Verbal Behavior.
Presented by Vincent Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA
Jan 20-22 Plano
www.drcarbone.net
www.ntaec.org  www.waymanlearningcenter.com

4-day Intensive Parent Seminar Join Dr's. Gutstein & Sheely for an exhilarating journey to unlock your child's potential. This dynamic husband-and-wife team guide you in  a gentle, fun & systematic manner, as you learn to put together the Autism, Asperger's,

&PDD puzzle pieces & make a last- ing difference in your child's future.
Jan 31-Feb 3 Dallas 9am-4pm, $1950 TBA Tiffani Taylor www.rdiconnect.com parents@rdiconnect.com 713-838-1362, Ext 108

Building Blocks of Exceptional Education Workshop on Estate Planning for families who have children with disabilities. Steve Rhatigan
Feb 8 Tomball 7pm Graceview Baptist Church North Campus
Free of charge, but you must register MichelleMGuppy@yahoo.com

Inclusion Works 2005 The State Conference on including children with disabilities in the classroom.  For teachers, administrators, and parents!
Feb 9-12 Austin  Renaissance Austin Hotel  713-466-6304
www.familytofamilynetwork.org,

Sensory Integration for those with Developmental, Learning Disorders,
Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Dyspraxia.
Feb 10-13 Baytown 800-487-6530, www.eritherapyseminars.com

Family to Family Network Brown Bag
Transitioning to Middle School with Mary Fitzgerald
Feb 17  Houston 10a-2p 713-466-6304
f2fnetwork@sbcglobal.net
Texas Association for Behavior

Analysis Annual Conference
Promoting Speech and Language in Children with Autism: Integrating ABA and Speech-Language Pathology Joanne Gerenser, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA
Mar 4-5 Houston
www.unt.edu/behv/txaba

Building Blocks of Exceptional Education Workshop on Disability Law. Jacquie Brennan
Mar 19 Tomball  9am Graceview Baptist Church North Campus
Free but you must register:
MichelleMGuppy@yahoo.com

Autism/Asperger's Temple Grandin, the world's most accomplished person with autism. Other great speakers to be announced.
Apr 7-8 South Padre Island 7am registration to 4:30 pm both days Future Horizons   800-489-0727 www.FutureHorizons-autism.com info@FutureHorizons-autism.com

VERMONT
Autism Support Daily Monthly Support Group meeting for parents of children with autism.
Dec 6 Williston 7 - 9pm, Free 600 Blair Park Rd Lynn George www.AutismSupportDaily.com LynnMGeorge@adelphia.net 802-660-7240

Autism Support Daily - Social Group - Ages 9 to 15. Parent is asked to remain in the building. RSVP by Dec. 5
Dec 11 Williston 2- 4 600 Blair Park Rd (Parent to Parent) Lynn George www.AutismSupportDaily.com LynnMGeorge@adelphia.net 802-660-7240

Autism Support Daily Carol Jean Butler, Berard-Certified AIT Practitioner (Auditory Integration) RSVP by Dec. 8 to LynnMGeorge@adelphia.net
Dec 13 Williston 7 - 9pm 600 Blair Park Rd Lynn George www.AutismSupportDaily.com
LynnMGeorge@adelphia.net 802-660-7240

Autism Support Daily - Parent's Day Out An opportunity for parents of our group to get together, relax, have lunch & engage in interesting conversation.
Jan 11 Williston 12 (Cost dependent on meal) East Orchid Chinese Cuisine, 2033 Essex Rd, Williston, VT Lynn George www.AutismSupportDaily.com LynnMGeorge@adelphia.net 802-660-7240

VIRGINIA
ONGOING EVENTS

NAA-VA support group meetings Emphasis on biomedical treatments.
2nd Sun/mo Charlottesville 3pm-5pm varies- call or email for location Kathy Young NAA-VA.org NAA-VA@adelphia.net 434-977-4198

ONE TIME EVENTS

Conference on Literacy Literacy in Autism & Other Developmental Disorders, Susan Norwell, M.S., Ed.
Dec 6 Richmond 9am-4pm, $75 Sheraton Park South Hotel, Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA Becky Boswell www.autismva.org bboswell@autismva.org 804-355-0300

Virginia - Conference on Literacy Balanced Literacy Instruction for Children with Autism & Other Developmental Disorders, David A. Koppenhaver, Ph.D., Associate Professor Language, Reading & Exceptionalities Department, Appalachian State University, Boone NC
Jan 5 Norfolk 8:30am-3:30pm, $45 Old Dominion University, Webb University Center Becky Boswell www.autismva.org bboswell@autismva.org 804-355-0300

4-day Intensive Parent Seminar Join Dr's. Gutstein & Sheely for an exhilarating journey to unlock your child's potential. This dynamic husband-and-wife team guide you in a gentle, fun & systematic man- ner, as you learn to put together the Autism, Asperger's, & PDD puzzle pieces & make  a lasting difference in your child's future.
Jan 10-13 Virginia Beach 9am-4pm, $1950 TBA Tiffani Taylor www.rdiconnect.com  parents@rdiconnect.com 713-838-1362, Ext 108

Berard Auditory Integration Training 10-day non-invasive therapeutic technique, sensory based, 2 listening sessions per day, everyday, for 10 days. An important component of the educational & therapeutic process, Berard AIT gives hope to people with PDD, ASD, dyslexia, LD,ADD, CAPD, hypersensitivity to sounds, & behavior challenges.
Jan 14 - 23 Leesburg $1400 for 20 sessions Blue Ridge Speech & Hearing Leesburg Terrie Silverman  www.we-exist.net /ait terries@execpc.com  262-569-7828 or 703-777-5050

Teaching Verbal Behavior Workshop Hands on Training for Tutors & Therapists Presented by Holly Kibbe, BCABA & Cherish Twigg, BCABA
Jan 17 - Jan 19 Dulles 9am-5pm, $595 Courtyard Marriott Dulles Town Center Lisa Nicklas lnicklas@comcast.net 703-715-2659

The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach Childhood Communication Seminars The SCERTS Model (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation & Transactional Support). Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Feb 10-11 Reston/DC $295 earlybird, $315 regular Sheraton Reston Hotel Kelly Dickson www.SCERTS.com childcomm@aol.com 401-467-7008

National Autism Association (Virginia Chapter) conference "Recent Advances in the Biology of Autism" Speakers include: Bradstreet, James, Wakefield & Mumper. For parents, educators, & medical professionals. 6.25 hours CME.
Apr 30 Charlottesville 8am-5pm; approx. $100 (parents) discounts for advanced registration Omni Hotel, downtown mall, Charlottesville Kathy Young NAA-VA.org NAA-VA@adelphia.net 434-977-4198


WASHINGTON
Symposium on Innovative - Margaret Bauman MD-Harvard University, Martha Burns CCC,PhD-Northwestern University, Rosemary White OTR/L, Jerry Newport(Adult with Aspergers) The focus will be to provide the latest neurobiology & biochemisty info Interventions in Autism/Non Verbal Learning Disabilities
Dec 3-4 Seattle Linda S. Neilson,  PhD cepa@dpc.net  309-263-0310
Auditory Integration Training (AIT) Marcy McCarthy (AIT practitioner since 1992-will offer the 10 day Berard-method AIT in Garfield, Washington starting Nov 29 - Dec 9
Nov 29-Dec 9 Garfield $1,100 Garfield Bed & Breakfast Marcy McCarthy www.aitresources.com earait@aol.com 206-463-5237

Auditory Integration Training (AIT) Ongoing AIT sessions throughout Dec & between Holiday & New Years available in the Federal Way, Washington Office. AIT practitioners since 1992.
Dec 1-31 Federal Way $1,100 33919 9th Ave. South, Federal Way Marcy McCarthy www.aitresources.com earait@aol.com 206-463-5237

Symposium on Innovative Interventions in Autism/Non Verbal Learning Disabilities Speakers: Margaret Bauman MD-Harvard University, Martha Burns CCC,PhD-Northwestern University, Rosemary White OTR/L, Jerry Newport(Adult with Aspergers) The focus will be to provide the latest neurobiology & biochemisty info along with practical day to day management techniques for home, school & clinic.
Dec 3rd & 4th Seattle $348 for
both days, Parent discount is $279
Double Tree Suites Hotel - Tukwilla Linda S. Neilson, PhD www.cepauniversity.com
cepa@dpc.net   309-263-0310

Thinking About You Thinking About Me Michelle Winner,
 SLP, internationally recognized speaker, author of 2 books, a video & DVD. This workshop day is an exploration of what it means to
be able to "take perspective" & how a deficit in this area impacts students heavily in every environment in which they participate.
Dec 9 Seattle
9am-4pm $110 Prof/$95 Family 18560 1st Ave. NE/Shoreline, WA

Shoreline Conf. Center Benjamin Mika www.socialthinking.com bmika@pacbell.net
408-557-8579

Organizing Organization Michelle Winner, SLP, internation- ally recognized speaker, author of 2 books, a video, & a DVD. This workshop will work with the audience to go through a number of tasks to explore the underlying organizational processes that students are expected to discover
to succeed across their home & school day.
Dec 10 Seattle
9am-4pm $110 Prof/$95 Family 18560 1st Ave NE/ Shoreline, WA 98155 Shoreline Conf. Center Benjamin Mika www.socialthinking.com bmika@pacbell.net 408-557-8579

WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Wisconsin Annual Conference Dr. Temple Grandin, Carol Gray & Carol Stock Kranowitz
May 5 - May 7 Green Bay
Regency Suites Jane Pribek Email or call for an Exhibitor Prospectus! www.asw4autism.org asw@asw4autism.org 920-993-0279

READERS' POSTS
Presently recruiting participants, who reside in Southern Ontario, for a study on discrimination learning and autism spectrum disorder. I am looking for children between two and eight years of age, who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, and who have problems with motor imitation, matching skills, and following one-step directions. If your child fits the above criteria, and you are interested in hearing more about the study, please contact me 905 688-5550, ext.3559, or tvause@brocku.ca

This year's Symbolic Sentiments holiday cards and teacher gifts are now online featuring colorful picture symbols, these cards promote awareness for our kids with communication challenges and support programs at the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Order now for the holidays!   www.GivingGreetings.com

Been on the geocities.com/autisticherbs

site & have been reading about master tole's  method of curing children through acupuncture and herbal medicine. I need to know if anyone has heard of this method or the Tole centre, which is based in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Hunada (mother of an 8-year-old autistic girl) hunada@menara.ma

Shop Online this Holiday Season and Support the Autism Coalition. AC's Shop to Support Marketplace offers hundreds of online stores from Amazon.com to The Sharper Image.  No registration & you will still find the best prices on the Internet. There are No extra fees or surcharges www.shoptosupport.org/autismcoalition

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Web page hosted by a group of Northern VA parents to have insurance companies pay for ABA therapy for children with autism. www.abatcc.solvethepuzzle.org / see the above link for sample letters & whom to contact.

We are pleased to announced the launch of our newly redesigned Web site at  www.firstsigns.org. We invite you to check it out. It is more functional and easier to navigate. And more pages. If you have any suggestions for future topics or if you find any problems with the site, please let us know. Nancy D. Wiseman nwiseman@firstsigns.org

ABA/Discrete Trial Web site at http://www.palsprogram.com/. We need parent stories to post on website, also Support Group info,  Palsprogram@aol.com.
We added developmental evaluation attention testing and many other resources, come see us.

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome self-advocate, author, consultant and presenter, William Stillman, invites all to review his new website at www.williamstillman.com.  Resource links are included as well as info about Bill's next book, Autism and the God Connection: Divine Experiences of Exquisitely Sensitive Beings, for which he is currently soliciting reader contact.

My daughter has a son with autism.  Before she became pregnant she had allergy shots.  Because she has allergies she took benadryl at night to be able to sleep and breath better with her doctors approval .  I was wondering if any other mothers with autistic kids had allergy shots or took benadryl while pregnant.  Jerry jerandger@scattercreek.com

Looking for information about the best school districts and programs for non- verbal 5-year-old child with PDD in the greater Sacramento area AND greater Los Angeles areas.  Current school program is ABA-based with one-to-one aide, 60 minutes OT/wk, 120 minutes speech/wk, 30 minutes APE/wk, 30 minutes music therapy/wk and home program of 15 hrs/wk. Please email lisa_m_allen@msn.com

The NAA is continuing to expand the line of supplements that we offer. We've had the blessing of several doctors and companies and are trying to offer products at the lowest price possible for the families like us who are being crushed by the overwhelming cost of taking care of our children. We will be adding products like

Eskimo 3 and Immuno Kids this week and will continue to add Food Science of Vermont (the original makers of DMG) products which are completely free of known allergens. We offer ThreeLac and a line of supplements by Learner's Edge made exclusively for Dr. Jeff Bradstreet. We will continue to work with companies to try to get the products we know and trust to everyone at the lowest possible prices.  www.nationalautismassociation.org/categories.php?id=1

If anyone is looking for a great way to track 2005, my art director brother, Jim, has a great calendar out, all done by Elephants! THAI ELEPHANT PAINTING CALENDAR Created by Jim Newport with Patrick  "Shrimp" Gauvain and Richard Lair $15 (includes tax plus $5.00 shipping & handling) A Portion of Profits Go To Benefit The Thai Elephant Center in Lampang, Thailand/ Each Month Features a Beautiful Full Color Painting 12"x13") by One of the Center's Elephant Artists. Make Checks Or Money Orders Payable To: Jim Newport PO Box 2667 Van Nuys, Ca. 91404 -Jerry Newport

 
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