Special Diets for Autism Part II: The Critical Role of Amino Acids
An educational Webinar for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
Speaker: Judy Converse, MPH, RD, LD
Location: Your computer. (See note below on how to join the Webinar.)
To Register Visit: https://shsna.webex.com/shsna/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=661395578.
The Autism Vancouver Biennial Congress presents a very unique approach to autism that is critical today as the population of children and teens with autism age. Addressing the lifespan of autism spectrum disorders will be a key component to this conference. Funding and support usually stop at the age of eighteen to twenty-two, but autism remains. This is a major challenge for parents and caregivers.
The Autism Vancouver Biennial Congress has assembled leading experts on autism spectrum disorders, with presenters from Canada and the United States. Speakers will focus on ways to improve the quality of life for the affected individuals and their families/caregivers by conducting presentations in the areas of educational and biomedical interventions, research, adjunct therapies, diet and nutrition, and family issues.
The biennial conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist parents, family members, caregivers, physicians, educators, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other professionals in building effective interventions for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Parents of children with autism are encouraged to attend the conference and obtain information that may be helpful in finding the resources needed for recovery, advocacy, education and achieving a better quality of life. This conference will be very beneficial for parents and loved ones because not only will they get an incredible amount of information, they will be inspired. One of our main goals of this conference is to give people hope.
Location
Hayatt Regency Hotel
655 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC, CANADA
February 26, 2009 - March 1, 2009
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Songwriter performs for children with autism -Part II Video
Releases CD with songs designed to help with social interaction
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer
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<!-- ImageEnd -->WOODBRIDGE - Saying "hi" or making eye contact may be one of the struggles a child with autism may go through.
Cathy Bollinger, a singer, songwriter and music therapist, has made a CD, "My Turn Your Turn," for autistic children, to help them with different social interactions and learn how to engage with others.
Four years ago, Bollinger said a speech therapist came to her and asked if she could make a CD to help autism kids with their social skills.
Bollinger asked the son of her business partner Elly Tucker, Josh, who has autism, for help. read more »
Songwriter performs for children with autism
Releases CD with songs designed to help with social interaction
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer
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<!-- ImageEnd -->WOODBRIDGE - Saying "hi" or making eye contact may be one of the struggles a child with autism may go through.
Cathy Bollinger, a singer, songwriter and music therapist, has made a CD, "My Turn Your Turn," for autistic children, to help them with different social interactions and learn how to engage with others.
Four years ago, Bollinger said a speech therapist came to her and asked if she could make a CD to help autism kids with their social skills.
Bollinger asked the son of her business partner Elly Tucker, Josh, who has autism, for help. read more »
"Autism on the Seas" is dedicated to servicing the cruising needs of families and individuals faced with autism. We provide Group Cruises for a vacationing experience that is unmatched, and an "Autism Cruise Package" for those individuals and families who wish to cruise on any date or ship of their choice.
Some of our services/features include:
Professional Autism Staff,
Priority Boarding & Disembarkation,
Private Muster Drill Area,
Special Dietary Accommodations,
Private Group Family Party's & Movies,
Private Children’s Program & Ship Facility Entertainment Sessions,
Special Adventure Ocean Child Grouping,
Pool (water sensory related) Activities,
Private Group Family Activities: Scavenger Hunts, Arts and Crafts, Bingo, Karaoke, ect,
Adults with Autism Social Gatherings,
Teen Social Gatherings,
Sibling Activities,
Parent's Play Time,
Private Dining Room/Area for all meals,
SAME Dining Wait Staff for all meals,
Special Gifts,
Special Children's Program Grouping Rules & Potty Training Provisions,
All of the Royal Caribbean Cruise regular services and activities. read more »
Hello Everyone,
I have been working hard on my senior project and I have gotten a lot of the important stuff done. I just wanted share some stuff. I was recently in touch with a local chef and she agreed to be the "celebrity chef" which will do a little presentation. Also I got a adivisor to help me out which is really great to not be alone but I wouldn't be anywhere with out the adive I got on here. Also a local grocery store is donating the food. Oh yes I picked a date and It's going to be on Sunday the 5th of April becaue it's Autism awareness month. Also if anyone is in the San Francisco area and wants to help out at the event or would like your child to participate your welcome to join in I will post more information as I go on. Does anyone know of a good Autism organization in San Francisco or near it? Because the store wants me to help a actual cause but I really just want to do it for the kids. So if you know of any it would be lovely to know. Also I don't think I will be having anymore then 12 kids because I think it would be to overwhelming if there was more. Thats my update I'm just procrastinating on my request for propsal for my event planning class.
Saturday, October 4th, at 1pm on Discovery health channel, the familiy with 6 children on the autism spectrum will be on again. The show first aired on Wednesday, but if you missed it, here is a second chance to see it.
Hello! I work with Rethink Autism, and thought families on this site would be interested:
We are seeking children ages 4-12 with a diagnosis of autism, autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS, or an overall global developmental delay for participation in the development of a video-based program. In exchange for their participation, chosen candidates will receive free educational/behavioral intervention conducted by trained professionals based on the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis. The intervention sessions will be filmed in a way so as not to distract the participating children.
Please respond if your child might benefit from this program. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Families in the tri-state area are encouraged to apply. Filming will occur in Manhattan.
Interested parties should contact us at (646) 238-7798 or at info@rethinkautism.com or you may contact Dr. Ilana K. Friedland directly at ilana@rethinkautism.com or (917) 703-9948.
At this year’s conference, you’ll hear the challenges — and triumphs — of helping those with ASD understand and manage social interactions with others. Not only will you further your knowledge on this issue, but you’ll come away with practical strategies that will enhance your daily interactions with individuals with ASD. You’ll also receive a unique perspective on the subject from Michael John Carley, who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2000 (along with his then 4-year-old son).
Keynote: Brenda Smith Myles, PhDUniversity of Kansas - Department of Special Education
Presenter: Nancy Reichle, PhD University of North Carolina – Division TEACCH
Michael D. Powers will be the keynote presenter at a special conference on autism held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Sept. 12.
Powers, a pediatric psychologist and the director of The Center for Children with Special Needs in Glastonbury, Conn., will be speaking on strategies to “Prevent Escalating Behaviors and Life Transitions from early intervention to Adulthood.”
He specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities and is the author of the new book, “Asperger Syndrome and Your Child”.
The conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more on the conference, or to register, call the Hudson Valley Autism Society at 845-331-2626 or visit www.autism-society.org/chapter512.
Title TACA of Illinois (Chicago Metro - Schaumburg) Meeting - August 9, 2008
Location Macy’s Woodfield Center Mall, 1 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL - Special Events Room on 3rd floor near women’s petites
Date August 9, 2008 (Meets 2nd Saturday monthly)
Time 4-6 p.m.
Description Midwest Hyperbarics
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment which enhances the body’s natural healing process by inhalation of 100% oxygen in a total body chamber where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled. It has been employed for centuries to treat a variety of medical conditions but is presently gaining widespread recognition for its value in new applications in the field of neurology where it is being used for problems such as traumatic brain injury, stroke and other neurological disorders.
Website www.tacanow.org/illinois
Fee FREE
Title TACA of Illinois (Chicago Metro - Schaumburg) New Parent Seminar -July 19, 2008
Location Fenwick High School, 505 W. Washington Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302
Time 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Description New Parent Seminar
After receiving the diagnosis of autism for a beloved child (or children), parents typically struggle as they search through various resources to locate information needed to help their child the fastest. The goal of the one-day New Parent Orientation is to provide parents and caretakers the “jump start” they need at the beginning of their journey from parents who have “been there, done that.” In addition to sage advice, parents who attend will receive: an overview of beginning therapies and biomedical intervention, where to go for what information, and recommended first steps. The seminar will be given by experienced parents who volunteer their time in providing the education new parents need.
More info
Website www.tacanow.org/illinois
Fee $28 individual/$45 couple
Walk Around the World for Autism, Kendallville, Indiana - August 9, 2008
Title Walk Around the World for Autism, Kendallville, Indiana - August 9, 2008
Location Bixler Lake Park, Lions Club Pavilion, Kendallville, Indiana 46755
Time 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description Walk Around the World for Autism
5k (3 mile) Fundraising Walk for "The Autism Treatment Center of America".
All proceeds raised go toward scholarships for families challenged by Autism to attend classes to learn life-changing therapies to help loved ones affected by autism.
Website http://www.walkaroundtheworld.org
Fee FREE
Title TACA of Virginia Meeting - July 1, 2008
Location Sentara Princess Anne, 1975 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, Ambulatory Surgical Center, enter door next to Emergency Room and take elevator to 3rd floor Get directions from your location.
Description Parent Support Meeting
Website www.tacanow.org/virginia
Fee FREE
Title TACA of Washington Meeting -October 18, 2008
Description Dr. Amy Derksen
Clinical Indicators & Supplementation Options for Yeast, Viruses, Parasites & Bacteria
Dr. Amy Derksen graduated from Western Washington University with a BS in Biochemistry and earned her Doctorates of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2003. She has since completed a two year apprenticeship with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD PhD, where she developed her skills in neural therapy, as well as gained extensive training in heavy metal detox and treatment of Lyme disease and neurological disorders, including autism.
Website www.tacanow.org/washington
Fee FREE
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