Upcoming
Events PACT
Events are red:
Fun Things - family events - nights
out.....
Meetings
Conferences / Seminars
Fundraising Events
Other Events
Fun Things
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BOWLING
– 9:30 to11:30AM Feb. 15th
PACT
has a bowling league for all children in PACT (yes that does include siblings).
It's held at LAUREL LANES, ROUTE 73, MAPLE SHADE on Saturday mornings cheap viagra online. Cost is
$5.25 per child and includes shoe rental. No reservations needed buy cialis online. For directions
call LAUREL LANES buy cialis online.
SUPER
SATURDAY AT THE BURLINGTON COUNTY YMCA
Open
to Burlington county residents only cialis online.
All ages welcome viagra.
Activities include swimming, dancing and a snack .
Admission is $1 per swimmer.
Dates
– Feb 22, March 22, April 26
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NEXT
PACT MEETING -
February 11th
7:30 PM
Meetings
are held at the Christ Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Marlton . Hope to
see you there .
Dr. Kenneth
Hirsch is our speaker .
He is a board certified Pediatrician practicing in Moorestown . He
is very knowledgeable about mitochondrial disease and current research in the
field of mitochondrial cytopathies . He is going to talk about
Mitochondrial Disease and its relationship to Autism .
Mitochondrial
diseases result from failures of the mitochondria, specialized compartments
present in almost every cell of the body. They are responsible for
creating more than 90% of the energy needed by the body to sustain life and
support growth.
The common
factor among these diseases is that the mitochondria are unable to completely
burn food and
oxygen in order to generate energy. The incompletely burned food may
accumulate as poison inside the body. These poisons can act as free
radicals that can damage the mitochondria over time, causing damage that cannot
be reversed.
The
types of mitochondrial diseases are categorized according to the organ systems
affected and symptoms present. Mitochondrial diseases may affect the cells
of the brain, nerves (including nerves to the stomach and intestines), muscles,
kidneys, heart, liver, eyes, ears or pancreas.
Conferences / Seminars / Workshops
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March
6-Visual Strategies for Improving
Communication & Behavior.
Speaker -Linda Hodgdon. Newark, New Jersey. For more information, call
248-879-2598 or www.UseVisualStrategies.com
March
8- Families for Autistic Children
Education and Support Foundation presents 2003
Jersey Shore Autism Conference, with Keynote Speaker, Lisa Lewis, PhD. at
the Ram's Head Inn, Galloway, NJ. For more info, contact Isabelle at facsgroup@att.net or
visit the website at www.autismfacs.org.
March
8 -
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 2003" with Temple
Grandin, Ph.D. and Ami Klin, Ph.D. sponsored by Autism Society of America, Gr.
Phila. Chapter. Valley Forge Hilton, King of Prussia, PA. For
info: call
215-362-0998
or email drosser890@aol.com
March
8-The Connor P. Casey Blarney Benefit
for Autism at the Knights of Columbus in Riverside, NJ. The goal of the
Blarney Benefit is to raise as much as possible to provide multiple children the
same benefits that their son Connor has received.
Donations will benefit Eden Institute and Bancroft Pre-school for autism.
For more info contact Kolleen at 609-702-1770.
March
9-ASPEN presents the Spring 2003
Conference: Issues of Adolescence and
Adulthood. Speakers include Dr. Temple Grandin. To be held at the Woodbridge
Hilton, Iselin, NJ. For more info, call 732-321-0880 or visit www.aspennj.org.
March
25 -
SOCIAL SKILL TRAINING for Children
and Teens with Asperger Syndrome and Social Communication Disorders - A Workshop
for Parents and Professionals. Presented by Jed Baker, Ph.D., Director of
the Social Skills Training Project. Location - Radisson Hotel, Mount Laurel, NJ.
For more info email JandBBaker@aol.com
or call Beth Sklar-Baker @ (973) 313-1803
April
2003-Auditory Integration
Training in Voorhees, NJ. If interested contact
T. Silverman, Training & Consultation at 262-569-7828
terries@execpc.com
April
6-Wrightslaw
Conference and Training. Hilton
Woodbridge, Iselin, NJ. For registration info call (732) 321-0880 or email: aspenorg@aol.com
May 18 -
New York City- Asperger's Syndrome: Current Research and Clinical
Applications. Anthony Attwood,
PhD. Analysis of the unusual factors related to Asperger's. Topics include
receiving and understanding a proper diagnosis, language, social interaction,
motor challenges and sensory issues. Contact: Therapeutic Services,
Inc.1-888-7-THERAPY www.therapeuticservicesinc.com
COSAC's Annual
Conference: Save the Date! COSAC's 21st Annual Conference will be held on
May 30 & 31, 2003 at the New Atlantic City Convention Center
Fundraising Events
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None planned
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New Social Skills Group
A
licensed and certified speech pathologist as well as two highly experienced
special education professionals have developed a social skills program.
For:
Children ages 5-12 with diagnoses of higher functioning autism spectrum
disorder, PDD/NOS, NLD and those with other socially related disorders.
When:
Beginning in March with a 6-week commitment necessary. Each session will be 2
hours long
Fees:
$65/hr with two-hour sessions on Saturdays or Sundays. There will be a session
from 8:30-10:30 and one from 11:00 to 1:00.
E-mail Jodispeech@aol.com
E-mail Cherry1219@aol.com
For
more information or for an application, please contact by E-mail or call
856-795-2820 or fax 856-795-7471.
AUTISM
PROGRAM OPENING
The Neeta
School in Medford Lakes has an opening in its Autistic class for an older
student ages 10-14. The
class is currently comprised of 10-14 year olds.
The class is self contained with opportunities for inclusion (where
appropriate) in a public school setting.
Curriculum is ABA based with a blend of academic and functional skills
tailored to meet the needs of the individual student.
Community based instructional outings as well as home visits are a part
of the program. The
class is taught by Kate Gillet, who has 9 years of experience teaching this
population. If
interested, contact Kate at 609-654-5155, ext.17.
Revised: February 10, 2003
