arents
of utistic
hildren
ogether
ASA Chapter #532
|
ASA Chapter #532 |
|
February 2003 NEXT
MEETING -
February 11th
7:30 PM Dr. Kenneth Hirsch is our speaker health insurance. 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 fast cash advance. He is going to talk about Mitochondrial Disease and its relationship to Autism cialis generic. 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. BOWLING
– 9:30 to11:30AM Feb. 15th SUPER
SATURDAY AT THE BURLINGTON COUNTY YMCA Open
to Burlington county residents only.
All ages welcome.
Activities include swimming, dancing and a snack.
Admission is $1 per swimmer. Dates
– Feb 22, March 22, April 26 CONFERENCES
AND EVENTS
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. 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. 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 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. New Social Skills Group 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget, PACT is a United Way supported agency / organization. United Way's annual membership drive is going on right now and any money donated to United Way listing PACT as the organization to receive the money helps us continue to bring our services free or almost free to all our members. Donate to PACT The information provided by PACT is for informational purposes and is not an endorsement or recommendation for treatment, diagnosis's or services. Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder are unique and all options must be explored by the family, professionals and that individual. |
|