Events Calendar

Camarillo Workshop:
Planning For The Future of Your Child or Dependent with Special Needs - This is an interactive workshop on the legal & financial issues involved in planning for the future of a child or other dependent with special needs. The class will cover (1- Government benefit eligibility SSI & Medi-Cal; (2- Guardianship & Conservatorship/Guardian Ad Litem Guardian; (3- Planning for financial security & funding options to guarantee quality of life for a loved one.
Jul 21 - Camarillo 4-6p 3639 E Las Posas Rd Building E - Joan Moore http://www.hkbass.com/ 805-650-5993

Outreach Clinic for Autism - See Dr. Nicola McFadzean (DAN Defeat Autism NOW referral physician) -Discounted testing _comprehensive overview with Dr. McFadzean -Onsite pediatric phlebotomist experienced with children on the spectrum Space is limited. Call to register or for questions
Aug 1-Aug 2 - san Diego 8:30a-6p check insurance Residence Inn 12011 Scripps Highland Drive - Chasity Robinson link email 913-341-8949

Developing an ABA Curriculum: Practical & Effective Programs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Marlene Driscoll, M.A., LMFT will discuss how to learn to design the most effective communication, social & play program plan. Topics include: assessment of curricular & programming needs, identification of behavioral & skill strengths, development of treatment objectives & selection of programs to address & identify needs
Aug 12-13 - Seal Beach 8:30a-2:30p $125/person or $100/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

4th Annual 'Back to School' Autism/Asperger's Conference - Pasadena Autism/Asperger's Conference will feature Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Eustacia Cutler, Cathy Pratt, Ph.D. & over 30 other great speakers. Don't miss this exciting conference for parents & professionals.
Aug 14-15 - Pasadena 8:30a-5p $225 professionals $195 parents Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. - Mylien Miyata link email 480-831-2047

Autism Biomedical Seminar - A parent's Guide to Treatment of Medical Environmental Aspects of Autism, PDD, ASpergers & ADHD Speaker Toril Jelter, MD FAAP (Defeat Autism Now! Referral Physician) What can you do before you see a Feat Autism Now Practitioner? How to get the most out of your visit with a Defeat Autism Now Practitioner. How to continue to move your child forward after the visit & how to moniter progress 913-341-8949
Aug 15 - San Francisco 9:30a-12p Residence Inn 1350 Veterans Blvd. - Chasity Robinson link email

Advanced Behavior Management - Presenter: Jennifer Styzens, M.S., BCBA - Expand your ability to utilize more advanced behavioral terminology & develop intervention plans with comprehensive reactive & proactive strategies. This two-day workshop will include didactic & experiential format, functional assessment issues & development of intervention plans designed to reduce disruptive behavior.
Aug 18-19 - Seal Beach 8:30a-3:30p $125/person or $100/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

A Comprehensive Biomedical Treatment Approach for Autism, PDD, & AD(H)D - Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from Julie Matthews, a nutritional expert & DAN! Practitioner; Dawn Winkelmann, a speech language pathologist & Certified Feeding Therapist; & Dr. Kurt Woeller, a DAN! Physician & director of an integrative medicine clinic. All three speakers represent a unique insight to the treatments of autism, PDD, & AD(H)D from a biomedical approach.
Aug 22 - Temecula 8a-6p EB $45 after aug1 $75 New Vision Autism Center - Rory Butler link email 913-341-8949

Teaching Interactions: A Conversational Approach to Intervention - Presenter: Jennifer Styzens, M.S., BCBA- This workshop is for clinicians, parents & teachers of children with high functioning autism. You will learn to help a child accept a rationale for change & master skills like stress management, problem-solving & complex social skills. There will be a discussion & video demonstration, role-play scenarios & hands-on practice with students.
Aug 25-26 - Seal Beach 12:30p-6p $125/person or $100/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

Successful Sleeping, Toileting & Eating - Presenter: Dr. Ronald Leaf- Children with autism often experience tremendous sleep issues. Whether it's going to bed extremely late, not sleeping soundly during the night or not sleeping in their own bed, these issues lead to problems that can affect the entire family. Toileting & diet habits can also be a challenge, & resulting in special stress on parents. Dr. Leaf will discuss practical strategies & techniques to help resolve these challenges & bring harmony back to your home.
Sep 16 - Seal Beach 8:30-2:30 $90/person or $75/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

Limited Conservatorships - This presentation will explain what a Limited Conservatorship is & under what circumstances it can assist families in protecting assets & benefit eligibility.
Sep 19 - Walnut Creek 1p 1670 Riviera Ave., Ste. 1 - Nina Jones link email 925-280-0172

Special Needs Trusts - This presentation will discuss how Special Needs Trusts can be established in order to protect & provide assistance to the disabled while protecting their financial interests & eligibility.
Sep 19 - Walnut Creek 10a 1670 Riviera Ave., Ste. 1 - Nina Jones link email 925-280-0172

Navigating the Maze of Autism - Dr. Ronald Leaf will separate fact from fiction regarding causes, prognosis & treatment options. Learn the key components of effective education in school & at home. Topics include: how to effectively eliminate disruptive behaviors that interfere with the learning process & everyday life, designing communication & social programs that accelerate critical skills & understanding effective teaching strategies
Sep 21-22 - Seal Beach 8:30a-2:30p $125/person or $100/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

The Help Group SUMMIT 2009: Advances & Best Practices in Autism - Learning Disabilities - ADHD - This 1 1/2 day cutting edge conference is your chance to hear the latest breakthroughs in research & treatment in autism, learning disabilities & ADHD from some of our nations leading experts. Confirmed Speakers to date:Bryan H. King, M.D., Ph.D. , David Amaral, Ph.D.,Ph.D., Peter Mundy, Ph.D., Daniel Openden, Ph.D. & many more!
Oct 2-Oct 3 - Los Angeles Fees vary Skirball Cultural Center - Cheryl Raver link email 818-779-5212

Special Needs Trusts - This presentation will discuss how Special Needs Trusts can be established in order to protect & provide assistance to the disabled while protecting their financial interests & eligibility.
Oct 17 - Walnut Creek 10a 1670 Riviera Ave., Ste. 1 - Nina Jones link email 925-280-0172

PECS Advanced Training - Presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants. This workshop is perfect for anyone who has previously attended the PECS Basic Training & is currently implementing PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). To register, vist our website. or call 888-732-7462. Call for group discounts. 1.2 ASHA CEUs & 12.5 BACB CEUs available. Oct 22-23 - Sacramento 8a-4p, $295 Professional/ $195 Parent Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way - Catherine Horton link email 302-355-5979

Harvest Festival - A fun event for the family & children affected by developmental disabilities. Trick o' Treating, games, activities, & yummy snacks! Dress up in your favorite costume & come play in a safe environment at FairyTale Town. For more information contact Renee @916-698-1691 www.treehouseincorporated.org
Oct 31 - Sacramento 3901 Land Park Drive - Renee Lewkowitz link email 916-698-1691

PECS Basic Training - Presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants. Participants will leave this workshop with a fundamental understanding of how to implement PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). To register, vist our website. or call 888-732-7462. Call for group discounts. 1.3 ASHA CEUs & 7.0 BACB CEUs available
Nov 2-3 - Irvine 8a-4p, $395 professional/ $295 Parent - Catherine Horton link email 302-355-5979

Developing Meaningful Relationships - Presenter: Dr. Mitchell Taubman- Developing authentic & meaningful social skills. Social growth does not typically occur in treatment for ASD. Many existing social skills curricula are incomplete. Learn how to use contemporary ABA techniques so children with ASD can have more complete & genuine social successes. Topics include: advanced teaching strategies, curriculum for developing critical social skills & how to develop true & long-lasting relationships.
Nov 5 - Seal Beach 8:30a-2:30p $90/person or $75/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

Limited Conservatorships - This presentation will explain what a Limited Conservatorship is & under what circumstances it can assist families in protecting assets & benefit eligibility.
Nov 14 - Walnut Creek 1p 1670 Riviera Ave., Ste. 1 - Nina Jones link email 925-280-0172

Special Needs Trusts - This presentation will discuss how Special Needs Trusts can be established in order to protect & provide assistance to the disabled while protecting their financial interests & eligibility.
Nov 14 - Walnut Creek 10a 1670 Riviera Ave., Ste. 1 - Nina Jones link email 925-280-0172

Developing an ABA Curriculum: Practical & Effective Programs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Marlene Driscoll, M.A., LMFT will discuss how to learn to design the most effective communication, social & play program plan. Topics include: assessment of curricular & programming needs, identification of behavioral & skill strengths, development of treatment objectives & selection of programs to address & identify needs
Nov 19-20 - Seal Beach 8:30a-2:30p $125/person or $100/parents 200 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Sara Gonzalez link email 562 431-9293 press 0

Special Needs Trusts - This presentation will discuss how Special Needs Trusts can be established in order to protect & provide assistance to the disabled while protecting their financial interests & eligibility.
Dec 12 - Walnut Creek 10a 1670 Riviera Ave., Ste. 1 - Nina Jones link email 925-280-0172

PECS Basic Training - Presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants. Participants will leave this workshop with a fundamental understanding of how to implement PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). To register, vist our website. or call 888-732-7462. Call for group discounts. 1.3 ASHA CEUs & 7.0 BACB CEUs available
Dec 14-15 - Fresno 8a-4p, $395 professional/ $295 Parent - Catherine Horton link email 302-355-5979

Berard Auditory Integration Training - AIT is a ten day, non-invasive educational & therapeutic technique which helps people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input & to decrease hyper or hypo-sensitivity to specific environmental or speech sounds. AIT has been used with individuals with autism, PDD, dyslexia, learning disabilities & more.
Dec 19-28 - San Diego $1600 $1500 by 11/7 - Terrie Silverman http://www.aitforyou.com/ email 262-569-7828

Ongoing (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.
Beverly Hills 1st Thur 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.
Carlsbad Jan - May 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@aol.com

+SNAFU - Special Needs Advocates For Understanding
Every Thur. Ripon Shirley at 209 321-6510 www.valleysnafu.org thenuttfamily@verizon.net

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 fully included, participating members of their communities.
Riverside last Thu 6:30- 9:00pm, free RCOE Conference Center, 3939ThirteenthStreet 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 - Diane Faus 916-782-2231 dfaus@surewest.net

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 Committee Discusses issues affecting obtaining services from Alta: open to all family members and other concerned individuals
Sacramento 1st 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

TACA Valley (Talk About Curing Autism, San Fernando Valley Group)P arent information and support, parent mentoring, dietary intervention, the latest in medical research, special education law, reviews of the latest treatments.
San Fernando Valley 1st Sun 7-9pm. Meeting only - no children. Jumping Genius, 22750 Roscoe Blvd. West Hills (Corner of Fallbrook and Roscoe) www.tacanow.com

“Dramautism” acting classes for children (ages 4-7- with high- functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome theatre troupe, theatre games, acting, directing, building imagination, arts &crafts, karaoke, music, puppets, costumes, wigs, props, produce a show for parents &friends. Taught by Debra Clark, children's theatre producer &mother of two young autistic sons, &Patricia Keating, a Los Angeles Unified School District special education teacher with a master's in theatre. 818-360-7125
Studio City ongoing 3pm to 4pm ($35 per class) CBS Debra Clark dclark0704@yahoo.com

Talk About Curing Autism of
Visalia meets monthly on the 3rd Wed 6-8:30pm, free, 402 W. Acequia, Visalia, Lynne Arnold, tacanow.com

*Calendar reprinted with permission of Lenny Schafer, Editor - The Autism Calendar

Also check out the calendars for the following groups. They may have events, training, etc. of interest.

Events Calendar 2009