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April 1, 2002 FEAT Calendar of Events - APRIL Update

Part 1- Western States

Compiled by Michelle Guppy

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ALASKA

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Raun Melmed,

Eustacia Cutler, and Dr. Jeannie McAfee

May 7-8, 2002

Anchorage, AK

ARIZONA

International Autism Summit

April 25-26, 2002

Mesa, AZ

480-348-1418

CALIFORNIA

Berard AIT and Interactive Metronome Training

April 1-14, 2002

Costa Mesa, CA

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Elk Grove Unified School District Presents:

"Integrating & Educating Students with ASD"

A series of monthly lecture workshops for teachers, professionals, and parents - about Autism Spectrum Disorders. 04/11/02, 05/09/02, 06/13/02 Times are 6:30-8:30pm All workshops located: Barbara Comstock Morse, Multi-Purpose Room, 7000 Cranleigh Avenue, Sacramento, CA Belt3@aol.com LWeissmann@aol.com

Presentation regarding "Theory of Mind - or 'Mind-Blindness' in Autistic Children" April 13, 2002 12-2pm Palo Alto, CA Dawn 650-579-7136 Luna ldecurtis@cslot.com

"We're all a Piece of the Puzzle Autism Walk"

April 13, 2002 8am

Corona, CA Red Hill Park - South

909-549-1777, fax 909-549-1062

WALKATHON to benefit Cure Autism Now

Lauren & Alisa have made a committment to Jeff - (Lauren's brother with

1st Annual Autism Collaborative Forum

Focus: Early Intervention & Collaboration

Keynote Speaker: Randi Hagerman, M.D. - Medical Director, M.I.N.D. Institute - UC Davis April 20, 2002 Stockton, CA San Joaquin County Office of Education Kimberly 209-468-9283

Casino Night 2002

Fundraiser for Camp "I Can"

April 20, 2002

San Diego, CA Handlery Hotel

Cathy 619-594-7590

Spectrum Center Presents Saturday Series on Autism

Workshops are designed to share the very latest effective strategies for working with children with Autism, and to provide practical alternatives for parents and professional staff. Workshop #2 April 20, 2002 Linda K. Haymes, PhD - Addressing Autism Specific behaviors: Rituals, Obsessions, and Self-Stimulation Workshop #3 May 18, 2002 Lisa Britton, PhD - Strategies for Evaluating the Quality of your Child's Classroom and In-Home Autism Services All workshops from 9:30a-1230p, and are 25.00 per person per workshop. All workshops held in Berkeley, CA The Spectrum Center, 2855 Telegraph Ave Contact Stephanie Chapralis 510-845-1321

Sacramento California Autism Rally!

April is Autism Awareness Month.Please join us. We need your support. Sacramento Rally on the North steps of our State Capitol (Between 10th. & 11th. Streets facing L Street). Sunday, April 21st., 2002 at 12:30 p.m.

Speakers: Dr. Linda Copeland , M.D., F.A.A.P. and

Nancy Fellmeth, FEAT President

Bring your family, friends, and a picnic lunch.

In support of Unlocking Autsim's "Power Of One"

Rally Washington D.C. Call David & Dana Wisdom (916) 683-2461

FEAT'S "Night of Caring"

April 27

Sacramento FEAT is holding its' 9th Annual "Night of Caring" Dinner and Auction fundraiser. 916-843-1536 for more information.

3rd Annual Symposium on Brain Research Symposium 2002

Brain Research: Implications for Teaching and Learning

Join our world-renowned experts to learn what's new in neuroscience and cognitive psychology and to discuss the implications for teaching and learning. Designed for teachers, administrators, mental health professionals, parents and community members, this symposium offers the latest findings in brain research. David Amaral, Ph.D., professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Beneto Foundation Chair, UC Davis School of Medicine; research director of the M.I.N.D. Institute, UC Davis Medical Center, Michael Arbib, Ph.D., director, USCS Brain Project, Dorothy Gietzen, Ph.D., professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, Robert Knight, Ph.D., professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley, Kimberley McAllister, Ph.D., professor of Neurology, UC Davis, Patricia Wolfe, Ed.D., educational consultant, Marny Sorgen, educational consultant Program Agenda April 27-28, 2002: Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Davis, California: University Club, UC Davis.

Credit: 1 CEU. Fee: $245. Email your questions to our Student Services office Contact our Education staff at (530) 757-8512 or email: educationinfo@unexmail.ucdavis.edu.

Early Intervention for Sensory Integration

Lynn Balzer-Martin, Zoe Mailloux, and Aubrey Lande

May 17, 2002

San Diego/Del Mar, CA

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

June 6-7, 2002

Anaheim, CA

Berard Auditory Integration Training

10-Day Training for Individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

June 15-24, 2002

San Diego, CA

terries@execpc.com 858-278-9534

Berard, Auditory Integration Training

10-Day Training for Individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

June 20-29, 2002

Laguna Hills, CA

terries@execpc.com 949-951-3362

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

October 29-30, 2002

San Diego, CA

Santa Barbara Alternative Treatments for Autism (SBATA)

Parents Support Group

Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7pm

Linda at sbcalinda@aol.com

FRANCE

Biological Aspects of Autism

GLASGOW

Unlocking Autism's "Open Your Eyes" International Awareness Project This event is an important opportunity to demonstrate on behalf of all children & adults with Autism. April 20, 2002 1pm

Glasgow, Scotland UK

From Blythswood Square to St. Enoch Square

Bill Welsh 0141 638 2859 actagainstautism@aol.com

IDAHO

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., and Sarah Buswell

April 29-30, 2002

Boise, ID

MONTANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Anne Hoffman, M. Ed., & Susan Peterson, PhD

November 5-6, 2002

Kalispell, MT

NEVADA

Immersion: Learning about Self-Determination

April 14-19, 2002

Las Vegas, NV

pcarver@chartermi.net

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 17-18, 2002

Reno, NV

NORTH DAKOTA

Wrightslaw Two Day Boot Camp

Pete & Pam Wright

April 26-27, 2002

800-245-5840 701-837-7500

OHIO

Berard AIT and Interactive Metronome Training

June 10-19, 2002

Cleveland/Independence, OH

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP

August 5-6, 2002

Cleveland, OH

OKLAHOMA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Sarah Buswell & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed.

April 16-17, 2002

Wrightslaw One Day Advocacy Training

Pete & Pam Wright

May 7, 2002

Location to be announced

Reed Martin in Oklahoma

Representing Family & Children with Special Needs,

Special Education Law.

May 31, 2002

Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma Bar Center

OREGON

Asperger Syndrome: Arranging the Environment for Success

SOUTH DAKOTA

School-wide Discipline: Building Comprehensive

Behavioral Supports for Every Student.

Tim Lewis, PhD, and Robert Horner, PhD

April 24-25, 2002

Sioux Falls, SD Sheraton Hotel

800-658-3080

Spring Autism Symposium

Visual Communication Supports & Integrated Play Groups

Linda Hodgdon and Pamela Wolfberg

May 6-7, 2002

Sioux Falls, SD Sheraton Hotel

800-658-3080

TEXAS

Family Support NAMI-CAN Support Group

A support group for families or caregivers whose children or adolescents live iwth a neurobiological brain disorder. First Tuesday of every month Fort Worth, TX The Child Study Center 817-485-7936 marswart@swbell.net

Autism Society of Collin County

The Teacher Appreciation Dinner

April 2, 2002

The Special Needs Lifeplan: The What, Why, & How,

of Developing a Unique Plan for you and your Special

Needs Child.

Steven C. Rhatigan, ChLAP, C.E.P - Estate & Financial

Plans for Special Needs.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages & How to Plan for each.

* Proactive versus Reactive Planning.

* Integrating Special Needs Costs into your Financial Plan.

* How to Navigate the Federal Entitlement Maze.

* The Special Needs Trust.

* The Letter of Intent.

* The 10 Most Common Special Needs Planning Mistakes.

April 4, 2002 Fort Bend, TX Ft. Bend NAMI

April 5-6, 2002 Galveston UPS and DOWNS Fair

April 9, 2002 Goose Creek ISD Fair

April 11, 2002 Downs Syndrome Assoc. of Houston

April 27, 2002 Familias Hispanas del ARC

May 9, 2002 Angleton ARC

Second Annual Autism Conference

Conference speakers include: Dr. A. Flores, Dr. Gooze,

Sandy Mader, and many more.

Topics range from Autism 101 to Sensory Integration.

April 5-6, 2002

Laredo, TX TAMIU Grounds

vorduno@laredo.k12.tx.us rorduno@laredo.k12.tx.us

Asperger Support Group Meeting

Steven Gutstein, PhD

April 9, 2002

Houston, TX Houston Mennonite Church

clifadcock@prodigy.net

Autism/Asperger's International SuperConference 2002

Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jeannie McAfee, Dr. Luke Tsai,

Dr. Jim Ball, Barb Kirby, Becky Moyes, and Norm Ledgin

April 10-12, 2002

Dallas, TX

Solving the Relationship Puzzle for Children with ASD

Dr. Steve Gustein

April 13, 2002

Austin, TX University of Texas-Austin Joe C. Thompson Center dschleiss@austin.rr.com 512-794-0339

TAPPestry Conference

A Vision for Success - topics covered include:

PEP: Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress in East Texas

Speaker: Mika McGough, of Kirkman Laboratories

Scientific Nutrition for Autism & Related Conditions

April 18, 2002

Longview, TX Longview Cancer Center

903-938-5728 peptexas@yahoo.com

Dr. Sallows Seminar

Dr. Glen Sallows of the Wisconsin Young Autism Project.

April 20, 2002

Houston, TX

FEAT North Texas presents the ABC's of ABA

April 28, 2002

ECI Conference

April 28 - May 1, 2002

Dallas, TX

Harris County Youth & Family Services Division

2002 Odyssey: Children, Youth, and Families

Parents as Case Managers 2-Day Seminar

A weekend packed with information to assist you in accessing services for persons with disabilities. May 4-5, 2002 Houston, TX Spring ISD, Anderson Leadership Center 16717 Ella Blvd 281-586-1240 281-955-5803

Autism Society of Collin County

Kathy Kelchner speaking on how Autism affects the

entire family.

May 7, 2002

FEAT Central Texas Bi-Monthly Meeting

The DAN Protocol

Dr. Glen Luepnitz

May 17, 2002

Pfugerville, TX Copperfield Elementary

512-251-6634

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Topics: Biology Influences, Leaky Gut, Mercury, Nutritional Supplements, ABA

Speakers: Jeff Bradstreet, MD, Jerry Kartzinel, MD, Andrew Wakefield, MD, Stephen Shore, Jose Martinez-Diaz, PhD., BCBA June 1-2, 2002 Grapevine, TX Grapevine Convention Center 321-953-0278 Info@GND.org

Autism Society of Collin County

The Sibling Panel with Ross Silverston moderating.

June 4, 2002

Autism Society of Collin County

Open Microphone and Networking

July 2, 2002

Autism Society of Collin County

Adults with Autism speak about what life is like.

August 6, 2002

CRCG Conference: Celebrating 15 Years of Collaboration in Texas September 30-October 3, 2002 San Antonio, TX 713-664-5701 x287 lauren_moore@co.harris.tx.us

MyHART - Mentally Handicapped & Autism Awareness Ride for Texas Purpose is to give each local city a chance to have families, organizations, and others, meet with their state legislatures to discuss the need for increased funding; provide pertinent information to our legislatures about funding needs for Texans with disabilities; provide facts about the explosive growth of Autism; provide personal stories outlining the need for help; inform about funding proposals for upcoming Legislation in 2003. 2 Cyclists will be riding from Houston through San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Fort Worth, and Dallas. Ride begins October 4, 2002 and ends October 11, 2002 in Dallas Mark - sachnik@utdallas.edu Ron - rgrabau@houston.rr.com

Applications being taken for "Partners in Policymaking"

A leadership training program for adults with disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities. Applications available from Family to Family Network 281-398-1022

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WALES

Asperger's Syndrome Conference

Dr. Tony Attwood

May 2-3, 2002

Cardiff, Wales

heg.hog@virgin.net

WASHINGTON

11th Annual "The Best in the Northwest" Conference

Keynote: Raun K. Kaufman, Son-Rise Program, and Dr. Steven Gutstein, Relationships. Other speakers: Dr. William Shaw, Dr. David Holmes, Lenny Schafer, and Susan Moon. April 19-20, 2002 Lacey, WA Saint Martin's Pavilion, Olympia Room Krista 413-229-2100

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

April 22-23, 2002

Seattle, WA

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com

National Alliance for Autism Research

Walk F.A.R. for NAAR

June 9, 2002

Redmond, WA Marymoor Park

206-275-4490 autismwalk.org/Seattle

Seattle@WalkFARforNAAR.org

Teleconference Opportunities

TASH is pleased to announce a series of teleconferences in April 2002. The teleconferences are being held in celebration of National Autism Awareness Month. The sessions take place by phone - each registrant receives an 800 dial in number and code, along with handouts to view while listening to the presentation. Each session will last for 90 minutes.

Sessions:

April 2: An Incidental Teaching Approach to Early Intervention for

Toddlers with Autism

April 9: Supporting Students with Autism in General Education Classrooms

April 10: PacificPivotal Response Intervention

April 16: Supporting Students with Autism in General Education Classrooms April 17: Understanding the Implications of Research April 18: A Generational Perspective from Parents

TBA: Understanding Autism in New Ways

April 30: Living Real Lives

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