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January 29, 2002 Compiled by Michelle Guppy
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PADS Inclusion Conference
April 22-23, 2002
Pelham, AL Pelham
Civic Center
harden@harelaw.com http://autism-alabama.org
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
June 10-11, 2002
Birmingham, AL
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
4th AL-APSE Supported Employment Conference
June 12-14, 2002
Mobile, AL Adam’s Mark
Hotel
bmccomb@dbtech.net http://al-apse.org/calendar.htm
Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Raun Melmed,
Eustacia Cutler, and Dr. Jeannie McAfee
May 7-8, 2002
Anchorage, AK
1-800-489-0727 www.futurehorizons-autism.com
Dr. Eric Courchesne (US), Dr. Yoko Kamio (Japan), Ms Wendy
Lawson (Australia), & Ms Donna Williams (UK)
November 10-14, 2002
Melbourne, Australia
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.
02/07/02, 03/14/02,
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
AIT and Metronome Therapy
Clients being accepted now.
February 4-13, 2002
San Bernardino, CA
giantsteps@earthlink.net 800-952-0288
For individuals with experience in implementing
behaviorally based ABA programs for children with autism.
Presented by Shelley Davis of LEAP
February 9 - Theory of Mind
March 16 - Assessment & IEP’s
Trainings held on Saturday’s 9:30-4:30
Santa Clara, CA Parents
Helping Parents Center
408-727-5775
408-514-6737
Speakers: Kathie
F. Nunley, Ed.D., Patricia Young, Judy Chapman, and Gary LaVigna, PhD You will
have the opportunity to listen to and ask questions of speakers on these
topics: Brain Biology, Transition, Progress
without Punishment.
Vendors will be on-site with materials and information.
February 22, 2002 7:30-3:45
Bakersfield, CA
Doubletree Hotel
661-586-5164
661-747-4379
A Journey to Solutions 2002
Reed Martin Conference
March 15-17, 2002
Pasadena, CA Pasadena
Convention Center
www.autismsocietyla.org/events.html
Using Applied Behavior Analysis To Reduce Challenging
Behaviors Workshop #1 Tom Higbee, Ph.D.
Senior Behavior Analyst, Spectrum Center Spectrum Center Presents Its
Saturday Series On Autism - Winter 2002 Schedule Low cost workshops to parents
and pros who work with ASD children. Latest effective strategies and practical
alternatives.
March 16, 2002
9:30 AM – 12:30 Workshops are
$25.00 2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 309, Free parking.
Contac Stephanie Chapralis (510) 845-1321 for info.
Auditory Integration Training - 10-Day Session AIT is a
non-invasive therapeutic technique which consists of listening to a variety of
electronically modulated and filtered music.
March 23-30, 2002
San Diego, CA
What is Auditory Integration Training -
and for whom is it most beneficial?
Hear AIT Therapist Terrie Silverman, M.S.-
share her 10+ years experience providing AIT.
March 25, 2002
Encinitas, CA
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
June 6-7, 2002
Anaheim, CA
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Sarah Buswell
October 29-30, 2002
San Diego, CA
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Santa Barbara Alternative Treatments for Autism (SBATA)
Parents Support Group
Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7pm
Linda at sbcalinda@aol.com
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PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
May 7-8, 2002
Denver, CO
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)
02-05-02 St. Lucie
County- Communication Strategies 02-07-02
Pinellas County- Positive Behavior Support 02-12-02 Pinellas County- Toilet Training 02-21-02 St. Lucie County- Positive Behavior Support
Plans 02-27-02 Lee County- Support
Strategies for Transition 03-05-02 St.
Lucie County- Strategies for Social Interaction 03-05-02 Sarasota County- What is Functional Behavior
Assessment? 03-19-02 Pinellas County- Managing Challenging
Behavior 03-20-02 Hillsborough County-
Transitioning to new classroom All workshops contact:
813-974-2532 http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
2-Day PECS
February 13-14, 2002
Tampa, FL Tampa
Westshore Hotel
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
23rd National Institute on Legal Issues of
Educating Individuals with Disabilities.
May 5-8, 2002
Tampa, FL
The FAMILY C.A.F.E Conference
May 17-19, 2002
Kissimmee, FL Hyatt
Orlando
877-533-4776 www.familycafe.net
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
October 2-3, 2002
Jacksonville, FL
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Intended to educate, inform, and provide a useful
exchange of ideas for persons with disabilities and
special healthcare needs and those involved
in their care and development.
October 3-6, 2002
Orlando, FL Orange
County Convention Center
www.vwcdexpo.com
877-923-3976
Judevine Center for Autism Training at GSSH
Presents a 5-Day Autism Workshop
February 18-22, 2002
Augusta, GA Gracewood
State School & Hospital
706-790-2103
Asperger Syndrome & Related Conditions:
Creating Behavior Change
Brenda Smith Myles, PhD
Intensive 1-Day Training for parents & professionals
on how to perform a Functional Behavior Assessment and put together a Positive
Behavioral Intervention Plan.
March 22, 2002
Atlanta, GA Floyd
Building 20th floor
SPECADVOCT@aol.com
678-935-1152
http://hometown.aol.com/specadvoct/index.html
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Sarah Buswell
April 29-30, 2002
Boise, ID
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2002 Chicago Auto Show at
First Look for Charity - a fundraising
event for Cure Autism Now
Black-tie affair.
February 7, 2002
Chicago, IL
McCormick Place
www.cureautismnow.org/aboutcan/first_look.cfm
323-549-0500
BHARE Foundation - 2002 CARE Conference Curing Autism
through Research & Education Topics will cover the latest BioMedical
Research, OT/Sensory Integration, Behavioral Strategies, and the GFCF Diet.
Speakers include Dr. Bill Walsh, Dr. Kenneth Bock, Dr.
Vijendra Singh, Raun Kaufman, and others.
April 12, 2002
Hoffman Estates, IL
http://www.bhare.org
bharefoundation@aol.com
Reed Martin Conference
LDA/IL State Spring Workshop
May 3, 2002
Naperville, IL Holiday
Inn
708-430-7532 BevJohns@juno.com
www.ldaamerica.org/Affiliates/IL/
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell
October 8-9, 2002
Chicago, IL Rosemont
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The “SCERTS” Model of Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional
Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
March 7-8, 2002
301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
July 11-12, 2002
Indianapolis, IN
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell
September 5-6, 2002
Des Moines, IA
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Parent to Parent Support Group for Parents of Disabled
Children (all disabilities allowed currently, now all autism)
Methodist Church Fireside Room, Lower Level
307 S Wilson St, Jefferson, IA 50129 6:45 pm until 8:00
pm
Sonya Wills
515-386-3729 or willco@netins.net
Support Group Meeting for parents & children with ASD
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Lenexa, KS
University of Kansas Regents Center
913-588-5988 www.autismasperger.org
2-Day PECS
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD
March 4-5, 2002
Kansas City, KS Best
Western Inn
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
August 22-23, 2002
Louisville, KY
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Max Wiznitzer, Jim Yerman,
Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Jim Ball, and Dr. Diane Twachtman-Cullen
March 7-8, 2002
Portland, ME
1-800-489-0727 www.futurehorizons-autism.com
Language Intervention for Children with Autism
Speaker: Mark L.
Sundberg, PhD
April 4-5, 2002
Portland, ME Keeley
the Katerer
207-797-8255 MRHconf@yahoo.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD.
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The “SCERTS” Model of Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional
Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
May 2-3, 2002
Portland, ME
301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com
Sponsored by LCDC and conducted by Arnold Miller, PhD.,
and Eileen Eller-Miller, M.A., CCC
March 11-14, 2002
Boston, MA Language
& Cognitive Development Center
800-218-5232
***SAVE THE DATE!***
DAN! CONFERENCE 2002
May 10-11, 2002
Boston, MA
www.autismresearchinstitute.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Scott Helsinger, M.S., BCBA, & JoAnne Matteo, M.S.,
CCC-SLP
July 8-9, 2002
Dedham, MA
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Speakers: John
Hicks-MD, Amy Holmes-MD, Susan Owens, Ted Page-PhD, Bruce Semon-MD, Paul
Shattock, Wakefield-MD Topics:
Environmental toxins, Chelation therapy, Role of Immunizations,
Metabolic disorders, Sulfation deficiencies, Candida, Yeast Free Diet, Systematic
approach for treatment.
April 13-14, 2002
Pontiac, MI Marriott
at Centerpointe
February 20, 2002
Bloomington, MN
mpowell@goldengate.net 651-647-1083
2-Day PECS Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D
February 21-22, 2002
Bloomington, MN
mpowell@goldengate.net 651-647-1083
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D
September 19-20, 2002
Bloomington, MN
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
June 11-12, 2002
Bridgeton, MO
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
November 5-6, 2002
Kalispell, MT
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell
October 17-18, 2002
Reno, NV
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
April 6, 2002
Portsmouth, NH
Eden Institute Presents Professional Training in Behavioral
Teaching Strategies Topics include:
Overview of Autism, Teaching Techniques, Communication, Curriculum,
I.E.P Development, and more...
February 7-8, 2002
April 22-23, 2002
June 3-4, 2002
Princeton, NJ
info@edenservices.com
609-987-0099
Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc.
Annual Spring Conference
Speakers: Charles
Cartwright, MD, Stephen Shore,
and Dennis Debbaudt
April 28, 2002
Iselin, NJ Woodbridge
Hilton
20th Annual Conference: Issues in Autism Keynote presentation,
exhibits, 50 workshops...
Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Convention Center
information@njcosac.org www.njcosac.org
609-883-8100 x12
2-Day PECS
February 20-21, 2002
Ronkonkoma, NY Holiday
Inn
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
March 12, 2002
Purchase, NY
Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
203-862-9447
Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
and other Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
April 1-3, 2002
Albany, NY NY State
Nurses Assoc. Conference Center
http://nysna.org/directions.htm
5th Annual Autism Awareness Conference
Featuring Carol Gray and Temple Grandin
April 26, 2002
Owego, NY Owego
Treadway Inn
rainmansmom@cs.com www.members.aol.com/autism3
Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
or other Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Vincent Carbone, Behavior Analyst
May 2-4, 2002
Staten Island, NY
www.afny.org 718-370-8200
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
May 14-15, 2002
Amherst, NY
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Inagural Westchester/Fairfield Walk FAR for NAAR
June 2, 2002
Purchase, NY
Manhattanville College
203-862-9447 ticklesly@aol.com
“Ride for Autism”
50 mile bike tour around NYC
June 23, 2002
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, Ph.D., & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP
September 26-27, 2002
Latham, NY
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
December 3-4, 2002
Long Island, NY
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.
April 11-12, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., and Susan Peterson, PhD
March 18-19, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS
February 25-26, 2002
Cincinnati, OH Crowne
Plaza Hotel
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
August 5-6, 2002
Cleveland, OH
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
One-day workshop for parents and professionals who are
interested in the treatment of Autism.
Addresses gaining expressive language, compliance, and more.
February 21, 2002
Tulsa, OK Courtyard by
Marriot
918-808-8595 ABCofOK@aol.com
One-day workshop intended to provide therapists, teachers,
and parents with guided practice in techniques.
March 21, 2002
Tulsa, OK Courtyard by
Marriot
918-808-8595 ABCofOK@aol.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Sarah Buswell & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed.
April 16-17, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS
February 11-12, 2002
Portland, OR Holiday
Inn, Portland Airport
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
Families working together to support, inform, and make a
difference. All interested persons are
invited to join - you do not have to be a parent to join...
Meeting dates:
2/12/02, 2/25/02, 3/12/02,
3/25/02, 4/9/02, 4/28/02, 5/14/02, 5/19/02, 6/11/02
Philadelphia, PA
Catholic Social Services Building
215-624-5920
215-332-4360 Lisa62864@aol.com
Autism-PDD-Parents@yahoogroups.com
ASCEND Group Meeting Dates and Topics:
Asperger Syndrome Children Empowered Now with Dignity February
13 - Anthony Rostain, MD, MA - speaking on “New Insights into Asperger
Syndrome: Clues from Neuroscience.” March
13 - Parents & Caregivers support/information meeting. April 10 - Charles G. Huchet, EdD, -
speaking on “Asperger Syndrome and the Schools: Special issues, Notable challenges, Strategies.” May 8 - Parents
& Caregivers support/information meeting.
Havertown, PA
Trinity United Methodist Church
dcwright@voicenet.com sallybarr2000@yahoo.com
610-449-6776
610-446-4065
“Stories and Strategies” by Julie Donnelly, PhD, mother,
teacher, and Autism Consultant; and by
Jean-Paul Bovee, M.S., adult with Autism.
March 9, 2002
King of Prussia, PA
Valley Forge Hilton
Auditory Integration Training - 10-Day Session AIT is a
non-invasive therapeutic technique which consists of listening to a variety of
electronically modulated and filtered music.
March 30-April 8, 2002
Philadelphia, PA
In the Spirit of Sharing:
Making the Connections, Parent to Parent Conference - April 2002 This
biennial conference is one of the largest conferences of parents and families
in the United States.
April 4-7, 2002
Philadelphia, PA
717-540-4722 ksbrill@aol.com
http://www.parenttoparent.org/2002.htm
Reed Martin Conference
April 26-27, 2002
Harrisburg, PA UCP of
Central PA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
October 22-23, 2002
Philadelphia, PA
Essington
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
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
Visual Communication Supports & Integrated Play Groups
Linda Hodgdon and Pamela Wolfberg
May 6-7, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Sheraton Hotel
800-658-3080
AIT and Interactive Metronome being offered
Clients being accepted now.
Nashville, TN Giant
Steps Therapy Center
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
Featuring Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
February 4-5, 2002
Nashville, TN
Nashville Convention Center
www.UseVisualStrategies.com 248-879-2598
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The “SCERTS” Model of Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional
Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
February 7-8, 2002
301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
April 23-24, 2002
Nashville, TN
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.
July 16-17, 2002
Memphis, TN
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Autism Spectrum Disorders, CFIDS, ADD/ADHD, & Learning
Disabilities: “A Medical Epidemic and
The Neuro-Immune Connection.”
February 2, 2002
Austin, TX Sun
Microsystems, Inc
512-656-6364 featctx@austin.rr.com
A weekend packed with information to assist you in
accessing services for persons with disabilities.
February 2-3, 2002
Humble, TX Humble ISD,
New Board Room,
2200 East Way Village Drive
Norma Archer
281-955-5803
Workshop is an overview of ABA terms & techniques for treatment
of individuals with the ASD.
An excellent starting point for parents, therapist,
teachers, case workers, family and friends.
February 9, 2002
Ft. Worth, TX Child
Study Center Auditorium
Asperger Support Group
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm
Topic: Panel of
Grandparents who have Grandchildren with Asperger Syndrome.
February 12, 2002 7pm
Houston, TX Houston
Mennonite Church
281-935-3254
ABA Trainers Continuing Education & Support Group
Christie Enzinna, M.A., Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Reinforcement Schedules & How They Influence Behavior
February 13, 2002
6:30-8:30p
Cypress, TX Carlton
Pre-Vocational Center
Phone 281-897-4750 for Directions
Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress Dr. Carl
Childress - “The Role of the Optometrist in the Multi-Disciplinary Management
of a Child with Learning Differences.”
PEP - East Texas - A Network of Therapy Information for Families
and Professionals.
February 19, 2002
East Texas - Longview Early Childhood Intervention Office
903-938-5728 www.peptexas@yahoo.com
Relationship Developmental Assessment & Intervention
Professional Training Workshop
Main Speaker: Dr.
Steve Gutstein, author of, “Solving
the Relationship Puzzle”
February 21-24, 2002
Houston, TX The
Connections Center
smith@connectionscenter.com 713-838-1362
3rd Annual Texas State Medical Conference on
Autism
Dr. Jane El-Dahr, Dr. Paul Hardy, Dr. Ted Kniker, and
Dr. Cindy Schneider
February 23, 2002
San Antonio, TX
www.sanantonioautism.org www.tcart.org
Patricia J. Krantz & Edward C. Fenske - “Strategies to
Promote Engagement at Home & in the Community.” Wayne W. Fisher - “Functional
Analysis & Treatment of Aberrant Behavior.”
Patricia Krantz - “Teaching Children with Autism to Monitor
their own Behavior.”
Allen Neuringer - “Reinforced Variability and
the Voluntary Operant.”
Michael Stoutimore - “A Statewide Behavior Analysis Services
& Research Project.”
Teresa Rodgers - “Tools for Positive Behavior Change.” Steven
C. Hayes - “From RFT to ACT: Building
and Testing a New Behavioral Approach to Language & Cognition.”
Houston, TX Radisson
Hotel & Conference Center
www.scs.unt.edu/depts/behav/txaba/
http://rhino.scs.unt.edu/depts/behav/txaba/
Invites all educators who attend the Friday workshops to
be our guest at a luncheon...
March 1, 2002
RSVP Christie 281-239-1133 by 2/14/02
Social & Communication Intervention
for Children with Autism
Presented by Dr. Kathleen Quill
March 4-5, 2002
Austin, TX JJ Pickle
Research Center
at the University of Texas - Austin
Monte 512-919-5424 monte.parker@esc13.txed.net
Relational Development Assessment & Intervention
Workshop for PARENTS
Main Speaker: Dr.
Steve Gutstein, author of, “Solving
the Relationship Puzzle”
March 13-16, 2002
Houston, TX The
Connections Center
smith@connectionscenter.com 713-838-1362
Autism/Asperger’s 2002
Dr. Temple Grandin, Zoe Mailloux, Dr. Cathy Pratt,
Jerry Newport, Tom McKean, Dr. Raun Melmed,
and a special IEP panel
March 21-22, 2002
Houston, TX
www.futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727
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
1-800-489-0727 www.futurehorizons-autism.com
A weekend packed with information to assist you in
accessing services for persons with disabilities.
Houston, TX Spring
ISD, Anderson Leadership Center
16717 Ella Blvd
281-586-1240
281-955-5803
FEAT Central Texas Bi-Monthly Meeting
The DAN Protocol
Dr. Glen Luepnitz
May 17, 2002
Pfugerville, TX
Copperfield Elementary
512-251-6634
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
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Teaching Verbal Behavior:
Hands-On
Training for Tutors and Therapists.
Cherish Richards, BCABA, & Holly Smith, BCABA
February 21-22, 2002
Herndon, VA Hawthorn
Suites
904-504-1778 www.drcarbone.net
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell
August 26-27, 2002
Norfolk, VA
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Public Meeting of the Institute of Medicine’s
Immunization Safety Review Committee.
March 11, 2002
Washington, DC The
Foundry Building Room 2004
RSVP to 202-334-1342 imsafety@nas.edu
***UNLOCKING AUTISM RALLY***
“The Power of ONE!”
A day of Unity - Family and Community togetherness!
Activity section for children!
Learn how YOU can make changes in your state and across
the Nation!!!
Bring your family and friends and head for DC this Spring!
April 21, 2002 12 noon
to 5pm
Washington, DC on the
mall
***submit your child’s picture to be included in the “Open
Your Eyes to Autism” permanent picture display project that will be displayed
at the Rally.
~Spread the word to your organizations and schools~
To volunteer to help in this Autism Awareness Effort,
please contact Nancale@aol.com or www.UnlockingAutism.org
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
June 17-18, 2002
Charleston, WV
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
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National Video Conference -
Set-Up a Site in Your Area!!!
February 9, 2002
For more information, please call:
Marc Share, marc@healnds.org, 818-951-8579
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VACCINATE IS AN IMPORTANT AND COMPLEX ISSUE AND SHOULD BE MADE BY YOU, AND YOU
ALONE, IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.