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AUGUST Calendar of Events Update

Compiled by Michelle Guppy

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AUSTRALIA

Spotlight on the Spectrum

Professor Marian Sigman, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Marie Knox, Dr. Deb Keen

Topics: Diagnosis, Assessment, Social Interactions, Personal Perspectives,

Interventions, Resources, and Strategies.

November 4-8, 2002

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYCVa4JjTrb/

chisholm.centre@mailbox.uq.edu.au

World Autism Congress

Dr. Eric Courchesne (US), Dr. Yoko Kamio (Japan),

Ms Wendy Lawson (Australia), & Ms Donna Williams (UK)

November 10-14, 2002

Melbourne, Australia

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYCWa4JjTrb/

CALIFORNIA

Innovative Socialization and Recreation Program Open House

For Children with Autism

Advanced Education, Inc.

July 31, 2002

Come by to mee our talented team of facilitators. See our exciting new center and talk with parents already using our service.

6400 FreePort Blvd. 6 pm to 9 pm

South Land Park, CA (Sacramento)

916 427-2273

Medical Seminar - Open to the Public

This conference is created for parents at a low cost!!!

Presented by a top Pediatrician specializing in Autism -

Dr. Jerry Kartzinel of ICDRC/GND Foundation.

August 3, 2002 9:30a-4:30p

Costa Mesa, CA Vineyard Newport Church

Cost: 25.00 per person

lisa.ackerman@anysite.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYCXa4JjTrb/

FEAT of the Greater Bay Area "Parent Training Series"

Presented by Karla Levermore-Rich, Parent and FEAT chairperson

Monday evenings from 7-9pm

August 5: Behavior - Using Visual Systems

August 12: Community and Generalization

August 19: Daily Living Skills

August 26: Play - Independent and Social

Santa Clara, CA Parents helping Parents

FEAT@php.com Karla 650-856-0940

Giant Steps Therapy Center offering AIT

The location will be either Costa Mesa/Irvine or Laguna Hills

area and will be based on which is most convenient for those

who register. We still have openings.

August 11-20, 2002

Orange County, CA

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Parents Choice Conference

C. Andrew Waters - Waters & Kraus, Vaccine Injury Attorneys;

Andrew Hall Cutler - PhD, Chemist, Chelation;

Bruce Bothwell - Special Education Attorney

Michael Lang - BrainChild Nutritionals

Devin Houston - Houston Nutraceuticals

Parent Panel

August 17-18, 2002

Buena Park, CA near Los Angeles

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYCYa4JjTrb/

PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group:

For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with ASD or

Developmental Delays in Communication, Behavior, & Social Skills

B.J. Freeman - Skills Children need to reach success as adults.

September 19, 2002 7:30pm

Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center

408-727-5775 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYCZa4JjTrb/

ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence

Intended audience: Early Childhood & School age educators, special

educators, SLP's, OT's,

Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, Students from these disciplines,

program administrators,

medically related professionals, parents and family members.

September 26-27, 2002

San Diego, CA Mission Valley Hilton

planitbwz@aol.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC0a4JjTrb/ 301-656-2190

ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence

Intended audience: Early Childhood & School age educators, special

educators, SLP's, OT's,

Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, Students from these disciplines,

program administrators,

medically related professionals, parents and family members.

September 30-October 1, 2002

Los Angeles, CA Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

planitbwz@aol.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC0a4JjTrb/ 301-656-2190

ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant

The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence

Intended audience: Early Childhood & School age educators, special

educators, SLP's, OT's,

Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, Students from these disciplines,

program administrators,

medically related professionals, parents and family members.

October 4-5, 2002

San Jose, CA Double Tree Hotel

planitbwz@aol.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC0a4JjTrb/ 301-656-2190

Solving the Relationship Puzzle:

Opening Doors to Friendship for People on the Autistic Spectrum

Dr. Steve Gutstein

October 15, 2002

San Jose, CA

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC1a4JjTrb/ http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC2a4JjTrb/

PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group

For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with ASD or

Developmental Delays in Communication, Behavior, & Social Skills

A Panel of Speech & Language Pathologists will introduce different methods

used to treat children with severe speech and language impairments.

October 16, 2002

Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center

408-727-5775

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Jeanette McAfee, Teresa Bolick, Jerry & Mary Newport,

Janet Mora, and Colleen Nyberg

October 22-23, 2002

Sacramento, CA

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

October 29-30, 2002

San Diego, CA

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

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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CANADA

The Geneva Centre in Toronto

Summer Training Institute

Sessions:

August 19-21, 2002

August 22, 2002

August 23, 2002

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC6a4JjTrb/ 1-866-436-3829

COLORADO

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Jeanette McAfee, Jerry Newport, Luke Tsai, MD, Lori Ernsperger,

Maria Wheeler, Jim Yerman

September 17-18, 2002

Denver, CO

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

Autism: Intervention Strategies & Synergies

This conference has been designed to provide timely information

on techniques, research, services, and practical and effective

strategies to parents and professionals involved in

caring for and providing services for children and adults with ASD.

September 18-21, 2002

Denver, CO

autismcon@yahoo.com

CONNECTICUT

Quality Indicators of Good ABA Programs

Kathleen Dyer, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA

V. Mark Durand, PhD

November 2, 2002 9a-12noon

Windsor, CT The River Street School

FLORIDA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Sarah Buswell & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP

October 2-3, 2002

Jacksonville, FL

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

World Congress on Disability

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

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC7a4JjTrb/ 877-923-3976

"Treating Autism Today" - The Cutting Edge 2002

Conference and Fundraising Dinner

Dr. Vijendra Singh and Dr. William Shaw

October 12, 2002

Ft. Lauderdale, FL Cascades - at the riverfront

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC8a4JjTrb/ to register

Call for Papers - 2003 Conference

March 27-29, 2003

Orlando, FL Raddison Hotel

For more information on topics:

Cindy 813-974-0637 chipple@fmhi.usf.edu

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC9a4JjTrb/

GEORGIA

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

February 20-21, 2003

Atlanta, GA Radison Hotel Northlake

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDaa4JjTrb/ 248-879-2598

HAWAII

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Sean Barron, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Diane-Twachtman-Cullen, Jerry & Mary

Newport,

Teresa Bolick, and Nancy Kashman & Janet Mora

November 21-22, 2002

Honolulu, HI

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

IDAHO

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Lisa Lewis, Dr. Raun Melmed, Robert Kahn, Brian Gray, Jerry & Mary

Newport,

Eustacia Cutler

October 8-9, 2002

Boise, ID

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

ILLINOIS

Speaker Event

Dr. Vincent Carbone

September 12-14, 2002

Chicago Heights, IL Prairie State College

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDba4JjTrb/ maryhig@hotmail.com

5K Run/Walk for Autism

for information click on:

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDca4JjTrb/

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 8-9, 2002

Chicago, IL Rosemont

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

INDIANA

Central Indiana Chapter - ASA - Annual Picnic

August 3, 2002 12-4p

Noblesville, IN Super Summer Safari Campsite

RSVP Brsll@aol.com 317-877-2628

Central Indiana Chapter - ASA - Community Workshop

Dr. Cathy Pratt, Dawn McGrath

October 26, 2002 11a-3p

Indianapolis, IN Servants of Christ Lutheran Church

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDda4JjTrb/

rsvp: brsll@aol.com

IOWA

Parent to Parent Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children

(all disabilities allowed currently, now all autism)

3rd Monday of every month

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

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

September 5-6, 2002

Des Moines, IA

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

The Homesteads 2nd Annual Conference:

Charting New Territories In Autism

Dr. Rimland, Dr. Cave, William Walsh, Dr. SH Fatemi, Susan Owens,

Brian Iwata, Richard Simpson....

Topics include Heavy Metal Toxicity, Sulphation, Reelin,

Metallothionein, and education.

September 13-14, 2002

West Des Moines, IA University Park Holiday Inn

Jane eilers.clark@mcleodusa.net 888-228-8476

515-967-4369 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDea4JjTrb/

Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference & Auction

Temple Grandin - Keynote Speaker

October 4, 2002

West Des Moines, IA University Park Holiday Inn

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDfa4JjTrb/

KANSAS

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 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDga4JjTrb/

KENTUCKY

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Anne Hoffman, M. Ed., & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP

August 22-23, 2002

Louisville, KY

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

MARYLAND

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Kenneth Rubin, Carol Gray, Dr. Jeanette McAfee,

Catherine Faherty, and Teresa Bolick

September 19-20, 2002

Baltimore, MD

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

Social Skills Instruction & Asperger Syndrome

This conference is designed for psychologists, educators, and the families

of people with high-end Autism Spectrum Disorders who are just beginning

to understand the unique disabilities affected by weak social cognition.

October 1-2, 2002

Baltimore, MD Oregon Ridge Lodge

913-897-1004 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDha4JjTrb/

MASSACHUSETTS

Applications being accepted for Berard AIT

Jackie Rockwell, Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist,

is accepting applications for Berard AIT

September 20-29, 2002

Nantucket, MA Giant Steps Therapy Center

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

October 10-11, 2002

Boston, MA Best Western Royal Plaza (Marlborough)

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDaa4JjTrb/ 248-879-2598

Current Trends in Autism Conference

Presenting cutting edge research from some of the most respected

professionals

in the field. Speakers include: Margaret Bauman, MD, Joe Buxbaum, PhD,

Carol Grey,

Marvin Natowicz, MD, PhD, Ian Lipkin, PhD, and Jerry Newport

November 1-3, 2002

Danvers, MA Sheraton Ferncroft Conference Center

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDia4JjTrb/ ctia@ladders.org

MICHIGAN

Support Group for Families & Friends of Children with Autism.

Meets 2nd Monday of each month.

Ferndale, MI Zion Lutheran Church

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDja4JjTrb/

everydaymiraclesautism@yahoo.com

2nd Annual Ted Lindsay Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing

All proceeds go to support research on the MMR Immunization.

September 10, 2002

Rochester Hills, MI The Wyndgate Country Club

586-739-5997

Growing Up With ASD

Presenters: Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Ami Klin, Michelle Garcia Winner,

Ros Blackburn

October 15-16, 2002

Grand Rapids, MI

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDka4JjTrb/ 616-667-2396

MINNESOTA

Social Skills Instruction & Asperger Syndrome

This conference is designed for psychologists, educators, and the families

of people with high-end ASD who are just beginning to understand the

unique disabilities affected by weak social cognition.

September 19-20, 2002

Minnetonka, MN Sheraton Minneapolis West

651-647-1083 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDla4JjTrb/ mpowell@goldengate.net

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D

September 19-20, 2002

Bloomington, MN

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Norm Ledgin, Anne Addison, Kathleen Quill

October 3-4, 2002

Minneapolis, MN

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

MONTANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

November 5-6, 2002

Kalispell, MT

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

NEBRASKA

"Positive Perspectives on Autism"

Featuring Jean-Paul Bovee & Dr. Michael Goldberg

October 26, 2002 8:30a-4p

Omaha, NE The Doubletree Hotel

Aut2BMiracles@aol.com

NEVADA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 17-18, 2002

Reno, NV

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

NEW JERSEY

4th Annual Autism Charity Golf Outing - A golf event to benefit COSAC.

September 9, 2002

Jackson, NJ Pine Barrens Golf Course

609-883-8100 information@njcosac.org http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDma4JjTrb/

8th Annual Fall Spectacular Dinner Dance & Auction - An evening

to benefit COSAC.

October 11, 2002

Somerset, NJ Somerset Marriott

609-883-8100 information@njcosac.org http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDma4JjTrb/

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

February 6-7, 2003

Newark, NJ Holiday Inn Newark

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDaa4JjTrb/ 248-879-2598

NEW YORK

Autism Recovery Training

Offered through SUNY-Canton by Dr. Stephen F. Ledoux.

Two local certificates of completion are offered, one for parents/

paraprofessionals, and one for teachers.

Canton, NY

315-386-7423 ledoux@canton.edu

Getting Resources for Autistic Children's Equality

Dr. Norman D. Garand Memorial Golf Outing to

benefit the GRACE Foundation of NY

August 2, 2002 10am

Staten Island, NY Silver Lake Golf Course

Pat 718-987-2300

The Elija Foundation presents Dr. Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA

A Full Day Workshop on Self Help Skills

Teaching Toileting, Feeding & Dressing - to students with Autism,

using Applied Behavior Analysis.

August 3, 2002 8am-5pm

Plainview, NY The Residence Inn

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDna4JjTrb/ elija@optonline.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDoa4JjTrb/

Basic Elements of the Structured Teaching Approach as Applied to Students

with: Autism, Developmental Delays, Visual & Motor Impairments, Severe to Profound Mental Retardation. Presenter: Ronald Larsen, M.S.

August 7, 2002

Plainview, NY The Marriott Residence

516-735-3012 KTKetzel@aol.com

Kickoff Luncheon - Inagural Walk for Autism in Buffalo

Join us along with Sam Hoyt, NYS Assemblymember, 144th District -

and Baby Joe Mesi, NYS Heavyweight Boxing Champion

August 7, 2002 12 noon

Buffalo, NY Adams Mark Hotel

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDpa4JjTrb/ monica@poweradvocates.org 716-522-9185

2nd Annual GRACE Foundation Family Picnic

Food, Fun, Music, and Rides

September 8, 2002 12-6:30p

Staten Island, NY Camp St. Edward

718-982-9160 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDqa4JjTrb/

Self-Advocacy Association of NYS National Conference

Key Policymakers from Washington are expected to attend.

September 21-22, 2002

Buffalo, NY

monica@poweradvocates.org http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDra4JjTrb/

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 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

1st Walk for Autism in Buffalo

Honorary Chair is NYS Heavyweight Boxer, Baby Joe Mesi

September 29, 2002

Buffalo, NY Delaware Park

716-522-9185 monica@poweradvocates.org

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDsa4JjTrb/ http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDta4JjTrb/

Monica 716-522-9185

Social Skill Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger

Syndrome & Social-Communication Disorders

A workshop for Parents and Professionals

Presented by Jed Baker, PhD

October 7, 2002

White Plains, NY Crowne Plaza

973-313-1803 JandBBaker@aol.com

GRACE Foundation (Getting Resources for Autistic Children's Equality)

Autism 2002 - Alternatives and Options Conference

Bernard Rimland, James Reese, and many other speakers.

October 11-12, 2002

Staten Island, NY Hilton Garden Inn

718-605-7500 for more information

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Kenneth Rubin, Carol Gray, Dr. Lisa Lewis

Jim Yerman, Anne Addison, Maria Wheeler, Sean Barron

November 7-8, 2002

Westchester, NY

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/ 1-800-489-0727

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP

December 3-4, 2002

Long Island, NY

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

NORTH DAKOTA

Effective Interventions for Children & Youth with Autistic Spectrum

Disorders This conference is designed for parents, professionals,

and others who work with children and youth with Autistic Spectrum

Disorders. Presenters will demonstrate educational strategies and

share tips for integration into the classroom.

August 5-6, 2002

Grand Forks, ND Ramada Inn/Holiday Inn

913-897-1004 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDha4JjTrb/

OHIO

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

August 5-6, 2002

Cleveland, OH

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

OREGON

Asperger Syndrome: Arranging the Environment for Success

This 2-Day workshop will highlight effective strategies for children and

youth with Asperger Syndrome. It is designed for parents, professionals,

and others who work with these unique individuals.

October 11-12, 2002

Eugene, OR

913-897-1004 http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDha4JjTrb/

PENNSYLVANIA

"Understanding a Different Way of Being"

by William Stillman, Autism Consultant & Adult with Asperger's Syndrome

August 26, 2002

Lansdale, PA North Penn High School

dsilva@nni.com

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

September 26-27, 2002

Philadelphia, PA Holiday Inn (King of Prussia)

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDaa4JjTrb/ 248-879-2598

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Lori Frost, MS, CCC/SLP

October 22-23, 2002

Philadelphia, PA Essington

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

SINGAPORE

WeCAN - Worldwide Collaboration on Autism Needs -

3rd Annual Best Practices Conference.

Three day conference will bring together renowned practitioners

on Autism, Tony Attwood, Gary Mesibov, and others.

November 19-21, 2002

Singapore

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDua4JjTrb/ arc_infores@pacific.net.sg

SOUTH DAKOTA

Fall Autism Symposium

Social-Communication Assessment & Interventions

Kathleen Quill

September 26-27, 2002

Sioux Falls, SD Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center

Pam 800-658-3080 605-357-1431

TEXAS

Autism Society of Collin County

Adults with Autism speak about what life is like.

August 6, 2002

Plano, TX St. Andrew United Methodist Church

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDva4JjTrb/ 214-925-2722

Family to Family Network Presents:

Kathie Snow - Parent, and Author of: Disability is Natural:

Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children

with Disabilities.

August 7, 2002 6-9pm

Houston, TX Family to Family Network

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDwa4JjTrb/ 713-466-6304

PEP: Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress

Dr. David Brown, M.D.

Protecting the Emotional Health of the Special Needs Child

and Neurotypical Siblings.

August 15, 2002 6-7:30p

Longview, TX Longview Cancer Center

903-938-5729 peptexas@yahoo.com

Disability Housing Rights Conference:

Opening Doors to Accessible, Affordable, Integrated Housing

National Disability rights lawyer, Steve Gold, will keynote

at an all day housing rights conference.

August 23, 2002

Austin, TX

amd2662@hotmail.com adapt@adapt.org

512-442-0252

Brazoria County ASA Monthly Meeting

Dr. Susan Cattlet, Behaviorist

August 27, 2002 7pm

Richmond, TX Richwood Community Bldg.

979-798-7834 979-297-0259

PDD/IDA Monthly Meeting

Sharing - Back to School

August 27, 2002

Houston, TX St. Francis Episcopal Church

713-660-0944 pddida@hotmail.com

Family to Family Network - Open House!

!!!!NEW LOCATION!!!!

September 3, 2002 7pm

Houston, TX 13150 FM 529, Suite 1006

713-466-6304 713-466-6319 fax

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Maria Wheeler, & a parent panel of

high-functioning adults with Autism.

September 6, 2002

El Paso, TX

1-800-489-0727 info@futurehorizons-autism.com

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC3a4JjTrb/

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - NAMI

September 6-7, 2002

Austin, TX

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDxa4JjTrb/

11th Annual Texas State Conference on Autism

September 11-14, 2002

Corpus Christi, TX

361-225-4500 for more information

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDya4JjTrb/

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDza4JjTrb/

FEAT-Houston Fall Meetings:

September 12, 2002

November 14, 2002

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDAa4JjTrb/ 281-348-7067

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

Family to Family Network

Kay Lambert of Advocacy, Inc will speak.

Special Education Policy

October 1, 2002 7pm

Houston, TX 13150 FM 529

713-466-6304

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

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT @ CAMP C.A.M.P

Teen Advocacy Training Program funded by the

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.

For teens 14-21 years old.

Applicants will be chosen from the Austin/San-

Antonio/Houston area for the first year - and then from

the entire state of Texas after that.

1st weekend in November 2002

1st weekend in February 2003

Request and application or more information:

Sandy Gonzales 210-292-3573

2003 Conference:

Ami Klin, Ph.D. - Yale Child Study Center

January 25, 2003

More information TBA

Newly Formed Parent Group - Dallas, TX

Denton County's Parents of Children with Special Needs

Amy Patrick - Director of Education for Partners Resource Network, Inc.

Goal is to reach parents and work in conjunction with other support groups

to help parents understand the Special Education State and Federal Laws,

participate fully in their child's educational decisions, among other

things.

Monthly Meetings:

2nd Thursday 7p-9p & Last Saturday 9a-11a

Lake Dallas, TX Lake Dallas Primary School

Amy 940-726-6355 amysuepatrick@netscape.net

Tami 940-321-9187 mopitup@coserv.net

The ARC of Greater Houston: Sibshops

Workshops for Siblings of Special Needs Children

Call 713-957-1600 for more information

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

North Dallas Friendship Group

Social gatherings for high-functioning kids - age 8-16.

Meets every Wednesday at 3pm.

googhaly@aol.com

North Dallas Play Group

Weekly social gatherings for kids age 3-12.

Meets every Friday at 1pm.

googhaly@aol.com

VIRGINIA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

August 26-27, 2002

Norfolk, VA

888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYC4a4JjTrb/

Wrightslaw Special Education Law

From Emotions to Advocacy - Workshop/Presentation

September 16, 2002

Richmond, VA

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDBa4JjTrb/

National Vaccine Information Center Presents:

3rd International Public Conference on Vaccination

November 7-9, 2002

Crystal City, VA Gateway Marriott Hotel

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDCa4JjTrb/

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Overseas Lecture Tour:

The Son-Rise Program

Breakthrough Strategies for Autism and PDD

Raun K. Kaufman - The Son-Rise Program

September 18, 2002 1-4:30p

Cardiff - Cardiff University, Main Building

September 20, 2002 9:30a-1:30p

Southhampton - Sir James Matthews Building

To register for these - 01489 880881

September 21, 2002 1-4:30p

London - Queen Mary University of London

September 23, 2002 1-4:30p

Manchester - Mechanic Centre

September 24, 2002 10a-3p

Newcastle Upon Tyne - The Newcastle Falcon's Club

To register for these - 0167 078 9753

September 26, 2002 5-9p

Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

September 28, 2002 1-4:30p

Dublin - University College Dublin

To register for these - 001 413 229 2100

For more information:

http://click.topica.com/maaasEBaaSYDDa4JjTrb/ tour@option.org

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