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July Calendar of Events Update

Compiled by Michelle Guppy

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Special TV Programming

Refrigerator Mothers - makes its national public tv premiere July 16, 2002 at 10pm EST Check local listings for broadcast date and time in your area.

ALASKA

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 11, 2002

Anchorage, AK

800-489-0727

ARIZONA

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 19, 2002

Phoenix, AZ

edfuture@onramp.net

AUSTRALIA

Spotlight on the Spectrum

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

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

CALIFORNIA

Berard Auditory Integration Training

July 11-20, 2002

Costa Mesa, CA

giantsteps@earthlink.net 800-952-0288

PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group

For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with ASD or Developmental Delays in Communication, Behavior, & Social Skills Kathy Small and Andrew Shahan - Helping Children Develop Social and Play Skills across Environments: School, Home, Playground July 18, 2002

Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center

408-727-5775

Parents Choice Conference

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

Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center

408-727-5775

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

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

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

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

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

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CANADA

The Geneva Centre in Toronto

Summer Training Institute

Sessions:

August 19-21, 2002

August 22, 2002

August 23, 2002

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

FLORIDA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

October 2-3, 2002

Jacksonville, FL

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

HAWAII

Autism/Asperger's 2002

IDAHO

Autism/Asperger's 2002

ILLINOIS

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 8-9, 2002

Chicago, IL Rosemont

INDIANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., and Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

July 11-12, 2002

Indianapolis, IN

***SAVE THE DATE***

2002 ASA National Conference on Autism

July 17-21, 2002

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

Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference & Auction

Temple Grandin - Keynote Speaker

October 4, 2002

KANSAS

Support Group Meeting for parents & children with ASD

Held the 2nd Saturday of every month

Lenexa, KS University of Kansas Regents Center

KENTUCKY

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

August 22-23, 2002

Louisville, KY

MARYLAND

Autism/Asperger's 2002

Social Skills Instruction & Asperger Syndrome

MASSACHUSETTS

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Overview of Major Therapy Models - Common Bonds speaker series July 18, 2002 7:30p Needham, MA Deaconess-Glover Hospital mchmura@attbi.com

PECS 2-Day Training

July 30-31, 2002

Hyannis, MA

Anita Woods 508-564-5099 x22 anitalwoods@hotmail.com

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

October 10-11, 2002

Current Trends in Autism Conference

MICHIGAN

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

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

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D

September 19-20, 2002

Bloomington, MN

Autism/Asperger's 2002

MONTANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

November 5-6, 2002

Kalispell, MT

NEBRASKA

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 15, 2002

Lincoln, NE

edfuture@onramp.net

NEVADA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 17-18, 2002

Reno, NV

NEW JERSEY

New Mexico

Positive Behavior Interventions for Children with Autism

Ruth Donlin, The Eden II Schools

July 18-19, 2002

Albuquerque, NM Holiday Inn Mt. View Colorado_Institute_of_Autism@hotmail.com

719-593-7335

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

An Icon to I Can Workshop: Adapted Books

A Bridge to Literacy and Language Development

Barbara C. Bloomfield, M.A., CCC-SLP

July 18, 2002

Plainview, NY The Marriott Residence Inn

516-735-3012 KTKetzel@aol.com

Walk F.A.R. for NAAR Kickoff Luncheon

July 25, 2002 12p-2p

Westbury, NY Westbury Manor

516-327-4646 jfleming@naar.org

Unlocking Autism Presents A FAMILY FUN DAY EVENT

Appearances by Sponge Bob * Blue from Blue's Clues

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

A Full Day Workshop on Self Help Skills

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

Self-Advocacy Association of NYS National Conference

Key Policymakers from Washington are expected to attend. September 21-22, 2002 Buffalo, NY

1st Walk for Autism in Buffalo

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

Autism/Asperger's 2002

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

December 3-4, 2002

Long Island, NY

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

OHIO

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

August 5-6, 2002

Cleveland, OH

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

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

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

October 22-23, 2002

Philadelphia, PA Essington

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

TENNESSEE

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.

July 16-17, 2002

Memphis, TN

TEXAS

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

Autism Society of Collin County

Open Microphone and Networking

July 2, 2002

Asperger Syndrome Coalition of US, Gulf Coast Chapter

Children's Festival

Paula Sokolich is on the disabilities committee with the Diocese of

Galveston-

Houston and this is one of their efforts to reach out to our special kids. You need not be Catholic to attend. July 13, 2002 Angelton, TX Most Holy Trinity pjsok@earthlink.net

Domonique Randall to present at July GHC-ASA Meeting

July 13, 2002 10am

Topic: Becoming Certified in ABA

Houston, TX UTMSI 1300 Morsund

713-513-7575

PEP - (Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress)

Monthly Meeting

July 18, 2002 6-7:30p

Longview, TX Longview Cancer Center

peptexas@yahoo.com 903-938-5728

FEAT-NT Presents - "A Bio-Medical Dialogue"

A follow-up to the Bradstreet/Kartzinel/Wakefield - "Open Windows" Conference.

Speakers: Mika McGough and Dr. Seshagiri Rao

July 20, 2002 9a-12p

Colleyville, TX Healthy Approach Market

817-399-9100

PDD/IDA Monthly Meeting

Tony Attwood Video on Aspergers Syndrome

July 23, 2002

Houston, TX

pddida@hotmail.com 713-660-0944

Promoting Independence Public Forum!!!!!!!

SB 367 Task Force Members will present information related to the state's progress on the Promoting Independence Plan and the

status of related legislation.

July 25, 2002 9a-2p

Houston, TX MHMRA Conference Center

512-424-6558

adelaide.horn@hhsc.state.tx.us

Autism Society of Collin County

Adults with Autism speak about what life is like.

August 6, 2002

Autism/Asperger's 2002

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

high-functioning adults with Autism.

September 6, 2002

El Paso, TX

11th Annual Texas State Conference on Autism

September 11-14, 2002

Corpus Christi, TX

FEAT-Houston Fall Meetings:

September 12, 2002

November 14, 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

VIRGINIA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

August 26-27, 2002

Norfolk, VA

Wrightslaw Special Education Law

From Emotions to Advocacy - Workshop/Presentation

September 16, 2002

Richmond, VA

WASHINGTON

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 13, 2002

Seattle, WA

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