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Friendship Group-Social Skills Class Saturdays: 10:00am - 10:45 am Class times and grade level division based on enrollment. Families will be notified of class time and division at the close of registration. Location:
Baldwinsville YMCA, 2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville NY Winter Session: January 14th - February 11th - $75 / 5-week session
Toys R Us Guide for Differently-Abled Children Toys to consider this Christmas for children on the Autism Spectrum Traveling Tips for Individuals with Autism and Their Families For anyone hosting or attending a holiday gathering where a child with autism will be present! Project Lifesaver helps find those who unintentionally wander from home The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
Discovering his voice: iPad app will help 4-year-old communicate with family Click here to read more.
Education Department Announces Regulations to Improve Outcomes for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families Click here to read more.
The Kelberman Center: Pool Pals combines aquatics, exercise, social skill development and therapy with a recreational approach. Hello - I want to start a Disability Pride Day in Albany NY to celebrate all people with disabilities and their accomplishments; to celebrate diversity and help promote positive self-image of people with I have created a petition to The New York State House, The New York State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo, which says: "Start Disability Pride Day in Albany NY . A celebration of all people with disabilities" Will you sign this petition? Click here: http://signon.org/sign/support-disability-pride?source=c.em.mt&r_by=585638 Thanks!
Brief but important survey for Transition
Top 10 Terrific Traits of Autistic People
ARC Art Surge Art Show
SUPAC Newsletter
Young Athletes Program for Special Olympics - 2011 Fall Training Schedule
Five-Minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in One-Year-Olds
Taking your son/daughter with an autism spectrum disorder to the dentist
Autism Now: Exploring the 'Phenomenal' Increase in U.S. Prevalence
S4005/A6305 New Autism Insurance Reform Bill We were able to persuade Autism Speaks to work with the Autism Action Network, the Foundation for Autism Information and Research, and SAFEMINDS to get the type of reform we all want and people with autism deserve. And all these groups and more are all supporting a new bill, S4005/A6305. And we need your help to get it passed. This bill does everything it should. It will cover speech, occupational and physical therapies, which are specifically identified in the bill so there is no mystery. It will cover behavioral therapies including ABA. It will cover rehabilitative and habilitative care. It doesn't force treatments for autism to meet a much higher standard for efficacy than other treatments; in fact. it applies the exact same efficacy standards that are used for all other health care. There are no lifetime or annual caps. There are no age limits. It will cover assistive technology, and psychological and psychiatric care. This is the kind of bill that can make a substantial improvement in the quality and quantity of care available to people with autism. And it will prevent families from going broke caring for their kids. This bill sets a new standard for autism health care that hopefully other states and the federal government will emulate once we get it passed here in NY. Last year one of the ways we knew the autism reform bill the legislature passed was no good was that we didn't hear a peep of protest from the insurance companies. Well, the insurance companies are beginning to scream bloody murder about S4005/A6305. We need to scream louder than them. This is a groundbreaking bill and we need you to get involved to make it happen. Please click on the Take Action Link to send an email in support of S4005/A6305 to your State Senator and Assembly member. And in the coming days and weeks we will need you to get on the phone, fax and word processor to get this passed.
Info about the Special Education Parent Advisory board meetings. After a vote in January, these meetings have now become a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association. This month we will be discussing the new NYS IEP forms as well as other topics of concern to those who are present. Director of Special Education, Mr. Brian Pulvino, will be present to offer information and dialogue with parents and others. This is a great opportunity for all who are concerned with the Special Education process to gather information and support. For more info please click on the following link: http://www.syracusecityschools.com/?q=node/232
'Eye on the Door': Life With Autism Wandering
Dads and Autism
The United States of Autism Documentary
"30 Days of Tips" from Paula Kluth, in Recognition of Autism Awareness Month
Living with Autism Workshop 2011 featuring Eileen Garvin
Person-Centered Planning Education Site
Autism Mini-Library Giveaway
Survey Released, 10 Best Places to Live if You Have Autism
NIMH - Highlights in Autism Progress -- For April, Autism Awareness Month
When Grandparents Care for Autistic Children Click here to read the article.
SUPAC February 2011 Newsletter Click here to download newsletter, and get information on our upcoming trainings including our April 1st Transition conference as well as information on evaluations and strategies to make your Mid Year Review more meaningful and productive.
EFR Spring Advocacy Workshops 2011 Click here to view flyer.
New tool aimed at teens with Autism Click here to read this article.
US Autism & Asperger Association Newsletter Click here to read.
Autism Society to Award Grants for Teachers Click here to read this article.
Dallas Center uses avatars in virtual world to help autistic children Click here to read this article.
Why males have a higher incidence of autism than females Click here to read this article.
Autism and Sensory Issues Click here to read this article.
Autism Society partners with "Wretches and Jabberers" to Commemorate National Autism Awareness Month in April 2011 with Nationwide Theatrical Releases Click here to read the article
Advocates Convene in Washington, D.C. to Reform Toxic Chemicals Click here to read the article.
The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free Click here to read the article.
How to Get Grants for Children with Autism Autism grants for kids may help pay for learning equipment, safety measures, supplements, biomedical treatments, therapies, and sometimes specialized child care. These private and government grant programs are set up to off set costs in caring for a autistic child. Grants are typically paid to the service provider not to the family. Some grant for autistic children will be need based while other grants will be measured on the individual child's need. Click here to read this article.
Siblings Perspectives: Some Guidelines for Parents There is little doubt that those of us raised with siblings have been influenced by that relationship. Living with a brother or sister with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) adds more significant and unique experiences to that relationship. Throughout numerous accounts of parents and siblings of children with disabilities it becomes very clear; when a child in the family has a disability, it affects the whole family. Also clear is that families and each member can be both strengthened and stressed from this situation. Click here to view this article.
US Autism & Asperger Association Newsletter Click here to read.
Slightly More Than Half of Americans Say Vaccines Don't Cause Autism: Poll 18% don't trust measles - mumps - rubella shot, and 30% are undecided, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds. Click here to read this US News & World Report article.
Top 10 Science Autism Research Achievements of 2010 Click here to read more.
Early Intervention Partners Training Project We are now accepting applications for the Early Intervention Partners Training Project scheduled to be held in Syracuse for the Central Region (Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Seneca, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins, and Wayne counties) on the following dates:
The Early Intervention Partners Training Project is a leadership-training program offering parents of young children with special needs an opportunity to enhance their advocacy and leadership skills. Parents can discuss and share strategies that will support them in their efforts to become more effective partners with professionals and early intervention policy makers. This program also is designed to assist parent members in becoming more effective participants on their LEICC. Parents can fill out the application by going to www.eifamilies.com/training.asp Please contact Margaret Sampson at (631) 205-0502 or Jacqueline Martello at (518) 473-7016 if you have any questions.
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Monthly Update Click here to read more and sign up.
Variance Procedures to Temporarily Exceed the Maximum Number of Students with Disabilities in an Integrated Co-Teaching Services Class Click here to read more.
Annual State Application Under Part B of IDEA as Amended in 2004 for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Click here to read the draft posted for public review for 60 days (through March 14, 2011) .
Winter and Spring Friendship Group-Social Skills Classes at the YMCA Click here for info and how to sign up.
Autism Behavioral Resource Elmcrest Children's Center has started a new program for Oswego County residents called Autism Behavioral Resource (ABR). All of our services are free. We provide in home behavioral assistance and school supports for those with autism and or challenging behaviors. In January we will also be staring three support groups throughout Oswego county for parents of children with developmental disabilities. Please see the ABR Brochure and ABR Support Groups flyer the for more info.
Patient Voices: Autism
Paterson Vetos NY Autism Insurance Bill
1 in 5 Kids With an Autistic Sibling Show Subtle Symptons Too
Temple Grandin Film Wins Big at Emmy Awards Click here to read more.
Autism's First Child Click here to read this Atlantic Magazine article.
Family to Receive $1.5M+ in First-Ever Vaccine-Autism Court Award Click here to read this CBS News story.
CDC Study Shows No Vaccine, Autism Link Research Focused on Thimerosal-Containing Vaccines Click here to read this WebMD article.
Why More Boys than Girls are Autistic Click here to read this parentcentral.ca article.
How to Protect Children with Autism from Bullying Click here to read this Creston News Advertiser article.
Five Benefits of Growing Up With an Autistic Sibling Click here to read this Century City News article.
Click here to read this Gazette.net article.
Survey - Your Input Needed! Onondaga Community College is requesting the assistance of parents/guardians with high school or college-age children with autism or other intellectual disabilities to participate in a survey to determine the education and training needs of persons with autism and other intellectual disabilities. All individual responses will be kept confidential. Aggregate information collected from parents/guardians participating in this survey will be used for the purpose of securing grant funding and developing programs. To help us plan, please be as specific as possible in your responses to the questions. The survey will be available until August 1, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact: Terry Albanese, Grants Officer, at 315-498-6056 or albanest@sunyocc.edu.
Dental Tool Kit Click here to view this Autism Speaks resource.
Autistic Salutatorian Delivers High School Graduation Speech Click here to view this ABC World News story.
Military Families File Lawsuit Against Department of Defense for Refusing to Pay for Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy for Children with Autism Click here to read this Herald Online article.
Students with Autism Learn How to Succeed at Work Click here for this NPR story.
Midstate Youth Hockey Association's Special Hockey Program Hockey for those with Developmental Disabilities, Male and Female, Ages 5 and Up
Generations Rescue's Rescue Family grants are designed to provide support to individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Each grant recipient will receive 2-doctor visits with a specially trained physician who treats autism; vitamins, minerals and supplements for 90 days, a Generation Rescue Rescue Mentor and dietary intervention training.
Click here to read this Science Daily article.
Click here to read the Washington Post obituary.
Click here to view suggestions for children with autism.
Click here to read this Messenger Post editorial.
Click here to view this ABC World News story.
Survey for Services A new organization, R.E.S.A. for Autism Families, Inc., would like to get your valuable feedback regarding resources for the Autism Community. If you (and any other friends, family, and professionals affected by autism) would be so kind as to complete the following survey we would greatly appreciate it: http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=ijja0hrpqbdvjgl713644
Lancet Retracts Study Tying Vaccine to Autism Click here to read this Wall Street Journal article. The Autism Debate: Who's Afraid of Jenny McCarthy? Click here to read this Time.com article. Hidden Curriculum - Now Available as an iPhone and iTouch Application AAPC's popular Hidden Curriculum series has expanded with two new additions - Hidden Curriculum on the Go! for Kids and Hidden Curriculum on the Go! for Adolescents and Adults are now available on Apple® iPhone and iTouch Applications. Sensory Friendly Film: Diary of a Wimpy Kid March 20. 10:00am.
NYS OMRDD Unveils Autism Website! Click here to visit NYACTS, a website designed to provide current information on New York State services and supports for individuals with autism.
HBO Presents "Temple Grandin" On February 6th at 8PM (ET/PT), HBO will premiere an original film based on the inspirational true story of Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. "Temple Grandin" paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism. Temple is a highly successful doctor of animal sciences, a best-selling author, and an internationally renowned autism advocate.
Mission Possible: Preparing Youth with Special Needs for Life Click here to read the article from ASA's Autism Advocate.
General Information on Autism Click here for helpful training articles written by staff members of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism.
Autism Society Online Art Exhibit To view the exhibit or upload new art, click here.
On the Scene and Informed: First Response and Autism Click here to view this OMRDD guide for first responders.
Autism Internet Modules Free on-line autism training modules on topics including assessment and identification, characteristics, evidence-based practices and interventions, transition to adulthood, and employment.
Medicalert + Safe and Sound Program MedicAlert + Safe and Sound provides vital medical information to emergency responders in time of need and is a live 24-hour emergency response service for those impacted by autism spectrum disorders and medical emergencies.
Runaway Spent 11 Days in the Subways Click here to read this New York Times article about a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome.
New Study Reveals Handwriting is Real Problem for Children With Autism Click here to read this Kennedy Krieger Institute press release.
For Mothers of Children with Autism, the Caregiving Life Proves Stressful Click here to read this University of Wisconsin-Madison press release.
A Powerful Identity, a Vanishing Diagnosis Click here to read this New York Times article about Asperger's Syndrome.
Intensive Program Helps Prepare Asperger's, Autistic Students for College Click here to read this Orlando Sentinel article.
Lost in Translation: Autism Is Tough to Diagnose and Treat - and for Immigrant Families, It Can Be Impossible Click here to read this Phoenix News article.
They're Autistic-and They're in Love Click here to read this Glamour Magazine article.
Autistic Partygoer Click here to read this Cookie Magazine article.
Autism Speaks Family Services Community Connections: Growing Up with a Sibling with Autism Click here to view a list of resources
Autism Society and Education.com Launch Special Edition on Asperger's Syndrome Education.com, a leading Web destination for parents of school-aged children, and the Autism Society have teamed up to launch the Special Edition on Asperger's Syndrome, which will give readers access to the latest information on Asperger's Syndrome along with original articles from world experts and educators.
Special Education in Plain Language - A User Friendly Handbook on Special Education Law, Policies and Practices in New York Click here to download a copy of this new publication.
Exceptional Family Resources 2008-2010 Resource Manual Information for Onondaga and Surrounding Counties
Vaccine Court: Autism Debate Continues Click here to read this Huffington Post article by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and David Kirby.
Child Safety Study Study taking place at SUNY Binghamton to determine what safety risks are of greatest concern in each setting. The goal of this research project is to improve preventive methods for child safety. Parents, teachers, aides, and other professional service providers who provide care to children with autism spectrum disorders 12 years and younger are invited to complete the online survey
Diagnostic Changes Don't Account for Rise in Autism Click here to read this MedPage Today article.
Autism Spectrum News Click here to view.
Age of Autism Daily Web Newspaper of the Autism Epidemic.
How to Help Your Special Needs Child Make the Transition to Adulthood Click here to view the article.
Is it Asperger Syndrome? Click here to read this About.com article.
Bagolitas is offering a fundraising bag for Autism in honor of CNY ASA member, Marla Berardi!
Bagolitas by Janice is offering a fundraising bag for Autism in honor To host a party, or do a some shopping, view the entire collection at:
Making Waves Making Waves provides therapeutic play and social interaction in an aquatic environment for children and adolescents with mild to severe special needs. Currently, the program serves children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, emotional issues, and late effects from cancer treatment.
The HOPE Club: A Social Group for Teens and Adults with Disabilities The Social Group exists to reach out to older teens and adults with disabilities, to invite them to fellowship, to care for them by connecting them with a community, who will support and encourage the growth and development of positive social interaction, and provide meaningful, age-appropriate recreational and social activities.
School Community Tool Kit by Autism Speaks
The Autism File International autism magazine now available in the US & Canada.
SafetyTat A fun and colorful kid's temporary safety tattoo.
Activities for Downtime Click here to read this helpful article by Jene Aviram of Natural Learning Concepts.
Flying Can Be a Rough Ride for Autistic Children, Families Click here to read this USA Today article.
Researchers Study Diet and Autism Click here to read this PhysOrg article.
CDC: Vaccine Study Design "Uninformative and Potentially Misleading" Click here to read David Kirby's Huffington Post article.
Helping HANDS for Autism Act Introduced in the House. Click here to read more about the proposed Bill to provide for lifespan autism services and awareness.
St. Lucie School Officials Interview Alex Barton Click here to read the update about the 5-year-old with Asperger's who was voted out of class.
Unique as Pete: How Autism Does Not Mean Different. Click here to visit Amazon.com and learn about this new book.
Alphabet Beats. Alphabet Beats are fun, educational videos that teach children how to write the alphabet quickly and easily!
The Autism Rights Movement. Click here to read the New York Magazine article.
Pope Urged to Act on Autism After Minnesota Church Ban. Click here to read the Christian Today article.
Sick Monkeys: Research Links Vaccine Load, Autism Signs. Click here to read the article by "Age of Autism" author Dan Olmsted.
How Safe Are Vaccines? Click here to read the TIME Magazine article.
New Teaching Tool for Parents and Educators: Autism Flip Chart. Algra Corporation has developed a quick and easy reference guide for parents and teachers titled "Teaching Children with Autism." The purpose of this flip chart is to support parents and teachers who have children with autism. The flip chart covers four main topics: 1) how to teach, 2) foster friendships, 3) manage themselves, and 4) deal with problem behaviors for children with autism.
"Fighting the Autism-Vaccine War." Click here to read this US News & World Report article.
"Tracing Autism's Roots." Click here to read this Fortune Magazine artice.
Autism: The Musical An HBO special.
Mysteries and Complications Click here to read this Newsweek article.
Autism Breakthrough: Girl's Writings Explain Her Behavior and Feelings Click here to read this ABC News Health story.
National Autism Association: Family First Program The divorce rate within the autism community has been creeping up for quite some time. With the explosion in autism cases comes many more challenges with couples in our community. Family First was launched to provide couples within our community a way to access counseling on a 24/7 basis.
New Grants to Binghamton University Expand Autism Services, Resources Across New York State Click here for more information.
Basic Course on the DIR®/FLOORTIME Model The Infancy and Early Childhood Training Course Taught by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. Comes to You - ONLINE!
"Government Concedes Vaccine-Autism Case in Federal Court - Now What?" Click here to read the full article by David Kirby.
"The Puzzle Pretzel!" Click here to read more about this new product from Bachman!
"AutismSpot." Click here to visit this on-line resource.
The Truth About Autism: Scientists Reconsider What They Think They Know. Click here to read this "Wired" article
"Autistic Kids: The Sibling Problem." Click here to read the TIME Magazine article.
"ABC Drama Takes on Science and Parents." A new legal drama making its debut this month on ABC is stepping into a subject that is the source of heated debate among some parents - the relationship between autism and childhood vaccines - and seemingly coming down on the side that has been all but dismissed by prominent scientific organizations.
"National Autism Association: Helping Hand Program."
Super Duper® Handy Handouts.
"World Autism Awareness Day?"
ASD Video Glossary. The ASD Video Glossary is an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders. Click here to learn more.
The Autism Calendar. Listing of autism related events by state. Click here to view.
My Autistic Son: A Story of Hope. Click here to read People Magazine's article about Jenny McCarthy and her son, Evan.
Schwallie Family Scholarship Program. The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship, established in 2007 to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. Beginning with the spring semester 2008, OAR will present one award of $3,000 in each of three categories: 1) Four- year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. These will be one-time awards for any recipient. Applications must be submitted by midnight, September 28.
Autistic Piano Express. Alex Citron, MA Eastman. Lessons in Syracuse! A specialized curriculum brings out students' natural musical sense by playing familiar songs BY EAR with simple, easy-to- navigate chords. The chords produce a full sound and can be broken up in various rhythms and patterns to produce sophisticated styles. This avoids the complication of traditional reading by presenting fewer stimuli and tackling skills one at a time, breaking a song down into its components. Highly intuitive melody diagrams provide a visual guide to the ups and downs of the melody.
Autism Speaks Launches YouTube Channel. Autism Speaks has joined with YouTube to create AutismSpeaksVids, a dedicated channel to help promote autism awareness online. AutismSpeaksVids will host exclusive expert interviews, autism media coverage, ground-level fundraiser footage, advocacy efforts and more. The channel will draw from the submissions of the online community to bring a broad and varied look at autism and the individuals and families it affects. To visit Autism Speaks' video channel, AutismSpeaksVids, click here.
"Developing a Great IEP, with Gary Mayerson." A 12 minute video, presented by Autism Speaks, that provides important information for parents who are encountering the IEP process for the first time, as well as tips for parents who have been through the process before. Click here to view.
"Summary of Biomedical Treatments for Autism." Click here to view.
"VH1 Classic Rock Autism Campaign." Click here to view.
"Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Onondaga County Resource Guide for Families and Professionals." A Project of the Onondaga County Health Department Bureau of Special Children Services Autism Task Force. Click here to view.
"Parent to Parent of New York State." A statewide program to connect and support families and individuals with special needs. We match parents, based on their request, with a trained support parent who has a child with a similar disability, chronic illness, health care concern or to help with parenting issues. You can also help someone else by becoming a support parent. For more information, visit the Parent to Parent website or contact Dru Nordmark of Exceptional Family Resources at (315) 478-1462, ext. 322 or via e-mail at dnordmark@contactefr.org
"Impact." A magazine published by Minnesota's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) - Institute on Community Integration. This issue is devoted entirely to autism and covers a range of really good topics - appropriate for both parents and professionals. Click here to download the newsletter in a PDF format.
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