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Aug 24-25
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The Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile
is coming!
Is your child in need of basic medical or dental care? Remember, schools
require physical exams for K, 6th & 9th grades, and dental exams for K, 2nd,
& 6th grades!
The Care Mobile provides free
basic medical and dental care to uninsured or underinsured children ages 0
to 18 who need care.
-August 24th and 25th , 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MEDICAL DAYS
-September 3rd and 8th , 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. MEDICAL DAYS
-September 4th , 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DENTAL DAYS
McDonald’s Restaurant, 4403 Harrison Avenue, Rockford
-August 26th , 27th and 31st , 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MEDICAL DAYS
McDonald’s Restaurant, 1313 N State St, Belvidere
-September 1st , 2nd , 9th ,and 10th , 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MEDICAL DAYS
*NEW SITE!*
McDonald’s Restaurant, Riverside and N. Main, Rockford
Medical and dental visits will be available by appointment.
This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service.
Some of the services provided are immunizations, physicals, well-child
exams, dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments and basic dental
restorative work.
For more information about the Care Mobile, call (815)971-5810.
To schedule an appointment, please call 815-971-5800.
We can also help you and your family to access health insurance through
Medicaid or All Kids if you qualify.
¿Es su niño en necesita del
cuidado médico o dental? ¡Recuerde, las escuelas requieren los exámenes
físicos para los grados de K, 6 & 9, y los exámenes dentales para los grados
de K, 2, & 6!
La Van de servicios llamada
“Ronald McDonald Care Mobile”
visitara en Septiembre!
Que servicios ofrecerán?
La Van de servicios de Ronald McDonald ofrecerá asistencia medica y dental
gratis a niños sin aseguranza y a niños con una aseguranza con limitada
cobertura. Estos servicios estarán disponibles para niños que necesiten
asistencia y que estén entre 0 y 18 años.
Algunos servicios que seran ofrecidos son: vacunas, exámenes físicos,
exámenes a niños saludables, revisiones dentales, limpiezas y tratamiento
con fluor.
-24 y 25y de Agosto, 10a.m. a 4:30p.m. SERVICIOS MEDICOS
-3 y 8 de Septiembre, 10 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. SERVICIOS MEDICOS
-4 de Septiembre, 9 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. SERVICIOS DENTALES
McDonald’s Restaurant, 4403 Harrison Avenue, Rockford
-26 y 27y 31 de Agosto, 10a.m. a 4:30 p.m. SERVICOS MEDICOS
McDonald’s Restaurant, 1313 N State St, Belvidere
-1 y 2 y 9y 10 de Septiembre, 10 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. SERVICIOS MEDICOS
McDonald’s Restaurant, Riverside and N. Main, Rockford
Este us un servicio GRATIS y CONFIDENCIAL.
Para visitas medicas y dentales tiene que hacer una cita previa.
Para hacer una cita para su niño, llame al 971-5800 .
También podemos ayudarle a usted y a su familia a obtener seguro de salud a
través de Ayuda Medica o All Kids si usted califica.
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Sep 12
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Hope Ride for
Autism, Benefiting The Autism Society of Illinois and Pfieffer Treatment
Center
You are invited to attend
1st Annual Hope Ride for Autism
September 12th, 2009
Families and individuals are invited to greet the riders and enjoy the
family oriented festivities at Lions Park, in Waterman Illinois.. Food,
Music and Fun for all!
Questions??? Call 1.630.691.1270 or visit
www.hoperideforautism.com
FREE TRAIN RIDES AND INFLATIBLES
FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM! Siblings can purchase a wrist band for $7.00 at the
park for unlimited rides on the train and bouncy houses.
Gluten and Casein free food options will be available for purchase at the
park.
This event will include entertainment, food, train rides, children's
activities, informational tables, products, family fun, raffles, and a visit
from Ozzie the Cougar from the Kane County Cougars.
Please register
Bikers are encouraged to pre-register online at www.hoperideforautism.com
We look forward to seeing you at this family fun event!
For more information, please contact the Autism Society of Illinois at (630)
691-1270 or visit
www.hoperideforautism.com.
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Sep 25-27
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Retreat
Yourself
Pick & Choose/All or None - It’s Up to You!!
Your weekend starts at 6:00 P.M. on September 25th
and ends at NOON on September 27th.
HIKING
MEDITATION
MOVIES
BEAUTIFUL SETTING
DOOR PRIZES
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
NEW FRIENDS
MANICURES
OLD FRIENDS
MASSAGES
BONFIRE
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Hope Reigns Ranch
Twenty women will have the unique opportunity to discover their inner self
by working in two small groups with horses. Sign up at the retreat on Friday
night. First come, first serve basis.
Bishop Lane Retreat Center
7708 East McGregor Road
Hope Reigns Ranch
8019 East McGregor Road
Rockford, IL 61102
September 25-27, 2009
Easter Seals
Children’s Development Center
650 North Main Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103
REGISTRATION
If you cannot attend, call by September 4 to cancel your reservations. No
refund will be given after that date. Limited to 50 women.
First 40 women that register will receive a private room. If you want to
share a room with a friend, let us know.
A $50.00 deposit is required with your registration. Make your check payable
to ESMC.
Registration is not complete until your money is received.
Return to ESCDC,
Attn: Patti Hobbs, 650 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103
Fee: $100.00 includes 2 night stay and all meals on Saturday and breakfast
on Sunday. Eligible for the ARC Consumer Stipend Project.
www.thearcofil.org
Contact info:
Patti Hobbs
815-965-6745, X 218 or
phobbs@eastersealschicago.org
Family Support Services at Easter Seals Children’s Development Center
invites mothers of children with developmental disabilities for a weekend
away.
Non-Profit Organization
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Sep 29-30
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Career Planning
for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
September 29 - 30, 2009
Register Now!
After several years of planning, Spectrum Training is delighted to announce
that our two day Autism Career Planning conferences are now ready. After
much dialogue with career planners, transition teachers, parents and other
ASD concerned persons we planned these conferences to meet those specific,
critical needs.
This high caliber career planning is the key to a successful future with
positive long-term outcomes and is ESSENTIAL for:
* Career counselors, job developers/job coaches, rehab administrators,
vocational coordinators
* Special education administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, case
managers, therapists
* Students, parents, caregivers, and young adults with ASDs (16+)
Date and Location
September 29-30, 2009 Mundelein, IL
Topic Schedule
Conference Schedule Day One:
Career Planning
A. Communication Skills in the Initial Interview
B. Interview Communication Graffiti Activity
C. Structuring the Interview Environment
D. Interview Structure Activity
E. Theory of Mind
F. Building the Career Portfolio
G. Career Portfolio Development Activity
Career Assessment
A. Creating the Evaluation Plan
B. Assessment Processes for Job Seekers With ASD
C. Skill/Interest Testing
D. Assessing Social/Communication Skills
E. Career Assessment Activity
Workplace Supports
A. Workplace Problems
B. Natural Support Development
C. Take Workplace Supports
D. Minnesota Work Adjustment Theory
E. Work Values Graffiti Activity
Conference Schedule Day Two:
Social Communication in the Workplace
A. Basic Self-Advocacy
B. Asking for Help Activity
C. Sins of the System Overview
D. Sins of the System Graffiti Activity
E. Courtesy Rule Card Activity
F. Social Skill Supports
G. Workplace Visuals Graffiti Activity
H. Workplace Social Story Make/Take
Implementing the Career Plan
A. Career Strategies in Action
B. Working with the Business Community
C. Final Wrap Up - Q & A Session
Presenters
James Emmett is a national leader in development of employment services for
persons with autism spectrum disorders as well as in assisting corporations
in creation of outreach efforts to the disability and autism communities. He
is an individual with a disability and a parent of three daughters with
disabilities. James currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of
Integrated Behavioral Systems (www.integratedbehavioralsystems.com) and is a
Partner in the consulting firm Two Steps Forward (www.twostepsforwardinc.com).
He graduated with a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from
Illinois Institute of Technology. James recently completed 1.5 years working
as the Disability Program Manager for Walgreens helping set up the company's
national disability initiative (www.walgreensoutreach.com). He also assisted
Easter Seals National in laying the foundation for their national autism
services network.
Karen Steffan, MS, CRC has worked in the field of Rehabilitation and
Transition for over 26 years and has been the LADSE Transition and
Vocational Program Coordinator for the past 15 years. Karen's experience
spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities including job development and
placement, classroom instruction, program development, grant writing,
professional development and training, project management, and program
administration in public and not-for-profit sectors. Karen provided
employment, transition, and advocacy training to thousands of colleagues in
private through university settings. She has lead the Transition Alliance
Next Steps Training Team for the past 20 years, training parents on the
topic of effective transition planning. Karen has been a board member on
local and state boards such as G&A Human Rights Committee, Illinois Job
Placement Division, Suburban Access, Seguin Services and IAPSE. She is a
member of multiple professional associations including ACTE, NRA/IRA, ARC
and Advocates United.
Christopher Simler is the Chief Executive Officer and Autism Consultant for
Integrated Behavioral Systems, Inc. Christopher is classically trained as an
Applied Behavioral Scientist specializing in the field of Autism supports,
strategies, and curriculum development. As a Behavioral Scientist,
Christopher applies his knowledge of leadership, program development,
communication and instruction as key components in working with a person
with autism. Over the last thirteen years Christopher has worked with
non-profits, school districts, transition programs, national associations
and co-operative special education programs providing autism trainings and
behavioral support. He feels the key to success for people with autism needs
to be geared towards transition and vocational placement. The process is one
that is systematic and must be viewed from a behavioral, social, academic
and structural point of view. Christopher continues to work with agencies in
the Chicago area providing a strong and successful future for people with
autism.
Prices
Two Day Professional:
Early Bird Through August 31 - $175
Regular After August 31 - $205
One Day Professional:
Early Bird Through August 31 - $125
Regular After August 31 - $140
Two Day Parent or Young Adult:
$120
One Day Parent or Young Adult:
$80
Details are available on the following site:
www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com/Conferences.html
Thank you!
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.
spectrumtrainingsystems@yahoo.com
(920) 749-0332
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Oct 1-2
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ADHD, and Autism
Mundelein, IL October 1-2, 2009
"ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders"
Thursday, October 1, 2009
"ADHD: Living Without Brakes"
Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.
Current concepts of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) extend
much further than the traditional triad of inattention, impulsivity, and
hyperactivity. The course will cover the full range of symptoms experienced
by people with ADHD and their families- including over-reactions, brakeless
behaviors, easy frustration, disorganization, and "future blindness."
Special emphasis will be given to the concepts of executive function; and to
co-morbidities such as autistic spectrum disorders, learning disabilities,
anxieties, OCD, tics, depression, bipolar depression, sensory integration
disorder, and central auditory processing. Dr. Kutscher empathically
summarizes how to identify and differentiate these co-occurring issues.
Behavioral therapy at home, organizational support at home and school, and
medication treatments will be discussed.
Friday, October 2, 2009
"Building Social Relationships in Autism Spectrum Disorders;"
Scott Bellini, Ph.D.
This engaging workshop will provide an overview of a social skill
instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop will provide
research on social-emotional functioning as well as practical and effective
strategies for teaching social interaction skills to children and
adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The model provides a
systematic and comprehensive framework to guide parents and practitioners in
the development and implementation of effective social skills programming.
Participants will increase their knowledge of social and emotional
functioning, and the relationship between social skill deficits and social
anxiety. They will also learn skills necessary to assess social functioning
in individuals with ASDs.
Location:
Crowne Plaza Chicago North Shore
510 E. Rt. 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-5100
Rooms are $104 plus tax per night, for our reserved block.
Please call the hotel for reservations.
Hotel Directions
Professional 2 Days:
Thru August 31: $175 After August 31: $205
Professional 1 Day:
Thru August 31: $125 After August 31: $140
Parent:
2 Days: $120 1 Day: $80
Visit our Mundelein, IL web page
Questions?
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.
2024 Jonathon Drive
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 749-0332
Fax: (920) 882-0736
spectrumtrainingsystems@yahoo.com
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Nov 5-6
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Autism Training
Crystal Lake, IL November 5 - 6,
2009
"Autism Across the Spectrum"
Thursday, November 5, 2009
"The Way I See It" and "Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with
Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism"
Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
From her innovative book, "The Way I See It," Temple Grandin will get down
to the real issues of autism- the ones parents, teachers and individuals on
the spectrum face every day. She offers helpful do's and don'ts, practical
strategies and try-it-now tips, all based on her "insider" perspective and a
great deal of research. After lunch Temple will cover her book "Developing
Talents." This remarkable instruction is essential for individuals on the
spectrum, along with anyone who teaches, cares for or employs someone on the
spectrum. She shows how to apply her guidelines, suggestions and examples to
career development in real life. A question and answer period will be held
after the last break and will cover a multitude of issues concerning the
autism spectrum.
Friday, November 6, 2009
"No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills"
Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating
their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to
handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these
moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the
presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach
social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and
increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted
though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.
Location:
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake
800 S. IL Route 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-7000
Rooms are $99 plus tax per night, for our reserved block.
Please call the hotel for reservations.
Professional 2 Days:
Thru October 5: $175 After October 5: $205
Professional 1 Day:
Thru October 5: $125 After October 5: $140
Parent:
2 Days: $120 1 Day: $80
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