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Empowering Through Information and the Fostering of Connections
Acceptance. Intervention. Civil Rights. August 12, 2017

In This Issue

Training a spotlight on autism and theater

Dr. Bronner's pledges $1 million for Oceanside autism center

School Officials Wanted Everyone But Disabled Students to Move Into Gleaming New Campus

Parents and Others Looking for Help!!!

2017 Special Education Law and Advocacy Series at USD

Family Fun at Kid Ventures! Friday, Sep 22nd 5 PM

Teen Social Skills Group (middle and high school ages)

Social Communication Specialists!

Autism Speaks, San Diego Walk, September 30th

Cortica Care: Comprehensive Autism Treatment

Adults with Asperger-like Thinking Therapy Group - Theme: Motivation, Volunteering and Work

Start a Speech Program Today at TAG!!!

Social Hour for Autism Moms of San Diego!

San Diego Special Needs Law Center

FREE!!! IEP Evaluation Day in Rancho Bernardo

Art of Autism Newsletters - opportunities for artists, poets, film makers, siblings

TERI's Kilmer College: Healthy Dinner Entrees

UCSD Gymnastics for Youth, Teens and Young Adults with Special Needs


 







  • Training a spotlight on autism and theater
  • On a cool evening in early June, as auditions get under way for the play "Falling," the conversation onstage is as subdued as the lighting in the intimate "black box" theater.

    But as the actors playing a young girl and her grandmother work through a scene, the quiet dialogue between them gives glimpses of a family in turmoil.

    In "Falling," the Deanna Jent play that San Diego's InnerMission Productions will stage this autumn, that family includes a son named Josh, who has autism. What the character's sister, Lisa, addresses only glancingly in this scene will be made more explicit elsewhere in the piece: Josh's fixation on routine, his language difficulties, his fits of aggression.

    Lisa sums up the weight of her hurt and heartache with a simple line to her grandmother: "I mostly keep away from him now." Read on...

  • Dr. Bronner's pledges $1 million for Oceanside autism center
  • Dr. Bronner's, the Vista company famed for its peppermint liquid soap and "all one God faith" mantras printed on every bottle, has pledged $1 million toward an Oceanside autism learning center.

    The family-owned natural soap company announced on Monday that it will donate $250,000 in each of the next four years to the Oceanside nonprofit TERI. The money will be used to expand TERI's Campus of Life, which serves children and adults with autism and special needs.

    Michael Milam, chief operating officer of Dr. Bronner's, said in a statement that he brought the idea of supporting TERI to the rest of the company's executive team after realizing how well TERI's mission fit with Dr. Bronner's corporate philosophy. Read on...

  • School Officials Wanted Everyone But Disabled Students to Move Into Gleaming New Campus
  • San Dieguito Union High School District has never quite figured out where to put its adult transition program.

    The program helps 18- to 22-year-old students with disabilities transition from school life to adulthood, and all districts in the state are required to provide one. In San Dieguito, it's moved from a leased space in a Carlsbad business park, to Mira Costa Community College to La Costa Canyon High School in the northeastern reaches of the district.

    Its latest home was supposed to be at Solana Beach's Earl Warren Middle School, but after the campus' remodel left the district facing accusations of discrimination against students with disabilities, the program will be relocated once again. Read on...

  • Parents and Others Looking for Help!!!


  • I am a mother to an 11 yr old boy diagnose with Moderate Autism, ADHD and severe speech delay. I was able to move him from Chula Vista School district where he was not receiving the best of services in anyway, to a Charter School close to the exit at Market st coming out of FWY 15. I was wondering if anyone could give me information of a young, responsable adult who could baby sit and transport my child from his new school to home at eastlake. And some days stay with him for a few hrs until I got back from work around 5pm. I will pay for miles and obviously for the care at home. Preferably a person with knowledge of ASD behaviors and techniques to work with them. Claudia peralta_claudia@hotmail.com



    We are looking to find friends for our 12-year old son Robbie, who is high functioning ASD.
    He is quite isolated and would love to develop relationships with other kids. Among other things, Robbie loves reading; computer games; shooting hoops and soccer.
    We live in Tierra Santa with 2 dogs.
    Kate heathkate44@yahoo.com



    Hi! My name is Rosalyn. I am a highly experienced and exceptional house cleaner with a genuine personal touch. I am looking to find a monthly or bi-monthly house cleaning job for a family in need of these services in the North County Area. If you are interested please email me at mullinsroz@gmail.com or call me anytime 209 241 9489.



    If you have a question or request for this newsletter group, please send your email request to ValeriesList@aol.com. People who can help you will email you directly with their responses.

  • 2017 Special Education Law and Advocacy Series at USD
  • Sat, Sep 9, 2017 thru
    Sat, Nov 4, 2017
    10am to 5pm

    University of San Diego School of Law
    Warren Hall Room 2B
    5998 Alcala Park
    San Diego, California 92110


    Building on past and current efforts to educate the community on special education law, the University of San Diego School of Law has developed a new Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS). This new program builds on the previous Special Education Advocacy Certificate Program, with new curriculum meant not only to educate but also offer practical, hands-on experience in special education law and advocacy.

    Each of the six, day-long seminars may be taken individually, or the entire series may be purchased in full at a discounted rate. For all the info and to register, please click here!

  • Family Fun at Kid Ventures! Friday, Sep 22nd 5 PM
  • NFAR is hosting a family play session at
    Kid's Ventures in 4-S Ranch on
    Friday, September 22 from 5pm - 7pm


    Families of children with autism and their siblings (ages 2 - 8 years old) are invited to join us for a fun filled early evening of structured activities, food, and creative play.

    Kid's Ventures creative indoor play facility is designed to help nurture your child's imagination and creativity in a healthy and fun environment.

    Registration is free but pre-registration is required. For more information, contact NFAR or register HERE.

  • Teen Social Skills Group (middle and high school ages)
  • Aug 31-Oct 19; Thursdays 5-6pm
    Registration deadline Aug 28


    REDUCED FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

    Please click to see our calendar.
    https://www.centerforchildren.org/family-wellness-center/event-calendar/

    *an intake is required for new clients prior to registration to determine eligibility and appropriate fit. Groups are located at Family Wellness Center in La Mesa

    To schedule or get more information
    (858) 634-8300
    fwc@centerforchildren.org

    San Diego Center for Children
    7339 El Cajon Blvd, Suite J * La Mesa, CA 91942
    www.centerforchildren.org

  • Social Communication Specialists!
  • At Social Communication Specialists, we help socially quirky kids, teens and young adults connect.

    We understand the social challenges kids face today. In order to have healthy friendships, kids need to understand not just the "how", but the "why" of social interactions.

    Social Thinking
    Our program is for bright kids, teens and young adults with good language skills. Many of our students have a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD or Social Anxiety while others have no formal diagnosis. Our students are intelligent, creative and want to have friends but often struggle with social interactions.

    SCS's cutting-edge Social Thinking® groups are based on the work of world renowned expert Michelle Garcia Winner. Social Thinking teaches the thinking that we do when we interact with others. This helps students use their social skills in a variety of settings. Our program teaches a wide variety of concepts with the lessons targeted to the needs of the students in each group. Click here for more info about our Social Thinking program!!

    Executive Functioning
    Even the brightest students can struggle to keep track of assignments, plan out and manage their time and prioritize and initiate tasks needed to meet their goals.

    Executive functioning skills help us with everything from getting dressed and out the door on time to managing distractions so we can complete the task at hand. While these skills develop naturally for most of us, some children need direct teaching and therapeutic treatment to help develop these skills and put them into practice. Click here for more info about our Executive Funtioning program!!

    Social Communication Specialists
    5703 Oberlin Dr, Ste 207
    San Diego, CA 92121
    (858) 558-9552
    http://socialcommunicationspecialists.com
    Information on fall groups coming soon!

  • Autism Speaks, San Diego Walk, September 30th
  • Autism Speaks Walk is the world's largest autism fundraising event dedicated to improving the lives of people with autism. Powered by the love of parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives, and supporters, the funds raised help ensure people of all abilities have access to the tools needed to lead 'their best lives'.

    The commitment of individuals like you plays a critical role in raising the funding needed to fuel innovative research and lifelong supports and services. Working together, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

    September 30, 2017
    Liberty Station at Point Loma
    Event Starts at 8:00 am


    Click here for all the info about registering and about having a booth at the Resource Fair!!!

  • Cortica Care: Comprehensive Autism Treatment
  • We design and deliver comprehensive treatment programs for children with autism and their families. Our multi-disciplinary clinical team harnesses the insights and technologies of emerging neuroscience to change lives.

    The Cortica Care Model is an evidence-based, neurological approach to autism treatment that involves the application of specific therapies in the right way at the right time.

    During childhood, brain networks form in distinct patterns with an orchestrated sequence. It's an extraordinary, intricate choreography of neurophysiological and biochemical events. These events can be shaped and guided in many different ways.

    The Cortica Care Model, with its six treatment areas and integrative approach, simultaneously addresses all important aspects of the developing brain. The treatments and techniques that we use at Cortica map purposefully to specific neural networks. The strengthening of these neural networks allows a child to develop new abilities for life.

    Explore the Cortica Care Model:

    • Neurophysiolgy
    • Biochemistry
    • Sensorimotor
    • Communication
    • Cognition and Behavior
    • Family and Home
    Click here for all the info on the Cortica Care Model!!!

    Cortica
    7090 Miratech Drive
    San Diego, CA 92121
    858-304-6440
    http://www.corticacare.com

  • Adults with Asperger-like Thinking Therapy Group - Theme: Motivation, Volunteering and Work
  • Sept 11-Oct 19; Mondays 6- 7:30pm
    Registration deadline Sept 6


    REDUCED FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

    Please click to see our calendar.
    https://www.centerforchildren.org/family-wellness-center/event-calendar/

    *an intake is required for new clients prior to registration to determine eligibility and appropriate fit. Groups are located at Family Wellness Center in La Mesa

    To schedule or get more information (858) 634-8300 fwc@centerforchildren.org

    San Diego Center for Children 7339 El Cajon Blvd, Suite J * La Mesa, CA 91942 www.centerforchildren.org

  • Start a Speech Program Today at TAG!!!
  • Programs Offered at Therapeutic Approach to Growth:

    • Adult Program
    • Art Therapy
    • Handle
    • Home Programs
    • Life Balance Yoga Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Professional Training
    • RDI
    • Sage Learning Center
    • Speech Therapy and MORE!!!
    Therapeutic Approach to Growth Inc.
    9466 Black Mountain Road, Suite 100
    San Diego, CA 92126
    and
    5411 Avenida Encinas, Suite 110
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (858) 689-2027
    http://tagforgrowth.com

  • Social Hour for Autism Moms of San Diego!
  • Coming this Fall!!!
    For more info, please contact admin@tagforgrowth.com
    www.tagforgrowth.com
    T 858.689.2027

  • San Diego Special Needs Law Center
  • If you have a family member with a disability, you want to assure they have the best possible care and quality of life, both now and later when you are no longer able to be the advocate you are today. If you are a person with a disability, you want to be able to qualify for the benefits and programs you need to achieve as much independence as possible. At San Diego Special Needs Law Center, it is our mission to make sure you have all the support and tools in place to achieve these goals.

    We have over 30 years experience in Special Needs Law and our community, working in the following practice areas:

    • Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for Families Developmental Disablilities
    • Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for Families Developmental Disablilities
    • Public Benefits Planning
    • Care Advocacy
    • Preservation of Benefits Eligibility in Litigation Settlement or Inheritance Scenarios
    • Life Care Planning
    We also enjoy our relationships with various advocacy groups and the disability community. It is through the interaction with our clients and these groups that we continue to learn and grow, and better serve our client's needs.

    Our Senior attorney, Phil Lindsley, is both a Certified Special Needs Law Attorney and a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate (State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization). He has been serving families and individuals with disabilities for over 30 years.

    For more info and to contact us for an appointment, click here!!!

  • FREE!!! IEP Evaluation Day in Rancho Bernardo
  • Saturday, September 9th
    Call to reserve 1 hour block between 9am and 4pm
    RSVP Required!!!
    858-945-6621 or appropriateeducation@gmail.com

    The Special Education Advocacy & Law Firm of Thomas S. Nelson
    16466 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 106
    San Diego, California 92128
    Tel: (858) 945-6621
    www.specialedlaw.us

  • Art of Autism Newsletters - opportunities for artists, poets, film makers, siblings
  • Click here to read their latest newsletter for all the news about upcoming events and more!!!

  • TERI's Kilmer College: Healthy Dinner Entrees
  • Contact kilmercollege@teriinc.org for applications and more information.

    www.teriinc.org

  • UCSD Gymnastics for Youth, Teens and Young Adults with Special Needs
  • https://friendshipcirclesd.com/upcomingevents/

    For questions or to RSVP please contact the Program Director: Maxime@FriendshipCircleSD.org

  • ASD Mornings at theNAT


  • Please visit http://www.sdnhm.org/visit/accessibility/asd-mornings/ for more information.

  • Autism Accessibility Morning at the Fleet!


  • In February we began our, Autism Accessibility Mornings at the Fleet (http://rhfleet.org/events/autism-accessibility-mornings), program. This morning is dedicated to the ASD community to come and enjoy the Fleet in a quieter setting and catch an IMAX film! Our film showings are presented with raised house lights and a lowered soundtrack volume, to provide a more comforting environment. Our goal is to provide an enriching experience for the ASD community

  • SIBSHOP 2016-2017 Schedule


  • October 2016 - August 2017

    WANTED: Siblings who have a brother/sister with special needs
    AGES: 7 - 12 years old
    Older siblings are welcome to attend as "Junior Leaders"

    WHAT: A fun-filled opportunity geared to the specific needs of siblings with brothers/sisters with special needs. Join us for games, crafts, hikes, cooking, and art. Meet other sibs - lunch provided

    TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    DATES:
    August 13: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071**

    DONATION: $5.00 - $10.00 per meeting per family for craft materials, supplies & lunch for the kids

    REGISTRATION: Pre-registration requested (if possible) the Thursday before the event.
    CONTACT: Email patmoulton@cox.net for a registration form and / or additional information.

    Sibshop Leaders: Jody BonDurant-Strong, Administrator Gina Clifton, ECSE Medically-Fragile Teacher, Special Education
    Pat Moulton, Retired

    **Information for family / community locations will be emailed.

  • San Diego Regional Center's Recreation Resource Page
  • sdrc


    Recreation is important in promoting inclusion and quality of life. Studies have shown that it increases self-esteem and confidence, leads to improved communication, social interaction, and friendship skills.

    The San Diego Regional Center supports clients having time to recreate and believes it is essential to a healthy and well-balanced life. Below are links to some popular recreation activities in the San Diego and Imperial Counties. However, SDRC does not endorse, nor provide funding for any recreation activity. SDRC is not liable for anything occurring while participating in any of the recreational activities. Click here for all the info!!!

  • Join Our Study! Video Games to Train Attention and Eye Movement

  • Join our study at UCSD's Research on Autism and Development Lab ( http://radlab.ucsd.edu). We are currently recruiting participants for a study to measure the effects of training visual attention using video games. Click here to view the brochure!!!

  • Parents and Children Needed for Student Research

  • My name is Shamayne Brown and I am a doctoral student at Alliant International University. This study is examining the attention abilities of kids with ASD and their parents. I am recruiting families with a child with ASD as well as families with typically developing children.

    We are looking for boys, ages 8 to 16 years old, who have a diagnosis of ASD and their biological parents - both mother and father need to participate. We are also looking for boys, ages 8 to 16 years old, who are typically developing and both of their biological parents to serve as a control group.

    If you and your family are eligible for participation, you will be asked to come to a lab at the Neuroscience Institute at Alliant International University. You and your child's other parent will be asked to complete consent forms and questionnaires about your own behaviors; this should take you each about 25 minutes. You will also be given questionnaires about your child's behaviors. Only one parent needs to fill out these questionnaires and should take about 25 minutes complete. You, your child, and your child's other parent will complete a cognitive test, which will take about 30 minutes. Each of you will then play some games on a computer. This will take each person about 30 minutes. Your child's participation will take approximately one hour. Your participation and that of your child's other parent will take approximately one and a half to two hours.

    After your child completes his tasks, he will receive a $20 cash gift as an appreciation for his participation. Once you and your child's other parent have completed all tasks, you will each receive a $10 gift card as a token of appreciation for your participation. For further information, please contact Shamayne Brown at sbrown7@alliant.edu or 619-416-1799. Thank you for your time.

    *Approved by Alliant IRB
    IRB #1604025150

     
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    I never endorse anyone or anything. Opinions expressed in what I send out, may not be shared by me. Everything is for informational purposes only.
    People who "advertise" through this newsletter have never been checked out by me. Same goes for the "Sponsors". This includes professionals and even people who are interested in babysitting, etc. So, please take the time to thoroughly check out anyone and everyone who will be working with or caring for your child/adult. We are all sadly aware, through news stories and word of mouth, of people who prey upon special needs children and adults because of their extra vulnerability.

    Valerie Dodd-Saraf
    President, Foggy Coast Ventures, Inc.
    Owner/Editor ValeriesList.com

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