Received from HYPERLEX mailing list, approximately in chronological order.
Autism Society of Collin County
Open Microphone and Networking
July 2, 2002, Plano, TX St. Andrew United Methodist Church
http://click.topica.com/maaaqkXaaSEcqa4JkdRb/ 214-925-2722
>2-Day PECS Training Workshop
>Scott Helsinger, M.S., BCBA, & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC-SLP
>July 8-9, 2002, Dedham, MA 888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com
http://www.pecs.com
Asperger Syndrome Coalition of US, Gulf Coast Chapter
July 9, 2002 7pm - Sibling Issues by Peter Simione, PhD
Houston, TX Houston Mennonite Church, 1231 Wirt Road
http://www.aspergergulfcoast.com support@aspergergulfcoast.com
>Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood, July 11, 2002
>Anchorage, AK edfuture@onramp.net
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727
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Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood
July 13, 2002, Seattle, WA
edfuture@onramp.net
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727
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
Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood
>July 15, 2002, Lincoln, NE edfuture@onramp.net
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727
http://www.autismonline.org/conferences/
>****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.
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.
July 16-17, 2002, Memphis, TN
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
>Overview of Major Therapy Models - Common Bonds speaker series
>July 18, 2002 7:30p Needham, MA Deaconess-Glover Hospital mchmura@attbi.com
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
>Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood, July 19, 2002
>Phoenix, AZ edfuture@onramp.net
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727
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Berard Auditory Integration Training, July 11-20, 2002
>Costa Mesa, CA giantsteps@earthlink.net 800-952-0288
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>PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group
>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
>*****2002 ASA National Conference on Autism
>July 17-21, 2002
>
http://www.autism-society.org
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
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
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
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
>There will be face painting, indoor amusements, and more....
>Reservations Required! July 27, 2002 10a-2p
>Suffolk County, NY Fun4All in Port Jeff Station
>631-220-4727 airwin@optonline.net www.aha-as-pdd.org
PECS 2-Day Training
>July 30-31, 2002, Hyannis, MA www.cccollaborative.org
>Anita Woods 508-564-5099 x22 anitalwoods@hotmail.com
>Parent to Parent Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children
>(all disabilities allowed currently, now all autism)
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://www.elija.org/BobbyReg.html elija@optonline.com
http://www.room2grow.org
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://www.pecs.com
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Effective Interventions for Children & 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 www.asperger.net/conferences_other.htm
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/maaaqkXaaSEcqa4JkdRb/ 214-925-2722
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
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Parents Choice Conference (Parent Panel)
>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
>August 17-18, 2002, Buena Park, CA near Los Angeles
>
http://click.topica.com/maaaqkXaaSEcla4JkdRb/
>The Geneva Centre in Toronto, Summer Training Institute
>Sessions: August 19-21, 2002; August 22, 2002; August 23, 2002
>
http://www.autism.net 1-866-436-3829
>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://www.pecs.com
>"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
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell
August 26-27, 2002, Norfolk, VA
888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
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://www.pecs.com
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://www.pecs.com
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
www.futurehorizons-autism.com
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 www.njcosac.org
>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
11th Annual Texas State Conference on Autism
September 11-14, 2002, Corpus Christi, TX
361-225-4500 for more information
http://click.topica.com/maaaqkXaaSEcra4JkdRb/
Wrightslaw Special Education Law
From Emotions to Advocacy - Workshop/Presentation
September 16, 2002, Richmond, VA
http://click.topica.com/maaaqkXaaSEcsa4JkdRb/
>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://www.futurehorizons-autism.com 1-800-489-0727
>PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group
>B.J. Freeman - Skills Children need to reach success as adults.
>September 19, 2002, Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center 408-727-5775
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://www.futurehorizons-autism.com
>1-800-489-0727
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 www.ausm.org 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 www.pecs.com
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/maaaqkXaaSEcoa4JkdRb/
>ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant
>The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence
>September 26-27, 2002, San Diego, CA Mission Valley Hilton planitbwz@aol.com
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 www.pecs.com
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
September 26-27, 2002, Philadelphia, PA Holiday Inn (King of Prussia)
www.UseVisualStrategies.com 248-879-2598
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
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/maaaqkXaaSEcpa4JkdRb/ www.naar.org
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
>ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant
>The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence
>September 30-October 1, 2002, Los Angeles, CA Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City planitbwz@aol.com
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://www.asperger.net/conferences_other.htm
>
>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://www.pecs.com
Autism/Asperger's 2002
>Dr. Temple Grandin, Norm Ledgin, Anne Addison, Kathleen Quill
>October 3-4, 2002, Minneapolis, MN
>www.futurehorizons-autism.com 1-800-489-0727
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://www.vwcdexpo.com 877-923-3976
>>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/maaaqkXaaSEcna4JkdRb/
>
>ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant
>The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence
>October 4-5, 2002, San Jose, CA Double Tree Hotel planitbwz@aol.com
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
>Dr. Lisa Lewis, Dr. Raun Melmed, Robert Kahn, Brian Gray, Jerry & Mary Newport, Eustacia Cutler, October 8-9, 2002, Boise, ID
>
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com 1-800-489-0727
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>>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://www.pecs.com
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Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
>Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP (GOOD speaker!!)
>October 10-11, 2002, Boston, MA Best Western Royal Plaza (Marlborough)
>www.UseVisualStrategies.com 248-879-2598
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 www.njcosac.org
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 www.asperger.net/conferences_other.htm
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Growing Up With ASD
>Presenters: Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Ami Klin, Michelle Garcia Winner, Ros Blackburn
>October 15-16, 2002, Grand Rapids, MI
http://www.thegraycenter.org 616-667-2396
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
>Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell
>October 17-18, 2002, Reno, NV 888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
>Autism/Asperger's 2002
>Dr. Jeanette McAfee, Teresa Bolick, Jerry & Mary Newport, Janet Mora, and Colleen Nyberg
>October 22-23, 2002, Sacramento, CA
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com
>1-800-489-0727
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 www.pecs.com
>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://www.pecs.com
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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://www.ladders.org/fol/events.htm ctia@ladders.org
>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://www.uq.edu.au./education/centres/chisholm chisholm.centre@mailbox.uq.edu.au
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
>Anne Hoffman, M. Ed., & Susan Peterson, PhD
>November 5-6, 2002, Kalispell, MT
>888-732-7462 edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
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
>www.futurehorizons-autism.com 1-800-489-0727
>
>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://www.autismcongress.com
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>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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>>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://www.futurehorizons-autism.com
>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 www.pecs.com
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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
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>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://www.autismasperger.org
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Support Group for Families & Friends of Children with Autism.
>Meets 2nd Monday of each month. Ferndale, MI Zion Lutheran Church
http://www.geocities.com/everydaymiraclesautism everydaymiraclesautism@yahoo.com
>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
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
FEAT-Houston Fall Meetings:
September 12, 2002
November 14, 2002
www.feathouston.org 281-348-7067
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
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