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| Fresno man with autism to run in Boston Marathon |
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The Boston Marathon is just one week from Monday. Thousands training hard to compete in the 26-mile race, including some right here in the Valley.
One Fresno man has been preparing for this race for a long time.
The Boston Marathon certainly is not an easy course to trek, but 24-year-old Kyle Grossman has faced more challenging routes.
Grossman has had to increase his workouts.
"Pacing, pacing, speed limits, intervals," Grossman said.
It's all part of his training to compete in the Boston Marathon on April 16. Read on... |
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| NBA makes space for fans with autism spectrum disorder |
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When crowds of noisy fans pack sports and entertainment arenas, many people go expecting -- even hoping -- to experience some sort of sensory overload.
But for families with children on the autism spectrum, it's difficult to enter an often rowdy, overpowering environment without worrying about the kids. For some, it's virtually impossible.
It's a challenge that's now being addressed by the NBA. Read on... |
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| A New "Yelp For Sensory Needs" Helps People With Autism Find Inclusive Spaces |
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People with autism and with illnesses like PTSD, which heighten sensitivity to loud noises and crowds, often struggle to find calm and support in large venues. A new app helps families find them.
Conditions like autism and conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder make people especially sensitive to loud noises and cramped, overstimulating environments. It's common practice among parents of kids with autism or other sensory needs to just avoid noisy or crowded venues altogether. But Julian Maha, CEO of KultureCity, a Birmingham, Alabama-based nonprofit dedicated to building inclusion for people with autism, is working to change that.
Last year, Maha and KultureCity worked with Quicken Loans Arena-home to the Cleveland Cavaliers and often called The Q-to create a program that would allow people with sensory needs to still attend and enjoy games. Read on... |
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| Children With ADHD And Time Perception |
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"When is my birthday?"
I looked at my son, a little concerned. He answers this question every single time he sees a doctor or gets a blood test.
"It's in December, Honey," I answered, wondering what was going on.
"No, when is it?" he responded, clearly getting frustrated with my lack of understanding.
"Do you mean how long is it until your birthday?" I asked. Read on... |
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| Family and Others Looking for Help!!! |
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Seeking Roommate for Autistic Older Adult
I am seeking a roommate for my sister, who is almost 60, severely autistic and non-verbal. My sister is not aggressive toward others - she is affectionate and enjoys the company of other people, and is intelligent - but she is not verbally communicative and is very low-functioning.
Roommate would need to also be a Regional Center client, non-aggressive and be in or entering the Supported Living program.
Please contact Daria at [email protected] Thank you!
Hello! I am looking to get any information, experiences and guidance regarding SSI applications. My daughter is 17 1/2 and we never applied before. George [email protected]
We are wondering what parents experiences has been with some organizations for young adults.
Our son is a client of the Department of Rehabilitation. We need to select a program for job training. We hope to get some feedback about The Arc, Goodwill and Toward Maximum Independence.
Thanks Laura S. [email protected]
I am trying to find a social group for my 17 year old daughter.She has a mild learning disability and although she does not actually have a diagnosis of autism I definitely think she is on the spectrum with certain behaviors(obsession with time,picky eating, watching shows over and over) My greatest concern is her lack of social skills or awareness and I would love to get her together with some similar teenage boys and girls for fun, friendship ,outings. We live in zip code 92129. Thank you if anyone can help point us in the right direction. Kim [email protected]
Our family is looking to find an occasional (possibly weeknight event,etc./day date/date night) babysitter for our 3.5 year old son with moderate ASD (and nut allergies). He is very verbal but with pragmatic language delays, has some transition sensitivities causing some protesting, but overall he is a fun loving little guy who just likes to be on a schedule. We want someone we can rely on with great references and EXPERIENCE with children on the spectrum (which we haven't been too lucky through care.com). We live in the Carmel Valley/Torrey Highlands area and we also have a 1 year old Bernese Mountain Dog. If you have had an amazing sitter or are a sitter with ASD experience, please email me, Brittany, [email protected]
I'm wondering if you know where I could refer a 16-year-old who is low income but does have insurance to be tested for ASD/Asperger's? They live in Encinitas. [email protected]
If you have a question or request for this newsletter group, please send your email request to [email protected]. People who can help you will email you directly with their responses. |
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| Soccer Buddies with Friendship Circle, San Diego |
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Just wanted to let you know about a very special FREE event happening this Sunday, 4/15 12:30PM-2PM at Nobel Athletic Fields (8810 Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA 92122)! We will be hosting a Good Deeds Day program promoting friendship while we learn and play soccer for fun! This event is for all ages and abilities! Soccer Buddies will be led by expert coaches from Super Soccer Stars, a professional company that works solely with children and teens with disabilities. We are also holding a workshop immediately before the event for our teen and college student volunteers to be fully prepared and excited to meet their buddies!
Schedule:
12:30PM - 1:00PM: Participants arrive and meet their one-on-one buddy, free snacks and drinks provided, get-to-know-you games!
1:00PM - 2:00PM: Soccer fun on the field, separated games for little guys and big guys
This event is totally free, you don't even need to be a soccer enthusiast just come have fun in the beautiful weather and make new friends. We will be located in the gazebos below the Library & next to the playground - RSVP for more details. Remember to wear sneakers and sunscreen! RSVP required so we can match your child with a volunteer, email me or call 858-487-4879 with participant names and you are all set!
Looking forward to a wonderful afternoon together,
Maxime
www.FriendshipCircleSD.org |
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| Developmental DIR Autism Therapy in Your Home! |
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Real Connections Child Development Institute
Supporting and partnering with families of children on the autism spectrum through understanding, engagement and relationships.
Developmental Play Therapy - 1:1 developmental therapy in your child's natural environment. Evidenced- based, emotional, cognitive and neurobiological therapy that assists your child in developing meaningful relationships.
Parent Coaching & Support - Real-time training and education in your child's individual profile. Learn new ways to engage and connect, while focusing on communicative and cognitive/ social emotional development. Maximize your child's developmental growth through both daily interactions and parent-child intervention sessions.
A "Whole Child" Program
- Flexible Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Scripting
- Perserveration
- Meltdowns
- Executive Function Skills
- Regulation
- Sensory Integration
- Spatial Processing
- Individualized Program
Real Connections San Diego
415 North Highway 101, Suite C
Solana Beach, CA 92075
619-840-0015 or 858-768-0313
http://realconnectionsinstitute.com |
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| The NEW 2018 Flourishing Families is Out!! |
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The new edition of Flourishing Families, San Diego and Imperial County's resource guide for families with special needs, is now available! Find helpful articles, resources for specific diagnoses and disabilities, as well as special needs camps, educational programs, support groups and more.
Access the digital edition on the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego website at www.SNRFSD.org. |
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| 8th Annual ONEHOPE ACT Today for Military Families 5k/10k Run/Walk and Family Festival |
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1 IN 68 MILITARY CHILDREN HAVE AUTISM
10k - 5k - 1 Mile Benefiting military families impacted by autism
Join us on Saturday, April 21, 2018 for our 8th Annual ONEHOPE ACT Today for Military Families 5k/10k Run/Walk and Family Festival. Since the inaugural event in 2011, this event has raised nearly $700,000 to benefit military families impacted by autism. Our event is a unique opportunity for the San Diego community to come together with our military service members in support of a worthy cause...building autism awareness and helping make a real difference in the life of a military child.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
TECOLOTE SHORES PARK | MISSION BAY
1300 E. MISSION BAY DRIVE | SAN DIEGO
Register today at acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/run |
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| Safer Than Prescription Medication for Anxiety and the Effects are Permanent!!! |
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Call 858-367-9108 to schedule your free consulation.
Microcurrent 4 Kids is San Diego's premiere pediatric microcurrent therapy program for children with special needs. Our program is the clinically proven, BEST therapy for Autism & ADHD, as you will see by the rapid improvement in your child's skills and abilities, because of how well it promotes developmental growth and couples with ALL other therapies.
MicroCurrent4Kids
4540 Kearny Villa Road, Ste. 211
San Diego, CA 92123
858-367-9108
[email protected]
http://www.microcurrent4kids.com |
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| Online Floortime Course for Parents |
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Building Floortime Families:
An Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime® for Parents and Caregivers (Live Online)
Wednesdays
April 18 to May 23, 2018
7:00 - 8:30AM Pacific Time
These sessions are all Live Online!
Only $99 USD
This is an introductory course that helps parents learn what Floortime is and how they can use it in a very practical manner. Both the theory and application of the approach will be discussed.
Click here for all the info and to register!!! |
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| Friendship Walk San Diego, April 29th!!! |
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Walk With Your Heart!!!
Sunday, April 29th
Liberty Station, NTC Park, Preble Field
2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
Join us for the 5k Friendship Walk San Diego to raise funds and community involvement for children and adults with special needs. The Friendship Circle, San Diego provides inclusion programming, fun community outings and friendship for children, teens and adults with disabilities throughout San Diego County.
Click here for all the info and to register!!! |
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| Autism Coffee Talk Day with TACA |
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Join TACA San Diego in beautiful Carlsbad, CA during #AutismAwarenessMonth for #AutismCoffeeTalkDay. This is one of 3 locations in San Diego County where you can join us at for this National Event.
Hosted By TACA San Diego Co-Coordinator Vanessa Surprise and TACA Parent Mentor Malinda Cook
Join TACA San Diego in Centrally Located Mission Valley, CA during #AutismAwarenessMonth for #AutismCoffeeTalkDay. This is one of 3 locations in San Diego County where you can join us at for this National Event.
Hosted By TACA San Diego Co-Coordinator Nancy Kirkman
Join TACA San Diego in Friendly Rancho Bernardo, CA during #AutismAwarenessMonth for #AutismCoffeeTalkDay. This is one of 3 locations in San Diego County where you can join us at for this National Event.
Hosted By TACA San Diego Parent Mentors Kate Whelan and Shannon DeBlock |
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| A Night Out for Autism - Dinner Detective Show |
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Thursday, April 19 at 5 PM - 8 PM
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
530 Broadway St, San Diego, California 92101
$50 Donation Per Person (21+ adults only) Includes a pre-show networking hour, a delectable 3 course dinner & a hysterical and interactive dinner detective show. All proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks! You don't want to miss this event.
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Networking & Registration
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner & Show
RSVP by Thursday, April 12th.
Space is limited so book today: Kasey Wilson 619.446.3048 [email protected]
Local Autism Speaks contact: Larissa Kerstetter [email protected] |
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| Autism Accessibility Morning at the Fleet! |
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The third Saturday of every month, Fleet invites the Autism Spectrum Community to enjoy our museum through this special opportunity. Adults and families with children with autism can enjoy the Fleet's exhibit galleries in a quieter setting, an hour before regular open hours to the general public and with access to a special cool-off space. Visitors are welcome to stay and enjoy the museum all day. Admission includes a special IMAX film screening at 10 a.m. with the house lights on and a lower soundtrack volume.
For more information, visit www.fleetscience.org/events/autism-accessibility-mornings.
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| San Diego Sibshop |
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October 2017 - August 2018
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:
May 20: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
August 19: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071**
DONATION: $5.00 - $10.00 per meeting per family for craft materials, supplies and lunch for the kids
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration requested by email (if possible) the Thursday before the event.
CONTACT: Email [email protected] for a Sibshop registration form and / or additional information.
Sibshop Leaders:
Jody BonDurant-Strong, Administrator
Ndoto BonDurant-Strong - adult sibling & CSUSM student
Gina Clifton, ECSE Medically-Fragile Teacher, Special Education
Pat Moulton, Retired
Directions for Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor's Center (MTRP):
1 Father Juniper Serra Trail (92119). Interstate 8 to 15 North / East on Friars Road.
Stay to left - turns into Mission Gorge Road / Turn left on 1 Father Juniper Serra.
https://www.facebook.com/sandiegosibshop/
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| Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Residential and Respite Care Services Survey |
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The survey will take less than 30 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and voluntary and the responses are confidential. The responses will be helpful in determining issues and supports related to residential and respite care services. We will raffle ten $25 gift cards at the close of the survey for participants who complete the survey.
Click here to take the survey and help with research to improve lives!!!
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| Parents Who have a Child with Autism Wanted for an Online Survey |
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| Participate in Research: Attention Differences in Boys with ASD and their Family Member |
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Boys with ASD between the ages of 8 and 16 and both of their biological parents are invited to participate in a study examining attention skills and genetics.
Boys who are typical developing and their biological parents are also invited to serve as a control group.
This research is taking place at the Neuroscience Center of Alliant International University under the supervision of Alan Lincoln, Ph.D., MSCP, BCBA-D and Shamayne Brown, M.A. You must be able to travel to the lab to participate.
Study Requirements
-Both biological parents and the son must participate.
-Each parent will complete questionnaires about him or herself.
-This should take about 30 minutes.
-Each parent will complete a brief standard cognitive measure. This should take about 30 minutes.
-Each parent will complete a computer task. This should take about 30 minutes.
-One parent will complete questionnaires about your son. This should take about 25 minutes.
-Your will complete the brief standard intelligence measure. This should take your child about 30 minutes.
-Your son will compete the computer task. This should take about 30 minutes.
Upon completion of participation, your son will receive $20 and each parent will receive a $10 gift card. You may also receive, upon request, results of your performance and/or your child's performance.
Refer another family to the study and be entered in a drawing for a $200 Visa gift card.
Some individuals may be excluded from participation in the study on-site. If your child is excluded, he will receive a $5.00 cash gift for his participation in the preliminary assessment. If a parent is excluded, he or she will be given a $5 gift card for participation in the preliminary assessment.
If you are interested in participating, please call 858-635-4068 or by email:
[email protected] or
[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance!
Approved by Alliant IRB (#1604025150R001)
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