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On Saturday, March 25, 2017 we are celebrating the 13th annual San Diego Race for Autism in Balboa Park, and it's going to be "Super!"
This family friendly event gathers together more than 6,000 families, educators, and autism professionals from across Southern California to help raise awareness and funding for one of our country's largest concerns- autism. Once considered rare, autism now affects as many as 1 in 68 children in the US, and more than 19,000 families right here in our community.
100% of the Race funds stay right here in San Diego and provide funding for early identification efforts, technical training in software testing for young adults, parent programs, educational workshops and has funded more than 600 community programs and classrooms, benefiting thousands of local children and families.
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| Adults with autism see interests as strengths, career paths |
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Adults on the autism spectrum see their interests as possible fields of study and career paths, as well as ways to mitigate anxiety, finds a study by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
The findings, published in the journal Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, continue a shift away from perceiving strong interests as a negative and toward a perspective that recognizes the strengths and potential of these personal pursuits.
Research has shown that people with autism may show intense interest in subjects like science, technology, and art - developing, for instance, a deep knowledge and appreciation of trains, mechanics, animals, or anime and cartoons. Read on... |
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| 5 Reasons Your Child's Autism Puts a Strain on Your Marriage |
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There have been a number of articles, over the years, suggesting that parents of children with autism are more likely to divorce than parents of children with other disabilities. Several studies have looked into the issue and, unhelpfully, each came up with precisely opposite findings.
What researchers do know, however, is that autism is a uniquely stress-inducing disorder for caregivers. Autism can lead to unusual and difficult-to-manage changes, disagreements, and frustrations for parents. Read on... |
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| 5 Ways to Advocate Successfully for Your Child's Special Education |
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Children with learning differences or other special education needs have a great advantage in meeting their educational goals if we parents understand just how much we can do to make a meaningful difference. How can you be the best advocate when it comes to getting the educational services your child needs? Here are five essentials every parent should know:
1. Know Your Power: You Are Your Child's Best Advocate
Most parents find approaching school teachers and administrators to be nerve-wracking, if not downright intimidating. But parents, because they care so passionately, are always their children's best advocates. Parents know their children best and are often the first to know that a challenge won't go away on its own without intervention. Read on... |
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| AOALIVE All Autistic Panel Talks About Functioning Levels, Triggers, Ableism and... |
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The Art of Autism is so grateful to all the participants who made AoA Live last week possible. Watch this autistic panel talk about subjects such as functioning levels, ableism, humor, triggers, and more. Click here for all the info and view the video! |
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| Parents and Others Looking for Help!!! |
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I am looking for advice or help from other parents. My 10 year old daughter is a 5th grader in the Poway Unified School District. We have started the transition to middle school process but it seems to be very backwards in how it works. I would love advice from other parents who have gone through this transition process and and tips they may have. I appreciate any and all help.
Thank you,
Andrea Schwartz andreanschwartz@hotmail.com
Family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 children, younger, age 4 on the Autism Spectrum, is looking for an professional lady to rent one bedroom with separate bathroom in our 4 bedroom spacious house in San Diego from March 2017 for 1 year. Lady needs to have experience with children with autism. Cost of room with private bathroom is 1/3 of the rent amount (circa $900-1000) plus proportional share for the utilities.
Childcare services paid separately including: 7am-8am Monday-Friday, possible pick up from school at 1.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm- preparing lunch for our child, drop off to clinic in Sorrento Valley for 3pm Monday through Friday.
Contact Gabriela 619 635 09 11.
We are a same sex couple with 11year old twins. Seeking an affordable lawyer knowledgeable in LGBTQ laws and special needs' laws. With the new administration it's critical that my partner completes second parent adoption for the boys, that our wills are updated, and that my severely autistic son is protected. Thank you. Laurena baum701@gmail.com
Hello Valerie's List,
I am one of many very concerned parents who have recently received a letter stating that our child will be forced to attend a new school next year with the combining of two schools' moderate/severe special education classrooms. I'm in the process of finding out what, if anything, we can do about this. I will be attending the Special Education Community Advisory Committee meeting next Thursday, Feb. 9th at 7pm at the Ballard Center in hopes of hearing answers to questions about why these changes are being made and how the district can justify putting our kids into classes with more kids in them. If anyone knows more about this and/or whether parents might be able to petition against these changes, etc., please contact me at sschafer211@gmail.com.
I have a son that would like to meet some other kids...Do u know of any others that live in the Encinitas Area that we can possibly meet? Or possibly other social clubs? My email is kimcorreia1@gmail.com
14 year old girl with PDD is looking for IHSS caregiver available in mornings from 630 am to 830 am weekdays.
Please contact Lisa Stidger at 619-890-2652 or lwsandiego@hotmail.com
I have a sister with special needs. She is now 20 years old and for about one year now, she has decompensated. She had been on depakote for many years which helped managed her aggression and impulsivity but somehow her body is now "allergic" to this medication. Psychiatrists have tried different cocktails of medication to hopefully help her return to her previous lifestyle. She would participate in sports for exceptional athletes and would participate in other community activities. She does not participate in activities that she once enjoyed due to her severe aggression. She is diagnosed with Autism and intellectual disability. She has recently returned to school (she is slowly progressing). My parents care for her full time and it is a tough tough job as you might understand.
They are working with the regional center to hopefully find some respite for my parents. But honestly, we ran in to a wall with availability of services. My family is looking for a home for my sister to spend several days per week so she can learn some independent skills and detach some from my parents. I was wondering if you had any ideas of programs or homes we could look in to. Preferably in San Diego. She would be considered what they call a "level 14". Thank you! Norma Norms2309@gmail.com
My almost 17 year old son has high functioning autism and I'm trying to figure out what services I might be able to find for him. I'm getting nervous as he had more emotional troubles and gets closer to adulthood. Thanks. Linda ninjamommy@gmail.com
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. |
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| San Diego has a New Comprehensive Center Dedicated to the Treatment of Autism |
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A state-of-the-art clinic featuring advanced biomedical, behavioral, & sensory-motor therapies for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
This Clinic is headed up by Dr. Suzanne Goh. Dr. Suzanne Goh is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of children with neurological conditions that impact brain development, cognition, and behavior.
Dr. Goh received her Bachelors of Arts degree, summa cum laude, in History and Science from Harvard University (1993-1997). She went on to attend Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar (1997-1999). In 2004, she graduated from Harvard Medical School, cum laude. Dr. Goh completed her Pediatrics internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her Pediatric Neurology residency at University of California San Francisco. Click here for more info about Dr. Goh.
Pediatric Neurology Therapeutics
7090 Miratech Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
858-304-6440
http://www.gohmd.com
Dr. Suzanne Goh with the ultimate medical breakthrough that changes lives. |
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| U.S. Department of Education Publishes New Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities |
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Transition planning is a mandatory aspect of special education service delivery, according to federal special education law (IDEA 20 U.S.C. 1400). Federal law requires that school special education teams engage in transition planning for each student's transition to adulthood - that is, from high school to college or employment.
The law states specific requirements for transition planning. These requirements include timing, assessment, goals, and services. In January 2017, the United States Department of Education published "A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities," which explains IDEA's requirement for transition planning and its relationship to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Click here for all the info!!! |
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| Race for Their Future, Race for Autism! |
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Did you know that there are over 19,000 individuals with autism in San Diego?
You can be a Hero for those with autism by signing up and creating a team for the Race for Autism!
The Race has funded over 600 community initiatives - and continues to create new opportunities for children, teens, and young adults every year. In just two weeks, we'll be announcing the Community Projects for 2017 funded by last year's event.
Be a Hero and make the difference!
REGISTER TODAY
2017 Justice League Team Package!
Offer good through February
This is a great way to build your team of superheroes!
- For groups of 20 persons or more
- Flat rate of $27 per person (children, youth, adults) including chip-timing for runners and larger shirt sizes.
- Upon receipt of payment ($540 or more), your group will be set up with a special code for team members to register.
- Talk with your Employer about Sponsoring a Team!
To purchase a Justice League Package, please click here, or contact NFAR. For questions, please call us at 858-679-8800. |
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| Accounting and Income Tax |
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I offer professional accounting services that are customized to your specific needs, including full service computerized bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparation for individuals and small to medium sized businesses.
Services Provided:
- Bookkeeping Services
- Business Consulting
- Payroll Preparation
- Income Tax Return Preparation
- Notary Public Services
Customer service is my number one priority. I like to work closely with my clients to make sure they understand how their business is doing.
As a small business owner it is important that you spend your time on running your business and not on bookkeeping. Let me give you the peace of mind you deserve by utilizing my 20+ years of diversified experience in accounting and in business.
Call to setup an appointment for a free initial consultation so that I can evaluate your bookkeeping needs and provide you with a quote.
Contact Information:
Yvette Soto
3633 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 205
San Diego, CA. 92108
Phone (619) 977-6586
yvettemsoto@gmail.com
http://www.yvettesoto.com |
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| Autism Movement Therapy at We Rock the Spectrum |
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Dynamic Instructor Brittni Cleland is conducting an Autism Movement Therapy session on February 17th from 4pm-5pm. Space is limited! Call us at (858)798-5353 to sign up and reserve your spot!
http://www.werockthespectrumsandiegocmr.com |
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| Special Education Legal Advocacy and Representation |
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Children with special needs face unique challenges in obtaining a free and "appropriate" public education. The law recognizes these challenges and provides special protections to accommodate your child's special needs, individualize the educational program, ensure parent participation, and protect against discrimination. This article broadly discusses the three main sources of education law (the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA). Click here for all the info!!!
Law Offices of Schwartz & Storey
2247 San Diego Ave. Suite #237
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel: 858-430-8166
http://www.dorightlaw.com |
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| Save The Date: The Next Mingle is March 8th! |
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Join us March 8th, at Rockin' Baja!
From 6pm to 9pm, FREE to attend
Located in Old Town, free parking!
3890 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110
"Mingle" is an opportunity for families and professionals in the special needs community to come together for an evening and make new connections and share our collective experiences and resources. At Mingle we help facilitate introductions, highlight community organizations, feature a non-profit cause, and invite the exchange of information.
Let us know you're coming by RSVPing to Mingle, for Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Your RSVP is important because it helps us plan Mingle and keep you up to date if there are any announcements or changes. For more information about the featured non-profit and spotlight resources visit www.minglesd.com |
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| A Social Event for Parents of Children with Special Needs |
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Please R.S.V.P. with your host Bene Raphael no later than Feb. 17th at beneraphael@hotmail.com or for any questions please call (760) 845-4551 |
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| Conservatorships and Adults with Developmental Disabilities |
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 10 am - 12 noon
At 18 years old every person is considered an adult under the law. This workshop includes informationon the different kinds of conservatorships, their purposes, what they can and cannot do, and what other tools are available to provide appropriate support.
Read more
Click here to register online |
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| Congratulations NFAR Tech Grads! |
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Congratulations to our second class of NFAR TECH graduates of the 7 month training program! Our graduates are completing their training for ISTQB certification and are looking forward to their internships.
Hats off to our graduates for all their hard work!
For more information about NFAR Tech.
Do you know someone in the Tech industry? We've love to start a conversation with them. Industry internships allow our participants to gain valuable experience while providing the tech company with qualified software testers. Contact us at 858-679-8800. |
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| UCSD TEAM-UP Weight Loss Program for Children with ASD |
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TEAM UP (Transforming Eating, Activity, and Motivation Utilizing Parents) is a 16-week, parent-only group program focused on weight-loss, increasing physical activity, and promoting fruits and vegetables, designed specifically for parents of children with ASD. This research study is free of charge, and families will be compensated for participating. Interested families should call 855-UCSD-4W8 to get started. |
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| Life Planning Project |
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Vendored program funded by San Diego Regional Center
Reservations are necessary as space is limited
Call Wendy at: (619) 938-2876 to RSVP or email: wendy@guidinghands.org
www.guidinghands.org |
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| Kara Dodds and Associates: Santee is moving up! |
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Kara Dodds, M.S., CCC-SLP Kara Dodds & Associates, Inc
Pediatric Therapy Center: Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy
Empowering positive change toward your child's development
http://karadodds.com |
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| 5 Research-Backed Benefits of Weighted Blankets and Vests |
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Weighted blankets and vests have been around as a therapy tool for a while now. Many parents have observed the calming effect they can have on children with autism and sensory issues. The science behind these weighted items is called Deep Touch Pressure (DTP). This is the term for the feeling of gentle, distributed weight on the body.
You can get the benefits of DTP in a variety of ways. Hugging is one way that everyone can experience DTP. Weighted vests, blankets, stuffed animals, or lap pads are all ways to get the benefits of DTP. As long as there is gentle, distributed weight, there will be benefits from DTP. Read on... |
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| Free Webinar: How to Use Social Thinking Materials to Teach Ages 11-22 |
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Many of you told us that you learned valuable information from our first two webinars - so we've decided to host webinars regularly!
Our next webinar focuses on teaching older students - we hope you join us!
Free Webinar: How to Use Social Thinking Materials to Teach Ages 11-22
February 22, 2017 10 - 11:30 AM California Time
Presented by:
Michelle Garcia Winner, Founder of Social Thinking
Moderated by:
Pamela Crooke, Chief Strategy Officer
As students shift into their tween, teen, and young adult years, they experience increasingly complex social situations and academic curricula that require more nuanced social understanding. In this webinar, Michelle Garcia Winner, the founder of Social Thinking, will provide valuable teaching tips and delve into the scope and sequence of using Social Thinking's products with students ages 11-22. The materials are helpful for students with social learning challenges (ranging from ASD levels 1 and 2, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, etc.) or students who are undiagnosed yet struggle with the rapidly increasing demands of social interpretation and related social skills.
Join us for insider tips on how to teach this age group using our products!
Register Now |
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| Autism Accessibility Morning at the Fleet! |
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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
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| SIBSHOP 2016-2017 Schedule |
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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:
Feb. 26: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
March 19: Family / Community (Amtrak Train Ride) **
April 30: Mission Trails Regional Park
May 21: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
July 9: Day at Mission Bay, family picnic **
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.
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| Children with autism and their mothers need for student research! |
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My name is Ariane Myers-Turnbull and I am a doctoral student at Alliant International University. I am currently recruiting participants for a project that is examining why children with autism are injured more often than children without autism. To participate you must be a mother of a child who is between the ages of 3 and 7 years old and who has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (i.e. autism, Asperger's, pervasive developmental disorder).
If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to come into a lab at Alliant International University to complete consent forms and questionnaires about you and your child. You will then be asked to observe your child in a room with simulated common household hazards from a live video. Your child will also be asked to complete simple tasks such as working with blocks. Overall, your participation in this study should take about 90 minutes.
After you and your child complete these tasks you will receive $20, be entered into a drawing for $400, and your child will receive a prize in appreciation for your participation. You will also receive a video of your child in the room and safety proofing materials. For further information please contact Ariane Myers-Turnbull at amyers-turnbull@alliant.edu or (858) 414-1076. Thank you for your time.
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| Know someone who may have autism, age 40-65 years? |
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| Participate in a Study!!! |
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We are currently recruiting for the Parenting on the Spectrum Study, a brief study with mothers of children between the ages of 3 and 7 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study is completed online, with the option (for participants living in the Greater Los Angeles Area) of conducting additional sessions in the home. We will ask parents about their experiences of parenthood.
https://pomona.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3mxyR3CkuXFV6ip
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| Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Driving Anxiety - FREE 10 week program for teens and adults with ASD in San Diego! |
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This is a FREE group-format intervention for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders who are interested in driving, but are dealing with driving fear/anxiety.
Please share this flyer with anyone in the community that may qualify. We are only asking that our participants are minimum 15-16 years of age (i.e. of potential driving age) and have a formal diagnosis of ASD. There is no upper limit for age. The groups will be held in the Kearny Mesa area (zip code 92123).
858-966-7703 x3682
rtrefas@rchsd.org
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| Do you know someone with Autism?? |
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| Participate in Research!!! |
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| Research Study Recruitment |
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My name is Sarah Hacker and I'm the staff research associate for 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. I was wondering if it were possible to put an ad on your website or in your newsletter for the purposes of reaching out to members of the autism community who might be interested in participating. I've attached a flyer for the study which outlines what happens, inclusion criteria, and compensation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Sarah D. Hacker
Staff Research Associate - RADLab
shacker@ucsd.edu
radlab@ucsd.edu 858-246-1932
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| Autism Effects on Attentional Blink |
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For more information, please contact Sofia Schugar at the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab: 858-353-4929 (feel free to leave voicemail) or via email at
sofiaschugar@gmail.com
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| Seeking Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum to Volunteer for a Research Study |
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I am conducting research for my doctoral dissertation in Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University and I was wondering if you would post my flyer on your newsletter. My study seeks the insight of young adults (ages 18-35) with documented evidence of an ASD about their social experiences. Participants will be interviewed using their preferred communication method.
I'll be interviewing young adults and their key support people in San Diego, Feb. 25- and March 10 and I'm scheduling interviews now. 858-461-8699
brenneise@siu.edu
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