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Acceptance. Intervention. Civil Rights. October 19, 2017

In This Issue

When I Can't Control It All

A Parent Asks, 'Will My Autistic Child Lead a Normal Life?'

When Parent and Child Both Have ADHD

Studies send mixed messages on antidepressants' link to autism

Parents and Others Looking for Help!!!

Jeremiah's Ranch November 4th Village Block Party

Financing Available at MicroCurrent 4 Kids!!!

San Diego: Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Cuts to Medi-Cal

TRIO Consultants

Halloween Fun AT KID VENTURES

Cortica Care: Comprehensive Autism Treatment

Unmasking Anxiety in Autism: The Floortime Approach

Special Needs Planning: 7 Costly Mistakes

Social Skills Group for Teens with Autism & Similar Conditions

Help us reach our $9,000 goal by Nov 1st to Keep Jam Sessions Rockin'

Free Event for Parents and School Admin

Participate in a Research Survey!

SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, March 24, 2018

FREE! Halloween Holiday Lightshow


 






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  • When I Can't Control It All
  • When your child is first diagnosed, the doctors are always focused on the proposed treatment plan.

    Rightly so. It's what they do, post assessment.

    I recommend therapy a minimum of two times a week.

    The standard course of treatment is this prescription and that medicine.

    There will likely be a waiting list, but you need to get him in with Doctor so and so as soon as possible.

    Kids like him do best with an involved, attentive parent.

    I need to see him in a month to check in and monitor progress.

    And so, you do all the things.

    Some of them work.

    Some don't. Read on...

  • A Parent Asks, 'Will My Autistic Child Lead a Normal Life?'
  • Will your autistic child grow up to lead a normal life?

    Not only does this question plague parents, but it can also become a mantra for grandparents, friends, and extended family. "When will he stop acting that way?" "Will he ever be able to live on his own?"

    Even worse, these types of questions are unavoidable because they are built into autism assessments, transition planning, applications to state and federal agencies, and discussions with guidance counselors and financial planners. Read on...

  • When Parent and Child Both Have ADHD
  • Treatment for mom or dad may be important for the kids, too

    It's a story we hear regularly: A child is diagnosed with ADHD and one of his parents, recognizing the symptoms, realizes that he (or she) has the disorder, too.

    It's often a surprise to the mom or dad, but to clinicians it's not surprising. "We know ADHD is highly familial," explains Mark Stein, a clinical psychologist and director of the ADHD and Related Disorders Program (PEARL Clinic) at Seattle Children's Hospital. "That means 25 percent of the parents of kids we diagnose are going to have it."

    It also comes as no surprise to Dr. Stein that many parents who meet the criteria for ADHD don't know it, and haven't been diagnosed. There's still a good deal of stigma and lack of understanding surrounding adults with ADHD. Read on...

  • Studies send mixed messages on antidepressants' link to autism


  • Antidepressants slightly boost the risk of autism and other brain conditions. Or they don't, and it's really factors related to the mother's mental health that pose the risk.

    That's the confusing upshot from four large studies published since May, all looking at the effects of exposure to antidepressants in the womb.

    "The challenge for all studies in this area is that regardless of various statistical analyses and study designs, we struggle to fully understand what effect the underlying maternal mental disorder has on the outcome," says Trine Munk-Olsen, an epidemiologist at the National Centre for Register-Based Research at Aarhus University in Denmark who led one of the studies. Read on...

  • Parents and Others Looking for Help!!!


  • Looking for 1-2 roommates to share cute 2 bedroom 1 bath house in Encinitas with my sister, who is autistic and non-verbal, and her caretaker. My sister will be starting Supported Living in 6 months or more, so roommates(s) could move in now or later. Please email or call me for more information - Daria at 619-294-6577 or doeringsx5@gmail.com.



    I am looking for an instructional aide to help my 6-year-old ADHD daughter in a private, Catholic school setting Monday-Friday 8am-12noon in Coronado. I would prefer someone with ABA knowledge. My daughter is a bright, spirited kid who needs lots of help staying on task and guidance and instruction on non-preferred actives (handwriting.) She is currently medicated but it is only taking us so far. She has behavioral issues we are working out. She needs someone who is strong and seasoned who will provide guidance and direction across all areas of the school setting; she is bossing around her current aide! Please contact me for info christinevantuyl@hotmail.com, or text 858-405-7264. Thank you for reading!



    My family is a dual income family and we need additional help caring for our 15 y/o daughter who is high functioning Asperger. Specifically, we would like to find someone who can be at the house after school while we commute back from our jobs. It would be 3-5 days a week in the afternoons from 3-6pm. A certified professional behavioral coach would be preferred, but not mandatory.

    Our schedules are moderately flexible and we work with the candidate to create a schedule that works for the both of us.
    Thanks! please contact Dustin at dmcarey@gmail.com



    My son is 5 and he will be on Kindergarten the next school year. He is currently in TK, and he is doing fine. He has an IEP, and he he is on general education with some support fron school staff. We would like to apply by choice to the following schools:

    Holmes Elementary, Curie PTA Elementary, Spreckels Elementary

    Do you have any experience with any of these schools in relation with the support and awareness for kids on the spectrum. Are these good options ? I will really appreciate your help and comments. Please write to julissa_ll@hotmail.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.

  • Jeremiah's Ranch November 4th Village Block Party
  • WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR JEREMIAH'S RANCH NOVEMBER 4 VILLAGE BLOCK PARTY

    Email info@jeremiahsranch.org or call Linda White (760) 805-5214

    Jeremiah's Ranch Village Block Party is less than one month away!
    Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite or pick them up at Z Cafe


    Click here for all the info on this event and others!!!

  • Financing Available at MicroCurrent 4 Kids!!!
  • Back to School Special Pricing at MicroCurrent 4 Kids!!! 10% Discount for New Clients -- Available to the first 10 clients to mention this ad!!!

    FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE!!!
    Two Locations to Serve you!!! In Kearny Mesa and Encinitas!! Call for all the info!!!!


    The Alternative, Safe and Effective Therapy Option!!! MicroCurrent4Kids is San Diego's premiere microcurrent therapy program for children, teens and adults with special needs. Our program is the BEST therapy for Autism and ADHD, Learning Disorder, Anxiety and More 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. THIS IS NOT ELECTRIC SHOCK THERAPY! (Microcurrent therapies have been approved by insurance companies for PTSD.)

    858 367-9108
    info@microcurrent4kids.com
    http://www.microcurrent4kids.com

  • San Diego: Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Cuts to Medi-Cal
  • In the coming days, the White House and Congress will be considering a federal budget that contains well more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, the program that funds Medi-Cal, over the next ten years. Here are the proposed cuts to Medicaid in stark figures:

    President Trump Plan: $1,870,000,000,000 in cuts
    House of Representatives Plan: $1,504,000,000,000 in cuts
    U.S. Senate Plan: $1,321,000,000,000


    If passed, these drastic cuts will affect services provided through regional centers, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), special education, county mental health, and your health plan.

    Disability Voices United, Disability Rights California, and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities are sponsoring Town Hall meetings throughout California to educate our community about the proposed cuts. The first meeting takes place tomorrow, Monday, October 16, in Orange County, followed by Town Halls in San Diego, Modesto, and Santa Clarita.

    We hope you can join us at one of the meetings near you. Please share this information with others.

    Click here to Register to attend!!!

  • TRIO Consultants
  • What's The TRIO?

    The Expert: Cynthia LaBrie Norall, PhD, BCBA-D
    The Individual: Evan Wooton, Social Coach & Facilitator
    The Family: Julie Marie Miller, Mother. Writer. Ally.


    We are advocates, counselors and coaches for those with hidden disabilities such as ASD, ADD/ADHD and dyslexia in schools, in communities and in the workplace. With our TRIO of perspectives, we are able to offer an innovative approach unique to our field.

    Services Offered:

    • Autism Coaching
    • Educational Diagnosis
    • Expert Family Law Testimony
    • Parent Coaching and Support
    • Friends' Club
    • Job Transition Facilation
    • Job Coaching
    • Hidden Disability Educational Support
    • Educator Disability Coaching
    • Employer Disability Training
    • IEP Review and Advocacy
    • New Diagnosis Counseling

    Your challenges become our goals as we seek to provide an empathetic experience while leading and guiding, to ultimately teaching you the skills of self-advocacy through resources, and support along with proven methods. With a pool of resources gained over two decades, we can offer referrals to you to help you turn your roadblocks and struggles into meaningful life experiences. Through many combined years of trials and successes, we are excited to become your number one alliance toward peace of mind toward the future.

    julie@trioconsultants.net
    Tel : 760.207.3802
    https://www.trioconsultants.net

  • Halloween Fun AT KID VENTURES
  • NFAR is hosting a family play session at Kid Ventures in 4-S Ranch on Friday, October 27th from 5 -6:30 PM. Join us for some Halloween-themed fun!

    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, snacks and creative play.

    Registration is $5 per child. For more information, contact NFAR orTO REGISTER.

  • Cortica Care: Comprehensive Autism Treatment
  • Experience a unique and effective approach to autism therapy.

    Our aim is to bring to families everywhere the most effective therapies for the treatment of autism. Our integrated care model is based on the scientific research and clinical practice of our founder, Dr. Suzanne Goh. We seek to set a new global standard for autism care by achieving superior developmental outcomes for the children and families we serve.

    At Cortica, we believe the world needs a higher standard of care for all those living with autism, or a potential diagnosis of autism. Families like yours deserve effective, collaborative, caring therapies that are accessible and reasonably priced, no matter who you are or where you live.

    Meet our extraordinary team of autism specialists.
    Our multi-disciplinary team includes specialists from many different fields. All of our team members have specialized training and expertise in autism care.

    • Pediatric Neurologists
    • Electroencephalography & Neuromodulation Specialists
    • Neurology Nurse Practitioners
    • Nutrition and Holistic Health Practitioners
    • Speech-Language Therapists
    • Occupational Therapists
    • Physical Therapists
    • Music Therapists
    • Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
    • Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)
    • Social Workers and Marriage-Family Therapists
    • Special Education Teachers
    We provide every child at Cortica with an individualized program to accelerate learning and development. An essential ingredient for success is collaboration among physicians, therapists, parents, children, and our extended communities.

    Together, we clarify the complex, celebrate extraordinary efforts, and witness moments of brilliance as our children grow new skills and abilities. Many of our services are covered by medical insurance plans. Contact us for all the info!!!

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

  • Unmasking Anxiety in Autism: The Floortime Approach
  • Interesting article. Talks of under recognized anxiety in ASD , changing assessments to try to identify it, and the efforts, modest results, and difficulty of using regular CBT and medications , rounding out with ideas about communication and sensory approaches.

    Where are we on this? What more does a developmental relationship based approach offer? A lot, as it turns out:

    - we think about developmental aspects of anxiety, the things that happen at various ages such as worries about body integrity, self competence and connections to others, and how those typical issues might play out for a person with difficulty relation and communicating. Moreover, we have a path for tracing how anxiety might manifest itself as a product of dysregulation, lack of feeling connected , loss of interaction, and trouble with symbolic thinking and with reflective thinking. And we have ways of helping at all these levels.

    - we have a far more nuanced and integrated sense of the array of sensory, motor, communicative, visual spatial , executive/ problem solving aspects of an individual's function, and we can use that understanding to better sift out and address important factors that contribute to difficulty with various developmental capacities.

    - we appreciate and make central the relationships between people, so that the problem of anxiety is in a sense a lapse in a stable 'we' vs as condition isolated to the individual.

    You may have more and better thoughts on this topic. So please do share. But read the article as a stepping off point. It represents the best of mainstream research and thinking and yet it made me grateful for our model and gave me more impetus for our own research and advocacy.

    https://spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/unmasking-anxiety-autism/

    Joshua D Feder, MD
    Child and Family Psychiatry
    619-417-7506
    joshuafedermd.com

  • Special Needs Planning: 7 Costly Mistakes
  • HOW CAN THESE COSTLY MISTAKES BE AVOIDED?

    The common denominator in all of these issues is this question: "How can I get the right legal advice regarding special needs matters?" The fact is, any attorney in California can call themselves a "special needs attorney," or "elder law attorney" regardless of their experience. Forms are available to any attorney or paralegal for "special needs trusts." The skill is not in the tool, it's in the person using it. You need to be able to trust the skill level of your attorney. At a minimum, they should have an excellent understanding of Public Benefits Law to adequately advise you on the type of Special Needs Trust and clauses to use in your individual situation. In California, there are two types of certified specializations that are relevant in this area: 1) Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs), who have Public Benefits Law as the core of their specialization, and 2) Certified Legal Specialists, Estate Planning Trusts and Probate (CLS-EP). While anyone can hold themselves out as a "special needs attorney" or as doing "special needs trusts," only those who have undergone rigorous evaluation and testing can call themselves either of these. Regardless of whether or not your "special needs attorney" has either of these specializations, you should ask them direct questions about the length of their experience in this area, and what percentage of their practice is devoted to special needs planning.

    The Seven Costly Mistakes:

    • MISTAKE 1: Disinheriting The Child
    • MISTAKE 2: No Long-Term Plan
    • MISTAKE 3: Not Having a Custom Plan
    • MISTAKE 4: Procrastinating
    • MISTAKE 5: A "Generic" Special Needs Trust
    • MISTAKE 6: Choosing The Wrong Trustee
    • MISTAKE 7: Funding The Trust
    Click here for all the info about these costly mistakes.

    San Diego Special Needs Law Center
    110 W C St # 1300
    San Diego CA 92101
    619 235-4357
    https://www.specialneedsplanninglaw.com

  • Social Skills Group for Teens with Autism & Similar Conditions
  • (October - December) @ Family Wellness Center

    Providing a safe and supportive environment for teens to expand their social knowledge and abilities! Social Skills Group for Teens

    Middle and high school students meet every Thursday to learn a specific social skill through fun activities and interactive discussion. Our upcoming 8-week session focuses on relationship maintaining, and is specifically designed for teens with social learning challenges, High-Functioning Autism (HFA) or similar needs.

    Please contact the Family Wellness Center for more information and to register. Registration and scholarship request deadline is October 25. Contact 858-634-8300 or fwc@centerforchildren.org

    REDUCED FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL GROUPS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY

    Group meets every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm October 26 - December 21
    *No session on November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

    https://www.centerforchildren.org/family-wellness-center/event-calendar/

  • Help us reach our $9,000 goal by Nov 1st to Keep Jam Sessions Rockin'
  • Keep Jam Sessions Rockin'
    Must raise $3,192 by Nov 1st!


    Give yourselves a round of applause because since we emailed you an update one week ago, our fans have helped raise $2,579! That means a total of $5,808 (or 65%) has been raised toward meeting our $9,000 campaign goal. Since grant funding for fall semester was not received, if we are unable to raise the remaining $3,192 by November 1st, we will be forced to cut the season short. Every dollar donated makes a difference in the lives of our rock stars.

    This fall we are serving 65 teens and adults with special needs. That's the most we've ever served in one semester! A $150 donation sponsors one rock star to attend the program.

    Please spread the word so that we can continue to Keep Jam Sessions Rockin'. Thank you for your support.

    Click here for all the info!!!

  • Free Event for Parents and School Admin
  • This is a great opportunity for interested school admin and personnel to observe the innovative and powerful program, Beyond Bullying - Awareness, Education, Action, before bringing it to their site.

    Beyond Bullying - Awareness, Education, Action is an innovative, unique experience that prevents bullying and builds resilience through live theatre, group discussions, specific tools, and curriculum.

    Register at: https://goo.gl/3fwu5u or call 619-293-4431

  • Participate in a Research Survey!
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    I am a graduate student of Communication Disorders at Eastern New Mexico University. The reason I'm reaching out is to see if ValeriesList can assist me with my graduate research. My focus is how applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques are viewed by parents of children with autism. To collect information for my research I have an online questionnaire with a 12 minute video on survey monkey. Would it be possible for you to put the survey link in a newsletter or email to reach your followers? This research is very exciting to me, as it will illuminate perceptions of an important strategy in improving the lives of children with autism.

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VNYK8H6

    Principal Investigator: Erin Bishop
    Email: erin.weaver@enmu.edu
    This project has been reviewed by the IRB of Eastern New Mexico University and approved as protocol # 1718006. Records pertaining to proposal review and approval are available upon request.

  • SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, March 24, 2018
  • On Saturday, March 24, 2018 we are celebrating the 14th 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 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 and education efforts, technical training in software testing for young adults, parent programs, instructional workshops and has funded more than 600 community programs and classrooms, benefiting thousands of local children and families.

    Please join us in making a difference on March 24th. Because everyone can be a SUPERHERO!

    Save the date and click here for all the info!!!

  • FREE! Halloween Holiday Lightshow
  • Saturday, October 28, 2017
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Home of Mike Hall and Richard Heffernan
    8862 Pinecrest Avenue, San Diego, CA


    Families and friends of Autism Society San Diego are happily invited to join the Halloween celebration at this year's Boogie Express! On Saturday, October 28th, the driveway, street front and sidewalks will be jumping in dance to the Skeleton DJ and all your favorite Halloween holiday dance sounds and lights. The G-scale garden railroad will be open for visitors to enjoy. Treats provided, costumes welcome.

    Click here for all the info!!!

  • ASD Mornings at theNAT


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

  • Autism Accessibility Morning at the Fleet!

  • 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.

    Upcoming dates:
    • October 21, 2017
    • November 18, 2017
    • December 16, 2018
    • January 20, 2018
    • February 17, 2018
    • March 17, 2018
    For more information, visit www.fleetscience.org/events/autism-accessibility-mornings.

  • San Diego Sibshop


  • 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:
    Oct. 29: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
    Dec. 10: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
    Feb. 25: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
    March 25: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
    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 patmoulton@cox.net 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/

  • Yvette M. Soto Accounting & Income Tax

  • I have a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of San Diego and have over 20 years of experience working in the field of accounting. I am also a Notary Public. I offer professional bookkeeping services at an affordable price, including payroll and tax preparation for individuals and small to medium sized businesses. I can also navigate the tax ramifications of receiving public benefits and credits for special needs because I, myself have twins with Autism.

    Yvette M. Soto
    (619) 977-6586
    yvetteMsoto@gmail.com
    http://www.yvettesoto.com
    3633 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 205
    San Diego, CA 92108

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  • Lisa Lundhagen, Independent Mary Kay Consultant

  • I truly believe that serving customers is one of the great factors that sets us apart from every other company.

    Lisa Lundhagen
    Independent Mary Kay Consultant
    760-481-4643
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  • MitoSpectra for Mitochondrial Dysfunction

  • What is Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
    Within each cell are "power sources" called mitochondria. In patients with autism and related disorders, these mitochondria may not function properly. This causes a decrease in cell performance and has been linked to hyperactivity, abnormal fatigue, muscle weakness, and regression of social and language skills.

    A Link to Autism
    During the last two decades, scientists have made a connection between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and mitochondrial dysfunction. In 2009, researchers from Johns Hopkins University produced guidelines for the treatment of ASD patients with mitochondrial failure. They recommended a vitamin cocktail to restore the function of mitochondria, and improve brain chemistry.

    www.mitomedical.com
    Click here to view An Educational Webinar about Autism and Mitochondrial Function by Dr. Suzanne Goh

  • Care For Us: Providing Therapy, Support, Play and Social Groups

  • Care For Us is dedicated to changing the lives of special needs families for the better. We are a 501(c)3 exempt non-profit organization providing free individual, marriage and family therapy, support groups and social engagement activities for families with unique parenting needs. No matter what your journey is, we have resources and teammates that can help you with yours. This journey is best walked with others. We serve the San Diego area and are located in Eastlake Chula Vista. Follow us on facebook at Care For Us and see our website at care4us.org

  • Sarah Nissen, Holistic Food & Health Consultant

  • I'm Sarah and I live in San Diego, CA with my 2e son (gifted and ASD), my 2 dogs and my husband.

    I research and find outside-the-box alternative health and diet solutions for myself and other families. I've done this ever since I can remember.

    I facilitate holistic changes that create thriving kids naturally. Specializing in gluten-free real food diets, and advice on outside-the-box therapies and educations.

    Check out my website and my FB page for all the info!!!

  • Smile Art Dentistry for Special Needs Families


  • Welcome to Smile Art Dentistry, I'm Dr. Michael Scrydloff. Our Poway Dentistry staff and I invite you to discover our cosmetic and sedation (Including "laughing gas") dental services in Poway. Smile Art Dentistry utilizes the most advanced techniques and equipment to provide the smile you deserve. We pride ourselves in creating an enjoyable and comfortable environment for your dental visits. Smile Art Dentistry provides routine dental care, sedation dentistry, cosmetic dental services, and oral surgery all at one convenient Scripps Poway area location.

    Special-Needs Dentistry
    Smile Art Dentistry is happy to serve all the dental needs of patients with disabilities or special-needs. Dr. Scrydloff is experienced in treating medically complex and special-needs patients. All dental services are provided in one place, so there is no need for excess transportation or referrals to other offices. In addition, we offer a wide array of dental procedures and services to provide any patient with a healthy smile. Contact Smile Art Dentistry today for Special-Needs Dentistry in Poway.

    Smile Art Dentistry
    9932 Mercy Rd # 104
    San Diego, CA 92129
    858 566-2151
    https://smileartdentistry.com

  • UCSD Autism Center of Excellence- SPARK

  • UCSD Autism Center of Excellence is working with the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) as part of an exciting research partnership called SPARK, and we would like to invite you and your family to take part. SPARK is an online, national genetics research partnership that seeks to improve the lives of people with autism. Through DNA analyses of saliva samples, the ultimate goal of SPARK is to gain a better understanding of causes and best treatments for autism. To get started, sign up and a saliva collection kit will be mailed to your home. A gift card totaling up to $50 will be sent to you once saliva samples from both parents and individual with ASD are received. We already have 1,991 participants registered on the website, help us reach our goal of 3,000 today!!!

    To register for SPARK: go to www.sparkforautism.org/ucsd.sarrc

    For additional information contact Hannah Kaplan at the UCSD ACE: h1kaplan@ucsd.edu or 858- 534- 6906

  • Children with Autism and Their Mothers are Needed for Student Reseach

  • Ariane Myers-Turnbull, MA
    Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
    California School of Professional Psychology

    If interested please contact amyers-turnbull@alliant.edu or call 858-414-1076!

  • BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IMAGING LABS - Recruiting Participants

  • If you are interested in participating in any of these studies, please call 619-594- 0176 or email BDIL@sdsu.edu.

  • 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
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    Owner/Editor ValeriesList.com

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