Juice Plus+®

OT and Educational Consulting

Ability Awareness in Action Training

Tomatis Outreach in San Diego

Question about Interactive Metranome

AIT in Las Vegas and West Covino

Mom needs info on Poway District

WebMD: Personality Disorders

Sophie's Gallery: The Mask Project

Special Ed Attorneys

Little Builders Informational Meeting

Autism Speaks ENewsletter

*AUTISM ONE 2008 CONFERENCE*

"Eat more fruits and vegetables."

It's the one recommendation in almost every diet plan, every guide to nutrition, every fitness book. Even organizations such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion agree. But as much as it's preached, most people still don't eat enough fruits and vegetables every day.
That's why there's Juice Plus+®.

If you can't afford prevention, then how will you afford disease?

Get Kids Involved
Give your kids some hands-on experience in the kitchen, and let the Fruit & Veggie Color Champions teach them about the importance of eating a colorful variety of fruits and veggies. These colorful friends guide children on fruit and vegetable exploring adventures that make learning fun. Join the Champions as their escapades take them through games, coloring, puzzles, and rhymes.

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. This includes professionals and even people who are interested in babysitting, etc.

Please take the time to throughly check out anyone and everyone that will be working with or caring for your child. We are all sadly aware, through news stories and word of mouth, of people who pray upon special needs children because of their extra vulnerability.

Thank you,
Valerie Dodd-Saraf

Check out my new website!

Dear Valerie:
I am the owner and clinical director of a small private practice providing occupational therapy services to children with special needs and their families. We specialize in very comprehensive OT evaluations, clinic based therapy, and consultation. We work with all children, but at least half of our clients have autism. One of our clients recently urged us to contact you to possibly be listed on your list. Is it possible? Would you need to receive any other information from us? Thank you for your consideration.

Chris Vinceneux, OTR/L
Clinical Director

School Options
Occupational Therapy and Educational Consulting
8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, #203
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 858-268-8585
Fax: 858-268-5729

Ability Awareness in Action Training
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
National Training Center on Inclusion
2820 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 202
San Diego, CA 92106

Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed.,
Teacher, author, consultant, and sibling of an extraordinary man who experiences autism, will share a different way of viewing disability, leaving you hungry to promote dignity and respect for ALL children, ALL people.

Don't miss out on this powerful diversity awareness opportunity!

Ability Awareness in Action training is perfect for teams of parents and educators alike.

Learn how you can support inclusion efforts, and transform your school community into one of complete appreciation for all people.

Learn how to present disability awareness with dignity and respect to children and youth.

The time is now to create the future we want for our children!

Check out our website
For more information or to reserve your spot in this training, contact Diana@AbilityAwareness.com.
Space is limited.
Fee: $40

The Listening Center is pleased to offer a Tomatis Outreach San Diego Providing Advanced Treatment for:

*Autism and Spectrum Disorders
*Auditory Processing Disorder
*Sensory Integration Dysfunction
*ADD / ADHD

Clinically proven to improve:
*Expressive/Receptive Communication Skills
*Attention- Focusing
*Social and Behavioral Skills
*Short/Long term Memory
*Listening Skills

The Tomatis Method® is the therapeutic application of sound for improving communication, social and behavioral skills in children with various communication and learning disorders. The Tomatis Method® is used to treat specific symptoms and disorders including autism, autism spectrum disorder, auditory processing disorder, attention deficit disorders. The Tomatis Method is a non-invasive intervention which is medication free. Due to the limited number of Tomatis practitioners in the United States, The Listening Center is pleased to offer the Tomatis Method to the greater San Deigo area!

Starting April 7, 2008 Contact Lindsay Swain for more information 800-830-4061
www.thelisteningcenter.net

Hi Valerie. I was wondering if there was anyone who has tried using the Interactive Metranome technique for their child with Asperger's Syndrome. If anyone has any experience good or bad, they may email me at marcie@interwestpacific.com
Thanks,
Marcie

Berard AIT in Las Vegas -March 14, 2008 thru March 23, 20/08 (Spring Break) Fee: $1600 ($500 deposit holds spot) There is one or possibly two openings, if you are holding off due to financial concerns, please request a scholarship application

First time ever - Berard AIT in West Covina -March 20, 2008 thru March 29, 2008 (Spring Break) Fee: $1600 ($500 deposit holds spot) There are two openings, if you are holding off due to financial concerns, please request a scholarship application

Terrie Silverman
Phone: 262.569.7828 Fax: 262.569.1011
Website: www.AITforYou.com

Hello Again Valerie,
We were wondering what kind of experience parents were have with the Poway School District. Our son Jack is 9 and is mild/moderate autistic and he will be going into the 4th grade, so we would be willing to move to Poway School District, especially if overall most of the experiences with the district our good or better.
Thanks Laura Schley

Borderline Personality Disorder - Topic Overview

Mental Health: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Mental Health: Dependent Personality Disorder

Taught by Ruth Dorn
At Sophie's Gallery March 7th, 2008
5 - 9 PM

Come explore your creativity
Start with a pre-made mask and adorn it with --- paints, papers, fabrics, buttons, and beads.

During the process, mask makers will explore their inner qualities and imagination. Take home your finished mask, a symbol of personal power.

The Masks reveal, rather than conceal!
Don't miss this spiritual, nurturing, and joyful process, only $25.

Email sophiesgallery@stmsc.org or call 619.593.2205 for more information.

The recent federal lawsuit filed by attorney Ellen Dowd has brought in many requests for her contact information. FYI, Ellen Dowd's contact information is:

Ellen Dowd, Esq.
Special Education Legal Center
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., Suite 228
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 342-8360 fax 755-6348

This link gives a list of special education attorneys that may be of help for those in need of speaking with attorneys or advocates for purposes of due process or other filings.
Lucile

Little Builders is a play-based social skills intervention program offered to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 3-7.

The program focuses on the development of social skills in the areas of: 1) Play 2) Social Communication 3) Self-Regulation

Please come to our information meeting for more in- depth presentation of the program,
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 1:30 at:
CARES offices
10065 Old Grove Road
San Diego, CA 92131
or call (858) 444-8823 x1221

See you there!

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