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4th Annual San Diego Race For Autism

March 2008 edition of the IAN Community E-Newsletter

Heart of Sailing

Take Action!!

Transferring to San Diego

St. Madeleine's Hosts 10th Annual Organic Garden Fundraiser April 19!

ASA National ENewsletter

Autism Tree Project Gala Promo

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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. 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,
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Balboa Park - March 29, 2008

It is not too late to register for the 2008 San Diego Race for Autism. We have a beautiful course, great music, good food, and lots of information and entertainment planned for the whole family.

Please join us. Help us make a difference in the lives of children living with autism.

Sign up up today!! in time for Pre-Race Bib and T- shirt Pick up on March 22.

Best regards,
Juan and Sharon Leon
PS : If you already registered for the race - thank you.

Dear Members of the IAN Community,
Welcome to the March 2008 edition of the IAN Community E-Newsletter.

Thousands of families participating in IAN Research have provided information on the treatments they are using for their children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In our February 2008 Research Report, we present initial findings, with a special focus on speech and language therapy.

In a separate article, we report on occupational and sensory integration therapies as well.

Also featured are two new articles on adults with ASD. The first examines how behavioral interventions once thought useful only for young children also are effective for adults. The second explores the challenges faced by adults with autism as they enter the world of employment.

This newsletter highlights only a few of the new articles, discussions, and preliminary research findings available on our website.

Read and enjoy!
The IAN Team

Heart of Sailing introduces sailing to children and adults with developmental disabilities as a form of education and recreational therapy.

Sailing is a great activity for the whole family. Please click on the locations below for days and times.

San Francisco
Long Beach
Dana Point
San Diego

Special "Mom's Only" and "Dad's Only" sails in San Diego. Ladies, sign up your hubbies!!!

In the newly released FY2009 budget, the President has cut all funding for the Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students with Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education program. I am writing to urge you to contact your elected official in the House of Representatives to urge them to add their name to the "Dear Colleague" letter being drafted by Representative Hinojosa (TX) to work to save this program.

NCLD believes it is essential for this program to remain intact, and receive an increase in funding over last year, to ensure students with learning disabilities are able to achieve their full potential in college and in the workplace.

I ask you to take a few minutes of your time today to ensure students with learning disabilities are supported to ensure success in their postsecondary pursuits. Visit our Legislative Action Center to learn more about this important issue. Then send a message to your elected officials today!

Thank you for your continued support on behalf of those with learning disabilities. Your voice always makes a difference!

Sincerely,
Laura Kaloi
Director of Public Policy
National Center for Learning Disabilities

I was given your email about questions about school's in the San Diego area. I have a profoundly Autistic son who is 15 years old. We are looking to transfer to San Diego and I wondered about the school system. We may be looking around Vista or Temecula area. Do we have school choice?
Thanks,
Christine Plaatje

'MORNING GLORY JAZZ BRUNCH' BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND EARNING POWER FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Food, Flowers, Fun, and FROGS For 600 San Diegans!

El Cajon -This marks the 10th year that the San Diego community will show up in force at the St. Madeleine Sophie's Center 'Morning Glory Jazz Brunch' garden fundraiser to support job training for adults with developmental disabilities. Over 600 guests are expected at the El Cajon campus ( 2119 Madison Ave) on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00am - 2pm to enjoy all that jazz , all that food' and all those faux frogs racing to raise funds in the Special Olympics pool. The joint is jumpin' in staccato beat with fun, smooth jazz, floral demos, live auction, student-inspired arts/crafts, the Great SMSC Frog Race, and, of course, sumptuous gourmet food donated by 12 generous restaurants and chefs dedicated to this cuisine for a cause!

St. Madeleine's 'Morning Glory Jazz Brunch' is presented by San Diego Las Hermanas and R.E. Snow Construction Co. Other sponsors include the Ferrantelli Family, Grossmont Healthcare District, San Diego County Credit Union, First Pacific Bank, Video Fact Documentation, Viejas Enterprises, UBS Financial, Victor J. Mosso, and the San Diego Union- Tribune. Also reflecting San Diego' community support by donating and serving food and beverages are participating area restaurants and chefs: Sycuan Resort & Casino, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino, Coffee Ambassador, Downtown Café, Hometown Buffet, Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill, La Mesa Brigantine, Mangia Bene Ristorante Italiano, On the Border, Trattoria Tiramisu, Jamacha Grill and Viejas Resort & Casino.

Community dedication overflows with the Jason Weber Quartet creating the jazz mood, Jasmine Creek & Mission Hills Florists offering florals matched with art displays and professional auctioneer Stephen Hamann doing the exciting live auction honors! Of course, the ultimate adrenalin (and appetite) rush is cheering on your own $100 adopted frog (faux of course) to the pool finish line, knowing that if it wins, you win $10,000 (great odds for winning!).

Growing A Garden...Cultivating A Culture of Learning and Living.

The Morning Glory Brunch and the Great SMSC Frog Race directly benefits St. Madeleine Sophie's Center's Organic Garden Program (just one of the Center's many diverse life skills programs for 265 adults). Described as San Diego's only existing 'working organic garden', SMSC's Organic Garden program cultivates more than strong healthy plants for public sale. It also offers a role-model vocational training ground where professional horticultural managers help developmentally disabled students to reap the benefits of developing physical and mental skills, social relationships, teamwork, self esteem and a sense of community and accomplishment.

Students have been working and thriving in the garden since 1998, experiencing and enjoying an expanding program to what is now a two-acre garden site with accessible ADA-compliant winding pathways. The Garden features a full citrus orchard, organic vegetable and flower gardens, two 1500 square-foot facilities (greenhouse and propagation house), ornamental trees, shrubs, herbs and a worm farm.

Buy Tickets! Adopt A Frog! Get Involved!

To learn more about St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (SMSC) and its 'Morning Glory Jazz Brunch' garden fundraiser, visit www.stmsc.org or contact Erich Foeckler: phone: 619-442-5129 (Ext: 3332); e-mail address: efoeckler@stmsc.org

Tickets are now available at $45 or become a FROG --'Friend of the Garden' (includes VIP gift, admission and one frog in the race). Event sponsorships remain available plus purchase of a personal or business ad in the event program and opportunity drawing tickets.

St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, a non-profit, non- denominational 'Life Program' day training center for adults with developmental disabilities, is located at 2119 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020.

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