News from ValeriesList, 3.27.2008

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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, Valerie Dodd-Saraf Check out my new website!

Mom needs live-in caregiver
	Hi Valerie, We are in the process of looking for a new live-in caretaker for Ben and thought it might be helpful to ask if you would post a link to our Craigslist ad. The ad which describes the job requirements and compensation can be seen at : http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/dmg/617758884.html Thanks so much, as always! Cherri Cary

Online Conference in July
	ANNUAL MID-AMERICA SUPER CONFERENCE - DIXON With both Dr. Tony Attwood and Dr. Temple Grandin! July 17-18, 2008 in Dixon, Illinois click here for more info ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE ONLINE - EARLY BIRD SPECIAL NOW THROUGH APRIL 20th! click here for more info Click here to register online for this conference.

The Basic Course on the DIR®/Floortime Comes to You ONLINE!
	Taught by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE! The course will be available to regstered participants for a two-week period from April 25 through May 9, 2008 Take the course in the comfort of your own home or office, at your own pace and without the added expenses of travel and lodging! Online Post-Conference Workshop Regulatory Sensory Processing Disorders Sensory, motor, and emotional patterns underlying challenges in relating and communicating including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Regulatory Disorder, ADHD, behavior problems and learning challenges Taught by Rosemary White, OTR/L and Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D.
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All in the Autism Family Conference
	Conference in Long Beach, CA, at the Long Beach Marriott, presented by Autism Today and the Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley Chapter, ASA Presenters are: Joey Travolta Taylor Cross Keri Bowers Dr. Kathi Calouri and Eric Hamblen Una Hayes-Shepard George Saidah April 11th and 12th, 2008 Register here.
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GripIron Autism Awareness Cardio Challenge
	Celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April and raise funds for autism research Fort Lauderdale, Florida - March 25, 2008: GripIron Fitness has opened registration for two online workout challenges to benefit the Organization for Autism Research. Take the first challenge with the World Autism Awareness Day Cardio Challenge. This is a one day cardio challenge on April 2nd. Players compete online to burn the most calories via cardiovascular exercise. Players score points by burning calories and raise funds by inviting their family and friends to sponsor them for this event. The top three calorie burners and the top three fundraisers will receive prizes from the Organization for Autism Research. The second challenge is the Autism Awareness Month Cardio Challenge which begins April 3rd and runs through April 30th. Scoring for this month long challenge is the same, but players have more time to compete and raise funds. The top three calorie burners and the top three fundraisers will also receive prizes from the Organization for Autism Research. Participants in both events will compete with each other for prizes and bragging rights based on their fitness and fundraising efforts. "The GripIron Autism Awareness Cardio Challenges are innovative additions to our successful Run for Autism program," stated Doug Marocco, Director of Run for Autism at the Organization for Autism Research. "It's an opportunity for people of any fitness level to actively participate in helping us raise funds for research, while having fun and improving their fitness." GripIron Autism Awareness Cardio Challenge participants nationwide will be able to track their fitness and fundraising progress online while competing with and motivating each other. "This collaboration marks another step in GripIron Fitness's quest to raise funds for good causes while helping to fight the obesity epidemic," said Mark Hennessy, president of GripIron Fitness, Inc. "We are proud to partner with the Organization for Autism Research in their efforts to raise awareness and funds during Autism Awareness Month." GripIron Fitness (http://www.gripiron.com/) is a socially-minded online health and fitness community. Registration for the World Autism Day Cardio Challenge and The Autism Awareness Month Cardio Challenge, are now open. Anyone can join these challenges by visiting http://www.gripiron.com/charity/autism_research.aspx.

ACT TODAY Golf tournament May 19th-Braemar Country Club
	FUNdraiser for those with Autism Good Golf. Great Fun. Exceptional Cause! ACT-Today! is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to increase access to Autism treatments, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Therapeutic, and Biomedical programs. Our goal is to introduce and help facilitate early and on-going treatment by providing the necessary resources including funding, guidance, referrals and follow up to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their families. ACT-Today! provides funding for immediate, emergency and ongoing services to children, adolescents and adults with autism. Your support is needed! Monday, May 19, 2008 GOLF COURSE: Braemar Country Club (www.braemarclub .com) COST: $250 for Individual Sponsor - $225 Early Bird Special $800 for Foursome For more information, click here.

Anniversary Party for Kids with Autism
	March 29, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at CIHC IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY! Take a tour of our all inclusive center, and see first hand how CIHC is changing the lives of families living with special needs! Take photos with Star Wars characters, enjoy gluten-casein free foods, snow cones, a jump house and a real fire truck! California Integrative Hyperbaric Center 16251 Laguna Canyon Road, #175 Irvine, CA 92618 877.244.2188 toll free 949.428.8878 ph 949.428.8874 fax

Dr. Miller in San Diego
	Hi everyone, I want to remind you that Dr Arnold Miller is coming this weekend, 8-4 Saturday and 830-415 Sunday, presenting The Miller Method and seeing local kids in demonstration consultations. You may show up at the door at ACES. Please look at the website for more information. I'm going and I hope to see you there! http://millerinsandiego.org/ Dr Feder Workshop Location: Developmental Therapy Center 3731 6th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Pay Parking in Rite-Aid Lot or Starbucks Lot to the North of Clinic

'MORNING GLORY JAZZ BRUNCH'
	BENEFITING PROGRAMS AND EARNING POWER FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Event Details Date: April 19, 2008 Time: 10am - 2pm Location: St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, El Cajon Phone: 619-442-5129 Adult Price: Advance: $45 At the Door: $55 Event Description Join the St. Madeleine Sophie's Center for their 10th Annual Champagne Brunch. This brunch will feature garden tours, an art walk, live music from the Jason weber Quartet, live auction, floral demonstrations and a raffle that includes some great prizes including a chance to win $10,000 cash! Plus fantastic food and beverages from some of the areas finest restaurants. All proceeds will go to support job training for adults with developmental disabilities. 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 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.

Friendship Circle Fundraiser
	Dear Val and Tony You've participated in or heard about the many exciting programs Friendship Circle has started in San Diego in the past couple of years. So many children have had teens visit them at home, or learned new skills (surfing, sailing, horse back riding), or gone on fun trips (Boomers, Disneyland, the zoo), or celebrated holidays in a fun and meaningful way (planting trees and picking oranges on Tu B'Shevat, baking hamentaschen and dressing up on Purim). There are many children, teens, and young adults eagerly waiting to be included in the Friendship Circle's programs. Won't you help us bring a smile to their faces? Please join our walkathon and go that extra mile for those with special needs. Visit our web page at www.jennyswalk.com to view the opportunities available for you to get involved. Whether you sign on as a walker, donor, or both, your participation will bring laughter and hope to some truly special people or you can join our team by clicking here. Our first annual walkathon takes place on Sunday morning May 4th 2008 at San Diego State University. 100% of the money raised will be donated to the Friendship Circle of San Diego. Join us for an afternoon of family fun and community solidarity as we walk hand in hand to benefit an organization that brings joy and cheer to children with special needs and support and respite to their families. Elisheva Green Director Friendship Circle of SD, CA

Red Flags: When Does the Sibling WithOUT Autism Need Help?
	In some families, autism seems to require all the available time, energy, attention and money. This is, of course, fairly common when a child is profoundly autistic or when behavior issues create chaos on a regular basis. It is also surprisingly common when a child is high functioning - but one or both parents feels the need to focus on that child's special needs to the exclusion of other concerns. When there are other siblings in the family, such absolute focus on a child with special needs can create serious problems.
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How Do I Balance the Needs of an Autistic Child and a Typical Sibling?
	My son with high functioning autism is in 8th grade and my typically developing daughter is in 7th grade. We spend a lot of time helping my son complete his homework. My daughter makes straight As and requires no help. On the one hand my daughter is jealous at times that my son gets extra attention from us each night with homework. And on the other hand my son is jealous that my daughter is allowed to work independently. Any suggestions?
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Oprah's Big Give - San Diego
	Hello Everyone, I am very please to report to you that St. Madeleine Sophie's Center has already raised the needed $10,000 to qualify for Ophrah's Big Give - San Diego. I want to personally thank all of you for making a donation towards this awesome opportunity!!! The next phase of this this "contest" will be voting online for the charity of your choice. As soon as I have more information on this, I will share it. Thanks again and God Bless, Valerie Saraf St. Madeleine Sophie's Center Oprah's Big Give - San Diego

Autism foundation gala to 'Rock the Lights Out'
	SAN DIEGO: The San Diego-based Autism Tree Project Foundation is holding its fifth-anniversary gala, "Rock the Lights Out for Autism," on Saturday at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. Several sports personalities will appear, including boxer James Toney, former Chargers fullback Lorenzo Neal and Padres broadcaster Mark Grant. In addition, auction items will be available, including private pitching lessons with Padres ace Jake Peavy. Tickets are $175. Proceeds benefit the foundation's Early Intervention Program. For details or to buy tickets, go to autismtreeproject.org or call (619) 980-8614.