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"HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPE VINE"

Heart of Sailing Schedule for May and June

Closing The Achievement Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student

Next DIR, Floortime Support Meeting in Solana Beach

New Evidence-Based Book Finally Here:

1st Annual Social Thinking Provider's Conference

Organization for Autism Research ENewsletter

AEFCT invites you to our...

F.E.A.T. FAMILY EMPOWERMENT FORUM

C.A.S.E., inc. - Comprehensive Autism Services & Education, inc.

SDASA Support Group Meetings

POMONA VALLEY LDA Support Meeting

Jenny's Walk 2008

Parent needs input on classes

Little Builders June and Summer Intensive

A Pediatric Neurologist Voices Concerns about HBOT

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Juice Plus+ will not interfere with any biomedical treatment that you may be doing with your child, but will actually enhance it.

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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
www.ValeriesList.com

The Milagros Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a food and wine tasting event "HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPE VINE" to benefit the Autism Intervention Center at Rady Children's Hospital.

Where: Del Mar Plaza/ Ocean View Terrace, Del Mar, CA
When: Sunday, June 1, 5:00 p.m.
$50.00 per person

For tickets or more information please call Eugenia Larroque-Ortega 858-764-4209 or email at eugenia_ortega@yahoo.com

(Pictured is Tony Saraf & George Saidah)














Heart of Sailing is conducting more Daysails in California out of:

*Dana Point on a regular basis all summer.
*San Diego on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of May, and on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June.
*San Francisco on a regular basis all summer.
*Ventura the 9th, 10th and 11th of May, and the 3rd, 4th and 5th of June

Please check our schedule and register at http://heartofsailing.org/Sailwithus.asp

We are looking for more volunteer sailboat owners to help us conduct more Daysails in all sites, as well as other volunteers to help administer and raise funds, and more families to sail with us. Please spread the word around!!!

Fair Wind, I hope you can join us soon,
George

George Saidah
Founder/Executive Director
Heart of Sailing
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Dana Point Chapter, PO Box 4073, Dana Point, CA, 92629
Cell (812) 327-7742
Fax (866) 609-0807
gsaidah@heartofsailing.org
www.heartofsailing.org

To understand better what a daysail experience is, please click here to see a video of the chapter in Houston, TX.

5/22-23/08 Closing The Achievement Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Success and Academic Achievement - This Leadership Development Conference for School, Family and Community Partnerships will be at San Diego State University - College Of Extended Studies, 5250 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182. Registration Deadline is May 16. Call 619-594-4756 or 877-972-7368 Visit http://parent.sdsu.ed u/services/conferences/2008/May_08/San_Diego_Flye r.pdf

Our next DIR®/Floortime Support Group is coming up on Wednesday May 7, from 9-1030 am, at my building at 415 North Highway 101, Suite A, in Solana Beach. This month's meeting is a combined one for professionals and parents together. Come early and park in the neighborhood behind the building (not the alley). People are welcome to bring video of their interactions with family members/ clients (assuming you have appropriate permission!). Please remember that this is for adults and that we do not have child care available.

Also, Drs Greenspan, Brazelton, and others have just published new guidelines for evaluation in the latest issue of Pediatrics: Guidelines for Early Identification, Screening, and Clinical Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Stanley I. Greenspan, T. Berry Brazelton, José Cordero, Richard Solomon, Margaret L. Bauman, Ricki Robinson, Stuart Shanker and Cecilia Breinbauer . Pediatrics 2008;121;828-830.

It is an excellent, succinct summary.

ICDL also republish Lisa deFaria's tips on getting started in Floortime and that is ttached too.

As always, most of our content is posted on our local website too:
http://www.circlestretch.blogspot.com

Hope to see you there!
Dr Feder
858-509-0523

New Evidence-Based Book Finally Here: A Politically Incorrect Look at Evidence-Based Practices and Teaching Social Skills

A Literature Review and Discussion by Michelle Garcia Winner 10% off until May 23

"A must read - Michelle challenges professionals and caregivers to think more deeply, and practice more consciously, in helping individuals with ASD to acquire and apply social-knowledge in their lives. In building on her seminal work in social thinking, Michelle argues effectively for an important and more thoughtful alternative to behaviorally-based social skill 'training' approaches, which are so limited in honoring the complexity of individuals with ASD". Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Brown University

Order Your Copy Today!

Register Today - Space is Limited!
June 21-22, 2008 in Santa Clara, CA

Registration is now open for the First Annual Social Thinking Providers Summit coming June 21-22 to the Network Meeting Center in Santa Clara, CA.

This is a conference open to professionals from around the world (from schools and private practices) who are implementing social thinking. This entire conference is dedicated to understanding the different applications of social thinking. Providers will discuss how they make this teaching work in their own settings, and we will explore ways to compile data on teaching social thinking.

Space is limited - register now! Full details, agenda and registration information are now available on our website.

For More Information and Registration, Click here

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· Parents' Night Out: AEFCT would like to offer you the opportunity to enjoy "mom & dad" time. Our first Parents' Night Out will be on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th from 6pm-9pm. Choose either night. Please R.S.V.P by Friday, May 9th to reserve a spot.

· Bicycle Club: There's no better way to spend an afternoon than pedaling with friends and family in beautiful San Diego! Our first ride will be at Miramar Lake on Saturday, May 31st at 11am. Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 27th to reserve a spot.

For more questions, please contact the AEFCT office at 619-269-6057 or email us at info@aefct.com.

F.E.A.T. FAMILY EMPOWERMENT FORUM Where: Ajay's Karate, 8785 Center Parkway Suite B-310, Sacramento, CA 95823 Time: Third Sunday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No meetings in June 2008 and December 2008 This is a meeting for adults with no childcare available

Meetings are open to parents and family members with an interest in individuals on the autism spectrum including PDD-NOS and Asperger Syndrome. Meetings are designed to provide information to families in addition to a network of support where families can meet each other and discuss issues surrounding autism, advocacy and treatment options. For further information contact: Connie Ajay: 916-683- 5652 or Belt3@aol.com; Lynne Weissmann: 916-682-1740 or LWeissmann@ aol.com

The C.A.S.E., Inc. philosophy Our aim is to provide personalized interventions that integrate proven therapies benefiting both the child and their family. We celebrate the insights that people with autism spectrum disorders offer to our society. Our mission is to prepare our clients to be happy and socially successful people who make and maintain friendships throughout life.

NORTH COUNTY GROUPS
Asperger | HFA Parent's Group
May 5th | 7:00-8:30pm
Carlsbad Senior Center | dining room
799 Pine Ave | Carlsbad, CA | 92008

Sandy Shaw, Ph.D.
Executive Dysfunction: How Does this Impact My Child with ASD's Independent Functioning?

Coffee Talk | May 8th | 9am
Join us at Panera Bread
401 Vista Village Dr | Vista

Calling all parents who would like to sit and chat with other parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. These events are hosted by Shelly Hirschberg. No need to RSVP!

EAST COUNTY GROUP
Asperger/HFA Parent Support Group
May 6th | 6:30-8:00pm
Java Mama Cafe
8250 La Mesa Blvd (behind Wireless Toyz)
La Mesa, CA | 91941

Something New! No speaker this month. Pease join us for a great opportunity to help families make connections, find support,and share resources.

The meetings will be held in a private room generously offered to us by Java Mama Coffee shop. Sorry, no day care is provided.

Autism Resources in Spanish
Did you know the new San Diego Autism Society website has a page dedicated to resources for Spanish speaking families? The page includes links to articles, support groups, and forums relating to autism. If you know individuals who could benefit from this information, simply forward this link:
http://www.sd-autism.org/resourcesSpanish.html

May 15, 2008
TOPIC: Conservatorship and Special Needs Trusts
GUEST SPEAKER; Attorney, Christopher A. Poulos Assisting Families of loved ones with Developmental Disabilities

6:30, Open Board Meeting, Refreshments,
7:00 -9:00 pm "Care and Share" time & Program

Claremont United Church of Christ,
233 W. Harrison Av. Claremont (Between Indian Hill and Harvard),

Come into the East parking lot on Harrison and go up the stairs at the rear of the lot

Handicap accessibility from 6th street. Call for directions (909)621-1494 or cell (909) 286-8626

Going that extra mile for children with special needs

Brought to you by Friendship Circle:
Join us for an afternoon of family fun and community solidarity as we walk hand in hand to benefit an organization that brings joy, cheer and respite to children with special needs and their families. Whether you sign on as a walker or donor or both, your participation will help bring laughter and hope to some truly special children.

5K Walk
Sunday, May 4th, 2008 9am to 1pm @ San Diego State University

Parent seeking input: Looking for a K or 1st grade class for a child with moderate autism in Poway or Del Mar. Can be public or private. Just seeking information on programs which people have personal experience with. Thank you!
Lucile Lynch
lhlynch@aol.com