Juice Plus+®

More Sailing with "Heart of Sailing"

Camp Steps Registration Deadline May 17th

Mechanism Uncovered Of Action Of Antibiotic Able To Reduce Neuronal Cell Death In Brain

Clinical Trials

The Real World of Autism with Chantal Sicile-Kira

Introduction to Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

I CAN PLAY Summer Social Program

Toxins, Multiple-Infections and Autism (Inland Empire TACA mtg)

Genetic links to impaired social behavior in autism

SDASA: A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS - MAY 20TH MEETING

Brain Highways

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More and more men and women realize that "an ounce of prevention" really is worth more than "a pound of cure."

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 thoroughly 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
My enewsletters are archived on my website:
www.ValeriesList.com

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

This is a great way for the whole family to enjoy an activity together. Very safe and relaxing!!!

Daysails from San Diego, June 6, 7 and 8.

Daysails from Ventura, June 3, 4, and 5.

Dear Parents & Community,
Xcite Steps is thrilled to introduce CAMP STEPS for the upcoming summer of 2008. Camp Steps is eligible as a vendor through regional center. Camp Steps is a fun beach & community activity camp available to kids teens and adults who experience disabilities. Our camp is every week of the summer, M-F starting June 16th and concluding on August 29th.

Registration DEADLINE is May 17th. Each week of our camp is filling up quickly, so please get your applications in before the deadline.

Camp Steps works hard to build and maintain an environment in which campers feel like they can be themselves, open up, make friends and most importantly have fun! We have selected fun sports, recreational activities and games coupled with exciting community outings to help inspire and develop friendships. Our qualified counselors have many years of mentoring, teaching and counseling experience coaching individuals who experience disabilities. The abilities of each camper are promoted to ensure they have the best summer camp experience possible!

KIDS Camp
· Ages 7 - 12 with exceptions
· Camp hours: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
· Optional morning pre-camp: 10am - 12:30

TEEN and Adult Camp
· Ages 13 + up
· Camp hours: 1pm - 4:00pm
· Optional morning pre-camp: 10:30am - 1:00

Camp Structure:
Each week starts with a beach day where campers can get to know our mentors. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are our field trip days and Friday we end the week with a beach party.

Field Trips for Kids and Teens+ include:
Water Parks, Boomers, Bowling, K1 Speedracing, Game Universe, Nickel City, Dave & Busters, Paintballing, Frisbee Golf @ Balboa Park, Birch Aquarium, Sailing, Karate Group Class

Beach days include:
Water Sports Instruction: Surfing, Boogie-boarding and Body-surfing Water safety training from our Lifeguard friends Music and sand therapy group activities and games Sport and fitness recreational therapy activities and games Guest appearances and our Xpression sessions.

Camp Location:
Fletcher Cove is in Solana Beach. Drop off spots located throughout San Diego.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
Contact Matt Winkley at 858 722-1948 or email mwinkley@exciteway.com to reserve your spot. Registration Deadline is May 17th with a "Get to know us" party at Fletchers Cove. Bring your child, drop off your deposit, and meet the staff and the other campers.

Mechanism of action of compound found to induce neurotransmitter activity in brain cells

The findings may lead researchers to develop potential novel therapies to treat Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, epilepsy, stroke/ischemia, dementia and malignant gliomas

There are occasions when we may want to explore more cutting edge items for our child or learn if a particular medication or diagnosis is being studied. Something that may be of interest is the Clinical Trials website, where you can do searches on clinical trials currently underway.

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/

ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

Just passing it on..
Lucile Lynch

The Real World of Autism with Chantal Sicile-Kira on Autism One Radio www.autismone.org/radio

Tuesday, May 20, 1:30 EST

Topic: Asperger's Syndrome from the Inside Out Guest: Michael J. Carley, author and Executive Director of GRASP

Join Chantal and Michael as they discuss how and when to tell your child he has Asperger's, what it is like to be diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult, how being diagnosed has helped him in parenting his own Aspie son, and other topics from his new book "Asperger's from the Inside Out : A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger's Syndrome." Also, Michael talks about GRASP, the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (www.grasp.org), an educational and advocacy organization run by, and serving, people on the autism spectrum.

Shows archived for 6 months for your listening pleasure.

When: Thursday, June 19
Meet and Greet: 6:00-6:30
Presentation: 6:30-7:30
Question and Answer: 7:30-8:00

Where: 9606 Tierra Grande, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92126

The Autism Group Inc.
Please join us as we present an overview of the RDI® program including video footage of one family's journey. Some areas that we will consider are:

• The goals of the program
• Communication
• Guided participation
• Effective implementation
• A structural outline of a typical program
• How RDI differs from other interventions

We are in the process of organizing our Summer Social program for children 3.5-5 years of age. We still have some dates available to families. We are running the groups with a maximum of 6 children. Here is a link to view the flyer:
http://icanplaysd.com/FlyerSummersocial.html You can also visit www.ICanPlaySD.com to find more information about our services.
Thank you,
Cari Miller
619.218.8744
11559-1 Compass Point Drive North
San Diego, CA 92126

Inland Empire - Riverside

Date: Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month (May 17th)
Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: NEW - The Grove Community Church, Room D-2, 19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside, CA 92508. Please park on the North side of the building (back side of church)

Driving Directions
Information: Contact Tami Duncan. This is a non-faith based group. Please do not contact the church for info about TACA.

Child care: We are unable to offer childcare at this time.

May 17 Tami Duncan
Toxins, Multiple-Infections and Autism: Minimizing Triggers of Regression

This presentation will cover the many infections and environmental toxins which are either the cause or trigger for autistic symptoms. Strategies for minimizing triggers of regression will also be discussed with practical resources and treatment information.

Tami Duncan is the Executive Director and Co- Founder of the LIA Foundation (Lyme Induced Autism Foundation) located in Corona, CA. The foundation focuses on education, awareness and research into the connection between Lyme disease and autism. She co-founded this organization after herself and her son with autism was diagnosed with Lyme disease. She wanted a place where parents could go to learn from doctors about the many treatment options available and educate parents on the other infections which may be hampering improvement in their autistic children. She is the host of an online radio show called "The Lyme-Autism Connection" on Autism One Radio. She is the author of several articles and editorials published in Lyme Times, Public Health Alert and Townsend Letter. Tami is also the meeting co-coordinator for the Inland Empire Chapter of TACA (Talk About Curing Autism). She is the marketing director for West Coast Fund Raising and finally, she is most recently the Girl Scout troop leader for her daughters Daisy troop. She can be reached at: Tami@liafoundation.org; website: www.liafoundation.org

Philadelphia, PA, May 13, 2008 - Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show profound deficits in social interactions and communications, and display repetitive behaviors and abnormal responses to sensory experiences. One aspect of an autistic child's impaired social abilities is their lack of affiliative behaviors, i.e., behaviors such as touching and hugging that strengthen social bonds. On May 15th, Biological Psychiatry is publishing an article that reports new findings on genetic bases of these behaviors.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHAPTER AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA MAY 20TH MEETING
4699 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

A Tribute to Mothers and Grandmothers
We are excited to invite moms, grandmas and everyone who appreciates them to share their stories. If you are a mom with an amusing, touching or inspirational anecdote related to life with a child with autism, or if you would like to recognize a special mother or grandmother of a person with autism, this is your chance. Anyone who wishes to speak will be welcomed, followed by informal networking, as time allows.

There will be a gift for all the mothers and grandmothers, and each will be entered to win one of several lovely door prizes. Dessert with coffee and tea will be served.

Don't miss this opportunity to share some inspiration and frustrations, and to get to know each other better. This is a place where you know there will be someone who really understands what it means to be a mother of an ASD child!

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008
6:30 TO 9:00 P.M.