The Reason For It All

Wealth & Wellness Team Members Needed!!!

NIMH Funds Research to Find Best Treatments for Children with Autism and ADHD Symptoms

The 2nd Annual Wright Family Community Picnic

"Back to School" Autism/ Aspergers Conference

LA-T: Over-the-counter chelation agents are unproven, risky

Respite Worker Needed

Independence: The Right Goal for Kids with Autism?

SUPER FUN SAN DIEGO SUMMER CAMP

ASC Summer Social Skills program begins in July!

Community Access Program

CDC: Vaccine Study Design "Uninformative and Potentially Misleading"

"Fueling Fitness for All Ages"

Empowering Through Information & the Fostering of Connections

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:
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My Melaleuca Team and I are looking for people who want to have a part time home based business. We are especially looking for a person who is fluent in Spanish (reading, writing and speaking). Income depends on how much time and effort you can put into it. It is possible to earn a couple hundred to several thousand dollars per month.

For more information about the business model, please click here and then click on "Take a Tour".

Many of you are asking me for more info about Melaleuca, so here is a bit more...Melaleuca is and always has been a "Green" company.

No Caustic Chemicals: Melaleuca has taken a firm stand against chemicals that not only pollute the environment, but also pollute our homes. You will NOT find chlorine bleach, high-alkaline chemicals, or other caustic substances in Melaleuca's products.

For example, regular dishwasher detergent, like Cascade, that you can buy in the stores is so toxic that if you stick your finger in it and then put it in your mouth, you can say goodbye to your esophagus. Melaleuca's equivalent, Diamond Brite, is so safe, that you can drink it. It will give you a stomach ache and diarrhea, but no life damaging after affects.
Cleaner Waterways: Melaleuca cleaning products contain no phosphates, that can negatively impact the environment by causing unwanted algae growth in rivers, ponds and streams.

Make money working with a company that was thinking green before green became popular. If you don't think that that household toxins could be part of the autism problem, read this article. Another plus, is that all of the products are much cheaper then their counterparts even if sold at CostCo or WalMart. Go Green and Save Money!!!

If you don't want to be part of the team, but would like to be my customer, please contact me!!!

Join us,
Valerie Saraf

A new NIMH-funded study will help guide the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ADHD symptoms are common in children with ASD, but children with ASD often do not respond well to stimulant medications, the conventional treatment for ADHD.

benefiting The Autism Tree Project Foundation

Date: Saturday, July 12 2008
Time: 12 - 4 PM
Lunch served noon-2 pm
Location: Westminster Park, Point Loma
3598 Talbot Street
San Diego, CA 92106
Corner of Talbot Street and Cañon

It's Carnival Time!
"We are thrilled to treat the ATPF families, our friends & family, our neighbors, and the entire San Diego community to a fantastic, good old-fashioned, patriotic family picnic, packed with Red, White and Blue Fun!

This event, benefiting the Autism Tree Project Foundation, will include an autism awareness table, raffle with giveaways for families, picnic lunch, music , arts and crafts, a jumper and climber, and party favors for kids. Come join us!"

For more information call Karen & Tim Wright 619-405- 0176

August 9-10, 2008
Pasadena California

Greetings!
Online Registration is Now Open! we have a great Line up for this years Conference. GO TO www.autism-conferences.com for more information.

DOWN LOAD INFORMATION ON OUR UP COMING CONFERENCE HERE

OT-PT WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Workshop for ParaProfessionals: How to be a Para Pro for Students with Autism

SLP WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Exhibitor / Co Sponsor Letter

The products: At a time when heavy metals are showing up in tuna steaks and toy cabooses, it's only natural to worry about the metals in our bodies. The good news: Americans have much less lead in their blood than they did a couple of decades ago, back in the days of leaded house paint and gasoline. And though mercury levels seem to be slowly climbing, cases of acute poisoning severe enough to cause symptoms (such as upset stomach and breathing troubles) are still very rare.

Hi Valerie could you post this on your list.Thank you We are looking for a respite care worker for our 6 1/2 year son with autism.We have 12 hours of respite care per month with the Regional center. The person must be working for accredited.If interested please reply to ratna00@hotmail .com

In the past few weeks, two of my friends have had their young adult sons return to the nest.

Both young men were not only typically developing - they were advanced placement students in high school with extra-curricular activities to impress even the pickiest college admissions officer. Both were admitted to competitive colleges. One not only made it through a college honors program, but was admitted to a combined masters/Ph.D. program in genetics.

Today, both of these young men are in their early twenties. Both are living in their parents' homes. Both are "underemployed." Neither knows where (or when) he is going. Neither is living "independently."

July 7-July 25 1:00-4:00
This camp is designed to be outside, active, entertaining, and educational.
Camp will focus on social facilitation and improving community-based skills.

BASKETBALL CAMP
July 28-August 15 1:00-4:00
Camp Goals: Increased participation and skill level in the sport of basketball from the first day to the final day of the summer program. Increased social interaction with typical peers (as available).

TEEN GIRLS GROUP
(Two sessions) July 7 - July 25 & July 28- August 15
Age Range: Between the ages of 14 and 17
This group will work on age appropriate attire, cash exchange and community outings. The girls will go on trips to the mall as well as shopping centers. We will work on being out in the community, eating in restaurants, and shopping. We will target teaching and facilitating typical teenage girl interactions.

ACADEMIC TUTORING
Available from June 23-August 22
An AEFCT supervisor will review your child's academic goals / areas of need and personalize a supplemental academic program to prevent regression during the summer months. Highly trained behavior consultants will work one on one with your child on their individualized program, "Fun" breaks will be interspersed throughout the academic session.
Minimum 2 hour sessions, flexible hours of service.

PLEASE CALL THE AEFCT OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION! 619.269.6057

Shannon Wallace, MA, MFTI
AEFCT Clinical Director
www.aefct.com

Circle of Friends is a social skills group for high functioning children with autism between the ages of 8 and 12. The group is designed to involve social, motor, and language skills through fun activities with skilled ABA therapists! The group also focuses on play skills and Theory of Mind. Classes will run every Thursday for 8 weeks beginning July 10, 2008 at Active Kidz off of Sorrento Valley Road in San Diego. Go to www. Activekidz.net to check out the facilities!

Day: Thursday
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Prices:
$60.00 membership fee for Active Kidz
PLUS
$25.00 per session for Circle of Friends
Total of $200.00 + $60.00= $260.00 for 8 sessions.

Please contact Tara@autismconsultants.com or call the main office at 858-272-2662 to sign up!!!!

One of the services of the Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation is the Community Access Program (CAP). It provides weekend recreational activities, including accessible transportation and companionship, for San Diego County residents with developmental disabilities. For information, call (619) 267-7054 or e- mail razhocara@cheneweth-foundation.org

CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding has delivered a potentially explosive report to the powerful House Appropriations Committee, in which she admits to a startling string of errors in the design and methods used in the CDC's landmark 2003 study that found no link between mercury in vaccines and autism, ADHD, speech delay or tics.