The Reason For It All

'ASK CHANTAL'

Valerie needs babysitters/respite workers

Homeschooling Mom needs help...

Why Juice Plus+???

Healthful Foods

CALL For ARTISTS with autism

Need help with medication

Mom in San Diego needs a good shrink

AEFCT Summer Camps

Mom has clothes to give away...

Pacific Pediatric Supply

Support Group for East County San Diego: Puzzled Parents

All kinds of stuff from EFRC!

Don't mess with the autism community in Pennsylvania

Melaleuca, The Wellness Company

Man with autism graduates from Grossmont College

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:
www.ValeriesList.com

Do you have any autism - related questions you would like answered? Is there an area of real life with autism you need help with about? Now, you can write to 'Ask Chantal' for some practical advice. The 'Ask Chantal' column is published in The Autism File magazine, and will be available in the US and Canada starting in September in Barnes and Noble and Borders.

Please send your questions to chantal@autismfile.com. For more information about the Autism File, go to www.autismfile.com /.

Hi all,
It's my turn to ask for help! I need babysitters for my son, Tony. I am vendored thru ARC, so the persons working for me would have to sign up with them.

Tony is 24 and a big guy, but very sweet and well behaved. He is non verbal, but very expressive. Only problem is that he refuses to give up his diapers. He doesn't need to be in them, but..... So, changing a couple of diapers will be part of the job.

If you are interested, or know someone for the job, please contact me at ValerieSaraf@aol.com.

Hello Valerie,
We are the parents of a 6 year-old boy dx with Aspergers. I currently homeschool him. We live in Riverside County. We are looking for a credentialed teacher to either teach or help me teach him. He is academically advanced and does not have any major behavioral issues. We refuse to place him in a public school. Nor have we found an appropriate private school. His issues are mild...all he needs is someone who is patient. Thanks Resilient6

Why Juice Plus+?
The best way to answer that question, is to ask another. How do you think you would feel; how healthy would your body be; how much positive energy would you have, if you ate a serving of 15 different fruits and vegetables and 2 grains EVERYDAY?
That is what JP+ is and that is what it does.

Juice Plus+ provides the natural nutrition (millions of nutrients) of fully ripened, RAW fruits and vegetables in a capsulated form for adults and chewables and gummies for kids.

The cost for adults is $41.50 per month, or $1.36 per day. (Could your buy a serving of 15 fruits and veggies, and eat all of them, RAW for $1.36 per day?)

The cost for kids for Chewables or Gummies is $22.50 per month, or .74 cents per day? Could you even get your kids to eat 15 RAW, fruits and veggies per day?

For more information about Juice Plus+ and/or purchase it, please visit my website here. JP+ is certified GF/CF Dairy Free and Kosher!!!

If you have a JP+ franchise and are interested in selling it, please contact me.

The Perfect Pineapple
Second only to bananas as America's favorite tropical fruit, pineapples are available reay round in local markets. However, the pineapple was first discovered by Europeans in 1493 on the Caribbean island now known as Guadalupe.

One of pineapple's greatest benefits is that it contains Bromelain which is beneficial for inflammation, excessive blood coagulation and certain types of tumor growth. It is also a natural pain reliever. Pineapple contains vitamin C which is vital for the proper function of the immune system.

In addition, pineapple is an excellent cource of manganese which is important for energy production and antioxidant defenses.

Of course, Juice Plus+ capsules, Gummies and Chewables contain pineapple!!!!

Tropical Energy Smoothie
This nutritious smoothie is a delicious way to receive nutrients when you have limited time to prepare food. It is a healthy dose of fruit combined with protein that will sustain and energize you. It is a good breakfast or even an afternoon pick me up! Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium size ripe banana
1 medium papaya
1 cup plain yogurt
1 scoop Juice Plus+ Complete
1.5 cups pineapple juice
Toss in blender and enjoy!

Autism Today announces a new book Artism A-New and website Artism Today

Check out the website www.artismtoday.com and please forward to any artists on the autism spectrum who may want to contribute to this book.
Autism Today is excited to have people with autism showcase their special skills as an artist on our website and in consideration for publication in the new book Artism Anew. We would like to welcome new artists to our community by encouraging them to look through our site, read the information, and look at the art that has been posted. It is very easy for artists to upload their art work and have their own gallery to show friends and family!

Simply follow these simple instructions.
1. Go to the home page www.artismtoday.com
2. Register for an account. You need a six digit password (letters and numbers)
3. Pay a $5.00 administration fee through paypal.
4. Once you are registered, you can create an album. We ask that the album name be all in lower cases with no spaces (i.e.,kevinhosseini). The album title should be the name of the artist as you want it to appear on the web page (i.e., Kevin Hosseini). We also ask that you upload a picture of yourself and add where you reside and year of birth in the Summary section.
5. Once the album is created, you can add up to 4 images from your computer. The images must be in jpeg or gif format to be seen on the screen. Once they are uploaded you will instantly see a thumbnail of the art work in our gallery
http://www.artismtoday.com/index.phpoption=com_gall ery2&Itemid=39

If your pictures are chosen to be in our new book, we will ask you to submit them at a later date in high resolution TIFF or PNG format. We will also request a biography.

We have all ages of artists who have already submitted work for our book! Check out our gallery at www.artismtoday.com.

Karen Simmons
CEO, Founder, Autism Today

Debbie Hosseini
Curator, Artism A-New
artism@autismtoday.com

My grandson needs medication to calm his outbursts. He becomes violent and we can't calm him. The problem is he refuses to take anything orally. Does anyone know of any medication that is in the patch form?
Many thanks
Grandma Angie

Dear Valerie,
I am looking or a good psychiatrist for my son. I would like one that specializes in ASD. My son is 12 yrs old. He is Dx with PDD-NOS and MR. I currently have a Psych but I am looking for some new opinions and ideas. I live in the eastern part of San Diego (La Mesa) but I am able to go into the South Bay (Chula Vista) or even little north. I have PacifiCare insurance but I am willing to pay out of pocket for someone worthy. I hope someone can help me define and fine tune my son's needs. Email me at TLBRISTOW1@COX.NET. Thank You

Hi Valerie,
Could you post this again as we have one camp starting next week and I would like to remind people. Thanks so much!!

SUPER FUN SAN DIEGO SUMMER CAMP
July 7-July 25 1:00-4:00 (Tues/Thurs OR Mon/Wed)
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 (Tues/Thurs OR Mon/Wed)
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 (Tues/Thurs OR Mon/Wed)
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.

Shannon Wallace, MA, MFTI
AEFCT Clinical Director
www.aefct.com
619.767.8386 cell
619.269.6057 office
619.269.6387 fax

Mom has Volcom/Gap clothing to give away to needy home. Sizes boys XL tops and boys/mens 28 or 29 bottoms. We can arrange to meet somewhere in North County all the way down to downtown SD. :)
cathrash@aol.com

Dear Val,
My name is Pam. I would like to know if you would consider adding our site as a resource link. We are a small company specializing in the sales and manufacturing of sensory integration products. Since 2004, our primary goal is to provide a new source of innovative, high quality, sensory integration products for autistic and special needs children. Over the years, Pacific Pediatric Supply (PPS) has steadily grown into becoming a full-service therapy supplier, servicing clinics, schools, daycare centers, hospitals, and homes around the world. As a school based Occupational Therapist, I recognize that the cost of therapy products are a burden on working families, as a result, we sell a complete line of therapy items at a much lower cost than other suppliers. Our shipping fees are among the lowest in the industry. Our fees start at $4.99 and end at $16.99 this helps our customers save money and helps us build brand recognition. I encourage you to check out our web site at: www.pacificpediatricsupply.com

Thank you so much,
Pam Pagel OTR/L
Vice President
Pacific Pediatric Supply LLC

Valerie,
Hello, since you have posted my support and resources group on your website I have received several calls and have given information to several families. I really appreciate all the help. I finally have my own website up and running (puzzledparents.org) and I wanted to let you know that I placed a link to your website on mine.

Thanks for all you do,
Amy Mello
Puzzled Parents (Resource & Support Group)
Putting Families & Resources Together

Happy summer! Are you looking for ways to improve your child's reading this summer? We came a cross a good article titled, "10 Tips to Keep Your Child Reading This Summer", which can be found at www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/232. You may also be interested in "How to Read with Your Child" at