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Weekly Update March 30, 2010
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Just a few more days of March and we'll be starting the month long work of marking Autism Awareness Month. This week is rather quiet - as quiet as the Center can be with our annual walk less than 4 weeks off. We're gathering speed as the day approaches and many of you have created pages on Firstgiving. If you haven't done this yet , it's quick it's easy and after sending out your page to family friends you can sit back and relax until Sunday April 25th. OR you can join us at 7 PM on April 6th to Volunteer to take a more active role in making this day a memorable one for everyone. Call me or register on-line at our website. MAny who walk also volunteer to help with set up and at posts during the walk.
Sue
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 To Register for events click here
April 3, 2010
Visit with The Bunny
Spring Egg Hunt
Music with Susan Warren MT-BC
Seven Hills Academy
22 Grant Road
Devens MA
2-4 PM
April 5, 2010
Mother's Brunch
10 AM- 1 PM
April 6, 2010
Autism 101
An Overview of Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Center Resources,
presented by Sue Loring - Director
7-9 PM
April 7, 2010
Autism Support Group
7-9 PM
April 10, 2010
Parent Night Out
Walk Kick-Off
Bring a NEW Team Member with $50.00 in donations
And receive a free appetizer to share
Squire Whites
347 Greenwood St
Worcester MA |
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Tips & Tricks & All You Need to Know To Make Your Walk a Success On
APRIL 25, 2010; 5K at 10:00am, walk at 1:00pm
DECADE OF DEDICATION
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Autism in the Media
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PBS's "Arthur" addresses Aspergers
April 5, 2010
The following is a description of an upcoming episode of the children's series 'Arthur' where one of the children in the story has Aspergers. This episode is scheduled to air on April 5, 2010 at 7AM and 2PM
When Carl Met George
George is excited about spending time with his new friend, Carl, who loves to draw trains and
knows all kinds of cool facts about them! George discovers that Carl has Asperger's Syndrome,
a form of autism, and that Carl sees the world a bit differently than George and many kids.
Despite their differences, George and Carl become great pals - and learn a lot from each other.
http://pressroom.wgbh.org/assets/txt/arth_ART13EpDesP2_2413.pdf
New Theories of Autism, Asperger Syndrome
By Psych Central News Editor
Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on April 2, 2009
Two separate new theories have been proposed that may explain the development of autism, and the milder form of autism known as Asperger Syndrome.
The new theory of autism that suggests that the brains of people with autism are structurally normal but dysregulated, meaning symptoms of the disorder might be reversible. The theory suggests that autism is a developmental disorder caused by impaired regulation of a bundle of neurons in the brain stem that processes sensory signals from all areas of the body.
Some of the symptoms Asperger Syndrome, such as a need for routine and resistance to change, could be linked to levels of the stress hormone cortisol suggests the second theory.
Normally, people have a surge of this hormone shortly after waking, with levels gradually decreasing throughout the day. It is thought this surge makes the brain alert, preparing the body for the day and helping the person to be aware of changes happening around them. Researchers have discovered that children with Asperger Syndrome do not experience this surge.
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Legislative Alert |
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AUTISM
AWARENESS DAY
Tuesday, April
13, 2010
Great Hall, State House, Boston
Registration and refreshments:
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Program:
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To be followed by visits to your
legislators.
Call if you'd like to attend and carpool
508-835-4278
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Division of Autism Social Skills Funding |
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The Resource Center received funds from DDS's Autism Division to benefit families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, here in Central Massachusetts. Again we decided to take all the funding provided by the division and put it towards funding Social Skills Programs for Division of Autism eligible children with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism up to the age 18. If the funding is not depleted by mid April remaining funds will be devoted to Family activities as all funds must be depleted by June 30, 2010.
Parents interested in receiving funding must first call the Resource Center to be approved for funding . If you have not contacted DDS to determine if your child is eligible you can call us at the Resource Center and we will assist you in filing an application. After being verified for funding families may call the various providers below to schedule an intake . Clinicians make the final decision for inclusion in a group .
Additionally we have reserved some of the funding for those who have been in a therapeutic relationship with other providers and attend Social Skills groups. No funds will be released to families, providers will be sent the funding for approved children directly. For more information contact Sue Loring at 508 -298- 1605
WEST BROOKFIELD
West Brookfield Counseling Center, 62 Ware St, W. Brookfield has groups for children ages 4-18 . Contact Brenda or Norman Tonelli at the Center at : (508)-867-4451
FITCHBURG Valerie Chase
Early Childhood Enrichment Center
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Beginning April 17, 2010 LIMTED SPACE
Ages 2.9 - 5 years
Contact Valerie Chase at 774-285-6153
HARVARD
Peter Pan Center Ayer Rd in Harvard offers groups for children aged 4-14 , call Donna Shea BA at 978-772-1255 for intake
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From The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation
Register today for our Summer 2010 Water Sports Program!
Once again, the Flutie Foundation and AccesSportAmerica are partnering to bring some summer fun! Sessions will be held at The Mass Hospital School in Canton and, back by popular demand, a couple of Saturday sessions will be offered at Spaulding Rehab in Boston.
Please visit our website for more information about the program and to download the registration form. Registration will be done on a first come, first serve basis and will fill up very quickly!
We hope you can join us for another exciting summer of fun in the sun!
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Autism Awareness Day
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street, Boston
10am-noon: AUTISM SAFETY RESOURCE FAIR
sponsored by the Autism Consortium
featuring Project Lifesaver by LoJack, and "Community Safety" and "Home Safety" by the Center for Children with Special Needs at Floating Hospital
Other exhibitors include: Autism Speaks, National Autism Center, Boston Families for Autism (TILL), Asperger's Association of New England, Urban PRIDE, Federation for Children with Special Needs, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, and more
Noon-1pm: Discussion about "Autism Safety: In the Community and In the Hospital"
with Dr. Stephen Shore, internationally known autism expert, Dr. Karen Miller, Developmental Pediatrician, CCSN, and Dr. Ron Ruffing, Emergency Medicine, Tufts Medical Center
Questions? Contact Bernadette Murphy Bentley, Autism Resource Specialist, Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN), Floating Hospital,
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Conferences |
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Community Resources for People with Autism
20th Annual Conference
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Speakers:
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.
for more information and
to download a registration form,
click here.
Autism Update 2010
Thursday April 8, 2010
Four Points Sheraton
Norwood MA
to down load a registration form click here
HMEA Children's Division
2010 Conference
Identifying Language Intervention
Priorities for Children with Language Delays
A One Day Workshop presented by:
Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D
Monday April 26, 2010
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