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AnnouncementsASBC Conference 2010 : From Emotions to AdvocacyThe Autism Society of Boulder County (ASBC) brings Wrightslaw to Colorado again for our Annual Conference in 2010.. The conference will be held from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on October 2, 2010 at the Spice of Life Events Center on Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder. Pat Howey, a legal advocate and paralegal professional, will be presenting a number of topics on how parents can become better advocates for their children with disabilities. See the conference ticket page for more information. Autism Awareness License PlateThe Autism Society of Boulder County is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for our members, families and friends to raise awareness of autism and to raise money for autism advocacy: We would like to sponsor a Special Groups license plate available for purchase from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Although the design is still in preliminary stages, we anticipate that it will have the ASA puzzle piece ribbon and display the phrase “Autism Awareness” .If you are interested in purchasing an Autism license plate, or if anyone you know is interested, please complete this simple Google Docs form or you can contact ASBC at 720-272-8231 or email info@autismboulder.org and leave the following information: name, address, county, and the number of sets of plates you are interested in purchasing. We need 3,000 interested individuals to get approval for our special groups license plate so please tell anyone who might be interested. DONATE YOUR BRAIN WAVES TO SCIENCE!Validating Sensory Processing Disorders Purpose of this study: This is a research study to examine if we can consistently measure how young children (ages 5 to 10 years) respond to repeated sounds and other sensory information, such as touch, smell and movement. In addition, we are trying to determine if children with sensory processing disorders, such as Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), show different brain activity to sensory stimuli than children without disorders. Where: Brainwaves Research Lab at Colorado State University in Gifford Building room 304. Click to see the CSU flyer for more information If you wish to volunteer for this study, please contact
Boulder Learning Co-op, LLC Supporting UNIQUE BRILLIANCE in children with learning differences and/or social & emotional challenges. A wholesome approach to play therapy for children, adolescents & families We have ongoing social skills play therapy groups, ages 7-9 and 9-12; group size limited. Individual play therapy and sandplay have been shown to be effective in addressing a more psychodynamic and attuned approach to building social reciprocity in children with HFA and Asperger's Syndrome. Can work very well in tandem with ABA treatment. 6 Summertime Weeks at the Co-op! see our website for more information! "More Than Words" The Hanen Program®for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other social communication difficulties. [A diagnosis of ASD is not necessary in order to benefit from this class.]: January-April in Gunbarrel. Free introductory session on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Free GRASP Network Meeting Meet the 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00 - 12:00 noon at ACL 5744 N. 71st St., Longmont. GRASP is happy to announce the first Northern Colorado Network. The Northern Colorado Network facilitator is Nathan Johansen. Please RSVP at 303-456-5425 or by e-mail at nathan@npj.com
The Discovery ClubFun for Everyone! Parents Discover:
Kids Discover:
Discovery Club Our staff of professionals and trained volunteers can provide care for kids who need help with mobility, eating and other care needs. A nurse is on staff at all times. Information Check out our website for more information at www.eastersealscolorado.org, or call (303) 569-2333 x312 for reservations or to volunteer or (303) 233-1666 x237 for general information. Kids of all abilities, ages 6-18 years A day for children and youth to explore and learn in a friendly social setting. Kids will meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Every Saturday (and some Fridays) from October through May. Times are 10am to 4pm at the Boulder location. Cost: Annual $25 Registration Fee $20 per person per session or $15 per person for 2 or more from the same family Walk-ins are $25 per person based on availability and needs  Financial assistance available. All forms need to be submitted prior to attendance. Call 303-569-2333 x312 or email jbarta@eastersealscolorado.org for reservations and more information. LENA Foundation Offers Language Environment Assessment Equipment The LENA Foundation is looking for local families who have a child diagnosed with ASD, between the ages of 18-48 months to use their home language assessment system , for free, (requires Microsoft XP or Vista) and provide feedback about their experience. The amount of time required for committing to this study is minimal. There are three main steps for using the system:
There is equipment for only 10 families in this study; the systems will be allocated on a first-come basis. The requirements for receiving the LENA Home System are:
Please contact Mia Moe at miamoe@lenafoundation.org or 303-545-9696 if you are interested in participating. All About Learning,Inc.www.michiganlearning.com Pete Stackpole pete@michiganlearning.com 616-322-8908 We use creative ways to teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Operating since 2002, with classes ranging from LEGO Engineering, Robotics, to Video Game Making, to announce our "LEGO Engineering On-Line Classes for children with special needs such as Aspergers, Autism and ADHD. LEGO Engineering Online for Students with Special Needs The class consists of engineering theory and instruction plus 6 very complex building exercises. Lessons harness the motivational effects of LEGOs to teach math & science, 3 dimensional shapes, patterning, comparing and contrasting objects, extending patterns, shapes, language arts, listening and following directions and learning mechanical vocabulary. This class is an on-line version of our ever popular Elementary Engineering held in a classroom. Once registered for this course, you will be sent a LEGO kit with over 1,000 very advanced LEGO pieces. When you receive the kit in the mail, then you are ready to take the class. Yes, you keep the kit when the class is over! Intended for K-8 students. Video Game Making Class This instructor facilitated On-Line class will teach how to design and modify your own exciting arcade style video games. You'll learn how to control characters, objects and outcomes in your game, then increase the difficulty level and add more features. Learn how to design your own version of PacMan and several other games. Students will participate in this class at home using their own computer, or, in a school computer lab. For ages 10 thru adults. 7 weeks. Assisted Cycling ToursAssisted Cycling Tours is recruiting Riders to Promote the Abilities of People with Disabilities Assisted Cycling Tours is recruiting participants for several riding events around the state of Colorado including the MS 150, Ride the Rockies, Elephant Rock and Ride to Victory. They are seeking people with and without disabilities to ride together as a team in these events. "We are looking for people who want to ride as part of a team and help out a person with a disability as well as be part of a great cause", said Bob Matter, Executive Director of Assisted Cycling Tours. "Since most of our equipment today is adapted tandems, we are looking for both captains of the tandems as well as individuals to ride on the back of them. Our bikes work well for people who may have trouble balancing alone or just can ride a bike independently for whatever reason." For each of the rides that focus on a specific disability, ACT would like to have a team specifically geared to that disability, though it is not absolutely necessary. We would love to have a team of riders with MS for the MS 150 and a team of riders with Parkinson Disease for the Road to Victory Matter said. Ultimately, our goal is to serve any person with a disability from any injury, disease or syndrome and get them on bikes. ACT has a limited number of slots per event, and there is some minor criteria that goes along with being a team member. All riders will receive a custom print jersey designed specifically for ACT. To participate as either a biker or volunteer, you can contact the organization at info@assistedcyclingtours.org.
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