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Temple Grandin to Speak at Autism & Asperger's SuperConference

Dr. Temple Grandin will be the keynote speaker at the Autism & Asperger's SuperConference October 1 at the Evansville Airport Marriott, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Evansville, IN. She will present information on improving the quality of life for those with autism and Asperger's.

Dr. Jed Baker, clinical psychologist whose work as been featured in ABC News, Nighline, and CBS' The Early Show, will speak on behavior and social skills.

Visit Future Horizons, Inc for more information.

Free On-Line Course: Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders

The National Professional Development Center on ASD has developed foundational information on Autism Spectrum Disorders including recommended and evidence-based practices for early identification and diagnosis, as well as for intervention and education. The information is available online to all parents, teachers and therapists at autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu. Content can be downloaded as narrative readings and/or PowerPoint presentations with notes. All modules have been developed using a national team of professionals.

This information was originally developed in 2008 as an online course, Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders, for Autism Training Team members and others in states with which the National Professional Development Center on ASD partners. Indiana was one of the first states to be involved in this grant. Kudos to Dr. Cathy Pratt and her team at the Indiana Resource Center on Autism at IU for their contribution to this excellent resource now available to all for free.

Sensory-Friendly Film

"Nanny McPhee Returns," Saturday, September 4, 10:00 am
AMC Showplace 16 • 450 W. Chippewa Avenue, South Bend
The lights are halfway up, the sound is halfway down
Bring your own snacks • no previews

Goshen Asperger-HFA Parent Meeting

"Asperger/Autism Basics," Monday, September 13, 7-8:30 pm
Eighth Street Mennonite Church, 602 S 8th St., Goshen
Invite teachers, pastors, educators, nurses, friends, babysitters, coaches, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, extended family, or anyone who wants an introcuction to the autism spectrum.

Brian Wilkins,autism spectrum specialist for Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative, will present, with lively stories and helpful tips.

Caregiver Support Update

Caregiver Supports Services applications are available at local Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services district offices. Not related to any waiver activities, Caregiver Supports Services are intended for individuals eligible for developmental disailities services who are not receiving any other state services and who reside with a primary caregiver needing temporary relief. Contact your local BDDS district office for more information.

Grants available for health care

The United Healthcare Children's Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance for their child's health care treatments, services or equipment not covered by their commercial health insurance plans. Qualifying families could receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment.

Online Training

The ASK website has posted four new free online training courses covering transition, discipline procedures, non-public school education, and procedural safeguards/parental rights.