Triumph through the Challenges: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

September 7 - 28, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Lorain County Brd. of DD

9740 S. Murray Ridge Rd. - Elyria, OH 44035

Available this Fall: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training - Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how to best work with those affected in order to reach his/her fullest potential. Triumph through the Challenges: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder will be held as a four-day series, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2010, for caregivers and those who work with individuals who may have had prenatal exposure to alcohol/drugs. For more information and to register online, visit www.loraincountyhealth.com/fasdcourse.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Judy Petricevic

Phone: 440-322-6367

Email: jpetricevic@loraincountyhealth.com

Website: http://www.loraincountyhealth.com/fasdcourse

Using and Acquiring Digital Text to Support Universal Design for Learning

September 9, 2010 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm

OCALI Webinar

470 Glenmont Ave. - Columbus, OH 43214

This presentation focuses on using digital text to support Universal Design for Learning (UDL). A very brief overview of UDL will be provided and then we will address the many ways digital text can be modified to support the diverse needs of the students in our classrooms. Several resources for obtaining both copy written and public domain digital text will be provided. We will discuss emerging trends in the use of digital text such as eBook readers and open source textbooks. The presentation will conclude with a review of tools and websites that incorporate many aspects of UDL.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Jeff McCormick

Phone: 614-410-0321

Email: jeff_mccormick@ocali.org

Website: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/527286378

Bittersweet Farms Consulting Tour

September 10, 2010 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bittersweet Farms

12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road - Whitehouse, OH 43571

Consulting Tours are normally scheduled from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, including a 1-hour, guided tour, as the farm is actively being worked. The last two hours are spent with top management, discussing any questions you may have about adult services and the farmstead model. The cost for these already scheduled tours is $300. We can run consulting tours on other days of the week, but, if they are run on non-pre-scheduled Fridays, then the cost is $600.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Karen Shulman

Phone: 419-875-6986 ext. 1

Email: kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org

Website: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org

The Sensory Learning Seminar

September 14, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Charter One Bank

3130 Executive Pkwy - Toledo, OH 43606

The Sensory Learning Program is a 30 drug free non-invasive intervention that helps children and adults who suffer with sensory issues.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Keri Porter

Phone: 419-578-0057

Email: kporter4sensorylearning@gmail.com

Website: http://www.sensorylearning-toledo.com

Access to the Curriculum Webinar Series Low Incidence Disabilities: Building Dispositions and General Understanding

September 16, 2010 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm

OCALI Webinar

470 Glenmont Ave. - Columbus, OH 43214

Low Incidence Disabilities: Building Dispositions and General Understanding Webinar 1 in a 4 part series What is a Low Incidence Disability? How are students with exceptionalities supported and educated in school systems across the state? This webinar series will address the challenges that accompany the education of students with intensive disabilities. Over the course of the series a planning framework and tools will be discussed to encourage the building of confidence and competence of all stakeholders in the education of students in the Low Incidence population. Webinar 1 will provide participants with general information about Low Incidence or Intensive Disabilities in an effort to develop statewide capacity and understanding. Make a personal commitment to attend this webinar focusing on dispositions related to Low Incidence Disabilities.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Jeff McCormick

Phone: 614-410-0321

Email: jeff_mccormick@ocali.org

Website: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/499590802

Support Group for Siblings of Children with Autism and Related Disabilities

September 18, 2010 - December 11, 2010 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cincinnati Center for Autism

100 Office Park Dr Suite H - Fairfield, OH 45014

The Cincinnati Center for Autism (CCA) is offering a group that meets once a month to provide support to siblings of children with ASD and related disorders. The group is a way for siblings to connect with other siblings to share their experiences with Autism. During the group siblings will learn more about Autism and its characteristics, ways to help and interact with children with Autism, and most importantly share their experiences and feelings about having a sibling with special needs. The group is facilitated by a speech therapist that has a brother with Autism and has professional experience working with children with Autism and related disorders. Ages 7-12 will meet from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Ages 13-18 will meet from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Kaitlyn Galish

Phone: 513.874.6789

Email: kgalish@cincinnaticenterforautism.com

The Bittersweet Academy

September 22 - 24, 2010 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Bittersweet Farms

12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road - Whitehouse, OH 43571

Currently there are numerous options available for support services for children with autism. But, what about support services for adults? Frankly, they are almost nonexistent. The challenges faced and presented by children and adults with autism can vary significantly. We know; we've provided residential, supported living and day/vocational programming for adults with autism for over 26 years. This three-day, highly interactive and comprehensive workshop will ensure you receive a thorough understanding of autism, gain exposure to and comprehend Bittersweet's value-based approach and methodology, and specific tools and techniques we use to create restraint-free, community-based living and working environments for adults with ASD. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn with us.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Karen Shulman

Phone: 419-875-6986 ext. 12

Email: kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org

Website: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org

Free Autism Awareness Parent Training

September 23, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Family First Zone

1155 Larc Lane - Toledo, OH 43614

Autism Awareness - Participants will be informed on the five types of Autism and the three developmental areas most commonly affected by a diagnosis of autism. Discussion will address Individual Education Program (IEP) goals along with strategies and possible methodologies for educating children identified on the Austistic Spectrum. A comparison between services received through the Autism Scholarship Program and public school IEP programs also will be discussed. Free childcare will be provided.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Wendy Smenner LCESC Parent Mentor

Phone: 419-471-0384

Email: lcesc_wsm@nwoca.org

Paraprofessional Training/Working with Students with Autism

September 23 - 24, 2010 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Achievement Centers for Children

4255 Northfield Road - Highland Hills, OH 44128

This 3-day training for Paraprofessionals will address autism and the developmental challenges associated with the disorder. The role and responsibilities of the paraprofessional working with children within the context of the classroom and school environment will be overviewed with an emphasis on effective strategies that will enhance children's developmental skills in the areas of social interaction, language/communication and cognitive processing/problem solving.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Helen Mack

Phone: 216-292-9700

Email: helen.mack@achievementctrs.org

Website: http://www.achievementcenters.org

Thematic Content Planning for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities

September 24, 2010 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tri-County ESC

741 Winkler Drive - Wooster, OH 44691

Teachers of students with Low Incidence exceptionalities (Multiple Disabilities) are often challenged to meet the needs of learners with a wide range of skill sets as well as teach the content standards. A different type of planning is required for the teaching of students who take the Alternate Assessment and who are often in multi-grade LRE placements over the course of several years. This training and follow-up networking is designed to build a scope and sequence using the content standards and functional curriculum as a foundation. Thoughtful attention must be paid to what a student learns from Kindergarten through age 21 to ensure that students can leave public education with the knowledge, skills and tools for life after school.During this workshop teachers will:-plan multi-year rotations of content-based themes from the standards-ensure student access to grade specific, diverse content over the course of their education-tier instructional strategies, materials and content-plan for student access of assistive technology and instruction that meets their individual needs-develop communities of practice for teachers who teach like grade bands and students across the region-gain access to templates that will aid in daily and yearly planning This professional development opportunity is open to teachers of students with Low Incidence Disabilities in the Ashland, Wayne and Holmes County areas. Please register using STARS.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Shawna Benson

Phone: 330-464-4294

Email: shawna_benson@ocali.org

Bittersweet Farms Consulting Tour

October 1, 2010 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bittersweet Farms

12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road - Whitehouse, OH 43571

Consulting Tours are normally scheduled from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, including a 1-hour, guided tour, as the farm is actively being worked. The last two hours are spent with top management, discussing any questions you may have about adult services and the farmstead model. The cost for these already scheduled tours is $300. We can run consulting tours on other days of the week, but, if they are run on non- pre-scheduled Fridays, then the cost is $600.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Karen Shulman

Phone: 419-875-6986 ext. 1

Email: kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org

Website: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org

Summit 2010--Advances and Best Practices in Autism, Learning Disabilities and ADHD

October 1 - 2, 2010 | 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. - Los Angeles, CA 90049

This thought-provoking two-day conference features more than 30 of the nation's leading experts presenting cutting-edge information on research, education and the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities and ADHD. It is open to the public as well as parents, professionals and students. Continuing education credits are available for professionals.Autism-related topics include: Updates on the Causes of Autism; Using Developmental Approaches to Address Anxiety Issues in Children with ASD; Addressing Heterogeneity of the Autisms: The Brain-Gut Connection; Social Thinking- Practical Strategies & Recent Research Advances for Individuals with Social Learning Issues; and many other sessions.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Cheryl Raver

Phone: (818) 779-5212

Email: craver@thehelpgroup.org

Website: http://www.thehelpgroup.org

Imagine the Possibilities - Partnering for Success

October 16, 2010 | 9:00 - 6:00 pm

Cambridge High School

1401 Deerpath Drive - Cambridge, OH 43725

The State Support Team for Region 12 is offering a FREE Parent Conference on October 16, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Cambridge High School. The conference is specially designed to highlight the opportunities and challenges of raising a child with a disability. The conference sessions will be presented by topic experts, including keynote speaker Margaret Burley, Executive Director of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities. More information can be found at www.sstregion12.org or by calling Julie Burkhart at 1-877-778-1274.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Julie Burkhart

Phone: 1-877-778-1274

Email: jburkhart@mvesc.k12.oh.us

Website: http://www.sstregion12.org

Sensory Rich Retreats for Families and Children with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders

October 16, 2010 - November 6, 2010 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Camp Courageous, Inc

12701 Waterville Swanton Rd - Whitehouse, OH 43571

A retreat designed to teach participants tools and techniques on how to replicate Sensory Rich activities at home. There will be three retreats. Retreat dates are October 16, October 23 and November 6.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Steven Kiessling

Phone: 419.875.6828

Email: stevek@campcourageous.com

Teaching Techniques Using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior

October 21 - 23, 2010 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Yankee Trace

10000 Yankee St - Centerville, OH 45458

This 6 session training series is for tutors/therapists who are interested in learning more about applied behavior analysis/verbal behavior. Each session is about 3 hours in length and all 6 sessions are required. This workshop is designed to give parents and professionals an introduction to utilizing Skinner's verbal operants in regard to language acquisition programming. Participants will have an introduction to related terminology, view video examples of various learners at a various skill levels, and have an introduction to Skinner's verbal operants, the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), and utilizing the verbal operants in the natural environment. This presentation will present several teaching examples in addition to allowing participants the opportunity for hands-on practice with teaching procedures and error correction procedures.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Lisa Flake

Phone: 937.776.6272

Email: lflake@trumpetbehavioralhealth.com

Website: http://www.daytonautismservices.com/index.php?module=_events

2nd Annual Inclusive Play Symposium Play for Life!

October 23 - 24, 2010 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis

35 South Seventh Street - Minneapolis, MN 55402

Play brings families, friends and communities together; it keep us fit and makes us smile. Research shows that play is a key element of development and health for individuals of all ages and abilities. Unfortunately, play is being threatened on every front in the U.S. It's seen as a "children-only" activity, if it's thought about at all. Furthermore, concerns around inclusive play are primarily discussed among disability experts and are not part of most community agendas. Please join our nation's leading inclusive play experts for a thought-provoking, two-day symposium that examines the importance of play for all ages and abilities. Play for Life: Exploring the Lifelong Benefits of Inclusive Play will reignite your passion for play and inspire new ways to bring that passion to everyone in the community.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L

Phone: 412-563-6475

Email: inclusiveplay@mindspring.com

Website: http://www.playlsi.com/Learn-About-Us/News/Events/symposium/Pages/Inclusive-Play-Symposium.aspx

The Bittersweet Academy

November 3 - 5, 2010 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Bittersweet Farms

12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road - Whitehouse, OH 43571

Currently there are numerous options available for support services for children with autism. But, what about support services for adults? Frankly, they are almost nonexistent. The challenges faced and presented by children and adults with autism can vary significantly. We know; we've provided residential, supported living and day/vocational programming for adults with autism for over 26 years. This three-day, highly interactive and comprehensive workshop will ensure you receive a thorough understanding of autism, gain exposure to and comprehend Bittersweet's value-based approach and methodology, and specific tools and techniques we use to create restraint-free, community-based living and working environments for adults with ASD. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn with us.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Karen Shulman

Phone: 419-875-6986 ext. 12

Email: kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org

Website: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org

Bittersweet Farms Consulting Tour

November 5, 2010 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bittersweet Farms

12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road - Whitehouse, OH 43571

Consulting Tours are normally scheduled from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, including a 1-hour, guided tour, as the farm is actively being worked. The last two hours are spent with top management, discussing any questions you may have about adult services and the farmstead model. The cost for these already scheduled tours is $300. We can run consulting tours on other days of the week, but, if they are run on non- pre-scheduled Fridays, then the cost is $600.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Karen Shulman

Phone: 419-875-6986 ext. 12

Email: kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org

Website: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org

2010 OCALI Conference and Exposition

Event Location:

Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC)
400 North High Street - Columbus, OH 43215

Event Description:

The 2010 OCALI Conference and Exposition will continue the goal of furthering state- and system-wide capacity to improve programs, implementation, support and overall outcomes for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and low-incidence disabilities (such as hearing impairments, visual impairments, traumatic brain injury (TBI), orthopedic impairments, etc.). Conference participants will have the opportunity to experience high-quality professional development and networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the areas of education, interagency collaboration and continuum of services.

Register now at http://conference.ocali.org/

Bittersweet Farms Consulting Tour

December 3, 2010 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bittersweet Farms

12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road - Whitehouse, OH 43571

Consulting Tours are normally scheduled from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, including a 1-hour, guided tour, as the farm is actively being worked. The last two hours are spent with top management, discussing any questions you may have about adult services and the farmstead model. The cost for these already scheduled tours is $300. We can run consulting tours on other days of the week, but, if they are run on non- pre-scheduled Fridays, then the cost is $600.

Event Contact Details (For more information and registration details):

Name: Karen Shulman

Phone: 419-875-6986 ext. 1

Email: kshulman@bittersweetfarms.org

Website: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org