Archive for April, 2007
« Previous EntriesWriting Successful IEPs: May 14
Thursday, April 26th, 2007The following information is from the CCSECAC Yahoo Group Page:
The Parents’ Place of Maryland Presents:
“Parents’ Survival Guide for the IEP Process: WRITING SUCCESSFUL IEP’S”
Monday, May 14, 2007, 10AM - 12PM
(continental breakfast provided)
Health Partners • 3070 Crain Highway • Waldorf, Maryland
Presenter: Melissa Alexander, Parent Educator, The Parents’ Place of Maryland.
Registration is required […]
Was the Virginia Tech Shooter on the Spectrum?
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007High Functioning Autism: Do You Know What It Feels Like To Be Torched Alive?
Blake Fleetwood | Huffington Post
If we continue to simply say that this kid is just a monster, we will be enabling other “monster” kids to commit future heinous acts of violence.
This is why we, and the media, and the politicians, can not […]
Parents’ Rights in the IEP Process: May 7
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007The following information is from the CCSECAC Yahoo Group Page:
The Parents’ Place of Maryland Presents:
“Parents’ Rights in the IEP Process”
Monday, May 7, 2007, 10AM - 12PM
Health Partners • 3070 Crain Highway • Waldorf, Maryland
Presenter: Melissa Alexander, Parent Educator, The Parents’ Place of Maryland.
Registration is required for this workshop. (continental breakfast provided)
Please […]
TV: Nickelodeon - Private Worlds: Kids & Autism: April 22
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007This Sunday, April 22 at 8:30PM (est), Nickelodeon will present Private Worlds: Kids & Autism hosted by Linda Ellerbee.
From the Nickelodeon press release:
“Autism is not a mental illness. It’s not contagious, and it’s not a choice; and while kids with autism have been described as living in their own private worlds,” Ellerbee said, “they are […]
McMurray joins NASCAR Foundation to fight autism
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007McMurray joins NASCAR Foundation to fight autism
Press Release | NASCAR.com
CONCORD, N.C. — Roush Fenway Racing driver Jamie McMurray is teaming up with the NASCAR Foundation to help raise funds and awareness for autism. The Jamie McMurray Foundation will help lead this effort during National Autism Awareness Month in April. Beginning Wednesday, the NASCAR Foundation Web […]
Cinco de Mayo Casino Night and Silent Auction: May 5
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007Cinco de Mayo Casino Party and Silent Auction - Presented by The Allison Foundation
Saturday, May 5 | 7PM - 11PM | Ironsides Rescue Squad
A fun evening for adults. Admission ($25 per person) will include dinner and $25,000 in “fun money” per person to play casino games and win fantastic prizes.
The Allison Foundation was started […]
Combating Autism Senate Hearing: April 17
Monday, April 16th, 2007United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
The Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies will meet in open session at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Room SD-124, Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The program includes: to receive testimony on Combating Autism: Undertaking a Coordinated Response.
Witnesses
Panel I:
Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director
Centers for […]
Daniel Tammet’s ‘Born on a Blue Day’
Monday, April 16th, 2007‘Born on a Blue Day’
‘Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant ‘
Daniel Tammet, Author | Thursday, April 12, 2007; 11:00 AM | Washington Post
Autistic savant Daniel Tammet learned Icelandic in a week and can recite pi to the 22,514th digit. In his memoir, “Born on a Blue Day,” he describes what it’s like growing […]
Imus, Autism, and America
Monday, April 16th, 2007Should we consider all of a person’s deeds before passing judgement on them when they’ve said something really stupid and racist? This is not the first racist or sexist thing he’s said but he’s also done and said many good things. Is it a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
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Imus, Autism, and […]
Stride 4 Autism
Sunday, April 15th, 2007Stride 4 Autism Walk From Sparks to Washington D.C.
Beginning on June 9th, 2007, Gary Kuhre will walk alone from Sparks, Nevada to Washington D.C. The walking trip will take him over 2,800 mile in an effort to raise awareness of Autism and point out injustices perpetuated disabled children.
Kuhre is seeking new National legislation written that […]