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Upcoming Events

by admin on Mar.03, 2010, under 2010, ASD Events

(Info borrowed  from my friends at NW Spark)

Toddler Talk Class

Saturday, March 13th 2010
9:00 – 11:30 am
RiteCare Clinic
11090 183rd Circle NW, Ste B
Elk River, MN 55330

For parents of toddlers ages 15-30 months who are concerned about their child’s language development, Toddler Talk is a parent class designed to give parents of young talkers the tools they need to improve their child’s language development. Families will learn:

- Normal language development stages
-How to increase their child’s communication through play
-Easy, fun activities to encourage language development
-“Red Flags” of more serious communication issues

Cost is Free (thanks to our generous sponsors the Scottish Rite Masons and private donors). Space is Limited, Call now to register! 763-633-5437 Visit our website for more information.

Becker Asperger / Autism Spectrum Parent Group

March 18, 2010
6:30-8:00 PM
Becker Intermediate School

We exist to offer support, education, and resources to parents. We gather on a monthyl basis, are parent facilitated, and offer Childcare and pizza at no cost. R.S.V.P. with Pat Brown, School Social Worker at 763.261.4504 or email pbrown@becker.k12.mn.us

Sensory Processing Presentation

March 22nd, 2010
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Anoka-Hennepin Staff Development Center
2727 N. Ferry Street
Anoka, MN 55303

Call 763-323-KIDS or email Cheryl.Olson@co.anoka.mn.us to register. Registration is limited to 100 people and will fill up fast. Coffee and cookies will be provided; you are invited to bring your own bag lunch.

Autism Transition Planning and Implementing: A Life Skill Perspective

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
7:00-9:00 p.m. (registration 6:30 p.m.)
Resource Training and Solutions
Cold Spring Center, Suite 550
4150 2nd St. South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Life and school planning for children with autism begins long before the state-mandated age 14. At this workshop, parents of children with autism will learn:

- practical information to help their child reach their full potential
- how to make the necessary changes to teach in “real time”
- techniques to teach specific skills such as personal safety, self advocacy, grooming and self image, decision-making
- responsibilities for being an active member of a household

This event is co-sponsored with ARC Midstate. Fee is $15/person or $25 for two. Refreshments served. To register or for more information: Go online at www.resourcetraining.com or call the Resource Training & Solutions at 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.

Family/Sibling Relationships with Special Needs

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Handke Family Center
Elk River, MN

Mark this event as a placeholder on your calendar, as we have arranged for a special presentation from Joan Blaska, the author of Using Children’s Literature to Learn About Disabilities and Illness. More details to be released soon.

April S.P.A.R.K. ASD Parent Network Meeting

Wednesday, April 7, 2009
7pm – 9pm
Handke Family Center Rm. 112

This is a parent facilitated, informal gathering for discussion of both challanges and joys faced by parents of children on the Autism Spectrum. A medical diagnosis is not required. Preschool and Elementary school aged topics will be covered. Occasionally speakers are brought in to feature a special interest area.

Understanding Guardianship for People with Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, April 22, 2009
TWO SESSONS: 1:30PM- 4:30PM OR 5:30PM- 8:30PM
SHERBURNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
13880 HIGHWAY 10
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

Also included: PROVIDING FOR THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES THROUGH WILLS AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS. Pizza will be provided at 5PM for those who register. PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS TRAINING BY CONTACTING MARY BETH BRUFLODT AT (320) 493-1231. Please leave name, phone number, and session attending. You may also email mbruflodt@dungarvin.com

If you know of other one time events that you would like to see listed here, please contact our Web Admin, Shannon Rients at shayemail2@yahoo.com

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