RESOURCE DIRECTORIESS
The "Yellow Pages" of everything autism in the IE. If you were unable to get an Inland Empire Autism Resource Directory and would like a copy or two for your home, school, or office, be sure to visit www.ieautism.org and contact Beth Burt ieasa@sbcglobal.net for ordering information.

PARTICIPATE IN UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS AUTISM RESEARCH!
Do you still have the baby teeth of your child with ASD?
Using advanced atomic absorption spectroscopy our research is focusing on the concentration of heavy metals in the baby teeth of children with autism spectrum disorder. The research is mainly focusing on lead and mercury concentrations and has had very good results over the past year. Donation of teeth that have fallen out is essential to the progress of the project in order to gather enough data to publish the results in major scientific and medical journals. Please contact Dr. Curt Keedy at curt_keedy@redlands.edu for more information of how to donate teeth. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
Click on the title of the presentation to download the PowerPoint or PDF File

Keynotes:
"Autism 101: Understanding Diagnostic Criteria & Dispelling Autism Myths"
by Emily Iland, M.A.

"Family Well-Being:  The case for a new family autism resource
center at UC Riverside [SEARCH]"
Jan Blacher, PhD

"Inclusion: Making it work"
Gina Rocque, M.A., CCC-SLP
 

(Morning) Panel 1:
"Navigating Service Systems"
Emily Iland M.A.

"The Power of Language"
Gina Rocque M.A., CCC-SLP (contains the definition of Neurotypical!)

"Empowering Parents to Promote Communication and Social Skills"
Cindy Wineinger M.S., CCC-SLP
 

(Afternoon) Panel 2:
"Finding Fit In the Workplace for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum"
Beth Haley, PhD

“Lifetime Planning: Step by Step to a Brighter Future”
Emily Iland, M.A.

"Autism, Power, and Personhood"
 Bill Rocque, PhD

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UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS SEEKS TO HELP  PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD

July 9, 2008 - The University of Redlands Department of Communicative Disorders is looking for parents interested in a program designed to encourage language development in young autistic children.   The “More Than Words” program is a 12-week education program available to parents of autistic children between the ages of 2 and 6. The program is designed to help parents foster interaction and communication with their autistic children in the course of day-to-day life.   Parents are asked to attend eight group sessions, as well as participate in four individual video feedback sessions. In the video sessions, parents are videotaped interacting with their children and then lead through a self-evaluation of how well they used the program's strategies. "This is a way for parents to learn more about how to be their child's communication therapist," said Cynthia Wineinger, a Communicative Disorders professor and speech-language pathologist trained in the program. "It teaches them how to teach communication as part of daily routines like feeding, bathing and putting children to bed. The goal is for the practices to be part of the daily routine and to eventually become automatic."   The “More Than Words” program was developed by the Hanen Centre in Toronto. The center and its programs have served thousands of parents of children with language delays. Hanen Programs are research-based and designed for small groups of parents to help them learn how to foster their child's language development during everyday routines and activities. The programs are supported by illustrated guidebooks and inspiring videotapes that bring Hanen strategies to life. The first group of sessions was held in the Spring of 2008.  Wineinger is certified by the Hanen Centre to teach its courses.   The 12-week program costs $450. Reduced fees may be available in cases of extreme financial hardship.   Parents interested in participating in the program can contact Wineinger at (909)748-8559 or Cynthia_Wineinger@redlands.edu  for more information.   Contact: Cynthia Wineinger cynthia_wineinger@redlands.edu (909) 748-8559 (Phone)

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UPCOMING AUTISM COMMUNITY EVENTS

FREE AUTISM CONFERENCE
Register Today – Limited Space!
http://www.rivfound.org/joseph.php 
23^rd Dr. Robert H. Joseph Memorial Lecture
“Autism: What Now?”

Thursday September 11, 2008. 
Riverside Community Health Foundation Auditorium
4445-A Magnolia Ave., Riverside CA 92501

 FREE Lecture on ASD.  Dr. Pauline Filipek, Pediatric Neurologist and Director for OC Kids, disperses facts about several important issues related to Autism and children. She will discuss diagnosis, awareness and signs and hallmarks of what a child should be doing at particular ages.  After which a there we will have a panel consisting of 6-7 panelist from with different evaluations of the Autism Spectrum.   Each panelist  will have 6-7 minutes to introduce themselves and speak to their focus on “What Now?” to families of newly diagnosed children, young teens, and high school students getting ready to enter their adult work and give their perspective on Autism. 

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LOCAL AUTISM ORGANIZATIONS

Coachella Valley Autism Society of America (CVASA)                                

Palm Desert, CA
(760) 772-1000

www.coachellavalleyautism.org

Monthly support group, home visit program, parent-to-parent support, information packets, special events and a Resource Library with hundreds of books, articles and videos to check out.

 

FACTS (Families & Autistic Children Together Succeed)                        

Temecula, CA

www.FACTSfamilies.org

E-mail: FACTSfamilies@aol.com

Provides parent support meetings, consultation, social events and web site.  Many of our members are actively involved in the biomedical / nutritional approach, ABA and other therapeutic approaches, so there is always an informational resource in this area. 

 

HEARTS - “Helping Everyone with Autism Reach Total Success”                   

Riverside, CA

Dennis Findly (909) 417-6769 or email dennisfindly@yahoo.com

Meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at the Loma Vista Middle School, 11050 Arlington Ave., Riverside. Childcare is available by reservation.

 

Inland Empire Autism Society of America (IEASA)  

(909) 204-4142 x339

www.ieautism.org

Information Group for parents and professionals, the first Tuesday each month YMCA in Riverside – babysitting is available.  Contact: Karen Wilgus (951)340-0894 or karen4autism @yahoo.com.  Spanish translation available contact Humberto Ramirez (951)784-5407 or zerimarh@sbcglobal.net.  Social group for Teens and Adults on the spectrum that meets once a month.  Contact Kelly Londenberg at (951) 678-8666 or autismtoday@aol.com.

 

Open Doors  (Aspergers and High Functioning Autism)                                      

Alta Loma, CA  

www.opendoorsnow.org

E-mail contact@opendoorsnow.org

Parent meeting second Tuesday each month (no kids allowed), Kids' Club Meetings is a co-op every Friday night where kids are given a chance to practice their social skills. LEGO Mindstorms robotics club for kids, teens, and their parents. 

 

Perris Support Group                                                                                       Perris, CA  

Melanie McGlaughlin (951) 683-0112 or Ruth Prystash 826-4638

Parent support group for Autism the Model Autism Program.  Babysitting available and a sibling group.

 

Parents of Adults with Autism                                                                     

Chino, CA

Jacquelyn Speaker  (909) 590-9668 or e-mail speaker2000@roadrunner.com.

Meets at the Recreation Building at the City of Chino Hills on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

 

TACA Corona (Inland Empire)                                                                          Riverside, CA

www.talkaboutcuringautism.org

Meets the 3rd Saturday from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at The Grove Community Church XE "The Grove Community Church" , 19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside, CA.  Child care is not offered at this time.

 

VIP - AUTISM GROUP                                                                                           Victorville, CA

(760) 553-9690 or highdesertmom@charter.net

Meets the third Saturday of every month at 9:30AM at the Victorville Activity Center on Hesperia Road.