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2008 ASA-ETC Calendar of Events
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Disability Days on the Hill
At the Capitol – disABILITY Resource Center
dRC will rent a bus and lead a car caravan
for those who prefer to drive to this event.
If you care about improving services for people
With disabilities in Tennessee, please reserve
Your seat! Valued at $100
Schedule: Depart dRC at 9:00 am
Lunch in Nashville
Arrive at rally: 12:00 pm
Return: approx. 6:30 pm
Please bring your own breakfast, water and
Snacks. (Lunch will be provided)
Telephone: 865 – 637 – 3666
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Department of Education / TRIAD
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Autism Workshop – Communication
UTK – University Center (auditorium)
Reduced conference rate parking
Call Geneva at 865-594-5691 to register
Free
Lunch on your own
Families First Training Program for Parents of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Ages 2-5
The Ann and Monroe Carell Jr. Families First Program, co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD), will conduct a series of three free workshops designed to provide specific instruction and skills to parents with young children (2-5 years) diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The series runs monthly on Saturdays, March 15-December 6 in room 241 Kennedy Center/MRL Building. An introductory workshop, “Working With and Developing Goals for Young Children with Autism,” will run prior to each session (8:30 a.m.), yet parents need only attend one introductory session. Parents can attend the other workshops in the order or month that fits their schedule. Morning (10:15-11:45 a.m.) and afternoon (12:30-2 p.m.) sessions will focus on enhancing social and communication skills as well as managing challenging behaviors. Lunch will be provided and registration is required. For information, contact familiesfirst@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-4265
Monday, March 31st
(tentative)
ASA-ETC Monthly Support Group
STEP Workshop
Topic: IEP
Please call 637-3914 to register and
Be sure to leave name and
Telephone number
April 4, 2008
Sibshops at Tennessee School for the Deaf
Typical developing siblings from 8 – 13 years old
For more information, please call Tina at
865-579-2429 or email tinap@tsd.k12.tn.us
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Coast In For Autism
More details to follow . We are currently seeking
sponsorships and/or door prize items for this
motorcycle event. Please contact Danny at 660 -8413.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
ASA-ETC.Annual Spring Conference
Our speaker will be Peter Gerhardt. Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in educational, employment, and community based settings.
Bridges to Adulthood: Promoting Competence through Comprehensive Transition Planning for Learners with Autism and Related Disorders
Presenter: Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.
President - Organization for Autism Research
Description: Employment and academics are not enough. With increasing numbers of learners with autism being educated in more inclusive settings, special attention must be paid to their transition needs beyond classroom academics. Today, professionals, families and learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders are beginning to redefine the outcomes of the transition process beyond employment to include measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. To this end, this seminar will provide an overview and practical strategies for transition planning in support of competent adulthood, inclusive of employment, social skills, sexuality and quality of life.
Heartspring is approved by the Continuing Board of Education of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .6 CEU's (Intermediate Level; Related Area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures
Registration: 8:00 – 9:00
Time: 9:00 – 4:00 pm
Location / fees will be available soon!
More details to follow
Monday, April 28, 2008
(tentative)
ASA-ETC presents STEP workshop
Inclusion and Least Restrictive Environment
Place: Office Suites Plus - limited space availability
Time: 6:00 – 900 pm
Please call 865 -824-2897 or 637-3194 to register
Free
May 9, 2008
Autism / Asperger’s 2008 Future Horizon’s
Conference
Dr. Temple Grandin – Unwritten Rules of
Social Relationships
Dr. James Ball – Early Intervention – Social
Skills - Atlanta, GA
Call 1-800-489-0727 for more info
June 7, 2008
Sibshops at Tennessee School for the Deaf
Typical developing siblings from 8 – 13 years old
For more information, please call Tina at
865-579-2429 or email tinap@tsd.k12.tn.us
June 9 – 27, 2008
The TRIAD Social Skills Summer Camp is a social skills program designed specifically for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders who are between the ages of 6 and 21, and who have language and reading skills.
TRIAD is dedicated to providing a fun, structured camp environment in which all children can learn and have successful interactions with their peers. Children with typical development who are between the ages of 6 and 13 are invited to participate in camp. These special peers serve as models for appropriate social and communication behaviors and as interactive partners for the campers with autism while also participating in fun camp activities.
Dates: June 9-27, 2008
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis.
If you know a peer or a child with autism who would like to attend camp, please complete and return the application posted below. Please make sure to read the cover letter for important details. If you need more information, please call the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Camps and Art Coordinator at (615) 322-8529.
Camper Application Packet: Camper Application Packet
Monday, July 28, 2008
(tentative)
ASA-ETC and STEP present the
Follow up to Basic Rights
Place: Office Suites Plus
To register, call 865-824-2897 or 637 -3914
Free – space is limited
(not confirmed – date could change)
Monday, September 22, 2008
(tentative)
ASA-ETC brings STEP to present on
Evaluations and Assessments
Place: Office Suites Plus
To register, please call 865 – 824 – 2897 or 865 – 637 -3914
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
(not confirmed, so this date could change)
ASA-ETC Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, Sept. 29th at Willow Creek Golf. If you would like to show your support and sponsor this event, please call 824-2897 or 637-3914.
Monday, November 24, 2008
(tentative)
ASA-ETC presents STEP workshop
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Place: Office Suites Plus
Please call 865-824-2897 or 637-3914 to register
Free – limited availability (17)