Just a reminder:  Dr. Sears and Dr. Houston will be in Santa Rosa on June 11,
6:30pm.  Dr. Sears will be previewing his new book, "The Autism Book", a great
road map to autism diagnosis and treatment.  Dr. Houston will be discussing
enzyme therapy and it's importance in healing our kids guts and helping them
recover.  For more info:
http://meetup.talkaboutcuringautism.org/sonoma-county/  RSVP requested to
reserve your seat.  Admission is free, sorry, no childcare

nancy j

we still have seats available for this presentation...
1425 Corporate Center Pkwy, 95407, starts at 6:30

Hi all.

Dr. Elysa Marco and the UCSF Autism and Neurodevelopment Program are recruiting
boys between the ages of 9-11 years old who have autism to participate in a
non-invasive study of sound and touch.  Interested parents can call or e-mail
the center for a confidential phone interview screening. If selected to
participate, subjects can participate in diagnostic testing, cognitive testing,
a brain activity scan, a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) of the brain, and
genetic sampling. Participants will be compensated $20/session.


For more information, please call or email: Susanna Hill (415) 640-2680 or
Susanna.Hill@....


Thanks!  Hoping to hear from you about this exciting new study.
Susanna Hill

--
Research Coordinator, Child Neurology
505 Parnassus Ave, M793
Box0114, Child Neurology
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA. 94143 - 0114
Work: 415.476.4124
Mobile: 415.640.2680
Fax: 415.353.2400

Hi,
Melanie Segal, lawyer from Los Angeles will be presenting at our meeting
Tuesday, 8/10.  Her topic:  Your Child's Legal Rights, Under 3 and Over 3. 
Promises to be a great meeting.  www.tacanow.org

Hi! I am a music therapist and behavioral consultant specializing in autism
spectrum disorders with a clinic located in Central San Rafael. I combine
engagement-based approaches, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Social
Thinking (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with musical experiences that target
specific behavioral goals. I use the evidence-based SCERTS model in determining
developmentally appropriate curriculum for each child and family. Placing a high
priority on parental involvement, I collaborate with parents in developing an
individualized treatment program and in the sessions themselves. You can learn
more about me at my website:

www.developmentalrhythms.com


I'm also on Facebook where I post news stories about music therapy, autism, and
child development:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Rafael-CA/Developmental-Rhythms/413876760184?r\
ef=ts


Pierre Brennan, MM, MT-BC, NMT
Developmental Rhythms
pierrebrennan@...
415-706-5843

Music Therapist-Board Certified
Neurologic Music Therapist
Behavioral Consultant

We're moving to Marin in January with our 2 boys.  Our 10 year old has
Asperger's, albeit somewhat mild.  Any suggestions on which school districts
have the best resources and support?  We're leaning toward Larkspur/ Corte
Madera, possibly Ross.  Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you.

Dear friends of the Marin Autism Collaborative:

I am the parent of a child with autism (as well as typical twins), and an
author. My book, "Coloring Outside Autism's Lines" is about how autism
families can add more fun and adventure to their lives in practical,
real-life ways. I feel so strongly that having fun helps our kids and our
families live richer, better lives -- but there are so many pressures on all
of us. Fun can get sidelined.

I am going to be at Book Passages in Corte Madera on Sunday, February 13 at
4:00 pm. Rather than a long lecture, I tend to give a brief talk at these
events and then open the floor so local parents can share what works for
them, what adventures have been successful, or what flopped and what they
learned from it. Everyone comes away with new ideas and we talk about how to
really put a family priority on discovering new experiences.

Hope to see you there!

I'm passing along info about a free feeding chair in Marin, in case anyone could
use it!

Julie

Hi folks,
I have a Wenzelite feeding chair here ready to be donated to a good home. It was
my son's and he has grown out of his need for it. It is suitable for a child in
the range of 2-6 years...depending on how big he/she is. It is in good
condition.

It has a seat that is removable from the base. The base is green and on caster
wheels and it moves smoothly. The seat has good support for kids like my son who
has trouble with trunk, head and neck control....it comes with lateral supports
and a full vest harness to keep the child securely in the seat. The seat can be
tilted to be 90 degrees or further back...

If you or someone you know could use this piece of equipment, please let me know
and email me at j_Brooke@.... I can send photos if you need therm.
Thanks!!
Jennifer
Mom to Max

Please help spread the word.  This workshop in Oakland starts next week:

HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER WILL LISTEN AND

LISTEN SO YOU HEAR WHAT KIDS WITH ASD WANT TO SAY

 with Julie King, Parent Educator, and Ilene Lee, Ph.D., Autism Specialist

For parents and professionals who live or work with kids ages 2 to 5 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's.

A practical, experiential, entertaining workshop combining the work of Faber/Mazlish and Greenspan.

Four Tuesday evenings, May 31 to June 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at BANANAS, 5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland. 

FREE, but registration required. More info available at: www.julieking.org. To register: 510-658-7353 or http://www.bananasinc.org/calendar.php.

How do children with autism, ADHD, or SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) process
sensory information (specifically touch and sound)? Help us find out!

Dr. Marco and the investigators at the UCSF Autism and Neurodevelopment center
are currently recruiting boys ages 8-11 with autism, ADHD, or SPD to take part
in this exciting study. Interested parents can call or email the research
coordinator for a confidential phone screening interview. If selected, subjects
can participate in diagnostic evaluation, cognitive testing, a non-invasive
brain activity scan (MEG), and a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) of the brain.
Participants will be compensated $20 per session.

For more information, please call or email Shivani Desai
Email: desais@...
Phone: 415-640-2680

Help us find out!

Dr. Marco and the investigators at the UCSF Autism and Neurodevelopment center
are currently recruiting boys ages 8-11 with autism and healthy controls to take
part
in this exciting study. Interested parents can call or email the research
coordinator for a confidential phone screening interview. If selected, subjects
can participate in diagnostic evaluation, cognitive testing, a non-invasive
brain activity scan (MEG), and a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) of the brain.
Participants will be compensated $20 per session.

For more information, please call or email Shivani Desai
Email: desais@...
Phone: 415-640-2680

Dr. Marco and the investigators at the UCSF Autism and Neurodevelopment center
are currently recruiting boys ages 8-11 with autism and also healthy controls of
the same age to take part in this exciting study. Interested parents can call or
email the research coordinator for a confidential phone screening interview. If
selected, subjects can participate in diagnostic evaluation, cognitive testing,
a non-invasive brain activity scan (MEG), and a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI)
of the brain. Parents are welcome to the results of these tests and participants
will be compensated $20 per session for a total of $80 upon completion.

For more information, please call or email Shivani Desai
Email: desais@...
Phone: 415-640-2680 or 415-476-4124

Dr. Marco and the investigators at the UCSF Autism and Neurodevelopment center
are currently recruiting boys ages 8-11 with autism and also healthy controls of
the same age to take part in this exciting study. Interested parents can call or
email the research coordinator for a confidential phone screening interview. If
selected, subjects can participate in diagnostic evaluation, cognitive testing,
a non-invasive brain activity scan (MEG), and a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI)
of the brain. Parents are welcome to the results of these tests and participants
will be compensated $20 per session for a total of $80 upon completion.

For more information, please call or email Shivani Desai
Email: DesaiS@...
Phone: 415-640-2680 or 415-476-4124

I am sharing information about an upcoming play-day workshop for siblings of
special needs kids.  It takes place in Oakland on Sat., Oct. 22 from noon to 5
pm, $90 per child.  More details at www.glitterandrazz.com.  I'll copy more info
below as well.

Julie


SAVE THE DATE- ITS TIME TO
CELEBRATE THE SIBLINGS!

TOGETHER WITH WORK-IT-OUT LEARNING,
GLITTER AND RAZZ PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

SUPERSIBLINGS AND SHINING STARS
A one-day workshop honoring children who
are the sibling of a brother or sister with
special needs.

Children ages 4-11 are invited to come together for a day of expression and
connection,
celebrating who they
are and the gifts and powers
they bring to the world.

Participants will create and perform an original play which will be performed
for their families on the day of the workshop at 5 pm.

Siblings ages 12-17 are encouraged to apply for an intern position. Please email
chrissy@... for this application.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM VISIT
WWW.GLITTERANDRAZZ.COM

The curriculum of this special program is designed and facilitated by teachers
who also have siblings with special needs.

At UCSF we are studying relationships between women's health, stress,and
wellbeing. We are looking for mothers of children with ASD (ages 2-12) to share
their stories. The study involves assessment of stress, wellbeing, and markers
of health and aging.  All information is kept completely confidential. 
Compensation for participation in study is $450.  We will reimburse for parking
and childcare during scheduled clinic visits.  For more information please visit
http://anp.ucsf.edu/research/studies/sage or contact us at:
415-476-9834 or SAGE@...

Hi -  Wondering if anyone knows if the school district in Marin offers a
preschool program for kids with high-functioning autism?  Or, do you know of any
good mainstream pre-schools that might be good for a 3 year old boy with
high-funtioning autism.  Would appreciate any info!

Thanks,
Hudson's mom

At UCSF we are studying relationships between women's health, stress,and
wellbeing. We are looking for mothers of children with ASD (ages 2-16) to share
their stories. The study involves assessment of stress, wellbeing, and markers
of health and aging.  All information is kept completely confidential. 
Compensation for participation in study is $450.  We will reimburse for parking
and childcare during scheduled clinic visits.  For more information please visit
http://anp.ucsf.edu/research/studies/sage or contact us at:
415-476-9834 or SAGE@...

Hey all--

I am new to this forum.  I hope it is ok to ask for advice right off the bat.

I am an Educational Therapist and I am working with a little 2nd grader on the
spectrum.  I was pulling out some emotion cards for us to look through and
describe, and when I put down a picture of a crying adult male, he told me very
quickly that he did not want it on the table.  I asked him what the card made
him feel or what it did inside him, and he thought for a few moments and said
that it made the list of inventions in his mind shorter.

I have been sitting through a workshop about empathy, sympathy and personal
aversion in response to sadness in others, and the personal aversion seems to
get in the way of empathy/sympathy.  The speaker said that the personal aversion
response is part of dis-regulation.

So...has anyone run into this before?  Any thoughts of how to help this little
kiddo start regulating his response to sadness and upset in others?

Thanks!

We are the parents of an almost 3-year-old high-functioning boy on the spectrum.
We are interested in expanding our son's peer network to promote his social and
communicative skills.

Are there existing childcare coops dedicated to serving the needs of ASD
children?  If there aren't, is anyone interested in forming a coop or
nanny-share with a socialization and communication focus?  Also, does anyone
know of Integrated Play Groups (IPG) in the area?

Thanks for any information!

Mateo's mom