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Thank You, ths helps a lot.

Amanda

----- Original Message ----
From: heather wheaton <hjones351@...>
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:51:23 PM
Subject: Re: [BCautism] applied behavioral analysis curriculum

Amanda

My understanding is that each child has their own curriculum based on where they are, but they follow the ABLES.Here is a explanation from Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Assessment_ of_Basic_ Language_ and_Learning_ Skills

The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS, often pronounced "ables") is an educational tool used frequently with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to measure the basic linguistic and functional skills of an individual with developmental delays or disabilities.

Development

The ABLLS were developed based on principles from B. F. Skinner's book Verbal Behavior. Verbal behavior states that language can be treated as a behavior like any other. Therefore, this behavior can be broken down into smaller and smaller components, which can be used to track deficits and strengths in a child's language or social abilities.

The ABLLS were originally developed by James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA and Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA. The new, ABLLS-R (revised), were updated by Dr. Partington. The ABLLS are published by Behavior Analysts, Inc.

The ABLLS assessment is designed to cover the typical skill-set of an early elementary student (5-7 years old).^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Usage

While the ABLLS is most commonly used on children with developmental disabilities and delays (including Autism), it can be used for anyone who may be lacking in basic communication or life-skills.

It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of an individual in each of the 25 skill sets. Each skill set is broken down into multiple skills, ordered by typical development or complexity. So, a skill of F1 (Requests by indicating) is a simpler skill than F12 (Requesting Help). Usually, lower level skills are needed before proceeding to teach higher skills. However, many individuals display splinter skills that are above their practical level.

The ABLLS is conducted via observation of the child's behavior in each skill area. The instructor will provide a stimulus to the child (Verbal, hand-over-hand, non-verbal, etc), and depending on what the child does (the behavior) determines their skill-level. Some skills are difficult or time-consuming to test; instructors frequently accept anecdotal evidence from parents and other instructors as to a child's ability at a given skill level.

[edit] Sections

The ABLLS are split into 25 different functional areas, each corresponding to a letter in the alphabet. The letter 'O' is unused at this time. The sections between the ABLLS and ABLLS-R are extremely similar. It is mostly the specific skills that vary in number and scope.

The ABLLS-R Sections
Letter	Title	Explanation/ Remarks
^[1]
A	Cooperation & Reinforcer Effectiveness	How well a child responds to motivation and others
B	Visual Performance	The ability to interpret things visually, such as pictures and puzzles.
C	Receptive Language	The ability to understand language.
D	Motor Imitation	Being able to mimic the physical actions of others.
E	Vocal Imitation	Being able to mimic the sounds and words others make. Also called Echoic in ABA
F	Requests	Also called Manding in ABA
G	Labelling	Naming objects, or their features, functions, or classes.
H	Intraverbals	Responding to only the stimulus of words. Objects/motivators not present.
I	Spontaneous Vocalizations	Using language without being prompted.
J	Syntax and Grammar	How well words and sentences are put together.
K	Play and Leisure	Solitary and group play skills.
L	Social Interaction	Abilities regarding interaction with peers and adults.
M	Group Instruction	Ability to learn in a group setting (not just one-on-one).
N	Classroom Routines	Ability to follow rules and common school routines.
O	N/A
P	Generalized Responding	The ability to generalize material learned and use it in real-life or novel situations.
Q	Reading	Alphabet, pre-reading, and reading skills.
R	Math	Numbers, counting, less-more-equal, basic addition and subtraction.
S	Writing	Coloring, drawing, copying, and writing skills.
T	Spelling
U	Dressing	Ability to dress or undress self independently.
V	Eating	Basic self-help skills regarding eating and preparing of food.
W	Grooming	Basic self-help skills regarding grooming and hygiene.
X	Toileting	Basic self-help skills regarding toileting.
Y	Gross Motor Skills	Large motor activities such as: Playing ball, swinging, crawling, running, skipping, etc.
Z	Fine Motor Skills	Fine motor activities such as: writing, pegboard, turn pages in a book, cutting, pasting, etc.

[edit] Advantages & Disadvantages

The following is a very brief list of advantages and disadvantages to using the ABLLS assessment.^[2]

[edit] Advantages

Provides a visual representation of skills.
Can be conducted by most people with a minimal understanding of ABA.
Addresses basic language, academic, self-help, classroom, and gross and fine

motor skill sets.

[edit] Disadvantages

Skill lists are not exhaustive
Skills are mostly in order of childhood development, but every child learns differently.
No age normalization is provided.
Not a standardized assessment (it is still subjective to the assesor's interpretation or ability to elicit behaviors).

On Feb 17, 2008 6:32 PM, Amanda Monette <amandasmonette@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi everyone, I am Amanda Monette, I don't post much but I was wondering
what curriculum is being used in these programs, all the web searches I
have looked at arpretty vage. Or does anyone know which one is used at
Doris Klosen? (please excuse my spelling).

Thanks in advance.
Amanda

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#978

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:51 pm
Subject: Re: applied behavioral analysis curriculum

heathergregw

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Amanda

My understanding is that each child has their own curriculum based on where they are, but they follow the ABLES.Here is a explanation from Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assessment_of_Basic_Language_and_Learning_Skills

Development

The ABLLS assessment is designed to cover the typical skill-set of an early elementary student (5-7 years old).^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Usage

While the ABLLS is most commonly used on children with developmental disabilities and delays (including Autism), it can be used for anyone who may be lacking in basic communication or life-skills.

[edit] Sections

The ABLLS-R Sections
Letter	Title	Explanation/Remarks
^[1]
A	Cooperation & Reinforcer Effectiveness	How well a child responds to motivation and others
B	Visual Performance	The ability to interpret things visually, such as pictures and puzzles.
C	Receptive Language	The ability to understand language.
D	Motor Imitation	Being able to mimic the physical actions of others.
E	Vocal Imitation	Being able to mimic the sounds and words others make. Also called Echoic in ABA
F	Requests	Also called Manding in ABA
G	Labelling	Naming objects, or their features, functions, or classes.
H	Intraverbals	Responding to only the stimulus of words. Objects/motivators not present.
I	Spontaneous Vocalizations	Using language without being prompted.
J	Syntax and Grammar	How well words and sentences are put together.
K	Play and Leisure	Solitary and group play skills.
L	Social Interaction	Abilities regarding interaction with peers and adults.
M	Group Instruction	Ability to learn in a group setting (not just one-on-one).
N	Classroom Routines	Ability to follow rules and common school routines.
O	N/A
P	Generalized Responding	The ability to generalize material learned and use it in real-life or novel situations.
Q	Reading	Alphabet, pre-reading, and reading skills.
R	Math	Numbers, counting, less-more-equal, basic addition and subtraction.
S	Writing	Coloring, drawing, copying, and writing skills.
T	Spelling
U	Dressing	Ability to dress or undress self independently.
V	Eating	Basic self-help skills regarding eating and preparing of food.
W	Grooming	Basic self-help skills regarding grooming and hygiene.
X	Toileting	Basic self-help skills regarding toileting.
Y	Gross Motor Skills	Large motor activities such as: Playing ball, swinging, crawling, running, skipping, etc.
Z	Fine Motor Skills	Fine motor activities such as: writing, pegboard, turn pages in a book, cutting, pasting, etc.

[edit] Advantages & Disadvantages

The following is a very brief list of advantages and disadvantages to using the ABLLS assessment.^[2]

[edit] Advantages

Provides a visual representation of skills.
Can be conducted by most people with a minimal understanding of ABA.
Addresses basic language, academic, self-help, classroom, and gross and fine

motor skill sets.

[edit] Disadvantages

Skill lists are not exhaustive
Skills are mostly in order of childhood development, but every child learns differently.
No age normalization is provided.
Not a standardized assessment (it is still subjective to the assesor's interpretation or ability to elicit behaviors).

On Feb 17, 2008 6:32 PM, Amanda Monette <amandasmonette@...> wrote:

Hi everyone, I am Amanda Monette, I don't post much but I was wondering
what curriculum is being used in these programs, all the web searches I
have looked at arpretty vage. Or does anyone know which one is used at
Doris Klosen? (please excuse my spelling).

Thanks in advance.
Amanda

#977

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:43 pm
Subject: RE: Toilet Training

heathergregw

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Connie

Hayley isn't a big "toy" player either, if we had a laptop at that time, it would have worked best-she loves the computer. What Hayley liked were light up objects or items that made noise...she also loves to listen to music (especially with headphones). She enjoyed any sensory items-beads, squishy toys, etc. She also like books and flash cards. Oh..and popsickles, those were a big hit. I don't like using food as a "reward" and we don't anymore, but at first it was good! When we were at WMU, they had a tv and dvd on a cart that we wheeled into the bathroom to watch movies I brought from home (barney, baby einsteins, etc)-of course, we didn't have the option to do this at home, so it wasn't necessarily the best thing to do.lol

Good luck!!!

On Feb 18, 2008 12:56 PM, Connie Williams <mom2kobe@...> wrote:

Thanks, Heather, for your input. We will have the intense 8 hr day, too. Toys won't work with Christopher because he doesn't play with any toys - he never has.

We will give all this the "old college" try and see what happens. I'll let you know after the 25th.

~Connie

#976

From: Connie Williams <mom2kobe@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:03 pm
Subject: TOILET TRAINING - KELLI

mom2kobe

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OMG!!! What a long journey you have had and still having. Boy, I do admire you! Thanks for your story.

~Connie

#975

From: Connie Williams <mom2kobe@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:56 pm
Subject: TOILET TRAINING

mom2kobe

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Thanks, Heather, for your input. We will have the intense 8 hr day, too. Toys won't work with Christopher because he doesn't play with any toys - he never has.

We will give all this the "old college" try and see what happens. I'll let you know after the 25th.

~Connie

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#974

From: "Amanda Monette" <amandasmonette@...>
Date: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:32 pm
Subject: applied behavioral analysis curriculum

amandasmonette

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Hi everyone, I am Amanda Monette, I don't post much but I was wondering
what curriculum is being used in these programs, all the web searches I
have looked at arpretty vage. Or does anyone know which one is used at
Doris Klosen? (please excuse my spelling).

Thanks in advance.
Amanda

#973

From: "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...>
Date: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:50 pm
Subject: Alex

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Alex finally took his spelling test today!!!!

I am SOOOOOO happy! He got three out of six right typing into his DYMO. The others he got wrong were because he'd use a K instead of a C. I don't care anyway, that he took it at all just makes my day. Have a great weekend everybody!

Mary

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#972

From: "Kelli Gibson" <kelligibson@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:15 pm
Subject: Re: Fwd: Unable to deliver your message

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Can't say as I have any real suggestions either. Potty training around here has consisted of "when they are ready, they'll do it". I'm not one to force the issue. I tried that with my first son, and it was really tough, and very traumatic for all of us. He has Asperger's w/ADHD, and it was hell for a while. He was #1 trained and in undies by his 3rd Birthday, but bowels was a much tougher issue. He would hold it for up to 6 days sometimes, then become so impacted that he would end up vomiting. His pediatrician gave us some medicine to help, but it only gave him diarrhea, and was worse. As horrible as it was, we ended up having use enemas for almost 6 months every 2 days or so, to induced bowel movements and force him to clean out. After a while, he knew what the alternative was, and he decided to start doing it on his own!! He was 4 1/2 before it worked, and was even night trained by then. This was also happening before he was diagnosed and we realized we were dealing with a child with ASD. He is doing fine now.....

As for the rest of the boys, we learned our lesson on forcing anything they just aren't ready for, as well as having the knowledge by then that they were all affected by ASD. I have a friend who's Autistic son was almost 10 before he was totally trained, including nights. It will happen when it's time. That's the best I have to offer. I'm not saying that getting them on a schedule and working on it isn't worth it, but, forcing something they just don't get only adds to their fears and frustration. My second son (moderate Autistic) was trained and in underwear around 5 years old, thanks to the help of his teacher and aides at Headstart, who really worked with us to achieve that before he hit kindergarten. Bowels are still an issue with him, with many small accidents, and he still has urine accidents as well, if he gets too involved with something, and we don't remind him. He is still in pull ups at night, as that has not been an area that he has caught onto yet. Our third son, (PDD/NOS), was also 5 before he was wearing undies during the day. He took to it rather quickly, when he was ready. He has just finally started to wear undies at night, and forgoing the pull ups, and has only had 2 accidents in 2 weeks. He's doing really well, and will be 6 in May. All of thee above have had bowel issues though, and had to have enemas for a while, before deciding they'd rather do it on their own. We are coming along with the middle boys. It has been a long and expensive journey, but, they did it in their own time, and it went much smoother, than it did with our first.

As far as our last son who is almost 4, he is on the spectrum as well, and it's also an issue. He is still in pull ups all the time, but he does know and has used the potty here and there. Again, I'm not forcing anything at all. When he starts staying dry for longer periods of time, then I will start reminding him more often to use the potty. So far, I have found for our boys, and where they are on the spectrum, and their "abilities"....5 years old, seems to be the magic age. Not sure why, but it just seems to click with them at that time. We may be able to up that a bit with our last boy, as he seems to have caught on to some of it quicker than the last 2. We shall see. It's also been helpful to have his teacher along with us, when we make the change to undies, and be very supportive on keeping him on a schedule.

This is not advice I know, just letting you know what our story has been with our boys, and their potty training issues. Of course I don't think any of us as parents of ASD children think that our children are going to be very quick at this part of their development. It's a very complex thing, this bathroom business if you think about all it takes to accomplish that rather normal, and simplistic act. It takes many parts of the brain to put it all together to do something physical. We just have to wait for their brains to catch up in development sometimes.:)

Hope it goes well for you....

Kelli

-------Original Message-------

From: heather wheaton

Date: 2/13/2008 7:48:31 PM

To: bcautism

Subject: [BCautism] Fwd: Unable to deliver your message

A little over 2 years ago we attended a toliet training program at WMU. It is based on ABA techniques and I have to guess it is the same or close to what is going to be happening at DKDC.

Our alarm never worked...if there is any way to check yours before you start the training, I would do it. It was hard for my daughter to understand what we were doing with this thing that did nothing:(

In our training, we had an intensive 8 hr day that we worked on nothing but potty training. My child never used the potty once...in fact regardless of the amt of fluid we made her drink, she had one accident during that time. It was frustrating for all of us. (we nicknamed her iron bladder for a while.lol)

That being said...well we are still "training". Part of it for us is that she has some bowel issues, so even when we had her on a decent schedule for urine (every 2 hours and she would stay dry until she sat on the toilet) we never have gotten the bowel part down. I am not sure what has happened exactly, but we have had some regression in the urine portion and have a lot more accidents than we used to (but we did just move and we all know how fun change is.lol)

I have always believed potty training was a lot of training the of the parents...and this program did that for us. I lived my life by 2 hour increments.lol Out of every thing we tried, this worked the best-even if it wasn't perfect. Hayley never really initiated much, but she would get upset if she had a urine accident in her panties.

I guess what I am saying is...it's worth a shot. After 8 years of diapers, what do you have to lose...you may still have to change diapers, but if you don't have to (even if it is only part of the time) it's better than nothing:)

As far as suggestions, we had certain toys for the bathroom that never left there...we used a big container of foam stickers (that were different shapes...dophins, stars, etc) We would sit in the bathroom for long periods of time until she would go-but she would stay on the toliet b/c she was playing. We also used treats for after she went...we found out that she responded the best to praise.

Good luck...bring your patience (and a mop.lol)

On Feb 13, 2008 5:27 PM, Connie Williams <mom2kobe@yahoo.com> wrote:

Has anyone been through the toilet training program at DKDC for the ABA
classrooms?

We are to start with Christopher soon. How do you toilet train an 8-yr-
old nonverbal child without communication skills who can care less if
his diaper is wet and/or soiled??? Yes, they/we will be using the
alarm in the underwear and the on/off the toilet patterning, but I'm
concerned Christopher is just not going to "catch on".

Any suggestions, ideas or pointers are gratefully and graciously
accepted.

Thanks
Connie

#971

From: "Gillett, Tresia" <GillettT@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:01 pm
Subject: RE: Re: questions

GillettT@...

I am glad they are helpful.  Happy Valentine's Day.

Tresia Gillett
Teacher Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
gillettt@...
441-1868

________________________________

From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of heather wheaton
Sent: Thu 2/14/2008 11:33 AM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BCautism] Re: questions



thanks tresia!!!

both are hepful sites!


On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 8:23 AM, Gillett, Tresia <GillettT@...
<mailto:GillettT@...> > wrote:


	 I have heard of the Vaseline and mayo remedies too. Also, once you get it
cleared up, put mousse in her hair everyday (could be a wives tale). This site
mentions these and a few other things like olive oil etc.

	 http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_head_lice.htm
<http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_head_lice.htm>



	 About the seatbelt - there are "locks" for seatbelts on this website

	 http://www.familyonboard.com/seat_belt_adjusters.html
<http://www.familyonboard.com/seat_belt_adjusters.html>

	 I looked at a couple other sites, but this had the best options. Let me know if
you want me to look for others. Tresia


	 Tresia Gillett
	 Teacher Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
	 gillettt@... <mailto:gillettt%40calhounisd.org>
	 441-1868

	 ________________________________

	 From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com>  on behalf
of skkydreemer
	 Sent: Tue 2/12/2008 9:13 PM
	 To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com>
	 Subject: [BCautism] Re: questions


	 Have you tried vaseline & mayo. It's gross and your child will have a
	 greasy head for about a week or so, but it works.


	 --- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com> 
<mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com> > ,
"heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>

	 wrote:
	 >
	 > I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I
	 > remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did
	 anyone else
	 > have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only
	 in the
	 > car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time
	 and
	 > rebuckling and yelling. (lol) She gets upset but it doesn't seem
	 to sink
	 > in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to
	 do any
	 > good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or
	 what to do.
	 > (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...)
	 Anyway I am
	 > open to suggestions!!!
	 >
	 > Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want
	 to write
	 > about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me
	 too) For
	 > the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had
	 it, we got
	 > it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she
	 returned to
	 > school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later
	 did it
	 > again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back.
	 I check
	 > her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like
	 to have
	 > her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the
	 next. (I
	 > swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding
	 daily and
	 > spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one
	 at school
	 > has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!! So far we have used the
	 Rid and Nix
	 > and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to
	 the
	 > health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut
	 her hair.
	 > I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her
	 coat
	 > everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and
	 mentally!!) So
	 > obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.
	 >
	 > Okay, off to do more laundry.
	 >

#970

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:33 pm
Subject: Re: Re: questions

heathergregw

Offline

thanks tresia!!!

both are hepful sites!

On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 8:23 AM, Gillett, Tresia <GillettT@...> wrote:

I have heard of the Vaseline and mayo remedies too. Also, once you get it cleared up, put mousse in her hair everyday (could be a wives tale). This site mentions these and a few other things like olive oil etc.

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_head_lice.htm

About the seatbelt - there are "locks" for seatbelts on this website

http://www.familyonboard.com/seat_belt_adjusters.html

I looked at a couple other sites, but this had the best options. Let me know if you want me to look for others. Tresia

Tresia Gillett
Teacher Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
gillettt@...
441-1868

________________________________

From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of skkydreemer
Sent: Tue 2/12/2008 9:13 PM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCautism] Re: questions

Have you tried vaseline & mayo. It's gross and your child will have a
greasy head for about a week or so, but it works.

--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com> , "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>

wrote:
>
> I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I
> remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did
anyone else
> have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only
in the
> car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time
and
> rebuckling and yelling. (lol) She gets upset but it doesn't seem
to sink
> in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to
do any
> good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or
what to do.
> (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...)
Anyway I am
> open to suggestions!!!
>
> Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want
to write
> about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me
too) For
> the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had
it, we got
> it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she
returned to
> school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later
did it
> again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back.
I check
> her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like
to have
> her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the
next. (I
> swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding
daily and
> spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one
at school
> has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!! So far we have used the
Rid and Nix
> and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to
the
> health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut
her hair.
> I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her
coat
> everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and
mentally!!) So
> obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.
>
> Okay, off to do more laundry.
>

#969

From: "Gillett, Tresia" <GillettT@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:23 pm
Subject: RE: Re: questions

GillettT@...

I have heard of the Vaseline and mayo remedies too.  Also, once you get it
cleared up, put mousse in her hair everyday (could be a wives tale).  This site
mentions these and a few other things like olive oil etc.

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_head_lice.htm



About the seatbelt - there are "locks" for seatbelts on this website

http://www.familyonboard.com/seat_belt_adjusters.html

I looked at a couple other sites, but this had the best options. Let me know if
you want me to look for others.  Tresia


Tresia Gillett
Teacher Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
gillettt@...
441-1868

________________________________

From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of skkydreemer
Sent: Tue 2/12/2008 9:13 PM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCautism] Re: questions



Have you tried vaseline & mayo. It's gross and your child will have a
greasy head for about a week or so, but it works.

--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCautism%40yahoogroups.com> , "heather
wheaton" <hjones351@...>
wrote:
>
> I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I
> remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did
anyone else
> have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only
in the
> car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time
and
> rebuckling and yelling. (lol) She gets upset but it doesn't seem
to sink
> in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to
do any
> good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or
what to do.
> (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...)
Anyway I am
> open to suggestions!!!
>
> Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want
to write
> about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me
too) For
> the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had
it, we got
> it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she
returned to
> school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later
did it
> again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back.
I check
> her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like
to have
> her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the
next. (I
> swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding
daily and
> spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one
at school
> has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!! So far we have used the
Rid and Nix
> and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to
the
> health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut
her hair.
> I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her
coat
> everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and
mentally!!) So
> obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.
>
> Okay, off to do more laundry.
>

#968

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:48 am
Subject: Fwd: Unable to deliver your message

heathergregw

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A little over 2 years ago we attended a toliet training program at WMU. It is based on ABA techniques and I have to guess it is the same or close to what is going to be happening at DKDC.

Good luck...bring your patience (and a mop.lol)

On Feb 13, 2008 5:27 PM, Connie Williams <mom2kobe@...> wrote:

Has anyone been through the toilet training program at DKDC for the ABA
classrooms?

We are to start with Christopher soon. How do you toilet train an 8-yr-
old nonverbal child without communication skills who can care less if
his diaper is wet and/or soiled??? Yes, they/we will be using the
alarm in the underwear and the on/off the toilet patterning, but I'm
concerned Christopher is just not going to "catch on".

Any suggestions, ideas or pointers are gratefully and graciously
accepted.

Thanks
Connie

#967

From: kimprater@...
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:53 pm
Subject: Fwd: Hello from Battle Creek

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Hi Everyone,

This Mom is moving to BC soon and looking for help. I know she would like to join our email group too.

Kim

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Kim-
Thanks for your email- I have 5 sons, the oldest has severe autism, and my 13 y/o has Asperger's. I really look forward to connecting with parents that have kids on the autism spectrum in the Battle Creek area. When my oldest son was little, I was in a support group for many years and it was so great because we would share all sorts of resources etc, and it was so helpful.

I hope to move in July. In the meantime, I am looking for some sort of a class for my husband to attend that is an introduction to Autism; he is my boy's step dad, and it would be helpful for him to get information. He is on the road most of the time, so it is difficult to find something that works for him, but if you have any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks again for your email. Jane Ruhl

From: KimPrater@...
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:44:39 -0500
Subject: Hello from Battle Creek
To: pitapocket5@...

Hi Jane,

Trina Wood forwarded your request for information to our Battle Creek Autism Yahoo group. I thought I'd just drop an quick email to say hello. I have lived south of BC for 7 years now and have 3 kids. My oldest daughter is 8 and autistic.

I will send your name to our yahoo coordinator, Heather, and have her invite you to join the email group. We exchange ideas and frustrations. It is the best coordination of Battle Creek Mom's and their resources. I'd start there.

Welcome to Battle Creek. When are you moving? Hopefully the snow and cold will let up enough soon.

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#966

From: "Connie Williams" <mom2kobe@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:27 pm
Subject: TOILET TRAINING

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Has anyone been through the toilet training program at DKDC for the ABA
classrooms?

We are to start with Christopher soon.  How do you toilet train an 8-yr-
old nonverbal child without communication skills who can care less if
his diaper is wet and/or soiled???  Yes, they/we will be using the
alarm in the underwear and the on/off the toilet patterning, but I'm
concerned Christopher is just not going to "catch on".

Any suggestions, ideas or pointers are gratefully and graciously
accepted.

Thanks
Connie

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#965

From: "Porter, Shannon" <porters@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:21 pm
Subject: RE: Fwd: Special Events and Meetings

porters@...

Did you let her/him know about the Battle Creek ASD Support Group that we do at DKDC?

Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W.

School Social Worker

CISD/DKDC

408 Jameson Street

Battle Creek, MI 49014

269.964.2136 Ext. 231

Fax # 269.964.3410

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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:18 PM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCautism] Fwd: Special Events and Meetings

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Wood"
To: "Mary Connors"
Subject: Fwd: Special Events and Meetings
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:20:16 -0800 (PST)

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#964

From: Jannette Kern <jkern2113@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:01 pm
Subject: Re: Re: questions

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I have not had that issue personally, but I would try olive oil in the hair it won't stay as greasy as long and is very slippery. When I have been in places where this has been an issue I automatically have drenched my hair in Olive oil. You might also try getting your carpet cleaned by Certi-Pro or someone of that nature. I don't think vacuuming alone will do it. It should also drowned any knits etc. Hope that helps

Jannette

skkydreemer <skkydreemer@...> wrote:

Have you tried vaseline & mayo. It's gross and your child will have a
greasy head for about a week or so, but it works.

--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com, "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
wrote:
>
> I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I
> remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did
anyone else
> have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only
in the
> car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time
and
> rebuckling and yelling. (lol) She gets upset but it doesn't seem
to sink
> in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to
do any
> good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or
what to do.
> (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...)
Anyway I am
> open to suggestions!!!
>
> Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want
to write
> about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me
too) For
> the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had
it, we got
> it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she
returned to
> school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later
did it
> again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back.
I check
> her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like
to have
> her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the
next. (I
> swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding
daily and
> spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one
at school
> has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!! So far we have used the
Rid and Nix
> and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to
the
> health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut
her hair.
> I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her
coat
> everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and
mentally!!) So
> obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.
>
> Okay, off to do more laundry.
>

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#963

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:00 pm
Subject: Fwd: Unable to deliver your message

heathergregw

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Thanks!!!

Everything is bagged...and hasn't been returned to her room for weeks. We are doing the mayo treatment now...the nurse at DKDC said she had to leave it on for 8 hours...surprisingly the child let me wrap her head in saran wrap and a shower cap and has left it on. (she hated the mayo part...probably she will hate with washing part as well and I know how she feels about the combing!). Last night I bought all new sheets, a plastic mattress cover, new pillows and blankets. (her old stuff is quarantined until further notice.lol We changed vacuum bags, cleaned everything again...wish me luck!

When I worked at SAFE Place, we would have outbreaks, so I am familiar with several old fashioned treatments, but Kerri you are probably right, it must be something specific to her-but I can't think of one thing she is around that no one else is...

On Feb 12, 2008 9:13 PM, skkydreemer <skkydreemer@...> wrote:

Have you tried vaseline & mayo. It's gross and your child will have a
greasy head for about a week or so, but it works.

--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com, "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
wrote:
>

> I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I
> remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did
anyone else
> have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only
in the
> car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time
and
> rebuckling and yelling. (lol) She gets upset but it doesn't seem
to sink
> in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to
do any
> good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or
what to do.
> (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...)
Anyway I am
> open to suggestions!!!
>
> Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want
to write
> about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me
too) For
> the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had
it, we got
> it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she
returned to
> school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later
did it
> again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back.
I check
> her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like
to have
> her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the
next. (I
> swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding
daily and
> spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one
at school
> has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!! So far we have used the
Rid and Nix
> and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to
the
> health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut
her hair.
> I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her
coat
> everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and
mentally!!) So
> obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.
>
> Okay, off to do more laundry.
>

#962

From: "skkydreemer" <skkydreemer@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:13 am
Subject: Re: questions

skkydreemer

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Have you tried vaseline & mayo. It's gross and your child will have a
greasy head for about a week or so, but it works.




--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com, "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
wrote:
>
> I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I
> remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did
anyone else
> have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only
in the
> car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time
and
> rebuckling and yelling. (lol)  She gets upset but it doesn't seem
to sink
> in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to
do any
> good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or
what to do.
> (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...)
Anyway I am
> open to suggestions!!!
>
> Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want
to write
> about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me
too) For
> the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had
it, we got
> it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she
returned to
> school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later
did it
> again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back.
I check
> her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like
to have
> her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the
next. (I
> swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding
daily and
> spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one
at school
> has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!!  So far we have used the
Rid and Nix
> and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to
the
> health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut
her hair.
> I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her
coat
> everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and
mentally!!)  So
> obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.
>
> Okay, off to do more laundry.
>

#961

From: "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...>
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:28 pm
Subject: Fw: Allegan Co. Presentation

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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:26:53 -0500

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#960

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:00 pm
Subject: questions

heathergregw

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I know in the past we have discussed seat belt unbuckling issues...I remember social stories being a method used to stop this. Did anyone else have a different great idea? Hayley has started doing this not only in the car, but on the bus as well. I am currently pulling over each time and rebuckling and yelling. (lol) She gets upset but it doesn't seem to sink in. Same with the social stories, I don't think they are going to do any good at this time. She has gotten kinda spacey...not sure why or what to do. (might have been the last round of antibiotics we had to do...) Anyway I am open to suggestions!!!

Secondly, I have been debating with myself on whether or not I want to write about this...I know it gives everyone the creeps (and it does me too) For the past month I have been battling head lice issues. Hayley had it, we got it cleared up, went to the school nurse-she saw nothing and she returned to school. We did the whole cleaning process and then a few days later did it again (per instructions) However, it just seems to be coming back. I check her head daily (which takes hours on a child who doesn't even like to have her hair brushed) ...and we will be fine one day and then not the next. (I swear I now have the cleanest darn house as I am washing bedding daily and spraying furniture and vacuuming). No one else here has it. No one at school has it. She doesn't go anywhere else!!! So far we have used the Rid and Nix and then used some pink spray stuff to find nits and then I went to the health food store and used their tea tree oil recipe...I also cut her hair. I don't know what else to do. I bought her a new hat...I wash her coat everyday. This thing is breaking me (both financially and mentally!!) So obviously I am willing to try anything here...home remedies, etc.

Okay, off to do more laundry.

#959

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:04 pm
Subject: Fwd: Teaching Children Manners

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#958

From: "heather wheaton" <hjones351@...>
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:03 pm
Subject: Fwd: Unable to deliver your message

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Kim-

I have sent her an invite thru the website....but if anyone is in contact with her, she can join on her own at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BCautism/

On a seperate note...I know the ASA has car magnets they sell at their meetings...chances are good I am not getting to a meeting over there anytime soon, but would love to buy a couple of more. Anyone headed that way and want to bring some to our next group? (I know I can buy them online and will do so if this is not possible) thanks:)

heather

On Feb 12, 2008 9:45 AM, <kimprater@...> wrote:

Heather, How can this Mom who is moving here join our email group???

pitapocket5@...

Happy Snow everyone!

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#957

From: kimprater@...
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:45 am
Subject: Re: Fwd: Special Events and Meetings

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Heather, How can this Mom who is moving here join our email group???

pitapocket5@...

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#956

From: "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...>
Date: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:36 pm
Subject: ASA fundraiser date changed

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I am sorry to inform you that that ASA fundraiser date has been changed to Feb 28. It is not TONIGHT, Tuesday. Sorry for the confusion.

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#955

From: "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:41 pm
Subject: RE: ASA fundraiser

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No as far as I know it's still tomorrow.

Mary

----- Original Message -----
From: "Porter, Shannon"
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com, BCautism@yahoogroups.com, "Bev Bishop" , "Lisa Brannan" , "Maria Brennan" , "Kathy Burdick" , "Larry Burdick" , "Candi Busch" , "Michelle Charon" , "Tom & Tracy East" , "Lorraine Ferris" , "Danny Fielding" , "Jodi Heaney" , "Becky Klien" , "Dee Lapekas" , "Scott Mathison" , "Myra Merritt" , "Gail Mills" , "Colleen Munn" , "Maria Schneider" , "Grace Tiffany" , "Kelly VanKlompenberg" , "Pam Burton" , "Shelly Henderson" , "Stephanie Winter" , "Tina Kaiser" , "Chris Below" , "Maria Gagnon-Markucki" , "Marie Salvato" , "Merijo Meeus" , Theresa , "Traci Phelps" , "Tracy Keegan" , "Ann Wolfis" , "Cindy Whittingham-Neal" , "Ginny Parnaby" , "J Rekis" , "Kristin Donner" , "Linda McCall" , "Sharon Rysenga" , "Amanda Bajo" , "Cindy Hoffman" , "Mary Grindol" , "Mary Johnson" , "Sara Manring"
Subject: RE: [BCautism] ASA fundraiser
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:49:49 -0500

Wasn't it switched to the 28th?

Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W.

School Social Worker

From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Mary Connors
Sent: Mon 2/11/2008 1:26 PM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com; Bev Bishop; Lisa Brannan; Maria Brennan; Kathy Burdick; Larry Burdick; Candi Busch; Michelle Charon; Tom & Tracy East; Lorraine Ferris; Danny Fielding; Jodi Heaney; Becky Klien; Dee Lapekas; Scott Mathison; Myra Merritt; Gail Mills; Colleen Munn; Maria Schneider; Grace Tiffany; Kelly VanKlompenberg; Pam Burton; Shelly Henderson; Stephanie Winter; Tina Kaiser; Chris Below; Maria Gagnon-Markucki; Marie Salvato; Merijo Meeus; Theresa; Traci Phelps; Tracy Keegan; Ann Wolfis; Cindy Whittingham-Neal; Ginny Parnaby; J Rekis; Kristin Donner; Linda McCall; Sharon Rysenga; Amanda Bajo; Cindy Hoffman; Mary Grindol; Mary Johnson; Sara Manring
Subject: [BCautism] ASA fundraiser

Just a reminder that your local Autism Society of America is having a fundraiser at the Mongolian BBQ on Westnedge in Kalamazoo Feb 12 from 5:30-9pm. That's Tuesday for those who open their mail too late! There will also be a silent auction. Shannon Porter from Calhoun ISD as well as some of the ASA board members will be cooking for you! Come join in the fun.

Mary

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#954

From: "Porter, Shannon" <porters@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:49 pm
Subject: RE: ASA fundraiser

porters@...

Wasn't it switched to the 28th?

Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W.

School Social Worker

From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Mary Connors
Sent: Mon 2/11/2008 1:26 PM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com; Bev Bishop; Lisa Brannan; Maria Brennan; Kathy Burdick; Larry Burdick; Candi Busch; Michelle Charon; Tom & Tracy East; Lorraine Ferris; Danny Fielding; Jodi Heaney; Becky Klien; Dee Lapekas; Scott Mathison; Myra Merritt; Gail Mills; Colleen Munn; Maria Schneider; Grace Tiffany; Kelly VanKlompenberg; Pam Burton; Shelly Henderson; Stephanie Winter; Tina Kaiser; Chris Below; Maria Gagnon-Markucki; Marie Salvato; Merijo Meeus; Theresa; Traci Phelps; Tracy Keegan; Ann Wolfis; Cindy Whittingham-Neal; Ginny Parnaby; J Rekis; Kristin Donner; Linda McCall; Sharon Rysenga; Amanda Bajo; Cindy Hoffman; Mary Grindol; Mary Johnson; Sara Manring
Subject: [BCautism] ASA fundraiser

Just a reminder that your local Autism Society of America is having a fundraiser at the Mongolian BBQ on Westnedge in Kalamazoo Feb 12 from 5:30-9pm. That's Tuesday for those who open their mail too late! There will also be a silent auction. Shannon Porter from Calhoun ISD as well as some of the ASA board members will be cooking for you! Come join in the fun.

Mary

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From: "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:26 pm
Subject: ASA fundraiser

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From: "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:18 pm
Subject: Fwd: Special Events and Meetings

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Subject: Fwd: Special Events and Meetings
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:20:16 -0800 (PST)

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Do you have any suggestions? I only responded with our chapter information but do not know of any other offerings they can take part of.

Trina

Note: forwarded message attached.

Thursday, February 7, 2008, 8:00 pm [EST]

Attention: Special Events and Meetings

Message: I recently remarried and am planning on moving to the Battle Creek
area; I have an adult son with severe autism, as well as a 13y/o with Aspergers.
I was wondering if you could direct me to some seminars or classes for the boy's
stepfather to help him learn and understand their special needs better?  My
husband is living in the Battle Creek area now, and is looking for a class or
seminar he can attend.  Thanks so much!!
                                    Jane Ruhl

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#951

From: "Porter, Shannon" <porters@...>
Date: Wed Feb 6, 2008 1:58 pm
Subject: FW: What Kind of World Do You Want - Autism Speaks Fundraiser

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This is worth viewing…click on the link below!

Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W.

School Social Worker

CISD/DKDC

408 Jameson Street

Battle Creek, MI 49014

269.964.2136 Ext. 231

Fax # 269.964.3410

porters@...

From: Warren, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:50 PM
To: Barber, Sara; Brady, Pete; Burrill, Susan; Colver, Hetty; Cudney, Cameron; Furu, JoAnne; Gendhar, Elizabeth; Holley, Chris; Inde, Dawn; Krajewski, David; Lucas, Maria; McAdoo, John; Pinkham, Walt; Porter, Shannon; Reynolds, Mollie; Samuelson, Kristine; Worden, Dean; Wright, Jean
Subject: FW: What Kind of World Do You Want - Autism Speaks Fundraiser

From: King, Patricia A
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:52 AM
To: SPED_Starr_Staff_All
Subject: FW: What Kind of World Do You Want - Autism Speaks Fundraiser

Subject: What Kind of World Do You Want - Autism Speaks Fundraiser

Please view this video and send to everyone you

> know...every little bit

> will

> help....thanks!

>   The band, Five for Fighting, is generously donating

> $0.49 to

> Autism Speaks for *each time* the video is viewed

> the funding goes

> toward research studies to help find a cure. When

> you have a moment,

> please visit the link below to watch the video and

> pass it along to your

> friends and family. They are aiming for 10,000 hits,

&g t; but hopefully we

> can help them to surpass this goal.

http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/408214

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#950

From: "Porter, Shannon" <porters@...>
Date: Wed Feb 6, 2008 1:41 pm
Subject: ASD Parent Support Group

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