President-Elect Barack Obama on Autism: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand"

All that I can add to this discussion is that there
are substitute aides for the classroom, who get calls
just as substitute teachers would.  I do know there is
a shortage of them.

I do not know about the legality of it.  It's one of
those things that probably is illegal, but they get
away with it all the time, as no one will take them to
court over it.

Eileen

--- Dharabin@... wrote:

> My daughter has in class support for science and
> social studies
> ( as per her IEP).  Her aide has been absent for the
> past 3  weeks.
> The district has provided no substitute for her.
> Can they do  that?
>
> I did email her case manager who apologized for the
> "inconvenience"
> and told me that a new aide has been hired and will
> start on Dec  15th.
> However, by then she will have no in-class support
> for 5 weeks.
>
> Any thoughts, suggestions .............
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kelly
>
> **************Life should be easier. So should your
> homepage. Try the NEW
> AOL.com.
>
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>

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#1683

From: Dharabin@...
Date: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:34 pm
Subject: Re: classroom aides

kharabin

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My daughter has in class support for science and social studies

( as per her IEP). Her aide has been absent for the past 3 weeks.

The district has provided no substitute for her. Can they do that?

I did email her case manager who apologized for the "inconvenience"

and told me that a new aide has been hired and will start on Dec 15th.

However, by then she will have no in-class support for 5 weeks.

Any thoughts, suggestions .............

Thanks!

Kelly

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#1682

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:54 pm
Subject: TWO SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR OUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

tinacaretoshare

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We had two children cancel for our holiday celebration scheduled for Sat. Dec. 13. If you are interested in registering for the holiday celebration please fill out the attached form and email it back to me. There is only spots for two children and their parents. First come first serve!

MCj03002150000[1]

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Please join us for lunch and an afternoon of holiday fun!

Free for children with special needs & their families

Sponsored by Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

St. Joseph's Church & Parish
34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough, NJ

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Your entire family will enjoy crafts, entertainment and a visit from a special guest who will provide a gift for each child (2 and up) that pre-registered for this event. Our volunteers will assist your children with crafts while moms & dads can relax & enjoy complimentary mini massages!

This event is limited to the first 50 children & their families who register. Parents and siblings are welcome (immediate family only please).

Please register quickly as this event will fill up fast.

RSVP: Tina Rear (908) 450-5691 or via email: Tina@... AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM.

Care to Share is a non-profit, 501c (3) corporation providing programs and services for parents and members of the community who support children with special needs. For more information please visit our website at: www.caretosharenj.org

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

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#1681

From: "girlpgblog" <girlpgblog@...>
Date: Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:41 pm
Subject: I want to meet you. Give me a chance!

girlpgblog

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I want to meet you. Give me a chance! Click here to chat with me online:
http://dagmarhx.zoomshare.com/files/chat.htm

#1680

From: Evelyn Delgado <joyzee_devil@...>
Date: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:41 pm
Subject: IEP online survey, please distribute far and wide!

joyzee_devil

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http://www.surveymo nkey.com/ s.aspx?sm= VH_2fCs4hGNtDoE_ 2f9Iv7Hr0A_ 3d_3d

Disability Rights New Jersey is conducting a parent survey to learn more information about what parents experience during the IEP process. Attached is the link to the on-line survey. Please distribute widely so that DRNJ may obtain as many responses as possible. The information may be used to further our special education advocacy efforts.

#1679

From: "Renay Zamloot" <rzamloot@...>
Date: Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:50 pm
Subject: DRNJ Parent Survey

renayzamloot

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Renay Zamloot
Non-attorney Education Advocate
23 Wellington Drive
Annandale, New Jersey 08801

Telephone: 908-730-0080
New e-mail address: rzamloot@...

*Advocating the Rights of Students with Disabilities and Their Families*

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#1678

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:54 pm
Subject: FW: [autism_in_hunterdon] Re: nutritional approach to ADHD - Princeton - Dec 11 from 7-9pm

tinacaretoshare

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Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: autism_in_hunterdon@yahoogroups.com [mailto:autism_in_hunterdon@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hilary
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 10:50 AM
To: autism_in_hunterdon@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [autism_in_hunterdon] Re: nutritional approach to ADHD - Princeton - Dec 11 from 7-9pm

and the location...

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES OF PRINCETON, LLC
www.otap.net
Location: 219 WALL STREET • PRINCETON, NJ 08540 • Phone: (609) 921-
1555, Fax: (609) 921-1065

> >
> >
> >
> > ADHD and Neurotransmitters:
> >
> > A Nutritional Approach to ADHD
> >
> > (Nutrition Parent Series Part 2)
> >
> >
> >
> > Please RSVP as space is limited.
> >
>

#1677

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:38 pm
Subject: FW: 12/3 parent focus group-dental care and children with special needs

tinacaretoshare

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Tina Rear
President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation
520 Route 22 East, Third Floor
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.caretosharenj.org
908-450-5691


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Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 7:24 AM
To: SPEC_ED_LC@...
Subject: 12/3 parent focus group-dental care and children with special
needs

Please see attached flyer for a central NJ parent focus group on dental
care and children with special needs.
Lauren Agoratus
NJ Coordinator-Family Voices

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#1676

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:22 pm
Subject: FW: [autism_in_hunterdon] FDA Panel Slams Rising Antipsychotic Use In Kids

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FDA Panel Slams Rising Antipsychotic Use In Kids
By Ed Silverman // November 19th, 2008 // 6:42 am

After a steady stream of reports that antipsychotics are increasingly
prescribed to children, often for unapproved uses, such as treating
attention deficit disorders, an FDA advisory committee yesterday
chastised the FDA for not doing more to discourage such prescribing.

For instance, more than 389,000 youngsters last year were given
Johnson & Johnson's Risperdal, and 240,000 were 12 or younger, The
New York Times writes. Often, the drug was prescribed to treat
attention deficit disorders, but Risperdal is not approved for that
use and its risks - weight gain, metabolic disorders and possibly
permanent muscular tics - aren't justified, panel members said.

"This committee is frustrated," Leon Dure, a pediatric neurologist
from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and panel member,
told the meeting. "And we need to find a way to accommodate this
concern of ours."

However, Tom Laughren, director of the FDA's division of psychiatry
products, told the panel that the agency could do little to fix the
problem and, instead, pointed the finger at medical specialty
societies, which he insisted must do a better job educating doctors
about side effects.

The meeting started as a routine review of the pediatric safety of
Risperdal and Lilly's Zyprexa, and the FDA proposed the committee
endorse its safety monitoring and support previous efforts to
highlight risks. But the panel unanimously rejected the proposals,
saying far more needed to be done to discourage rising prescribing to
children, particularly for unapproved uses, according to the Times.

"The data show there is a substantial amount of prescribing for
attention deficit disorder, and I wonder if we have given enough
weight to the adverse-event profile of the drug in light of this,"
Daniel Notterman, a senior health policy analyst at Princeton
University and a panel member, told the meeting.

FDA officials responded that they already placed strong warnings on
labels. "I'm a little puzzled about the statement that the label is
inadequate," Laughren told the panel. "I'm anxious to hear what more
we can do in the labeling."

But panelists said the current warnings were not enough, and while
they spoke at length about Risperdal, they said their concerns
applied to the other medicines in its class, including Zyprexa,
Seroquel, Abilify and Geodon, the Times writes.

Prescription rates for the drugs have increased more than fivefold
for children in the past decade and a half, and doctors now use the
drugs to settle outbursts and aggression in children with a wide
variety of diagnoses, even though children are especially susceptible
to side effects, the paper writes.

A consortium of state Medicaid directors is evaluating the use of the
drugs in children on state Medicaid rolls to ensure that they are
being properly prescribed. The growing use of the medicines has been
driven partly by the sudden popularity of the diagnosis of pediatric
bipolar disorder.

The leading advocate for the bipolar diagnosis is Joseph Biederman, a
child psychiatrist at Harvard University who is being investigaged by
the US Senate Finance Committee for allegedly failing to report to
the university at least $1.4 million in outside income from
drugmakers that sell antipsychotics.

In the past year, Risperdal prescriptions to patients 17 and younger
increased 10 percent, while prescriptions among adults declined 5
percent. Most of the pediatric prescriptions were written by
psychiatrists, the Times notes.

From 1993 through the first three months of 2008, 1,207 children
given Risperdal suffered serious problems, including 31 who died,
according to the Times. Among the deaths was a 9-year-old with
attention deficit problems who suffered a fatal stroke 12 days after
starting therapy with Risperdal. At least 11 of the deaths were
children whose treatment with Risperdal was unapproved by the FDA.

Panel members said they had for years been concerned about the
effects of Risperdal and similar meds, but FDA officials said no
studies had been done to test the drugs' long-term safety.

Dure told the meeting he was concerned that doctors often failed to
recognize the movement disorders, including tardive dyskinesia and
dystonia, that can result from using these medicines.

#1675

From: gina taylor <Epona_Therapy@...>
Date: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:03 pm
Subject: SIPT case study

karma_anais

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Dear Families,

I am an occupational therapist in the process of gaining my certification in Sensory Integration, including administering the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT). I am in need of two families to complete a case study on the child. The requirements for the child should be:

4y0m to 8y11m with suspected special needs (may also have a diagnosis)
Must be able to following one and two step directions
Should be able to attend to test directions
The child is preferred to not have had therapy with a sensory integration focus

The test will take me approximately three hours to administer and most likely would be divided into two testing session. I will need permission to video tape the child during a typical activity such as playing. There is no fee and you will receive a copy of the testing scores (but these would not be considered valid for a formal assessment, due to the learning nature of testing and the certification process). Please contact me through Epona Therapy Services at EponaTherapy@...

gina taylor, MS, OT

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#1674

From: Evelyn Delgado <joyzee_devil@...>
Date: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:06 am
Subject: (No subject)

joyzee_devil

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http://www.spedforms.com/goals/criteria.htm

I found this site that might be of interest- Enjoy

#1673

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:43 pm
Subject: FW: Families Network Email

tinacaretoshare

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Tina Rear
President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation
520 Route 22 East, Third Floor
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.caretosharenj.org
908-450-5691


-----Original Message-----
From: Special Education Leadership Council
[mailto:SPEC_ED_LC@...] On Behalf Of Margaret Scocozza
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 2:16 PM
To: SPEC_ED_LC@...
Subject: Fw: Families Network Email

Please feel free to share this with others.

Margaret Scocozza
NWSEAG

----- Original Message -----
From: Denbigh Dixon
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:15 AM
Subject: Families Network Email


Hello Families Network!  We have just received word from the Division of
Developmental Disabilities that the letters we requested as part of our
advocacy on the residential waiting list were sent out on Friday.  This
means that if you are on the Priority Category of the waiting list you
should receive a letter telling you where you are on the list.  We are
very pleased to hear that the letters have finally gone out.  Please
don't hesitate to contact me if you think you should receive a letter,
but do not get one.



Also, at The Arc of The US's convention last week, Geraldo Rivera
pledged to use his show on January 6th - the anniversary of his expose
into Willowbrook State School in Staten Island - to bring attention to
the national waiting list crisis.  Geraldo at Large is filmed in NY and
Mr. Rivera lives in Bergen County, so we have an excellent opportunity
to have your stories heard.  Celine Fortin, the Associate Executive
Director at The Arc of New Jersey will be collecting as many waiting
list stories as possible and coordinating their delivery to Mr. Rivera.
If you are willing to share your story, be interviewed, etc. please
contact Celine at (732) 246-2525, ext. 25 or cfortin@....



For those of you who are new to the Families Network and are not yet
familiar with the issue of the community residential waiting list, you
can find a summary of the issue and what we have been doing to address
it at http://www.arcnj.org/html/waiting_lists_for_services.html.  I am
always available if you have any questions or would like more
information about this or any other issue.



Denbigh Dixon
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The Arc of New Jersey
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 246-2525 ext.49
ddixon@...

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#1672

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:48 pm
Subject: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

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There is still space for TWO CHILDREN and their parents to attend the holiday party. The first two who email back the completed registration will be accepted.

MCj03002150000[1]

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Please join us for lunch and an afternoon of holiday fun!

Free for children with special needs & their families

Sponsored by Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

St. Joseph's Church & Parish
34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough, NJ

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

This event is limited to the first 50 children & their families who register. Parents and siblings are welcome (immediate family only please).

Please register quickly as this event will fill up fast.

RSVP: Tina Rear (908) 450-5691 or via email: Tina@... AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM.

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

#1671

From: Jessica Dale <luzquinos1@...>
Date: Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:13 am
Subject: Re: Care o Share event and video

luzquinos1

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What an amazing video!! A-MA-ZING!!!!

Horay to our therapist!!! and to your Tina! Great job!! and thanks !!

Jessica Dale

www.JJKidStyle.com

Cell: (732)672-4618

--- On Fri, 11/14/08, Tina Rear <tina@...> wrote:

From: Tina Rear <tina@...>
Subject: [Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork] Care o Share event and video
To: Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 14, 2008, 3:23 PM

Hi Theresa

Thank you so much for attending and for your support. It is dedicated therapists like you that help our children in so many ways�

For those of you who were not at our fundraiser, here is a video we premiered outlining who we are.

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=brQf-PRM1JA

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation
520 Route 22 East, Third Floor
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.caretosharenj. org
908-450-5691

From: Care-to-ShareSuppor tNetwork@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Care- to-ShareSupportN etwork@yahoogrou ps.com] On Behalf Of communication. nation
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:40 PM
To: Care-to-ShareSuppor tNetwork@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Care-to-ShareSuppo rtNetwork] Thanks!

Congratulations Tina on a job well done!

The Comedy Show was fabulous and the evening showed how much time, energy & caring you have given to the cause of providing support to both families and professionals.

What a great way to spend a Wednesday night! I can't wait until next year's show :o)

Theresa
Communication Nation
www.communication- nation.com

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#1670

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:23 pm
Subject: Care o Share event and video

tinacaretoshare

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brQf-PRM1JA

Hi Theresa

Thank you so much for attending and for your support. It is dedicated therapists like you that help our children in so many ways…

For those of you who were not at our fundraiser, here is a video we premiered outlining who we are.

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of communication.nation
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:40 PM
To: Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork] Thanks!

Congratulations Tina on a job well done!

The Comedy Show was fabulous and the evening showed how much time, energy & caring you have given to the cause of providing support to both families and professionals.

What a great way to spend a Wednesday night! I can't wait until next year's show :o)

Theresa
Communication Nation
www.communication-nation.com

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#1669

From: "communication.nation" <communication.nation@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:47 am
Subject: Re: substitute school psychologist?

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Hi Diane

If the Evaluation Plan Meeting form indicates that a Psychological Evaluation will be completed, then the district is required to have an individual certified in this area to complete the evaluation. I have worked in districts that have called upon the county commission to provide a substitute (this happened in a Middlesex County district). I have also worked in schools that informed the parents that a psychological would not be performed due to maternity leave, and thus did not check it off during the evaluation plan meeting. A psychological evaluation is not required for the preschool disabled classification, so perhaps the district can utilize two other CST professionals to determine eligibility.

I hope that helps.

Theresa
Communication Nation
www.communication-nation.com
--- In Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com, Diane Lang-LaMorticella <dianelanglamorticella@...> wrote:
>
>      We just had our first meeting with our child study team, and we are planning all the evaluations to get my son started in preschool.
>      Our school psychologist is pregnant, and she will be on maternity leave during the time we do all the evalualtions.    Does anyone know if the school is required to have a substitute with the same credentials as our school psychologist? I hope this is the case.    She took a lot of notes at our Identification meeting, I think that is for the substitute who will be there who will actually do his evaluation.
>     Thanks, Diane LaMorticella
>

#1668

From: Jessica Dale <luzquinos1@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:31 am
Subject: Re: substitute school psychologist?

luzquinos1

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Hi Diane,

Unfortunately I am not replying to answer your question but instead to ask you for advise.We will have our first meeting with our son's study team the first week of December. Any suggestions or advise for this meeting will be greatly appreciated.

Are you going to the lecture at the Bridgewater Library next Thursday? They are having one on how to advocate for your child with special needs. Similar to the one we went and met...hope you remember me. Anyway, I am going. Also, is your son going to the Bridgewater pre-school?

Jessica Dale

www.JJKidStyle.com

Cell: (732)672-4618

--- On Thu, 11/13/08, Diane Lang-LaMorticella <dianelanglamorticella@...> wrote:

From: Diane Lang-LaMorticella <dianelanglamorticella@...>
Subject: [Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork] substitute school psychologist?
To: care-to-sharesupportnetwork@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 4:52 PM

     We just had our first meeting with our child study team, and we are planning all the evaluations to get my son started in preschool.

     Our school psychologist is pregnant, and she will be on maternity leave during the time we do all the evalualtions.    Does anyone know if the school is required to have a substitute with the same credentials as our school psychologist? I hope this is the case.    She took a lot of notes at our Identification meeting, I think that is for the substitute who will be there who will actually do his evaluation.

    Thanks, Diane LaMorticella

#1667

From: "communication.nation" <communication.nation@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:40 am
Subject: Thanks!

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#1666

From: Diane Lang-LaMorticella <dianelanglamorticella@...>
Date: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:52 pm
Subject: substitute school psychologist?

dianelanglam...

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We just had our first meeting with our child study team, and we are planning all the evaluations to get my son started in preschool.

Our school psychologist is pregnant, and she will be on maternity leave during the time we do all the evalualtions. Does anyone know if the school is required to have a substitute with the same credentials as our school psychologist? I hope this is the case. She took a lot of notes at our Identification meeting, I think that is for the substitute who will be there who will actually do his evaluation.

Thanks, Diane LaMorticella

#1665

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:12 pm
Subject: recognize your children's physician

tinacaretoshare

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In the spirit of what we do at Care to Share, I am passing along this nomination form for you to “nominate outstanding physicians” in your children’s lives.

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: Shakira Linzey [mailto:slinzey@...]
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 10:23 AM
Subject: FW: Please pass on to parents/ families

FYI ...

Shakira Linzey, MPH

Regional Family Support Manager

Mid Jersey CARES Regional Early Intervention Collaborative

Central NJ Maternal and Child Health Consortium, Inc.

2 King Arthur Court, Suite B

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

ph: 732-937-5437

fax: 732-937-5540

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Subject: Fwd: Please pass on to parents/ families

sorry for any duplicates...

-----Original Message-----
From: Fran Gallagher <fgallagher@...>
To: 'Diana MTK Autin' <autind@...>; 'Debra Jennings' <debra.jennings@...>; familyvoicesnj@...
Cc: mike0989@...; 'Kairys, Steven' <SKairys@...>
Sent: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 9:19 pm
Subject: Please pass on to parents/ families

Hi Diana, Debra, and Lauren,

I’m writing on behalf of the AAP NJ and PCORE – There’s an opportunity for parents /patients to nominate pediatric champions to the national AAP. All parents, especially those with a child with special health care needs, recognize and appreciate pediatric champions. Four winners will be chosen nationally.

We would really appreciate your help in spreading the word through the many parent networks. Thanks, Fran

Extra! Extra! …

Attention NJ Parents… Please help us recognize pediatric champions in New Jersey. If you feel your child’s pediatrician is a pediatric champion, here’s an opportunity for you!

The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for parent/patient nominations of pediatric heroes at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/heroes now through January.

Four winners will receive travel expenses and

registration paid to the 2009 National Conference &

Exhibition in Washington, D.C., October 17-20, 2009.

Fran Gallagher, MEd

Executive Director

NJ Pediatric Council on Research & Education (PCORE)

The Foundation for the AAP NJ Chapter

3836 Quakerbridge Road, Ste 108

Hamilton, NJ 08619

p. 609.588.9988

f. 609.588.9901

e. fgallagher@...

www.NJPCORE.org ;

Congratulations AAP NJ & PCORE!

National AAP 2008 Outstanding Chapter Award Recipient

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#1664

From: Lisa Ward <lisaward0308@...>
Date: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:05 pm
Subject: RE: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

lisaward0308

Offline

Okay - let me know - thanks!

--- On Thu, 11/13/08, Tina Rear <tina@...> wrote:

From: Tina Rear <tina@...>
Subject: RE: [Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork] HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!
To: Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 8:59 AM

Hey Lisa

I am not sure there is space left�.. I had seven new registration ahead of your email when I came home last night�

Once I go through them all and see how many kids there are I will email you back, ok??

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation
520 Route 22 East, Third Floor
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.caretosharenj. org
908-450-5691

From: Care-to-ShareSuppor tNetwork@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Care- to-ShareSupportN etwork@yahoogrou ps.com] On Behalf Of jlbiondi@verizon. net
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Care-to-ShareSuppor tNetwork@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Care-to-ShareSuppo rtNetwork] HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

Hi Tina

Sign up the Biondi Bunch for the party. Plus Chris and I would love to do a holiday activity. We can read a story, make a craft or a treat or even a song/dance. Let me know what you need, I want to help out!!!

-Lisa

ps I got ahold of the CPR people and they are going to mail his card out soon. thanks again

Good luck tonight! And have fun!

Nov 4, 2008 10:13:57 AM, Care-to-ShareSuppor tNetwork@ yahoogroups. com wrote:

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Please join us for lunch and an afternoon of holiday fun!
Free for children with special needs & their families
Sponsored by Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
St. Joseph's Church & Parish
34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough, NJ
11:00 am � 3:00 pm
Your entire family will enjoy crafts, entertainment and a visit from a special guest who will provide a gift for each child (2 and up) that pre-registered for this event. Our volunteers will assist your children with crafts while moms & dads can relax & enjoy complimentary mini massages!
This event is limited to the first 50 children & their families who register. Parents and siblings are welcome (immediate family only please).
Please register quickly as this event will fill up fast.
RSVP: Tina Rear (908) 450-5691 or via email: Tina@caretosharenj. org AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM.

Care to Share is a non-profit, 501c (3) corporation providing programs and services for parents and members of the community who support children with special needs. For more information please visit our website at: www.caretosharenj. org

Tina Rear
President
Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation
520 Route 22 East, Third Floor
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.caretosharenj. org
908-450-5691

#1663

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:59 pm
Subject: RE: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

tinacaretoshare

Offline

Hey Lisa

I am not sure there is space left….. I had seven new registration ahead of your email when I came home last night…

Once I go through them all and see how many kids there are I will email you back, ok??

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jlbiondi@...
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork] HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

Hi Tina

Sign up the Biondi Bunch for the party. Plus Chris and I would love to do a holiday activity. We can read a story, make a craft or a treat or even a song/dance. Let me know what you need, I want to help out!!!

-Lisa

ps I got ahold of the CPR people and they are going to mail his card out soon. thanks again

Good luck tonight! And have fun!

Nov 4, 2008 10:13:57 AM, Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com wrote:

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Please join us for lunch and an afternoon of holiday fun!

Free for children with special needs & their families

Sponsored by Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

St. Joseph's Church & Parish
34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough, NJ

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Your entire family will enjoy crafts, entertainment and a visit from a special guest who will provide a gift for each child (2 and up) that pre-registered for this event. Our volunteers will assist your children with crafts while moms & dads can relax & enjoy complimentary mini massages!

This event is limited to the first 50 children & their families who register. Parents and siblings are welcome (immediate family only please).

Please register quickly as this event will fill up fast.

RSVP: Tina Rear (908) 450-5691 or via email: Tina@... AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM.

Care to Share is a non-profit, 501c (3) corporation providing programs and services for parents and members of the community who support children with special needs. For more information please visit our website at: www.caretosharenj.org

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

#1662

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:51 pm
Subject: FW: [AutismSocial] FW: URGENT-Nationwide Recall of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye

tinacaretoshare

Offline

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: AutismSocial@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AutismSocial@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hilary Downing
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:50 AM
To: autismsocial@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AutismSocial] FW: URGENT-Nationwide Recall of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye

FYI - pass along to anyone you know has young children ....

Johnson and Johnson--Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company Announces
Urgent Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye
Free Drops (Simethicone-Antigas) Non-Staining Due To Possible Metal
Fragments (November 7)
<http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/johnsonjohnson11_08.html>
/Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:52:00 -0600/

Johnson and Johnson -- Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP)
is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON
GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1
oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008
nationwide. The company is taking this action in consultation with the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the potential for serious medical
events is low, the company is implementing this recall to the
consumer level as a precaution after determining that some bottles could
include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process.
If any medical events were to occur, most are expected to be temporary
and resolve without medical treatment. Parents who have given the product
to their infant and are concerned should contact their health care
provider immediately.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/johnsonjohnson11_08.html

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#1661

From: jlbiondi@...
Date: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:57 pm
Subject: Re: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REGISTER NOW!!!

lbiondi

Offline

Hi Tina

-Lisa

ps I got ahold of the CPR people and they are going to mail his card out soon. thanks again

Good luck tonight! And have fun!

Nov 4, 2008 10:13:57 AM, Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork@yahoogroups.com wrote:

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Please join us for lunch and an afternoon of holiday fun!

Free for children with special needs & their families

Sponsored by Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

St. Joseph's Church & Parish
34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough, NJ

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Your entire family will enjoy crafts, entertainment and a visit from a special guest who will provide a gift for each child (2 and up) that pre-registered for this event. Our volunteers will assist your children with crafts while moms & dads can relax & enjoy complimentary mini massages!

This event is limited to the first 50 children & their families who register. Parents and siblings are welcome (immediate family only please).

Please register quickly as this event will fill up fast.

RSVP: Tina Rear (908) 450-5691 or via email: Tina@... AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM.

Care to Share is a non-profit, 501c (3) corporation providing programs and services for parents and members of the community who support children with special needs. For more information please visit our website at: www.caretosharenj.org

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

#1660

From: "Renay Zamloot" <rzamloot@...>
Date: Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:27 pm
Subject: Health Care Advocacy Presentation on 11/17

renayzamloot

Offline

Family Voices of NJ

presents

Health Care Advocacy: What Families

Caring for a Child with Disability Need to Know

featuring

Lauren Agoratus, Director of Family Voices of NJ

and

Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq., an attorney with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior

specializing in disability and health care issues

Monday, November 17, 2008, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lawrenceville Branch, Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ

Issues around insurance coverage for care, therapies and services needed by children

with disabilities challenge many families. Families will learn about Medicaid, Medicaid

Waiver programs, Medicare, and other public health systems that fund a wide range

of services for people with disabilities. In addition, families will learn about legal

protections in health care, various types of heath care coverage, how to appeal an

insurance carriers� denial of coverage, and how to maximize and protect benefits under a

wide range of plans.

A Q&A period will be offered following the presentation.

This event is free of charge.

Pre-registration is requested. To register, please call Jackie at 609-896-4200.

Directions:

From North Jersey � Take Route 1 South. After I-295 overpass there will be a traffic light at Franklin Corner

Road. Stay to the right onto Business Route 1. Make right turn at next traffic light, onto Darrah Lane. Library is

on the right.

From Trenton � Take Route 1 North to Whitehead Road Exit. Make left onto Whitehead

Road and follow until traffic light. Make Right onto Business Route 1 and continue

North for about one mile. Immediately after the third traffic light, move into

jug-handle to cross over Route 1 onto Darrah Lane. Library is on Right.

From Eastern New Jersey � Take I-195 West to I-295 North. Exit at

Route at 1 South. Follow directions from North Jersey.

From South Jersey � Follow Route I-295 North. Exit at Route 1

South. Follow Directions from North Jersey.

Renay Zamloot
Non-attorney Education Advocate
23 Wellington Drive
Annandale, New Jersey 08801

Telephone: 908-730-0080
New e-mail address: rzamloot@...

*Advocating the Rights of Students with Disabilities and Their Families*

Notice: This e-mail correspondence, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or agent thereof, be advised that you have received this e-mail correspondence in error and any use, dissemination, disclosure, printing, copying, or any action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail correspondence is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail correspondence in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the original message, attachments and all copies of the original message from your system.

#1659

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:48 pm
Subject: FW: [AutismSocial] IEPs for Junior High and High School Years

tinacaretoshare

Offline

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: AutismSocial@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AutismSocial@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hilary Downing
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:00 PM
To: autismsocial@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AutismSocial] IEPs for Junior High and High School Years

(see flyer attached)

Autism NJ (formerly COSAC) presents:

IEP’s for your child’s Junior High and High School Years or;

A Workshop on Planning for Transition IEP’s

· Transition planning for children age 14 and over is an integral part of preparing your young adult to be independent after leaving the school setting.

· Now is the time to collaborate with your district to plan for your child’s life after school.

· This free seminar will educate you about what an Individualized Educational Program should include when planning for transition, and who is involved in this process.

· Content is aimed toward parents of children ages 13-21 who are on the Autism Spectrum, but all parents who have kids with special needs will benefit from this information.

Speaker: Amy Perrine, Assistant Director of Information Services, Autism, NJ

Please note this presentation will be applicable to many developmental disabilities, not just Autism.

Monday, November 17th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

The Auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center

2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822

Light Refreshments will be Provided

There is no fee for this presentation, but please RSVP

For reservations, more information, or in case of bad weather contact:

Susan Freedman at 908-788-6399 or

freedman.susan@...

For directions go to www.hunterdonhealthcaresystem.org

Brought to you by:

The Arc of Hunterdon County,

The Hunterdon Medical Center Regional Autism Center

& Hunterdon County Special Child Health Services

#1658

From: "Tina Rear" <tina@...>
Date: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:47 pm
Subject: FW: HPAC - Family Play workshop event

tinacaretoshare

Offline

Tina Rear

President

Care to Share Support Network, Inc.

A non-profit, 501c (3) Corporation

520 Route 22 East, Third Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.caretosharenj.org

908-450-5691

From: Helen.Raczkowski@... [mailto:Helen.Raczkowski@...]
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:26 PM
Subject: HPAC - Family Play workshop event

FYI -
Attached is a flyer for an upcoming family play workshop at the Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex.
The date is November 22 10-12noon.
If you are interested in attending please fill out the form.

If you have any question please contact:
Joanne Monaco
Family Support Specialist
Eden Institute
609 987-0099 (w)
www.edenservices.org
Area Director
Mercer County Special Olympics
609 410-2872 (c)www.mercer.sonj.org

#1657

From: Evelyn Delgado <joyzee_devil@...>
Date: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:03 pm
Subject: Details on Spring Aspen Conference

joyzee_devil

Offline

Hi everyone,

It's my understanding that at this conference they are going to have a panel of parents/students that have gone to college. I am very interested to hear how the students were transitioned to college and services provided (like a mentor/coach). I'm definetly attending this conference. Please see below for details- Evelyn Delgado

Hi Everyone,
Please mark your calendars, you won't want to miss our spring conference on Sunday, March 22nd at the Hilton Woodbridge!

Our keynote speaker is Ann Palmer, author of "Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome." We will also have a panel of parents and their college students who will talk about choosing the right college for our kids.

Our afternoon breakout session topics will include:
Driving Readiness
Time Management Strategies
A "Fathers Only" Workshop
AS and Co-morbidity (or Asperger's "Plus")
Vocational Options and Planning

Registration brochures will be mailed out this winter. Also, watch our website for details. I am very excited about this conference, and I know you will be too!

Lori S. Shery, President, ASPEN
www.aspennj.org
Do Your Holiday Shopping & Support ASPEN at the Same Time!
Your purchases are also gifts to ASPEN.
If you plan to buy toys, games, DVD's, CD's, books, electronics or anything else through Amazon.com, please stop here first.

By going to amazon.com via copying and pasting the link below, Amazon will donate up to 20% of your total sale to ASPEN. If you use this as your permanent link to Amazon, each time you purchase something from them from now on, you'll be helping ASPEN too!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/aspaspsynedun-20
Thank you for your support!!!

#1656

From: Evelyn Delgado <joyzee_devil@...>
Date: Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:52 am
Subject: Re: President Elect

joyzee_devil

Offline

I would hope and tend to believe that reforms would be across the board for all children. I know that one of the key mandates for President Elect Obama is health care. My children do have autism and I'm involved in an autism special interest group so my knowledge has mostly to do with autism issues.

I hope this answers your question, if not you can always email, phone or write to Obama's camp and find out where he stands on the issue of healthcare for all children with any disability.

Sincerely,

E. Delgado

#1655

From: Diane Lang-LaMorticella <dianelanglamorticella@...>
Date: Sun Nov 9, 2008 11:59 pm
Subject: Re: President Elect

dianelanglam...

Offline

Sorry, I should probably read this first, but, I have to ask. Does this insurance reform cover children who have developmental delays that are not from Autism?? My son does not have Autism, but, he does have a combination of neurologic problems, and he might have learning disabilities, he is too young to know at this time.

Thanks,

Diane, mother of Amanda, 5, typically-developing Princess, and Joe-Joe, 2.5 with Epilepsy, external hydrocephalus, undescended testicle (repaired with surgery), mild sensorineural hearing loss, heart murmur, and various developmental delays, especially in the gross motor area

--- On Sun, 11/9/08, Evelyn Delgado <joyzee_devil@...> wrote:

From: Evelyn Delgado <joyzee_devil@...>
Subject: [Care-to-ShareSupportNetwork] President Elect
To: "Jane Appel" <jbappel@...>
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2008, 5:36 PM

http://www.autismvo tes.org/site/ c.frKNI3PCImE/ b.3909853/

President-Elect Barack Obama on Autism: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand"

(November 5, 2008) President-Elect Barack Obama's win last night may prove to be a win for the autism community as well. In his campaign statement on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Obama has committed to bringing autism insurance reform to our entire nation.

His statement reads, Obama and Biden "will mandate insurance coverage of autism treatment and will also continue to work with parents, physicians, providers, researchers, and schools to create opportunities and effective solutions for people with ASD."

Read More of President-Elect Barack Obama's Committment to Individuals With Autism

Read the draft of President-Elect Obama's federal mandate for autism insurance coverage