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Asunto: FW: ASA-Net: ASA Seeking Input from Crime Victims, Crime Victim-Serving Professionals
Fecha: Sat, 06 May 2006 19:05:47 +0000

 

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From: Autism Society of America <noreply@...>
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Subject: ASA-Net: ASA Seeking Input from Crime Victims, Crime Victim-Serving Professionals
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:17:21 +0000

ASA Seeking Input from Crime Victims and Crime Victim-Serving Professionals Surveys to Assist in Data Collection Research indicates that individuals with disabilities experience crime at higher rates than individuals without disabilities, yet virtually no data exist on the experiences of individuals with autism.  The Autism Society of America, its Howard County (Maryland) Chapter and L.E.A.N. on Us, Inc., are currently developing a training curriculum and materials for crime victim-serving professionals, individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and families and caregivers.  To ensure that the final products meet the needs of these target audiences, we are seeking your input. The following two surveys -- one for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their caregivers, and one for crime victim-serving professionals (police, paramedics, counselors, etc.) -- have been designed to gather information about crime and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Please fill out the appropriate survey below and forward this message to others. Survey for Individuals with Autism and Families & Caregivers: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=581552000509 Survey for Crime Victim Serving Professionals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=249952000624 Thank you for your assistance! Autism News and Announcements To keep our membership informed on the latest autism news, ASA has compiled a list of recent articles and announcements that have appeared in the news over the past two weeks. Studies find no evidence of harm from mercury in dental fillings Autism Awareness: Tips for Working with Teachers Asking questions about vaccinations Visit www.autism-society.org/news for more articles Visit http://www.do2learn.com/, a Web site supported by a National Institutes of Health grant that offers FREE picture cards, games, print material and resources for parents and teachers of children with special needs. Resources include: Picture cards: http://www.do2learn.com/picturecards/printcards/index.htm Games and Songs: http://www.do2learn.com/games/learningames.htm Teacher Toolbox: http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/FASDtoolbox/index.htm ABA4Autism.com and the Psychology Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin are conducting a second survey on the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This survey is for mothers of children with ASD, as well as mothers of normally developing children, who are 10 years of age or younger. Mothers who participate in the survey will receive a free ABA program to teach their child to follow directions, as well as free ABA mini-programs for common problems like sharing. To take the survey please go to http://www.aba4autism.com/. The Autism Advocate: ASA's #1 Member Benefit The following article appeared in the 2nd edition 2004 issue of ASA's most coveted member benefit: the Autism Advocate magazine. By joining ASA, you will receive this publication that will regularly provide you with timely information and articles on autism written by leaders in field. To join ASA and receive the Autism Advocate in full, along with ASA's many other benefits, go to www.autism-society.org/join. Read article: “Stages of Development and Using Activities to Help Your Child with Autism” Already a member? Go to www.autism-society.org/magazine to read the Autism Advocate online. Developments in Development Families, Get Ready to Have Fun in Jacksonville! Join Us for Lex & Terry's Ticket to Ride IV Although Lex & Terry's Ticket to Ride IV is sold out for drivers, ASA invites you to come out and join us. Check out the Sharpie NASCAR show car and say hello to your favorite Jacksonville Jaguars who will be helping Lex and Terry emcee the Harley-Davidson and Venus Fashion Show. Kids will have fun participating in the Art as Catalyst glass art project. (Your participation in this project will also benefit the ASA Jacksonville chapter.) And, with a modest contribution of $5 per person, enjoy eating delicious food from one of our sponsors, Carrabba's Italian Grill. Another wonderful addition to the silent auction lineup: A rare box edition of Hemmingway Classics Cigars autographed by famous cigar maker Arturo Hemmingway. We want as many as possible to come out and enjoy a great day, all for a good cause. Plan to be there by noon. For more on the ride, http://www.autism-society.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=3401. A special thanks to the City of Jacksonville for its support! (If you’re unable to make the ride, T-shirts and ride pins will be available online soon.  Check out the ASA shopping cart to place your order.) Participate in the Celebrating Talents Art Exhibition in Providence, R.I. Event Sponsored by ASA and Benefiting the ASA Rhode Island Chapter Open to all artists with autism, youth or adult!  To find out how to submit your artwork, photography or poetry to the Celebrating Talents Exhibit, visit: http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8613 All forms necessary to submit your artwork can be found on this page.    Attendance at the conference is not required to participate. Conference News and Notes A Social Therapeutic Approach to Behavioral Disorders from ADHD to Asperger's: A Dialogue with Christine La Cerva Saturday, May 13, 2006; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: $25 83 Spring Street, 2nd Floor between Broadway & Lafayette Streets New York, NY 10012 To register click: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=106205 Caring Communities presents the largest and most anticipated disabilities events in the Mid-Atlantic Region: The World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo Maryland State Fairgrounds Timonium, MD Friday, May 19, 2006; 10am - 5pm Saturday, May 20, 2006; 11am - 4pm Sunday, May 21, 2006; 11am - 4pm For more information, http://expo.caringcommunities.org/

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