I am finally responding to the message below after nearly two months. One reason I'm doing it now is that I just received an email that they are offering a...
This is a great website that shows actual clips of ABA being done in natural settings. BAAM Behavior Movies ABA in Natural Settings ABA Training in Natural...
fyi: The Arc of Illinois November 5, 2008 Leaders in The Arc: I first met President-Elect Obama when he was serving in the Senate. When the Democrats gained...
Geraldo Rivera Takes on the Waiting List Crisis! Videos and stories documenting the crisis needed NOW. January 6, 2009 hour-long news special to focus on the...
We recently moved to the area and are looking for recommendations for pre-K schools for our 5 year old son who has diagnosed with high functioning autism. Any...
Hi, I think you can start with either Champaign Early Childhood Center or Urbana Early Childhood Center. Both of them have special education pre-K...
There are two school systems here, Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana. We're in Champaign, so I know a little about them. The Developmental Preschool in Champaign...
Thanks Sasha and Shannon. Actually Wayne is looking for a private preschool that would accomodate a child with autism. He lives in Mahomet, but works in...
... reputation - and I know a 5 year old with autism that is in the afternoon pre-school class and LOVES it there! 356-9167 Playtime pre-school (I think they...
If you decide to go the private school route -- Our son with Asperger's has responded very positively to Montessori environments. He attended First School in...
Hi, My 4yr old with Asperger's goes to the First Baptist Preschool 3 times a week. He doesn't speak any English (only Spanish) and so far they've been pretty...
I see, Sheila. Kerr (my son with autism) goes to public pre-K in the morning and private preschool in Champaign First United Methodist Church day care....
I finally read this; looks good. From: Julie Wilson <perspectivessociallearning@...> Subject:Social BEST-IEP Goals and Objectives, October 29, 2008 To:...
Submit a Student Success Story for a CEC Policy Publication! Do you know of a child who has greatly benefited from early intervention, special/gifted...
This long article from the Washington Post was posted on the IPADDUnite listserve. As one mom said, "Wow! In one average-length article, we have an overview...
OOPS! The "click here" link did not copy the first time- try this link below - you will need to type it in. - maybe just try www.cec.sped.org - pull down tab...
Would you like to help with a research study on the work experiences of Central Illinois teens and adults with ASD? If yes, please read on.... The Study Goals...
Family Support Network Members: Our Cookie Campaign/Lobby Day is happening at the Capitol in Springfield, Thursday, Nov. 20th. Our message: "Please read,...
Pete DiCianni is in Springfield and reports that the House voted to pass the bill unanimously, 109-0, just a few minutes ago. Now, we need to call our state...
Forwarded by Pete DiCianni: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR______________ NEWS ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH - GOVERNOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACTS: November 20, 2008 Lucio...
Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122783168773162977.html NOVEMBER 28, 2008 Hard Times Hit Home for a Band of Five in Illinois Stuffed...
Here's a story I read on FoxNews today. This is not anything that we didn't already know from a personal standpoint, but it's nice to finally see it in a...
Brenda Thanks for keeping up with us---sure miss your girls at Sib Group. BTW- Jacquie Mace, who is quoted in this FOX story is from the Bloomington-Normal, IL...
I hope that Ann doesn't mind me passing on to you some interesting information she sent: Many of you may recall that last year PBS did a special on the brain ...
For those of you who did not get the email in time to watch it last night, it will be on again Thursday at 1:00 and again Saturday and Sunday at 1:30....
This is in from Eric Smith, past President (as of Monday) of the ASI Board of Directors. He was our speaker last December. Please mark your calendars for the...
Autism is one of the most pervasive and perplexing developmental disabilities of our time. Some estimates place the number of people diagnosed with Autism...