Autism Society of America-Greater Georgia Chapter is pleased to announce

“AUTISM 101”

Free Seminar and Resource Fair

for Newly Diagnosed Families

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Stone Mill Church

855 Northbrook Parkway

Suwanee, GA  30024

Go to www.stonemillchurch.org for directions.

Autism 101 is a quarterly seminar and resource fair sponsored by the Autism Society

of America - Greater Georgia Chapter for families of newly diagnosed children with

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The seminar provides information that educates,

enables and empowers these families as they begin the journey of caring for, planning

for, and treating their child. There is a resource fair immediately following the

seminar for families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related

goods and services.

Discovering your child has autism can be an overwhelming experience.  “Autism, now

what?” is likely the first reaction all parents have following an autism diagnosis.

This time can be a difficult one, full of confusion, anger and despair.  Then after

the shock and disbelief wear off a bit, parents learn that, unfortunately there

is no single approach or accepted protocol in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Parents are desperate for answers and are often left to their own devises to plan

for their child’s complicated needs.

“Autism 101” provides concise, down-to-earth information to help parents make sense

of it all.  The seminar presenters answer many commonly asked questions and gently

guide parents through the myriad of medical and educational options, social services,

therapies, etc.  The resource fair allows families to meet and interact with local

providers of autism related goods and services, thus enabling them to expedite the

coordination and implementation of treatment options and services for their child.

Please go to www.asaga.com or call the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Chapter

at (770)904-4474 to register or for additional information.

*ASA-GGC is working collaboratively with many of the most respected individuals

and organizations in the Georgia autism community.  They include: Dr. Steve Hobbs-Psychologist,

Stacey Ramirez-DHR Dept. of Developmental Disabilities, Jason Cavin-Southern Behavioral Group, Margaret Kuneyl-Peach State Pediatric Therapy, Stefanie Smith-Eating Away Autism, Dr. Janet Lund-Integrated Behavioral Solutions, Jade Frazier-MaySouth, Dr. Robert Montgomery-Reinforcement

Unlimited, Karen Barineau-Autism Specialist for Dekalb County Schools, Toni Thomas-Emory Autism Center.

*Topics:

What is autism and how is it diagnosed?

Services, Funding, and Advocacy

Autism’s impact on the family

Sleeping, Feeding, and Toileting Issues

The Sensory Connection

Biomedical and Diet Interventions

The Basics of Applied Behavioral Analysis

Behavior Strategies and Positive Behavior Supports

Using Visual Supports

Promoting Language Skills

Enhancing Social and Play Skills

Planning and Organizing Tips and Tools

*Topics and/or presenters subject to change without notice.

Schedule

8:30am-9:00am – Check in and receive materials

9:00am-Noon - Seminar

Noon-1:00pm - Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-4:00pm - Seminar

4:00pm-6:00pm - Resource Fair

Providers - please contact Cindy Pike at cindypike@... or LaToshia at office@... for information on participating in the resource fair.

Please forward this information as appropriate.