AMC Entertainment® (AMC) and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to
bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity
to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly
basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.  In order to provide a more
accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience,  the movie
auditoriums will have their lights brought up and sound turned down, families
will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no
previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.  Additionally,
audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other
words, AMC's "Silence is Golden" policy will not be enforced unless the safety
of the audience is questioned.

"Despicable Me"
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00am

Three theaters in the Atlanta market have been selected to host "Sensory
Friendly Films".


AMC Discover Mills 18
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy
L'ville, GA  30043
678-847-9265

AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA  30326
404-231-1492

AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mount Zion Circle
Morrow, GA  30260
770-473-0719


For tickets to this unique experience,please visit the theater's box office the
day of the event.

Please forward as appropriate.

We are studying parent-directed, home based, behavioral programs for young children (1-7 years of age) with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Please consider reviewing this survey and then participating. The purpose of the study is to understand how parents manage these programs. Further, we hope that by presenting these findings to the behavioral and public policy community, that better funding and other supports for parents conducting home programs may be made available. To view the survey and participate, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EIBI 

For additional information about the survey please contact Dr. Jack Scott at jscott@... or call 561 251-4104.

Hello everyone! I'm new to the group as of today.  I live in the
Acworth/Woodstock area and have 2 teenage children (girl, 14, and son, 16) that
are both diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.  Our daughter is new to our family
as we are currently in the adoption process with her.  She seems to be
exhibiting some more severe/limiting social skills issues than we have
experienced with our son.  Currently, she also lacks any control in the area of
impulse control, or understanding fully what is real and what is fantasy/made-up
ideas and suggestions of what is real.  I am currently seeking a psychologist
that will accept medicaid and will work with her, as well as any social skills
groups that I may enroll her in that would also help her to continuing to
develop and gain some self confidence.  Does anyone have any
ideas/recommendations on who I may contact to find these services?

I appreciate the help tremendously.  Thank you!

Does anyone know anything about the the GA Virtual Academy or GA Cyber Academy,
especially special education?  I know that this is a public school that's done
at home with the parents as the teacher.  The students also have IEPs and
receive services and must take the CRCT.  I have been thinking about using this
at home with my son who has autism because the public school here doesn't know
how to teach my son and doesn't care.  We have wasted so much time hoping things
would change and I'm afraid if we don't do something now, then it's going to be
too late.

Pardon the late response.  The GA Virtual Academy was re-named the GA Cyber
Academy -- same organization.  You can find more information at:

http://www.k12.com/gca/

They only have a limited number of spaces, and they've already held the lottery
for the 2010-2011 school year.  So, your child will most likely be wait-listed
if you are even allowed to attempt enrollment at this stage of the game.

I'm pretty sure the enrollment process begins in March or April for the
following year.

If your child is getting any meaninful access to his typically developing peers
in his current setting, maybe you can do homework with him to keep him on track
academically while allowing him access to his typically developing peers at
school.  Of course, the further he falls behind academically, the more likely it
will be that he will become more and more segregated from any meaningful peer
interaction opportunities.

Hang in there !

Nina :-)



--- In opengaautism@yahoogroups.com, "kbarta5" <kbarta5@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know anything about the the GA Virtual Academy or GA Cyber
Academy, especially special education?  I know that this is a public school
that's done at home with the parents as the teacher.  The students also have
IEPs and receive services and must take the CRCT.  I have been thinking about
using this at home with my son who has autism because the public school here
doesn't know how to teach my son and doesn't care.  We have wasted so much time
hoping things would change and I'm afraid if we don't do something now, then
it's going to be too late.
>

Sensory Friendly Film this Saturday

AMC Entertainment® (AMC) and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to
bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity
to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly
basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more
accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie
auditoriums will have their lights brought up and sound turned down, families
will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no
previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally,audience
members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words,
AMC's "Silence is Golden" policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the
audience is questioned.

"Cats & Dogs; The Reveng of Kitty Galore"
Saturday, August  7, 2010
10:00am

Three theaters in the Atlanta market have been selected to host "Sensory
Friendly Films".

AMC Discover Mills 18
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy
L'ville, GA 30043
678-847-9265

AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-231-1492

AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mount Zion Circle
Morrow, GA 30260
770-473-0719

For tickets to this unique experience,please visit the theater's box office the
day of the event.

Please forward as appropriate.

Sunday, August 29th, 1:30pm
Atlanta Braves Autism Awareness Day at Turner Field
Join the Atlanta Braves and help raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
Children and adults with autism my receive a free ticket with the purchace of a
half price Terrace Pavilion Ticket.  Families are invited to participate in a
pre-game parade around Turner Field.
Call Sarah Hall at 404-614-1431 to order tickets or visit the Autism Society of
America - Greater Georgia Chapter website at www.asaga.com for more information.
Please be sure to let them know that you are supporting ASA-Greater Georgia.

Hi folks,

Recently we have had a number of parents call and indicate that they believe GA
Law requires insurance carriers to cover ABA Therapy for children with Autism.

We wish this were the case.  However, in each instance the parents had received
misinformation from someone with good intentions who just did not know the
entire story.

You can read about this process and what happened at the Autism Votes website. 
The link below will take you directly into the section on the HB426 and SB161
process in Georgia during the 2009 Legislative Session.
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.4425411/k.BD73/Georgia.htm

The bills were tabled in March 2009 with intent to refer to committee.  This
killed the bills for the 2009 legislative session.  They were not brought to the
floor in the 2010 session which ended 4/29/10.

I wish I had better news for folks on this issue.

Thanks,

-Robert W. Montgomery, Ph.D., BCBA-D

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Sunday, August 29th, 1:30pm
Atlanta Braves Autism Awareness Day at Turner Field
Join the Atlanta Braves and help raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
Children and adults with autism my receive a free ticket with the purchace of a
Terrace Pavilion Ticket.  Families are invited to participate in a pre-game
parage around Turner Field.
Call Sarah Hall at 404-614-1431 to order tickets or go to
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/community/autism_awareness.jsp for more
information.  Please be sure to let them know that you are supporting
ASA-Greater Georgia.

"Autism 101" is a 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. Additionally, there is a resource fair
for families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related goods
and services.

Saturday, September 11, 2010
Dave and Busters (formerly Jillian's)
Discover Mills - 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA, 30043

$10.00 per person includes lunch and materials
Pre-registration strongly recommended
Visit www.asaga.com to register or for more information

Please forward as appropriate

Saturday, October 2, 2010
Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day
10K (USTAF certified), 5K (USTAF certified),
One Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Tot Trot
Family Fun Day with lots of great activities for the kids,
including: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Giant Slides, Moonwalks, Obstacle Courses
and other inflatables, Minature Ponies, Hay Rides, Vendors, Silent Auction and
MORE!
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville
Please visit www.GeorgiaRaceForAutism.com for more information

We are studying parent-directed, home based, behavioral programs for young children (1-7 years of age) with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Please consider reviewing this survey and then participating. The purpose of the study is to understand how parents manage these programs. Further, we hope that by presenting these findings to the behavioral and public policy community, that better funding and other supports for parents conducting home programs may be made available. To view the survey and participate, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EIBI For additional information about the survey please contact Dr. Jack Scott at jscott@... or call 561 251-4104.

Saturday, September 11, 2010
Pre-registration strongly recommended, www.asaga.com
Dave and Buster's, Discover Mills, Lawrenceville
$10 per person includes lunch and materials

Autism 101" is a 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. Additionally, there is a resource fair
for families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related goods
and services.

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

8:30am-9:00am What is autism and how is it diagnosed?

9:00am-9:30am Services, Funding, and Advocacy

9:30am-10:00am The Basics of Applied Behavioral Analysis

10:00am-10:30am The Sensory Connection

10:30am-11:00am Behavior Strategies and Positive Behavior Supports

11:00am-11:30am Promoting Language Skills

11:30am-Noon Enhancing Social and Play Skills

Noon-1:30pm Lunch and Resource Fair

1:30pm-2:00pm Autism's Impact on the Family

2:00pm-2:30pm Using Visual Supports

2:30pm-3:00pm Biomedical and Diet Interventions

3:00pm-3:30pm Music & Autism: Therapeutic Possibilities

3:30pm-4:00pm Accessing Educational Services

4:00pm-4:30pm Sleeping, Feeding, and Toileting Issues

4:30pm-5:00pm Floortime

5:00pm-5:30pm Brain Balance

Topics and/or presenters subject to change without notice

Please forward as appropriate

AMC Entertainment® (AMC) and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to
bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity
to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly
basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.  In order to provide a more
accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience,  the movie
auditoriums will have their lights brought up and sound turned down, families
will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no
previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.  Additionally,
audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other
words, AMC's "Silence is Golden" policy will not be enforced unless the safety
of the audience is questioned.

Nanny McPhee Returns
10:00 AM
Three theaters in the Atlanta market have been selected to host "Sensory
Friendly Films".

AMC Discover Mills 18
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy
L'ville, GA  30043
678-847-9265

AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA  30326
404-231-1492

  AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mount Zion Circle
Morrow, GA  30260
770-473-0719

For tickets to this unique experience,
please visit the theater's box office the day of the event.

Please forward as appropriate.

A Purpose Filled Life:
Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Beyond Adolescence

Seminar and Resource Fair
hosted by the Autism Society of America  - Greater Georgia Chapter
Saturday, November 13, 2010

Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30092

$10.00 per person includes lunch and materials
~ REGISTER ONLINE at www.asaga.com
Pre-registration strongly recommended.

VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE - Register online at www.asaga.com!

Schedule:

9:00am Life Plan/Futures Planning
Stacey Ramirez, Director of Individual and Family Supports, Georgia State
University

9:30am Creating Community Connections
Toni Thomas, Emory Autism Center

10:00am Independent Living Options
Sally Carter, Georgia DHR

10:30am Creating a Life Well Lived- Developing Options and Opportunities
Michelle Schwartz, Executive Director, Creative Consulting

11:00am Staying Socially Connected: The Antidote to Depression and Lonliness
Dr. Sue Miller, Miller Psychological Associates

11:30am If We'd Known & What Counts
Bobby Goldberg and Joy Young, Parents

Noon-1:30pm Lunch and Resource Fair

Concurrent Sessions:
1:30pm
Social and Behavioral Strategies: Creating Self Reliance
Marian Joiner, The Model Classroom and Rebecca Gaffney, Spectrum

Guardianship: Decision making for Incapacitated Adults
Mark Biernath, Law Offices of Mark E. Biernath, P.C.

2:00pm
Moving Forward: Pathways for Young Adults on the Spectrum After High School
Elana Himmelfarb, The Community School  Home and Community Based Services In
Georgia

Joe Sarra, Childkind

2:30pm
"We Are Snamuh: Adaptation and social lessons I learned the hard way with clues
on how to avoid social pitfalls"
Laura Reynolds, Self Advocate

Social and Behavioral Instruction: Moving Towards Greater Independence
Marian Joiner, The Model Classroom and Rebecca Gaffney, Spectrum

3:00pm Meaningful Employment
Kim Bee, Briggs & Associates

Daily Planning: Helping People to Find  Meaningful Activity
Dave Nelson, The Community School

3:30-4:00pm Adult Panel Discussion

Schedule, Topics and Presenters subject to change without notice.

Please forward as appropriate.

Pre-registration for Autism 101 ends this Thursday at 5:00pm.
Walk-ins are welcome, however we cannot guarantee lunch or materials.

Autism 101 Seminar and Resource Fair
Saturday, September 11, 2010
8:00am-5:30pm
$10.00 per person includes lunch and materials
Dave and Buster's at Discover Mills,Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville
Please visit www.asaga.com for more information or to register

Autism 101" is a seminar and resource fair sponsored by the Autism Society of
America - Greater Georgia Chapter for families of newly diagnosed children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Educators and other Professionals welcome). 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.
Additionally, there is a resource fair for families to meet and interact with
local providers of autism related goods and services.

What is autism and how is it diagnosed?
Services, Funding, and Advocacy
The Basics of Applied Behavioral Analysis
The Sensory Connection
Behavior Strategies and Positive Behavior Supports
Promoting Language Skills
Enhancing Social and Play Skills
Autism's Impact on the Family
Using Visual Supports
Biomedical and Diet Interventions
Music & Autism: Therapeutic Possibilities
Accessing Educational Services
Sleeping, Feeding, and Toileting Issues
Floortime
Brain Balance

Please forward as appropriate.

Hi, i have been granted an IEE for a FBA & Assistive Technology/ACC for my
daughter. She is 11 years old, non verbal, uses PECS, and can exhibit behavior
issues during fustrations. I am located in South Georgia and looking for someone
who has experience and training in working with nonverbal individuals with
autism.  Can you suggest experts in these fields for my consideration?
Thank You
Thank You.
Gina

Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 2, 2010

YOU CAN HELP!

This year one in every 110 babies born in the United States will be diagnosed
with Autism. Please support the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia
Chapter by making a donation to our Georgia Race for Autism fund-raising team. 
The Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, October
2nd at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville,
Georgia.  The proceeds go directly to the Autism Society of America – Greater
Georgia Chapter and Spectrum Autism Support Group.  Please visit
http://www.GeorgiaRaceForAutism.com  to learn more about the event.  If you
would like to support the ASA fundraising team, please click the link to "Other
Teams" and then "ASA-GA" on the right side of the page. You may also choose to
support another team or create your own fundraising team page.

Your support could send children with ASD to camp, provide a seminar and
resource fair for families with newly diagnosed children, fund an educator
training seminar, create a training program for professionals working with
adults on the autism spectrum, or give children the opportunity to have a
private
appointment to visit Santa.  These are just a few of the great things that ASA
and Spectrum provide.  Please help families affected with Autism by making a
generous donation that allows these organizations to continue their work. Also,
please be sure to register to run one of the races or bring your family and
friends out to enjoy the Family Fun Day.

Join us for the Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA

10K (USTAF certified), 5K (USTAF certified),
One Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Tot Trot
Family Fun Day with lots of great activities for the kids, including: Petting
Zoo, Pony Rides, Inflatable Slides, Moonwalks, Obstacle Courses and more,
Miniature Ponies, Hay Rides, Vendors, Silent Auction and MORE!

Please forward this information as appropriate.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for the Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 2, 2010

This year one in every 110 babies born in the United States will be diagnosed
with Autism. Please support the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia
Chapter and Spectrum Autism Support Group by signing up as a VOLUNTEER for the
Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day. The Georgia Race for Autism and
Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at the Gwinnett County
Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia.  The proceeds go
directly to the Autism Society of America – Greater Georgia Chapter and Spectrum
Autism Support Group.  Please visit http://www.GeorgiaRaceForAutism.com to learn
more about the event.  Click on the volunteer tab on the right side of the
screen to register as a volunteer.

You can also help by making a donation to the Georgia Race for Autism
fund-raising team.  If you would like to support the ASA fundraising team,
please visit www.GeorgiaRaceForAutism.com and click the link to "Other Teams"
and then "ASA-GA" on the right side of the page.
You can also create your own fundraising team by clicking "Create a Team" on the
race website.

Your support could send children with ASD to camp, provide a seminar and
resource fair for families with newly diagnosed children, fund an educator
training seminar, create a training program for professionals working with
adults on the autism spectrum, or give children the opportunity to have a
private appointment to visit Santa.  These are just a few of the great things
that ASA and Spectrum provide.  Please help families affected with Autism by
supporting this event. Be sure to register to run one of the races and be sure
to bring your family and friends out to enjoy the Family Fun Day.

Join us for the Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA
10K (USTAF certified), 5K (USTAF certified),
One Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Tot Trot
Family Fun Day with lots of great activities for the kids, including: Petting
Zoo, Pony Rides, Inflatable Slides, Moonwalks, Obstacle Courses and more,
Miniature Ponies, Hay Rides, Vendors, Silent Auction and MORE!

Please forward this information to your family members, friends and colleagues
and ask them to support the Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day.

Georgia Race for Autism and Family Fun Day
THIS Saturday, October 2, 2010!

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Family Fun Day
8:30am-2:00pm

Petting Zoo
Inflatable Slides
Spider Jump
Pony Rides
Moonwalks
Miniature Ponies and Cart Rides
Trackless Train
Inflatable Obstacle Courses
Hay Rides
Chick-Fil-A
The Chick-Fil-A Cow
Putt-Putt Game
Entertainment
Snowcones
Face Painting
Sponge Bob Bean Bag Toss
Hot Dogs
Corn-Hole Game
Monkey Joe's Monkey
Funnel Cakes
Vendors
Silent Auction
Duck Pond Game
Cupcake Walk
Toof Pick the Clown
and MORE!

Pre-registration for the races ends at 5:00pm on Thursday.  Please go to
www.GeorgiaRaceForAutism.com to register for the
10K (USTAF certified), 5K (USTAF certified),
One Mile Fun Run/Walk, or Tot Trot (ages 2-5 yr.)

Proceeds from this event benefit the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia
Chapter and Spectrum Autism Support Group. Your support could help send children
with ASD to camp, provide a seminar and resource fair for families with newly
diagnosed children, fund an educator training seminar, create a training program
for professionals working with adults on the autism spectrum, or give children
the opportunity to have a private appointment to visit Santa.  These are just a
few of the great things that ASA and Spectrum provide.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Please forward this information to friends and family and everyone come out and
enjoy a GREAT day!

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