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Run for Autism to benefit the Organization for Autism Research

RUN FOR AUTISM, Organization for Autism Research's signature fund raising effort has been invited to participate as a Charity Partner in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon scheduled for 10/12/08. OAR has a limited number of entries still available.
a .docx file 11K Steven L. May 16, 2008

Group Cards - Katie (1)

Adobe Acrobat file 240K Katie May 10, 2008

Next Steps Flyer w registration for 2008 Transition series

NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series in April and May 2008. The series is hosted by and presented at College of DuPage. Training developed for parents of students from middle school to high school preparing for the change from life as a student.
Adobe Acrobat file 87K Steven L. Mar 26, 2008

Autism and Asperger Resources List

The latest version of my resource list oriented toward adults with Autism and Asperger's. The list includes advocacy organizations, places to look for diagnosis, legal aid, and web sites of interest.
Word file 86K Steven L. Mar 14, 2008

Spring Fling for Autism Awareness 4-26 in Chicago

Chicago Southside Autism Support Group presents its Spring Fling for Autism Awareness, Sat, Apr 26, King College Prep HS, 4445 South Drexel Blvd, Chicago. 9 am to 2:15 pm. For anyone who wants to know more about autism.
Adobe Acrobat file 1.4M Steven L. Mar 13, 2008

Professionals HFA-Asperger Workshop by Brian King 4-19

Brian R. King, LCSW, is an adult diagnosed with Asperger?s, the father of 3 boys, 2 of whom have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Naperville, IL. (http://www.ImAnAs...)
Adobe Acrobat file 275K Steven L. Mar 13, 2008

Research Study- Young Adult Siblings of Individuals w ASD

Volunteer participants sought for research project titled The Perspective of Young Adult Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Exploration of Themes of Grief and Loss being conducted by Nicole Allgood, a graduate student at NIU.
Word file 25K Steven L. Mar 5, 2008

Research Study on African American parents of children w autism

Are you an African-American Parent who is Raising a Child with Autism? If so, you are cordially invited to participate in a research study being conducted by a nursing student in De Paul University?s Master?s Entry Nursing Program.
Word file 30K Steven L. Mar 5, 2008

4th Annual ASI Parent Conference

Steven Lawson will be making a presentation and CASPAN/GRASP Chicago will have a table there. We need volunteers for the table, to distribute info and talk about our groups. ASI Link: http://www.autism...
Word file 565K Katie Feb 5, 2008

Dynamic Child Workshop Brochure for March 1

Temple Grandin, Ph.D. will be keynote speaker at The Dynamic Child, an all-day workshop at Kaneland HS in Maple Park, Ill. on Sat, March 1. Workshop for families of and professionals working w/ children on Autism Spectrum & similar issues.
Adobe Acrobat file 104K Steven L. Jan 15, 2008

Parent Training Feb 2008

Brian King, L.C.S.W., facilitator for the GRASP Naperville Teen group, will be giving a series of talks on understanding, living with, and working with a child diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Talks are on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in Hinsdale.
Adobe Acrobat file 263K Steven L. Jan 7, 2008

IADD PAC invitation November 15 2007

Invitation to Illinois Autism and Developmental Disabilities Political Action Committee's inaugural fundraiser.
Adobe Acrobat file 87K Steven L. Nov 9, 2007

Announcing IADD-PAC Oct 2007

Illinois Autism and Developmental Disabilities Political ACTION Committee announcement letter. IADD-PAC lobbies for supports for persons with autism and other developmental disabilities in Illinois.
Adobe Acrobat file 83K Steven L. Nov 9, 2007

CASPAN Cards - Katie (3)

Adobe Acrobat file 240K Katie Oct 25, 2007

Disclosure Examples discussed on 10-21-07

These are the examples that we used in our support group discussion on disclosure of Asperger's on 10-21-07. I am putting up a thread where we can discuss these on the website.
Word file 26K Steven L. Oct 23, 2007

PATH Training Announcement IL

Announcement of upcoming developmental disabilities advocacy training program in Illinois.
Word file 194K Steven L. Oct 23, 2007

Naperville Works Flyer for Oct 25 meeting

Announcement of 7pm meeting
Word file 25K Steven L. Oct 16, 2007

Naperville Works Meeting Oct 25, 7pm

Meeting to create programs to employ adults w/ developmental disabilities in Naperville area.
Word file 32K Steven L. Oct 16, 2007

Sibling Conference in McHenry Cnty 9-15

Free conference for sibling and other relatives of adults with developmental disorders.
a .eml file 21K Steven L. Sep 10, 2007

Asperger's Success Seminar 10-27

Seminar for parents, professionals, and educators by Brian King, LCSW, and Jill Holman, on helping children w/ Asperger's navigate the school experience. Held in Naperville. FREE.
Word file 37K Steven L. Sep 5, 2007

Naperville Adult Support Group Schedule

Announcement and Schedule for Adult Asperger Syndrome Support Group in Naperville.
Word file 31K Steven L. Aug 29, 2007

Group Cards - Katie (2)

Adobe Acrobat file 240K Katie Aug 22, 2007

Flyer for Autism seminar in Orland Park on 8-15

Autism: a Processing Pyramid- ideas & strategies for support & hope Laurel Hoekman shares her perspective about the behaviors and reactions of individuals w/ ASD. Wed, 8/15, 6:30-9:30 pm Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 151st St & Catalina
Word file 50K Steven L. Aug 13, 2007

Interviewing Advice Compiled by Chris

Advice compiled by Chris on job interviews. Relates to the discussion on interviewing at our last Meetup.
Word file 20K Steven L. Jul 23, 2006

Event Invitations - Katie

Adobe Acrobat file 290K Katie Mar 23, 2006

Group Cards - Katie

Adobe Acrobat file 239K Katie Mar 23, 2006

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