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Lubbock Asperger/Autism Social Skills Conference 2001
In Their Shoes with Dr. Liane Holliday-Willey & Michelle Winner, SLP, CCC

This one day workshop is designed for principals, special education personnel, co-ordinators, families , social workers, teachers, speech therapists and counselors, consumers and the medical community. This workshop will address many of the social-communication issues faced by individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism as they deal with the day-to-day challenges unique to their environment. Topics to be covered include: diagnostic labels and their impact, "I Laugh" model of social thinking, transition to adulthood , and social behavior mapping. Suggestions on how to work with individuals living with social-communication disorders will also be provided. http://www.raain.org/main.asp?id=events
DATE: Friday, October 5, 2001
LOCATION: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center - Banquet Hall
1502 6th Street, Lubbock, TX
TIME:
Registration - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Conference - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Lunch on your own - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
REGISTRATION: Download and view the registration flyer.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4 or higher.
Family Members & Students: $40.00
Professionals: $75.00
**Individuals applying for CEUs are NOT eligible for the reduced Family Member and Student Fee without prior permission from RAAIN.

Vincent Carbone, EdD and Associates,

Parent Workshop for developing and implementing and intensive behavioral program to teach language and basic learner skills. Presenter: Vincent Carbone and 2 Certified Behavior Analysts.
Time and location: Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28, 2001, 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Child Study Center, Maddox Hall, Fort Worth, Texas.
Cost: $200 per person or couple (includes cost of ABLLS).
Contact: Vicky Goodrich at 817-390-2943
This is a parent workshop for developing and implementing an intensive behavioral program to teach language and basic learner skills. This 2-day, hands-on workshop is designed for families who have a child with autism or other related disability. Each family may send a two-person team - typically on parent and the lead therapist. Teams will learn to assess their specific child's needs and develop, implement, monitor and troubleshoot an intensive behavioral language and basic learner skill program for their child. The family will leave the workshop with an individualized plan of the language and learner skills to begin teaching immediately, the methods of teaching the skills, data recording procedures and a list of the progression of specific skills to be taught over several months and even a year's period of time.

FEAT-NT PRESENTS:
Teaching Advanced Language Skills to Children with Autism
 
Featuring:Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D. Behavior Analysts, Inc./STARS School 
 Seating is limited. Registration info available in September
Hotel Room rate- 109 dollars plus tax, etc.
Cut off for room reservations (to get the conference rate)- October 18, 2001 
 Date and Time:  November 8- November 10, 2001.
Double Tree Hotel Lincoln Centre
5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75240
Seating is limited and interest in the conference is high, 
lock in your registration quickly with On-Line Registration.
Registration is Open!For Registration Details Click Here 

"The Day After": Planning for your disabled child's future.

Steven C. Rhatigan, ChLAP, CEP - Estate & Financial Planning for Persons with Disabilities. Strategies for avoiding common special needs planning mistakes plus updated information on: Guardianship, Trusts & Trustees, Recordkeeping, The Letter of Intent, Governmental Benefits, Beneficiary Designations, Residential Arrangements.
September 11, 2001 1-2:30pm & 6:30-8pm
Baytown, TX
September 15, 2001 1-3pm
The Woodlands, TX Montgomery College
September 22, 2001 10-12pm
NAMI Texas Convention
www.stemark.com 281-364-7211 steve@stemark.com

Sensory Integration Conference

Dec 13 & 14, Dallas, Texas
1-888-357-5867

The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD)

23rd Annual Delegates Assembly Workshops/Presentations on the following:
Housing - The Money is Out There Employment Panel - Breaking Issues in the news
MiCASSA/Olmstead Supreme Court Decision and State Implementation - Promoting Independence Advisory Board Mi Vida/My Life, Gary Guller - Inspirational Speaker
Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, CTD Business - resolutions and board elections, September 21-23, 2001, El Paso, TX Hilton El Paso Airport
512-478-3366 www.cotwd.org

Parents as Case Managers Seminar

September 22-23, 2001, Baytown, TX Surpass Vocational Services,
Norma Archer 281-955-5803.

Transition Workshop

Pre-transition planning & resource connections.
October 6, 2001, Norma Archer 281-955-5803 for time and location.

"Take the Next Step"

An in depth look at the legal and financial future for a person with disabilities. Presented by Henry J. Moreland, October 13, 2001, Norma Archer 281-955-5803 for location.

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law

A 6-hour conference about special education advocacy for parents, teachers, & professionals, given by Peter W. D. Wright, Esq. & Pamela Darr Wright, M.A., M.S.W
October 20, 2001 9a-4:30p
Houston, TX USDA Children's Nutrition Research Medical Center
713-957-1600 karensnead77@hotmail.com www.wrightslaw.com

Parents as Case Managers Seminar

November 10, 11, 2001, Norma Archer 281-955-5803 for location.

Funding the Special Needs Trust

Financial considerations for funding the SNT, such as mutual funds, life insurance, 401K...
Presented by Henry Moreland, Norma Archer 281-955-5803 for location.

Guardianship Workshop with Michele Goldberg, Attorney

December 8, 2001, Norma Archer 281-955-5803 for location.

ARD/IEP Workshop

Date: October 10 & 11, 2001
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: free
Location: Lubbock Regional MHMR
3801 Interstate 27, in the Boardroom, Lubbock, Texas
Presenters: Tonya Hettler, Unlocking Autism & SPFFCMH, Rosalinda Erevia, LRMHMR Parent Coordinator, Judy Struve, LISD Special Education Coordinator, Missey Sigler, PATH Director
Learn how to represent your child in an educational setting and understand what is really happening. This will enable you to ask who, what, when, where, why and how to achieve the appropriate education for your child. There will also be a question and answer period.
Presented in partnership with: South Plains Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
FLASH - Families Learning to Advocate with Support & Help LRMHMR Children's Services
Lubbock ISD Special Education Services PATH Project & Partners Resource Network, Inc.
For registration or more information contact: Rosalinda Erevia 806/790-5323, email: rerevia@lrl.mhmr.state.tx.us Tonya Hettler 806/765-9183, email: PureCntry@email.msn.com

1-2-3 Parenting "Raising Your Child Without Raising Your Voice"

Date: Every Tuesday, August 28, 2001 through December
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: free
Location: Lubbock Regional MHMR, 3801 Interstate 27, in the Boardroom, Lubbock, Texas
Transportation available, but need to reserve by Monday afternoons. Certificate of attendance is available upon request. For registration or more information contact: Rosalinda Erevia 806/790-5323
Sponsored by: Lubbock Regional MHMR South Plains Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Visions for Tomorrow

Date: Mondays beginning September 24, 2001
Time: Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: free
Location: Lubbock Regional MHMR, 3801 Interstate 27, in the Boardroom, Lubbock, Texas
VFT is a full 9-week course. The course consists of a series of workshops for caregivers of children with brain disorders such as Add/ADHD, Bipolar, Depressive, PDD/Autism, Conduct Disorder, chizophrenia or Eating Disorders. The VFT workshops provides a circle of supportive and caring individuals with similar challenges and information to help care for the participants loved one and to understand the dynamics of brain disorders. Certificate of attendance hours will be given upon request.
For registration or more information contact: Rosalinda Erevia 806/790-5323, email:rerevia@lrl.mhmr.state.tx.us Tonya Hettler 806/765-9183, email: PureCntry@email.msn.com Sponsored by: Texas Alliance for the Mentally Ill, NAMI of Lubbock, Lubbock Regional MHMR Children's Services, South Plains Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.

Visions for Tomorrow - Teacher Training

Date: tenative for October, 3 days
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: free
Location: Lubbock Regional MHMR, 3801 Interstate 27, in the Boardroom, Lubbock, Texas
Presenter: Linda Zweifel
NAMI training to become a ceritified teacher of the Visions for Tomorrow workshops. Available to any parent, family member, foster parent, or primary caregiver of a child with ADD/ADHD, Depression, Schizophrenia, PDD/Autism, Conduct Disorder and other related disorders. Limited to 30 spaces. Must register and return application in advance. For registration or more information contact:
Rosalinda Erevia 806/790-5323, email: rerevia@lrl.mhmr.state.tx.us Tonya Hettler 806/765-9183, email: PureCntry@email.msn.com. Sponsored by: Texas Alliance for the Mentally Ill (TEXAMI), NAMI of Lubbock, Lubbock Regional MHMR Children's Services, South Plains Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, 1-2-3 Parenting.

REGION 17 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
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SC0302 - Counselor's Network 1-Bully Proofing Your School Description: In the average elementary/middle school classroom, two to three students spend their day afraid. They avoid the restroom, cafeteria, and/or playground because they fear they will be bullied, humiliated, or
taunted. Increasingly, children report they do not feel safe at school --safe from violence, safe from humiliation, or safe from bullying. 'Bully Proofing' is a preventative measure; a program designed to stop
bullying and ensure a safer school environment--one that does not tolerate acts of physical or emotional aggression against children. Fee must accompany registration form.
Date(s): 09/27/2001 - 09/27/2001
Time: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: ESC17-CC Main Hall
Fee: $20
Enrollment: Min - 20; Max - 150
Presenter(s): The Bully Project, Denver, CO
ESC Contact: Val Meixner, Maralyn Billings or Marilyn Stone
Phone: 806-792-5468 x879 or x855 or x831, Email: vmeixner@esc17.net

CB1111 - Managing Difficult Behavior of ADHD Children: Practical Approaches For Parents and Educators Description: The workshop will focus on the practical management of difficult behaviors for children and adolescents with ADHD. A basic background in ADHD will be given, including, causes and definitions, as well as, an overview of treatment approaches that are supported by the research
literature. This workshop will emphasize a parent training program that has been developed by Dr. Jenson and associates which offers practical approaches to reduce noncompliance, improve in-home behavior, facilitate social skills development, and improve school performance. In addition, the
workshop will offer practical interventions that can be used in the classroom by educators to improve the behavior and performance of ADHD students. Interventions will include Mystery Motivators, Precision Requests, the ?Sure I will? Program, Get'm On Task, and several other approaches.
Date(s): 10/08/2001 - 10/09/2001
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: ESC17-CC Main Hall
Fee: $30
Enrollment: Min - 75; Max - 200
Presenter(s): Dr. William Jenson, Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah; Author of numerous books and articles such as: the Tough Kid Book, Tough Kid Tool Box: a Resource Book; Teaching Behaviorally Disordered Students: Preferred Practices; Best Practices: Behavioral and Educational Strategies for Teachers; and classroom computer products including, Get'em on Task (GOT) and Functional Assessment and Interventions Program (FAIP) ESC Contact: Twila Albertson, Candy Clemmons or Peggy Klenclo Phone: 806-792-5468 x885, x804 or x874
Email: talbertson@esc17.net

SC0304 - Better IEPs-How to Develop Legally Correct and Educationally Useful
Description: Barbara Bateman is a nationally recognized leader in special education law. In collaboration with Dr. Samuel Kirk, she helped to distinguish the category of learning disabilities in the 1960s and to develop the special services that would later serve this population. Dr. Bateman has 40 years of experience as an educator, author, and researcher, and she has written more than 100 books, monographs, book chapters and articles on special education and legal issues. Participants will learn
important background information about IDEA's five components, how to prepare a 'squeaky-clean' IEP, what NOT to do when developing an IEP, and what constitutes a good IEP, and three steps to creating one. Fee includes a copy of the book, Better IEPs.
Date(s): 10/15/2001 - 10/15/2001
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: ESC17-CC Main Hall
Fee: $50
Enrollment: Min - 0; Max - 150
Presenter(s): Barbara Bateman, J.D., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Special Education, University of Oregon. ESC Contact: Debra Gafford, Phone: 806-792-5468, x877, Email: dgafford@esc17.net

SC0309 - Explosive-Defiant Children and Adolescents
Description: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Dr. Ray Levy is a licensed psychologist in independent practice in Dallas, where he specializes in consulting with school systems and successfully managing oppositional/defiant and ADHD children. Explosive-Defiant Children and Adolescents introduces a new understanding of explosiveness and defiance, shares four simple techniques to develop a working relationship with challenging children, discusses ways to disengage defiance, and offers alternative approaches to misbehavior. All participants will receive a copy of Dr. Levy's new book, Try and Make Me!
Date(s): 10/26/2001 - 10/26/2001
Time: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: ESC17-CC Main Hall
Fee: $25 Enrollment: Min - 20; Max - 200
Presenter(s): Ray Levy, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
ESC Contact: Val Meixner Phone: 806-792-5468 x879 Email: vmeixner@esc17.net

SC0306TEACCH Overview: Treatment & Education of Autistic & Communication Handicapped Children Description: This is an overview of the TEACCH program. TEACCH cannot be reduced to a technique, not even to a set of techniques, not even to a method. It is a complete program of services for people with autism and other severe communication disorders, which makes use of several techniques, depending on the individual's needs and emerging capabilities. The main goal of TEACCH is to help students grow up to maximum autonomy at adult age. This includes helping them understand the world that surrounds them, acquiring communication skills that will enable them to relate to other people and giving them competence to make choices concerning their lives. The major thrust is toward improving communication skills. This session is not meant for participants who will attend TEACCH team training on December 5 & 6. (See your district Special Education Director for details.)
Date(s): 12/04/2001 - 12/04/2001
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Location: ESC17-Neely
Fee: Free Enrollment: Min - 0; Max - 100
Presenter(s): Representatives of the TEACCH training program ESC
Contact: Jill Watkins, Maralyn Billings or Claire Dulaney Phone: 806-792-5468 x870, x855 or x891 Email: jwatkins@esc17.net

SC0312 - Writing Alternatives & Assistive Technology Consideration: A Decision-Making Process Description: This training is part of a statewide training sponsored by the Statewide Assistive Technology Network (S.W.A.T.) The presentation will be delivered via broadcast over the TETN distance learning system. Written communication is a complex task, requiring the integration of effective visual-motor skills, as well as encoding and linguistic=cognitive abilities. Learn how to delineate the impact of these individual areas of development, review a needs assessment process, and outline specific steps for evaluating written communication. The training is designed to assist school personnel in making decisions regarding the need for assistive technology to support a student's writing goals. Participants will learn to link findings with strategies including assistive technology to support written communication.
Date(s): 12/07/2001 - 12/07/2001
Time: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: ESC17-CC Lecture Hall
Fee: Free Enrollment: Min - 0; Max - 40
Presenter(s): Denise DeCoste, Ed.D., OTR ESC
Contact: Anita Neff Phone: 806-792-5468, x880 Email: aneff@esc17.net

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