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Updated 8 / 28 / 10 " Refresh" for latest information
Social Stories workshop September 22nd in Plano
The Autism Society of Collin County & The National Autism Association of North Texas will
present the Carol Gray Workshop "Social Stories: Solving the Social Equation in Autism
Spectrum Disorders on Wednesday, September 22nd, in Plano, Texas.
Carol Gray is internationally renowned as the originator of Social Stories™ and is widely
published on topics related to the education and welfare of people with ASD. For more
information and to register on-line, please visit the Carol Gray website.
present the Carol Gray Workshop "Social Stories: Solving the Social Equation in Autism
Spectrum Disorders on Wednesday, September 22nd, in Plano, Texas.
Carol Gray is internationally renowned as the originator of Social Stories™ and is widely
published on topics related to the education and welfare of people with ASD. For more
information and to register on-line, please visit the Carol Gray website.
Special Olympics group needs coaches, volunteers
A new delegation (Lone Star Warriors) has formed for Special Olympics, Heart of Texas Area 12
Admission is open to all interested athletes in this geographical area.
Bowling will be the first team sport offered. In order to participate, athletes need to turn in
registration forms and Special Olympics medical release forms signed by their physicians by
September 10th, 2010.
Table tennis is also under consideration. Anyone interested should contact Melinda Bell by
email as soon as possible, in order to put together a team in time for upcoming competition
schedules.
A training clinic to certify coaches in bowling will be held on September 18th, 2010, from 10 am
to 2 pm at Hallmark Lanes, 4203 Shawn Dr., in Killeen. A volunteer orientation will be held
September 19th, 2010. Registration is required to become a coach or volunteer. For more
information and registration forms visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Athletes need to complete 8 weeks of training for eligibility. A Bowling Tournament is scheduled
for November 12th to 14th, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm Phantom Warrior Lanes, Clear Creek Rd. at
Santa Fe Ave., Bldg. 49010, on Fort Hood.
Admission is open to all interested athletes in this geographical area.
Bowling will be the first team sport offered. In order to participate, athletes need to turn in
registration forms and Special Olympics medical release forms signed by their physicians by
September 10th, 2010.
Table tennis is also under consideration. Anyone interested should contact Melinda Bell by
email as soon as possible, in order to put together a team in time for upcoming competition
schedules.
A training clinic to certify coaches in bowling will be held on September 18th, 2010, from 10 am
to 2 pm at Hallmark Lanes, 4203 Shawn Dr., in Killeen. A volunteer orientation will be held
September 19th, 2010. Registration is required to become a coach or volunteer. For more
information and registration forms visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Athletes need to complete 8 weeks of training for eligibility. A Bowling Tournament is scheduled
for November 12th to 14th, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm Phantom Warrior Lanes, Clear Creek Rd. at
Santa Fe Ave., Bldg. 49010, on Fort Hood.
The Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
the autism spectrum
of disorders and their
caregivers and
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
the autism spectrum
of disorders and their
caregivers and
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
Autism Activities
now has its own
page. To view the
page click here.
now has its own
page. To view the
page click here.
A number of the staff members who worked at the Arc of McLennan County Summer Day Camp
for Children with Disabilities are available for childcare or sitting.
For a list of names with contact information, contact Anita Karney by email or call (214) 766-3260.
for Children with Disabilities are available for childcare or sitting.
For a list of names with contact information, contact Anita Karney by email or call (214) 766-3260.
Arc Day Camp staff available for childcare, sitting
Baylor University graduate students in the ABA specialization program will
provide ABA therapy to selected participants under the supervision of
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Dr. Tonya Davis.
Individual, one-hour therapy sessions will be provided twice per week to
each client at the Baylor Autism Resource Center on the Baylor campus.
Therapy will be provided September 13, 2010 – November 29, 2010;
however, Baylor University campus closings and holidays will be observed.
Therapy goals will be selected by parent/caregiver, and progress
monitoring results will be provided twice throughout the semester.
provide ABA therapy to selected participants under the supervision of
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Dr. Tonya Davis.
Individual, one-hour therapy sessions will be provided twice per week to
each client at the Baylor Autism Resource Center on the Baylor campus.
Therapy will be provided September 13, 2010 – November 29, 2010;
however, Baylor University campus closings and holidays will be observed.
Therapy goals will be selected by parent/caregiver, and progress
monitoring results will be provided twice throughout the semester.
BARC offers Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
Applicants must have a diagnosis of a developmental disability, including, but not limited to,
autism, PDD-NOS, intellectual disability (i.e. mental retardation), Down Syndrome, or Rett
Syndrome.
The program has limited openings. Applicant selection will be based on severity of need,
appropriateness of ABA therapy to accomplish goals, and financial need.
A $50 registration and supplies fee will be due on the first day of therapy. Payment should not
be submitted with application. Applications are due on September 3rd, 2010. Selected
participants will be contacted by September 9th, 2010.
To download a pdf file application, click here.
For more information, contact Dr. Tonya Davis by email, or call (254) 710-6166.
autism, PDD-NOS, intellectual disability (i.e. mental retardation), Down Syndrome, or Rett
Syndrome.
The program has limited openings. Applicant selection will be based on severity of need,
appropriateness of ABA therapy to accomplish goals, and financial need.
A $50 registration and supplies fee will be due on the first day of therapy. Payment should not
be submitted with application. Applications are due on September 3rd, 2010. Selected
participants will be contacted by September 9th, 2010.
To download a pdf file application, click here.
For more information, contact Dr. Tonya Davis by email, or call (254) 710-6166.
A rock and roll concert and motorcycle rally will be held at Camp Hope (formerly Camp Val
Verde) in McGregor, on Saturday, September 11th, 2010, from 10 am to 6 pm.
The Gordon Collier Band, David Zychek, ACT, Spore333, and Virginia Heaven will perform at the
fundraiser to support an Autism Family Weekend at the Camp in April, 2011.
Tickets are $15 at the site. Camp Hope is located at 1007 Camp Road, in McGregor, Texas.
Verde) in McGregor, on Saturday, September 11th, 2010, from 10 am to 6 pm.
The Gordon Collier Band, David Zychek, ACT, Spore333, and Virginia Heaven will perform at the
fundraiser to support an Autism Family Weekend at the Camp in April, 2011.
Tickets are $15 at the site. Camp Hope is located at 1007 Camp Road, in McGregor, Texas.
Rock, Roll & Ride for Autism, Saturday, Sept. 11th
The Arc of the United States is seeking input from individuals with developmental and
intellectual disabilities, family members and caregivers in a nationwide survey to identify
individual needs for disability supports.
The Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS) survey is available online.
Everyone is invited to contribute their opinions and forward the link to anyone who may have an
interest.
“The information gleaned from the survey will help identify—and document—nationally, by state
and locally what families want in terms of needed services and supports," said Dr. Ann
Cameron Caldwell, Chief Research and Innovations Officer for The Arc of the United States.
"This information, including personal stories, will be valuable in informing and supporting
ongoing program development, advocacy and policy work.”
For more information or questions, contact Dr. Caldwell by email, or call (202) 534-3711.
intellectual disabilities, family members and caregivers in a nationwide survey to identify
individual needs for disability supports.
The Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS) survey is available online.
Everyone is invited to contribute their opinions and forward the link to anyone who may have an
interest.
“The information gleaned from the survey will help identify—and document—nationally, by state
and locally what families want in terms of needed services and supports," said Dr. Ann
Cameron Caldwell, Chief Research and Innovations Officer for The Arc of the United States.
"This information, including personal stories, will be valuable in informing and supporting
ongoing program development, advocacy and policy work.”
For more information or questions, contact Dr. Caldwell by email, or call (202) 534-3711.
Survey on developmental, intellectual disabilities
!!SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS FORMING at BAYLOR: Hurry!!, Groups Are Starting Soon!!!
Baylor Psychology Clinic: FREE twelve-week program for 9-11 yr olds!
A Social skills group for 9-11 year olds with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder or social-
communication problems is forming in September. The 12-week program is free, at the Baylor
Psychology Clinic.
Baylor graduate students in Clinical Psychology, each with prior work experience promoting
social skills in children with autism, have developed a social skills intervention program based
on Dr. Fred Frankel and Dr. Robert Myatt’s research-validated curriculum, Children’s Friendship
Training.
Target areas include starting and ending conversations appropriately, “slipping in” to groups of
playing or conversing peers, and being a good sport, hosting successful play dates.
During children’s sessions, parents will meet for facilitated discussion of how to promote
generalization of these new skills to their child’s natural environment.
For more information, contact Natalie Passanate by email.
Baylor Psychology Clinic: FREE twelve-week program for 9-11 yr olds!
A Social skills group for 9-11 year olds with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder or social-
communication problems is forming in September. The 12-week program is free, at the Baylor
Psychology Clinic.
Baylor graduate students in Clinical Psychology, each with prior work experience promoting
social skills in children with autism, have developed a social skills intervention program based
on Dr. Fred Frankel and Dr. Robert Myatt’s research-validated curriculum, Children’s Friendship
Training.
Target areas include starting and ending conversations appropriately, “slipping in” to groups of
playing or conversing peers, and being a good sport, hosting successful play dates.
During children’s sessions, parents will meet for facilitated discussion of how to promote
generalization of these new skills to their child’s natural environment.
For more information, contact Natalie Passanate by email.
Social Skills Group for ASD kids forming at Baylor
Social Circles are being organized at the Baylor School of Educational Psychology for the fall
semester. Groups will meet once weekly for an hour, and are free.
Probable meeting times are Mondays from 4 to 5pm, Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm, Wednesdays
from 4 to 5pm, and Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm, depending on student leaders’ schedules.
For more information, contact Dr. Julie Ivey’s graduate assistant, Ashley Noble by email.
semester. Groups will meet once weekly for an hour, and are free.
Probable meeting times are Mondays from 4 to 5pm, Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm, Wednesdays
from 4 to 5pm, and Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm, depending on student leaders’ schedules.
For more information, contact Dr. Julie Ivey’s graduate assistant, Ashley Noble by email.
Social Circles are now forming at Baylor University
HOTAN seeks volunteers for programs & events
The Heart of Texas Autism Network is seeking volunteers to organize and execute various
programs, activities and functions it supports.
HOTAN needs help with the annual Walk for Autism and other fundraisers, programs (monthly
meetings, supper clubs and other informational and social events), community relations,
volunteer coordination, and communications (website, newsletters and publicity). Creativity and
enthusiasm is needed.
To volunteer, please contact Anita Karney by email, or call (214) 766-3260.
programs, activities and functions it supports.
HOTAN needs help with the annual Walk for Autism and other fundraisers, programs (monthly
meetings, supper clubs and other informational and social events), community relations,
volunteer coordination, and communications (website, newsletters and publicity). Creativity and
enthusiasm is needed.
To volunteer, please contact Anita Karney by email, or call (214) 766-3260.