Autism-related Events

ASA-GPC & ROK Support Meeting
Tuesday, October 28th at Coco’s from 6:30-8:30 pm

6:30 - 7:00 pm
Cynthia Macluskie will speak about mitochondrial disease and how it relates to autism. This will be an excellent way to prepare for Dr. Cohen’s grand rounds presentation in Feburary 2009.

7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join Amy Kenzer, PhD, BCBA, from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) who will be showing what a good ABA program should look like and contain so that our members know what they should be striving for with their home programs.

8:00 - 8:30 pm
Details on how to manage DDD in this time of budget cuts.

More details at: http://www.phxautism.org/meetings.html

DDD Meeting with Autism Families
Friday, November 7, 2008 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Since a number of families have contacted us about concerns regarding their service authorizations through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), we have arranged a special meeting with the Assistant Director of DDD, Barbara Brent, and the Deputy Assistant Director, Al Nieto. The purpose of the meeting is for these DDD staff to hear your concerns, and be able to respond to them.

When: Friday, Nov 7, 9:30-noon
Where: 1717 W. Jefferson, Phoenix.
(1st Floor, Director’s Conference Room 110)

Parking is available next to 1717 W Jefferson as well as in the parking garage immediately next door at 1789 W. Jefferson. Park in any space that is not marked “reserved”.

If you have concerns but are unable to attend, please email your concerns to info@phxautism.org.

AMC & ASA - Sensory Friendly Films Presents: Madagascar2
Saturday, November 8th, 10 a.m.
Admission: $5

With Sensory Friendly Films, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. We’ll see you at the show! More details are at:
http://www.phxautism.org/amc.html

SARRC is teaming up with Autism Speaks to host the third annual autism awareness and fundraising walk at Tempe Beach Park on November 2, 2008. The family-friendly event includes a variety of children’s activities, live music and entertainment, arts & crafts, and a resource fair. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the 5k walk (about three miles) begins at 9 a.m. Last year, nearly 8,000 people walked raising more than $615,000 to help fund important autism research and programs at SARRC and Autism Speaks. We hope to surpass that amount this year and we need your help to do it. To volunteer for the 2008 walk committee, become a team sponsor or form a walk team of your own, please contact Rachel Southard of SARRC at (602) 340-8717 or rsouthard@autismcenter.org. Visit http://www.walknowforautism.org/arizona for more information.

Date: Sunday, November 2
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Place: Tempe Beach Park, 54 W Rio Salado Pky, Tempe

Saturday, September 20th at 10am - 2 Valley Locations!

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and ASA have teamed up to begin testing a pilot program to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on the day of the event. The showings are at AMC Deer Valley 30 in Phoenix and AMC Mesa Grand 24 in Mesa. More information or the details go to:

http://www.phxautism.org/files/SensoryFriendlyFilms-Sept08.pdf

ABC is an East Valley support group for parents who are using or are interested in learning more about biomedical interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Meetings will include information to reduce toxins, address GI function and improve the nutrition and health of children with autism. Come and share resources, recipes and research updates. This group promotes learning and discussion of improving children’s outcomes. We exist to share options with parents and we desire to establish a supportive community for parents using any type of biomedical interventions.

Please visit the website http://autismbiomedicalconnections.synthasite.com/ or you can email Jennifer and Melissa at autismbiomedicalconnections@gmail.com for more information.

First meeting is this Tuesday, September 9th @7pm.

Friday Sept 12, 2008 7pm-9pm
Cost: $5.00
Location: 9812 N. 36th St. Phoenix, Az 85028 (36th St/Shea)
What to bring: A fold out chair (or two) as seating is limited and this will ensure you have a seat.

All welcome, but please send an email indicating how many will be attending if you have not already. Thanks.

Becky
Tweedybyrdsfree@ aim.com

Vicki is a Bio-Biologist who has been doing this for over 20+ years. She said she will present on “Creating a Sleeping Sanctuary” and “Creating A Healthy Home” on economical and easy steps to remove external toxins from a bedroom to provide your body the best opportunity to rejuvenate and rest in order to have a strong immune system and allow treatments to be their most effective. The focus will be on what you can do today to improve your indoor environment.

For more information on this topic, please visit:
http://www.buildingbiology.net

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj7cVFanra8 - to see a video clip of her speaking about electormagnetic pollution

http://wehliving.org - her non-profit organization

Marti Baio, owner and SLP at Baio Enterprises, and myself, an OT and aspie, have started a group called Bridging the Gap. We meet monthly at Baio Enterprises in Mesa (1745 S. Alma School, Suite 145). It is open to adults on the spectrum, their family, partners, and spouses. It is a support group with the intention of helping bridge the gap in communication between those on the spectrum and those who are not, bringing them together through improved understanding of our differences. We have many couples who come. The feedback has been extremely positive. Our next meeting is September 15th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Sue

Susan J. Golubock, M.Ed., OTR/L
www.makingsenseofautism.com

Saturday, October 18th at the Phoenix Zoo

6:30 am to 9:00 am registration at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, SW corner of Van Buren and Priest in Tempe (0.5 miles from Zoo)

More details at:
https://www.ariautism.com/zoowalk/phoenix/index.html

2nd Annual Poker Run
Sunday, September 14th, 2008

The Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona Westsiders present the 2nd Annual Poker Run to Benefit Autistic Children. Finish is at the Tin Top Bar and Grill on Wintersburg Road in Tonopah, AZ.

More details at:
http://www.phxautism.org/pokerrun.html