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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 23, 2012 17:03:12 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 23, 2012 17:04:09 GMT -5
Institute's ESCALATE program a model approach for engaging young children with autism The ESCALATE program was created in 2010 by the Institute's Robin McWilliam, Ph.D., and Amy Casey, Ph.D., BCBA, of the Center for Child and Family Research, in response to a need for a special resource for toddlers with autism who are receiving services through Tennessee's Early Intervention System. The program provides services for children who have challenges in three key areas that are crucial to proper development and learning: engagement, or appropriate play and interactions; social skills; and language. Children with or "at risk" for autism benefit from the program's three components: the classroom experience at the Institute using the Engagement Classroom Model, support-based home visits, and community outreach. "Through ESCALATE, we strive for children's independence, inclusion, interest and involvement. Our goal is to improve families' quality of life," said McWilliam. For more information on the ESCALATE program, click here: e2ma.net/go/11688288829/4221731/114057427/13681/goto:http://www.siskin.org/www/docs/234//about-escalate.html
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 23, 2012 17:05:01 GMT -5
ESCALATE is an acronym for Engagement, Social, Communication And Learning Approaches for Toddler Education. Since August 2011, teachers in the ESCALATE classrooms have piloted the use of iPads and special applications, or apps, for data collection and research purposes and as a communication tool for children with autism. For more information about the use of iPad apps in Institute classrooms, click here: e2ma.net/go/11688288829/4221731/114057428/13681/goto:http://www.siskin.org/www/announcements/167.2118/
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 23, 2012 17:06:17 GMT -5
www.siskin.org/wwwSiskin Children's Institute 1101 Carter Street | Chattanooga, TN 37402 | 423.648.1700
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 23, 2012 17:28:06 GMT -5
Sneak Peek: Our Latest “Autism Advocate” Now Online! We are excited to say the latest issue of the Autism Advocate is hot off the presses! Titled, "Autism Society: We advocate, inform… and share the journey," this issue includes features on self-advocacy, transition planning, technology in the classroom and reflections on the Autism Society’s past, present and future. Read more: support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=jYpGE3jPUM6tfbmIwkrwVw---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autism Journeys: Desiree In Autism Journeys, we ask individuals on the spectrum, professionals and family members of all kinds to share their stories of what they have learned in their journeys with autism. This week, a mother enlists her community to help get an iPad for her son. Read more: support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ePlzp3E_XrVsOXR4UnR-pQ--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autism Headlines Weekly The Autism Society brings you some of the most interesting news around the Web. This week, an athletic program that integrates students with special needs with their peers, a live theatre show for individuals with autism and a study that says signs of autism can be seen in the brains of infants. Read more: support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=Mi8XerwuWl4sjSLcq0qhsg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Parent’s Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum Sending a son or daughter off to college is a daunting and fear-provoking experience for most parents, but if your child has an autism spectrum disorder, the challenge is magnified many times over. Read more: support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ee3d4Kh0y9bRb1D0tb_gYg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter Highlights Postsecondary Education Resources Think College, promoting college options for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, invites you to join its mailing list. Subscribers receive a monthly newsletter highlighting national events and programs related to postsecondary education and notice of our regularly published Insight Briefs and Fast Facts. Read more: support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=EI4Wmf-t2pI4X_qcjlktGA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Autism Society 4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 350, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 27, 2012 15:54:19 GMT -5
All,
This is my fault on the short notice but we have a Parent/Advocates Collaboration Team meeting tomorrow at 5:45 at the CAC's new space.
Location: 3097 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
This meeting is for anyone who would like to share their ideas about what programs and services are needed in our region. We'll also report on the latest CAC news, conference progress, budget, and so on. And, we'll look to get input and ideas for future projects and programs.
A few notes:
1) The CAC has submitted paperwork to become its own 501c3 back in October 2011. The IRS let us know that our status is "Pending" and can act like a nonprofit until we get official word from them. But, given the rate in which they review these applications, they said we shouldn't expect to get the official document until June of this year.
2) The CAC has kept up with its core programs as it transitioned from being a program of the TEAM Centers into its own incorporated entity. These programs include the Free Autism Workshops, the upcoming Autism Conference, the Parent Mentor program, and the Greater Chattanooga Aspies (Scott Kramer has really grown his group!).
3) When the CAC incorporated, it added a specific goal of providing clinical services to people with developmental disabilities of all ages. I'm very excited to let you know that much progress has been made towards this end: (A) The CAC has the space to do this in an operating clinic. (B) The CAC has credentialed clinicians ready to provide the services.
Next steps: (A) The CAC is reviewing quotes for liability insurance. The CAC can't provide therapy until we have that. (B) The CAC must seek supplemental funding to offset the cost to provide the services. Insurance will not pay enough to cover all the expenses. We'll be looking to write grants and ramp up fundraising. We'll be looking for a lot of volunteers to help with this part.
Note: An early priority will be to provide clinical services to adults because there doesn't seem to be any place in our region that specializes in therapy for adults with ASD. But, the CAC will look to fill other clinical demands as those arise.
4) Two new projects/programs being initiated by parents:
(A) A committee that seeks to provide services and support for transitioning adults with ASD (anyone have an idea what to name this project?). Myself and other CAC members are getting a big increase in calls/emails from parents who have young adults with autism who have a hard time finding work or transitioning to living on their own. This problem is only going to get bigger. We need to come up with a program to provide help for these transitioning adults and find ways to fund it.
(B) Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. This idea is in the planning stages but the general idea is to build some kind of liaison committee between teachers/school systems and parents. The goal would to show where the school systems are doing well and help advise them in areas that could be improved. The end metric would be greater satisfaction with IEP meetings and options provided (both by parents AND school staff).
Please reply to this email if you are interested in serving on either of those committees or provide some input.
I'll do a better job announcing giving advanced notice of PACT meetings. Hope to see you tomorrow.
-Dave Buck -- Chattanooga Autism Center Where the Pieces Come Together ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2012 12:37:23 GMT -5
New Online Exhibit Highlights History of Tennessee School for the Deaf A new online exhibit in the Tennessee Virtual Archive (TeVA) highlights the architectural history of the Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville. This digital exhibit features images of the unique buildings on the historic Tennessee School for the Deaf campus, many of which were designed in the 1920s by noted architect Thomas Scott Marr. Marr, who was deaf himself and a graduate of the school, founded the prominent Nashville architectural firm Marr and Holman. The State Library and Archives has a special connection with the School for the Deaf as a partner in the Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. This service, which operates from the Nashville Public Library, serves all Tennesseans. Among the services offered are an extensive library of books about hearing issues, assistive devices for loan and testing, accessible children’s programming and access to video relay services. See the web site for more information: www.tndeaflibrary.nashville.gov/
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2012 15:30:41 GMT -5
Each year the conference grows and gets better! We made improvements based on your feedback and this year LUNCH IS FREE!. The presentations are all geared towards making sure attendees leave with new tools they can use immediately. CEUs will be available for those who register for them. We'll also provide Certificates of Completion for school staff. And, notice the great list of talks on the registration, including a panel discussion on Bullying that will have parents, teachers, and professionals involved. We even plan on having a 'hands-on' room set aside for those who want more one-on-one time with some of the presenters or organizations. We'll have about 50 vendors there and lots of door prizes. All this, and we still keep the cost as low as possible, thanks to fabulous sponsors. I can't think of any other conference with this big of a selection of workshops and vendors that isn't three times this price. EDUCATORS: One third of our attendees last year were teachers. About a dozen school systems sent teachers en masse! We took your feedback and added a new track to cater to educators in our region. Schools who want to register their teachers in bulk again can contact me directly (see number below). EXHIBITORS: Many on this list were also exhibitors last year. We're accepting exhibitor applications now via this link: chattanoogaautismcenter.giving.officelive.com/2012ConferenceExhibitors.aspxATTENDEES: Early bird prices go away after March 15th so don't delay. We may easily sell out too so please don't delay. We PREFER to receive payment by check as that allows us to avoid paypal fees. However, those who prefer to pay by credit card can register online here: chattanoogaautismcenter.giving.officelive.com/conference_register.aspx See you all there! -- Dave Buck 865-414-6669 (cell) See link for more details on conference: chattanoogaautismcenter.giving.officelive.com/2012AutismConference.aspx
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2012 15:35:22 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2012 15:37:51 GMT -5
If you are a business or organization who works with or serves part or all of the Autism Community, we'd love for you to consider exhibiting at our conference May 4th. We'll have approximately 600 people attending and we provide great opportunities to all our vendors. Please consider applying using our online form. chattanoogaautismcenter.giving.officelive.com/2012ConferenceExhibitors.aspx Click the "submit online" link to enter your information. If you know of a great organization or business you'd like to see at the conference, please forward this application to them, or contact me and I'll send it to them personally. But hurry, these slots have always filled up quickly. -- Chattanooga Autism Center Where the Pieces Come Together ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org
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