Autism Society of the Bluegrass

Apr 25 Lunchtime Seminar at UK

Lunchtime Seminar Focuses on Therapy and Autism

Media Contact: Dan Adkins, (859) 257-1754

The University of Kentucky’s Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute will host a lunchtime seminar on therapy and autism at noon Tuesday, April 25, in 126 Mining and Minerals Building at UK.

Myra Beth Bundy of Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Psychology will be the presenter.

The seminar is free and open to the public.

More information about this and other IHDI lunchtime seminars is available by calling (859) 257-3360 or online. Write Comment (0 Comments)

Hands-On Nature at the Arboretum

The ASBG is teaming up with the Arboretum to offer a Nature class for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings/friends! Hands-On Nature will be held for 4 Thursdays, April 13 through May 4 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Arboretum on Alumni Drive.

Roberta Burnes, Education Director at the Arboretum, has some great classes planned, including hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Each week will have a different theme: Seeds, Trees, Food from Plants, and Animals.

Class size will be limited and on a first-come basis. Feel free to invite a sibling or friend, but they must also be registered. Fee will be $12 per child for the four weeks. Classes will be geared toward ages 6-14. We are asking for parents/caretakers to stay for the sessions.

To register or for more information, call the Arboretum at 257-9339, or email Patti Parsons at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Mar 18 Amanda Ralston ABA Workshop

Teaching Language Skills to Children with Autism:

An Introduction to Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis

In Working with Young Learners

Workshop participants will view video footage and receive a large workbook containing information pertaining to topics discussed in the workshop including:

Using the Assessment of Basic Language & Learning Skills, Partington & Sundberg (1998) to determine skills

Identification of the four functions of behavior (both adaptive and maladaptive)

Understanding the basic principles or reinforcement, punishment, extinction, and shaping

Creating and capturing motivation for young learners to acquire language skills

Teaching non-vocal learners to use American Sign Language (ASL) as a functional communication system

Teaching vocal learners to use language under multiple conditions

Teaching imitation skills

Teaching following directions

Teaching language in the natural environment

Teaching skills using Errorless Learning

Teaching replacement skills for unwanted behaviors

Data keeping procedures for targeted skills

Date: Saturday March 18, 2006

Time: 9:30-4:30 (lunch on your own)

Location: Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY – Exact location TBA

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Deadline to Register is March 11, 2006

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HB 600 amended to help individuals with ASD

Rep. Scott Brinkman has placed an amendment on HB600 (gambling bill) 
that 5 percent of profit will go to support autism. We need to get the 
word out.

Please contact your legislators and encourage them to support Rep. 
Brinkman's efforts!

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/06RS/HB600.htm
http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/whoswho/whoswho.htm

HB 600 (BR 1528) - J. Barrows, J. Draud, S. Westrom

      AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of 
Kentucky and amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky, relating 
to casinos.

HB 600 - AMENDMENTS

      HFA (1, S. Brinkman) - Amend to specify that of the 20% of 
adjusted gaming receipts allocated for health care, 5% go to services 
for individuals suffering from autism spectrum disorder.

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Feb 27 ASBG topic: MH/MR Resources

February 27 Meeting 6:30 PM St. Michael's Episcopal Church 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington Kentucky Topic Bluegrass MH/MR Resources for Individuals with Autism Diagnosis Speaker Dr. Applegate, Bluegrass Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board Write Comment (0 Comments)
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March 7 Literacy in Lexington

The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning invites you to join us for a one day conference

No Community Left Behind: Literacy in Lexington

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006
9:00am – 4:30pm
251 W. Second Street
Lexington, Kentucky

Panelists, speakers and workshops will address:

    * What are critical points in building lifelong learners?

    * What are best practices for literacy providers?

    * How do funders identify a strong literacy program?

    * How can you or your agency recognize and address illiteracy?

    * What community work is being done and where are the gaps?Write Comment (0 Comments)