Oct 6 Free ABA workshop in Louisville Print E-mail
Friday, 30 September 2005
Questions about Autism?
 
Turning Point for Autism, Inc. would like to present Mr. Jason Garner, M.A., workshop supervisor from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, who will be presenting a free forum, providing parents with information about Applied Behavior Analysis and other behavior therapy techniques and programs.  Following the presentation, Mr. Garner will then open the floor to parents with specific questions regarding the implementation of such programs.  Therapists and current families from Turning Point will be on hand as well to address questions and concerns from those eager to begin their child's program.  This forum is open to all who might be interested--please feel free to pass the information along.
Please contact Brandi Crawford to reserve your seat, as seating will be limited.
 
DATE: October 6, 2005
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM

Jewish Community Center
In the Patio Gallery
3600 Dutchman's Lane
 
Contact: Brandi Crawford, Program Director
502.899.9128, ext. 2
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Oct 8 An Introduction to Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis Print E-mail
Wednesday, 31 August 2005
Amanda Ralston, BCABA will be hosting a workshop for parents and instructors regarding teaching language skills to children with autism on October 8, 2005 in Frankfort, KY. Please see attached registration form and information regarding workshop content below.

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Notes from Julie Kraska's presentation Print E-mail
Wednesday, 31 August 2005
Julie Kraska offered a wonderful presentation about Sensory Diets during our August meeting. Her notes are attached.

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Aug 28 Autism Awareness Day Print E-mail
Thursday, 25 August 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher will be signing a proclamation naming August 28, 2005 Autism Awareness Day across the Commonwealth.  Kentucky welcomes Kami Olmstead, a single mother of two boys diagnosed within the spectrum of autism, (Justin, 9 years old, with Asperger's, and Jonah, 6 years old, with autism) who began a 10,000 mile cross country awareness drive, Across America for Autism, on August 7th.  Traveling in a minivan donated from Reynold’s Ford in Illinois, Kami, Justin, and Jonah have traveled through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.  She arrives in Kentucky on August 28 and will conclude her journey in Missouri and Kansas.  

On Sunday, August 28th, Kami Olmstead and her children will attend two events promoting Autism Awareness. Kami, her children, Representative Brinkman, and Mrs. Brinkman will be at Town & County Ford in Louisville at 1PM and the Lexington Legends game in Applebee’s Park at 5:30PM.  The Legends have joined with the Autism Society of the Bluegrass for Autism Awareness Day at the Game.  Prior to the game, Gov. Ernie Fletcher’s Proclamation will be read.

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August 28 ASBG night at the Lexington Legends Print E-mail
Sunday, 14 August 2005
Sunday, August 28 will be ASBG night at the Lexington Legends game at Applebee's Park!  The game is at 6:05p.m., and  75 tickets have been donated to ASBG.  Please contact Sara Spragens as soon as possible if your family would be interested in a maximum of 4 tickets (if you have a special need for more, be sure to ask and we'll do what we can to accommodate you with any extras which are not taken).  We'll be mailing the tickets out with the next newsletter very soon, so decide how many, if any, tickets you will need and let me know at your earliest convenience.  Thank you!Write Comment (0 Comments)
 
Oct 22 Kentucky Biomedical Conference 2005 Print E-mail
Tuesday, 09 August 2005
The Sensory Learning Center of Northern Kentucky will be hosting the Kentucky Biomedical Conference 2005 - Maximizing Your Child's Learning Potential through Innovative Interventions, October 22, 8:00am to 6:15pm.  Keynote speakers include: David Kirby, author: Evidence of Harm and Boyd Haley PhD, University of Kentucky Chemistry Department, Chairman.   Other speakers include: Maureen Pelletier MD, CCN, FACOG and  DAN Practitioner;   Bradley Habermehl, OD; Jim Lavalle R.PH, NMD, CCN, founder of www.livinglonger.com and author of Cracking the Metabolic Code; Andrea Wrenn, owner of the Sensory Learning Center of Northern Kentucky and mother of a child with autism, and Michael Payne, M.S., C.R.C., C.N.S. and founder of www.spectrumbiogenics.com

Along with nationally recognized speakers, several excellent vendors will be available during breaks in order for you to learn more about useful products and services to assist in your child's journey to recovery. David Kirby's book Evidence of Harm will also be available for sale and book signings.

Cost of the conference is $60 which includes lunch.  Location: The METS Center - 3861 Olympic Blvd, Erlanger, KY 41018

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July 25 meeting at the Landsdowne Swim Club Print E-mail
Saturday, 02 July 2005
Our July 25th meeting will be held at the Landsdowne Swim Club on Landsdowne Drive. A swim instructor, Vivian Wright, will be joining us. Bring your suits and towels!

We will meet at our regular time of 6:30. Please bring food. This will be a potluck event. ASBG will provide paper products and drinks.
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