A Midsummers Night’s Dream
Joint Screening of 6,000 Waiting with The Arc of Central Kentucky and ASBG
Autism Society of the Bluegrass and The Arc of Central Kentucky Proudly Present:
6,000 Waiting
October 11, 2021
A Shared Screening will begin at 6:00 PM
Discussion to Follow from 6:30-8:30 PM
6,000 Waiting tells the powerful stories of three Georgians with developmental disabilities whose lives are significantly impacted by the staggering lack and complexity of state Medicaid waiver funding.
A film from The Storytelling Project, made possible through a partnership between the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and L’Arche Atlanta, 6,000 Waiting calls for a more inclusive Georgia that has the compassion, political will, and accountability to make policy decisions that result in meaningful benefits for people living with developmental disabilities.
Our joint discussion will include issues surrounding waiting lists for Medicaid Waivers in Kentucky and how you can help.
You can view the movie from Monday, October 11th at 12:01 AM until the shared screening time at 6:00 PM Here: https://10srv.com/6000waiting
*Please Note: The link above currently links to the preview of the movie. It will link to the live stream at 12:01 AM on Monday, October 11th and then link directly to the Zoom when the meeting begins.*
ASBG Meeting June 28, 2021
Autism Society of the Bluegrass
Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 PM
via Zoom & Facebook Live
Please join us as Sarah Taylor Vanover, Ed.D. discusses
Child Care and Children with Special Needs
There are special considerations in choosing caregivers for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and not every provider is qualified or willing to offer what is necessary. Dr. Vanover will talk about what to look for in a center or private provider.
Dr. Sarah Vanover has been working in the field of early childhood education for over 22 years and has had the opportunity to be a teacher, a director, a trainer, and a college professor for other early childhood educators. Dr. Vanover is currently the Director for the Division of Child Care for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For the past several years she has focused her work and research on assessing quality early childhood programs for health and safety requirements and school readiness skills.
This meeting will also be recorded for our YouTube Channel and uploaded soon.
***This Meeting Will Air on Facebook Live at our regular time, 6:30-8:30 p.m., here: https://www.facebook.com/Autism-Society-of-the-Bluegrass-122689954438582. You can join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7313192887?pwd=RzJvcnJlTmxmdHVnQkU2MXQxQUg3QT09. Or simply enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 731 319 2887. The Passcode is: ASBG (All caps). No faces will be edited out of the Zoom video, so if you don’t want your face shown, please do not use the camera feature or only submit questions on the Zoom chat or Facebook Live. For technical assistance please contact Jo Grayson at (859) 475-2864 before 6:15 p.m.
Autism Society of the Bluegrass Upcoming Events:
July: Occupational Therapy with Amanda Dyer, MS, CIMI, OTR/L, of Hogg Therapy Associates.
August: Dr. Perez, pediatric dentist at the University of Kentucky who works with children and youth on the autism spectrum.
September & October: Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy, with the help again of the professionals at Hogg Therapy Associates.
Sunday, October 10: The Bluegrass Autism Walk is back! After a pause for the pandemic, we are thrilled to announce that we can once again gather in person, while adding a virtual component. Form your teams and make plans to join us at Whitaker Bank Ballpark 2-5pm!
We are planning future meetings and events now and would like to hear from you! Please let us know what topics are of interest.
For a continuous update on what is happening in the world of autism care, visit our website at www.asbg.org or join our information and discussion group at Facebook: https://www.facebook-com/Autism-Society-of-the-Bluegrass and YouTube channel-ASBG Kentucky. Please join our ongoing autism conversation on our new Google Groups listserv at https://groups.google.com/g/asbgky.
***If you wish to stop or start receiving a mailed copy of this flyer, please call or text (859) 475-2864***
PLEASE JOIN ASBG!
Anyone can participate in our meetings and listserv at any time, but we need involvement of members! We all benefit when we have an active stake. There are costs associated with all we do, such as postage, copying, speakers, grants, and scholarships among other costs.
ASBG is an all-volunteer non-profit chapter of the Autism Society of America. You enjoy what ASBG offers from time to time and know it is a valuable organization for our region, so make it official. Join us!
Send your annual membership dues of $12 to The Treasurer, ASBG, and P.O. Box 24212, Lexington, Kentucky 40524-2412. Or visit www.asbg..org/about to join conveniently online.
March 29, 2021 ASBG Meeting
Autism Society of the Bluegrass
Meeting on Monday, March 29, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 PM
via Zoom & Facebook Live
Please join us as Dr. Caitlin Allen, Ph.D., presents:
Executive Function and ASD
What is executive function and what does it mean when someone has an executive function deficit? How do executive functions apply to people with ASD? What can be done to help individuals with executive function problems? We will discuss all this and more.
Dr. Caitlin Allen, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics in Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky/University of Kentucky Healthcare. She specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders and has worked with individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum for over 30 years in many different capacities, including teaching preschool, as a behavior technician, and ABA supervisor. She also works with women in recovery from substance use disorders and their children at Beyond Birth Comprehensive Recovery Center through UK Psychiatry teaching parenting skills. She is the mother of two ostensibly neurotypical children, ages 12 and 21, and is married to Kip Guy, Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. She also lives with two standard poodles and a French bulldog granddog (who belongs to the 12-year-old).
***This Meeting Will Air on Facebook Live at our regular time, 6:30-8:30 p.m., here: https://www.facebook.com/Autism-Society-of-the-Bluegrass-122689954438582. You can join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7313192887?pwd=RzJvcnJlTmxmdHVnQkU2MXQxQUg3QT09. Or simply enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 731 319 2887. The Passcode is: ASBG (All caps). No faces will be edited out of the Zoom video, so if you don’t want your face shown, please do not use the camera feature or only submit questions on the Zoom chat or Facebook Live. This meeting will also be recorded for our YouTube Channel and uploaded at a later date. For technical assistance please contact Jo Grayson at (859) 475-2864 before 6:15 p.m.
Autism Society of the Bluegrass Upcoming Events:
April 26 meeting: Dr. Paul Wehman of Virginia Commonwealth University on employment and people with significant support needs.
May: No meeting due to Memorial Day.
TBD: Dr. Myra Beth Bundy on obtaining an ASD diagnosis in adulthood.
We are planning future meetings and events now and would like to hear from you! Please let us know what topics are of interest.
For a continuous update on what is happening in the world of autism care, visit our website at www.asbg.org or join our information and discussion group at Facebook: https://www.facebook-com/Autism-Society-of-the-Bluegrass and YouTube channel-ASBG Kentucky. Yahoo! ended its groups feature, so we have moved our listserv to Google Groups. Please join our ongoing autism conversation at https://groups.google.com/g/asbgky.
***If you wish to stop or start receiving a mailed copy of this flyer, please call or text (859) 475-2864***
PLEASE JOIN ASBG!
Anyone can participate in our meetings and listserv at any time, but we need involvement of members! We all benefit when we have an active stake. There are costs associated with all we do, such as postage, copying, speakers, grants, and scholarships among other costs.
ASBG is an all-volunteer non-profit chapter of the Autism Society of America. You enjoy what ASBG offers from time to time and know it is a valuable organization for our region, so make it official. Join us!
Send your annual membership dues of $12 to The Treasurer, ASBG, and P.O. Box 24212, Lexington, Kentucky 40524-2412. Or visit www.asbg..org/about to join conveniently online.
Virtual ASBG Meeting, Monday, April 27, 2020
Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020
6:30 – 8:30 PM via Zoom & Facebook Live
Please join us as the ASBG Presents:
COVID 19 Update and Guidance for Families with Dr. Justin Lane
AND
Genetics
and Autism: What’s New?
with Delwin Jacoby, APRN, Genetics Clinic, Jo Grayson,
Marie Allison, and Deborah Ramirez
Dr. Justin Lane is a UK Faculty member and will talk about resources and supports for families during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Delwin Jacoby is an APRN that sees patients for genetic testing. She will join our meeting toward the end of the meeting to answer questions about genetic testing.
Jo Grayson is the parent of a twelve-year-old son with Christianson Syndrome, a genetic mutation of the SLC9A6 gene in the long arm of the X chromosome. Her child, Thatcher, has also been diagnosed with Celiac, another genetic condition, Epilepsy, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Marie Allison is the parent of an adult son with PIGA, a genetic mutation on the short arm of the X chromosome. Her son, Chris, has also been diagnosed with Epilepsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Deborah Ramirez is the mother of five children from the ages of 17 through 28. Two of her children are neurotypical and three of them have Christianson Syndrome. Ramirez’s sons are Jacob, 27, Gabriel 24, and Elijah 17.
***This Meeting Will Air on Facebook Live at our regular time, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Here: https://www.facebook.com/Autism-Society-of-the-Bluegrass-122689954438582. This meeting will also be recorded for our YouTube Channel and uploaded at a later date. You can join us on Zoom at: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76201327426?pwd=TWhVaDA2SDJ4ZERjME9oMkVHS0srQT09.
Or simply enter the Meeting ID: 762-0132-7426 and when prompted to enter the password, enter: 037670. No faces will be edited out of the video. If you don’t want your face shown, please do not use the camera feature in Zoom or only submit questions on the Facebook Live. For technical assistance please contact Jo Grayson at (859) 475-2864 before 6:15 p.m.
Autism Society of the Bluegrass Upcoming Events:
May 25—No Meeting due to Memorial Day
June 29—TBA
July 27—TBA
For a continuous update on what is happening in the world of autism care, visit our website at www.asbg.org or join our information and discussion group at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ASBG/. Facebook: https://www.facebook-com/Autism-Society-of-the-Bluegrass and YouTube channel-ASBG Kentucky
Our meetings are on the
last Monday in January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September,
& October with a holiday gathering on the first Monday in December. Free
childcare provided. ***If you are currently receiving a mailed copy of this
flyer and no longer wish to receive it or you are not receiving the mailed
copy, but would like to, please call or text (859) 475-2864***
PLEASE JOIN ASBG!
Anyone can participate in our meetings and listserv at any time, but we need
involvement of members! We all benefit when we have an active
stake. There are costs associated with all we do, such as postage,
copying, speakers, grants, and scholarships among other costs.
ASBG is an all-volunteer non-profit chapter of the Autism Society of
America. You enjoy what ASBG offers from time to time and know it is a
valuable organization for our region, so make it official. Join us!
Send your annual membership dues of $12 to The Treasurer, ASBG, and P.O. Box 24212, Lexington, Kentucky 40524-2412. Or visit www.asbg..org/about to join conveniently online.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Monday, March 30, 2020 Meeting Cancelled
Due to the recent closures of schools, churches, and cancellations of community gatherings, the board of Autism Society of the Bluegrass has voted to cancel the monthly meeting for March. We understand that our group looks forward to our informational meetings, however, we must also take into consideration our vulnerable population and follow suit in doing our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We take the health of our members and their families very serious and we want everyone to be safe as we face this new strand of corona-virus. We will monitor this situation very closely as we look forward to April and will update our meeting announcements as soon as possible. We hope that everyone takes these precautions seriously and stays safe and healthy through this outbreak.
Sincerely,
The Board of Autism Society of the Bluegrass