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Upcoming Autism Society Of Illinois
Events
Autism Society of Illinois
6th Annual Parent and Professional Networking Conference
Saturday March 13th, 2010
College of DuPage, 245 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, Illinois
60137
8:30am-5:30pm
Includes choice of five breakout sessions: Behavioral
and Educational Supports, Advocacy, Biomedical/Alternative
Treatments, Adult Supports, and Professional/Advanced.
Includes access to exhibitor area, light breakfast,
one box lunch, PPNC disc, and a certificate of attendance.
CPDUs are provided at no additional charge.
Parent Rate: $50.00/Professional Rate $60.00
Download
conference schedule and registration form here
To
register online click here
Exhibitor registration is open. Download
exhibitor registration form
Exhibitor sponsorship information. Download
sponsorship form
To
register online click here
(Please do not contact the College of DuPage for
information)
Pennies for Autism
Join elementary schools accross the state of Illinois
in raising awareness and funds for the Autism
Society of Illinois.
To find out how your school can participate, contact:
pennies@autismillinois.org
Pampered Chef "Autism Society
of Illinois" Fundraiser
The Pampered Chef will donate up to 25% for any purchase
made through this fundraiser. For every party book ASI
will make $10.00.
Place your order online at http://www.pamperedchef.biz/sabrinacenteno
by clicking on Shop Online and then entering Autism
Society of Illinois. It's that simple.
Chords for Kids: Chicagoland Autism and Special Needs
Concert
Free Concert for Special Kids and Their Families
Music presented by The North Central Concert Winds
Directed by Dr. Lawrence Van Oyen
Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College
171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville
R.S.V.P. by March 11, 2010 to the Autism
Society of Illinois
(630) 691-1270. Please go to http://www.chordsforkids.org
for more information on this wonderful event.
Click
here to download the event flier
The Autism Society of Illinois is
in need of pictures of your family members affected
by Autism, for our new ad campaign. We will be using
the photos in the February 24th pullout section in the
Daily Herald, and for other media events.
Photos maybe used on our website, presentations and
or printed materials. Please email your photo to photos@autismillinois.org.
Please also fill out the photo release form and attach
it to the email.
Click
here for photo release.
Photos will only be considered if they have photo releases.
FIRST WORDS
Barbara is desperate to commuicate with her son. In
spite of her husbands objections, she secretly begins
expensive, untested therapy. It may cost her the family
she is fighting to keep together. First Words explores
how hope can distort our perceptions of reality.
MPAACT Theatre Company in Chicago
Written by: Aaron Carter
Directed by: Chuck Smith
Starts: January 15th, 2010-runs through February 28th,
2010
At The Greenhouse Theatre Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave,
Chicago Il 60614.
Click
here to download show flyer
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New Report Outlines Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment
of Gastrointestinal Issues in Children with Autism
Monday, January 4, 2010
By: Carin Yavorcik
Commonly Reported Symptoms Often Untreated Due to
Communication Issues
A report released today in the journal Pediatrics offers
consensus statements and recommendations for evaluating,
diagnosing and treating gut issues often reported in
children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Critically,
it notes that even though the communication difficulties
associated with ASD can cause difficulty in recognizing
gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, individuals with ASD
deserve to receive the same thorough diagnostic workup
and treatment of GI issues as their typical peers. Achieving
this level of care would be a great improvement over
the present situation for individuals with ASD.
To
read the full press release click here.
Both studies will be available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org.
Registration Open for Day on the Hill
2010
Thursday, December 17, 2009
By: Carin Yavorcik
Come to Washington to advocate for the autism community!
The political spectrum in the United States today directly
impacts the autism spectrum, from educational policies
to federal funding for key disability programs to Medicaid
reform, meaningful insurance reform and other policy
initiatives. To ensure that families affected by autism
are heard in Washington and beyond, the Autism Society
invites autism advocates to attend its “Day on
the Hill 2010,” February 24-25, 2010, at the Marriott
Key Bridge Hotel, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209.
As part of the “Day on the Hill,” the Autism
Society will provide training on being an effective
advocate and information on pending legislation that
would impact the autism community. The second day is
dedicated to meetings between advocates and their elected
officials or appropriate Congressional staffers. We
cannot emphasize enough the importance of having constituents
articulate their support for autism issues in person,
so please click
here to learn more, and register to join us in advocating
for people with autism.
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U.S. Autism Prevalence Rises to
1 in 110
CDC Report Highlights Increased Prevalence, Continued
Delay in Identification as Critical Public Health Crisis
affecting American Families
Bethesda, MD (December 18, 2009) -- The U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their
national autism prevalence report today, confirming
that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in
the United States is 1 percent of the population, or
one in 110 of children 8 years of age in 2006. Click
here to read the full press release.
Click
here to for the Autism Society of Illinois press release
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