Event Calendar
Our calendar provides a central point for keeping track of all our programs, events, and meetings. Check back regularly to see what interesting seminars and activities are coming soon.
Please note that while we try to keep this calendar as accurate as possible, unexpected or short-notice changes, such as those due to weather or illness, may not be reflected here.
February 2012
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ADHD & Processing Disorders
Evidence-Based Strategies that Work
*Recognize the "look-alike" disorders *Spot core problems in Sensory Processing Disorder and Central Auditory Processing Disorder *Stragegies you can apply for adults with inattention and disorganization *Tools you can use right away wiht adults and children Speaker, Susan Fralick-Ball, Psy.D., MSN Portland, ME - February 6,2012 Portsmouth, NH - February 7, 2012 Worcester, MA - February 8, 2012 Event Location: Fireside Inn 81 Riverside St. Portland, ME For more information contact: 800-844-8260 www.pesi.com info@pesi.com One day event - February 6, 2012 This event is sponsored by PESI.
Behavoral Crisis Prevention Course
( Feb. 6 - 8, 2012 )
Safety Care is a training program designed to provide personnel with the tools they need to prevent, limit, and manage probelem behaviors and crisis. It is a competency-based program that helps staff engage in safe, therapeutic, respectful, and compassionated interactions with individuals in anu setting in which behavioral challenges may occur.
Event Location: QBS. Inc. 257 Turnpike Rd. Suite 320 Southborough, MA For more information contact: 866-429-9211 www.qbscompanies.com/site/ One day event - February 6, 2012 This event is sponsored by Quality Behavioral Services. |
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Autism Safety and Crisis Prevention -FREE Webinar
Autism College in partnership with the National Autism Association (NAA) is presenting a FREE online conference on Autism Safety and Crisis Prevention. Topics to be addressed are sexual abuse risk reduction, bullying prevention, suicide risk, wandering, and preventing the use of restraints and seclusion.
Saturday, February 11, 8:15am- 9:45am PST, Dr. Nora Baladerian, Ph.D. will present How Can Parents Reduce the Risk of Sexual Abuse of Their Child or Young Adult? . Saturday, February 11, 10:00am-11:30am PST, Dr. Lori Ernsperger will discuss The 3 R s to Bullying Prevention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Recognize, Respond, and Report . Wednesday, February 15, 6:00pm-7:30pm PST, Dr. Joshua Feder will discuss The Problem of Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Autism and Related Disorders . Saturday, February 18, 8:15am-9:45am PST, Wendy Fournier of the NAA will discuss Wandering. Saturday, February 18, 10:00am- 11:30,am PST, Pat Amos, M.A. will discuss Preventing and Eliminating the Use of Restraints and Seclusion. Event Location: online For more information contact: autismcollege.com/register/ One day event - February 11, 2012
Snow Softball Tournament for Autism!
( 9:00am to 4:00pm )
Please send in your fee and roster - Getting close to full - first come first serve!!
This is a Co-Ed Softball Tournament. Each team needs a minimum of 10 players with a maximum of 13 players. Teams neede to have a team captain with contact information for the captain and each member. Proceeds to benefit the Autism Society of Maine If you think you are interested in participating in this tournament and would like to print out the forms you will find them on the website address below or please call ASM. Snow date: February 18, 2012 Event Location: Union Street Athletic Complex Bangor, ME For more information contact: 1-800-273-5200 www.asmonline.org/news.asp?article=3682 info@asmonline.org One day event - February 11, 2012 |
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"Explorers"
( 9:00am-4:00pm )
A therapeutic adventure based Leadership group for boys and girls. This is an intensive one-day program that includes:
A day long wilderness & winter skills experienc-based group; 1 individual therapeutic meeting with a licensed Social Worker; A parent group and informational meeting. "Explorers" focuses on building social skills, interpersonal skills and self-esteem through adventure and experience based group work with youth who have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Cost is $300.00 (up to $150.00 May be reimbersable through insurance.) Event Location: Scarborough, ME For more information contact: 207-883-8977 bburket@campketch.org One day event - February 12, 2012 This event is sponsored by Camp Ketcha. |
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Special Education
( 6:00pm to 8:00pm )
Special Education: Answers to Frequently asked Questions
Support Group for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectum Group meets on the 3rd Wed. of each month (not in Dec.) Participants are encouraged to join in the discussion as we explore the current Speciao Ed. (SPED) Regulations, look at answers to some frequently asked Special Education questions, and review the legacy of SPED. You will receive a copy of the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations and learn how to navigate through it. Event Location: Dana Health Centerm, MMC 22 Bramhall St. Classroom 1 Portland, ME For more information contact: 207-781-8881x233 caseyd@cds-cumberland.org One day event - February 15, 2012 |
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Children's Museum - Play Our Way - FREE
( 10:00am-12:00pm )
Play Our Way: Private Playtime for Families Affected by Autism
Families of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are invited to the Museum for a special, private playtime. The Museum will be closed to the general public, providing a more conducive play environment. Our staff has made adjustments to the lighting in our exhibit and play areas and noise-reducing headphones will be available. Picture map books of the exhibits will be available at the front desk to plan your visit. There will also be a guided art project available for children seeking a structured activity. Play Our Way is free, and pre-registration is not required. Fridays: March 23, May 18, 5:30-7:30pm Sundays: February 19, April 15, June 3, 10:00am - 12:00pm Event Location: Children's Museum & Theatre 142 Free Street Portland, ME For more information contact: Louisa Donalson 828-1234x227 www.kitetails.org One day event - February 19, 2012 |
March 2012
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SIBSHOPS
( 4:30pm to 6:30pm )
Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with special needs the opportunity to meet other sibling of people with special needs, share common joys and concerns, and learn about the implications of their siblings' disability-all in a lively, recreational environment! (age 6-11)
Event Location: MDDC 225 Western Ave. Augusta, Maine For more information contact: Lindsay Nile 207-680-4786 lnile@woodfords.org Occurs the first Friday of every month from October 10, 2011 to June 14, 2012. Next occurence on March 2, 2012. |
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Developmental Disabilities Transiton
( 6:00pm to 8:00pm )
Understanding Benefits and Programs as Youth with Deveolpmental Disabilities Transition to Adult Services
Are you interesting in learning more about what services are out there and how to connect with them? Through this FREE informational session you'll learn more on programs, benefits, opportunities and eligibility as well how to access these programs. Presenters: Rob Clark: Social Security Administration Mara Sullivan: STRIVE U Transition Coordinator Jim Hathaway: DHHS STRIVE will provide supervision for children ages 11 and up during the presentation. Event Location: STRIVE 28 Foden Rd. South Portland, ME For more information contact: 207-774-6278 pslstrive.org/ info@plstrive.org One day event - March 8, 2012 |
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Behavoral Crisis Prevention Course
( March 12-14, 2012 )
Safety Care is a training program designed to provide personnel with the tools they need to prevent, limit, and manage probelem behaviors and crisis. It is a competency-based program that helps staff engage in safe, therapeutic, respectful, and compassionated interactions with individuals in anu setting in which behavioral challenges may occur.
Event Location: QBS. Inc. 257 Turnpike Rd. Suite 320 Southborough, MA For more information contact: 866-429-9211 www.qbscompanies.com/site/ One day event - March 12, 2012 This event is sponsored by Quality Behavioral Services. |
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"THE WAY I SEE IT"
Dr. Temple Grandin has served as inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers no-nonsense ideas on how others dealing with autism can meet these obstacles and improve the quality of their lives. Backed by her personal experience and evidence-based research, Temple shares her valuable insights on a wide variety of topics, and offers useful do s and don ts.
"RAISING TEMPLE" Eustacia Cutler, the mother of Temple Grandin, will offer her view of autism through personal experience. Her daughter is now one of the most accomplished spokespersons on autsim and animal behavior world-wide. Ms. Cutler will discuss observations from her award-winning documentaires on challeneged and emotionally disquieted children. She has an impressive and varied background, including having written A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin s Mother Tells the Family Story. A talented playwright, author, and actress, Eustacia is a graduate of Harvard University and has successfully reared four children. Event Location: Boston, MA For more information contact: 800-489-0727 www.fhautism.com/Conferences/BostonAutismAspergersSyndromeConference/tabid/313/Default.aspx One day event - March 16, 2012
Implications for the Asperger Community
Current Research: Implications for the Asperger Community
This unique and exciting conference sponsored by AANE, MGH YouthCare, and Northeastern University brings together six researchers whose presentations will focus on research findings pertaining to Asperger Syndrome and related Autism Spectrum Disorders. The presentations will be at an intermediate to advanced level, and researchers, professionals, families, and adults are welcome and encouraged to attend. Event Location: Northeastern University Boston, MA For more information contact: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=b54cxzaab&oeidk=a07e5jsry0732859a9a&oseq= One day event - March 16, 2012 |
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Children's Museum - Play Our Way - FREE
( 5:30-7:30pm )
Play Our Way: Private Playtime for Families Affected by Autism
Families of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are invited to the Museum for a special, private playtime. The Museum will be closed to the general public, providing a more conducive play environment. Our staff has made adjustments to the lighting in our exhibit and play areas and noise-reducing headphones will be available. Picture map books of the exhibits will be available at the front desk to plan your visit. There will also be a guided art project available for children seeking a structured activity. Play Our Way is free, and pre-registration is not required. Event Location: Children's Museum & Theatre 142 Free Street Portland, ME For more information contact: Louisa Donalson 828-1234x227 www.kitetails.org One day event - March 23, 2012 |
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Core Vocabulary to Functional Comm. in AAC
( March 29 & 30, 2012 )
Core Vocabulary to Funtional Communication In Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC)
Emphasizing core vocabulary philsophy and teaching strategies, this workshop is for Speech-Language Therapists and Teachers who support students using AAC systems. The students being served should have intentional, symbolic communication skills with language abilities at least at the 18 to 24 month level. This workshop will focus intervention on using core vocabulary as a means to develop functional communication skills and to help develop a child's language. Presented by Gail Van Tatenhove, M.S., CCC-SLP Event Location: Portland,ME For more information contact: 207-797-8255 chammond@mrhassociates.com One day event - March 29, 2012 |
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Southern Maine Autism Conference
This one-day conference will provide practical information and valuable support for families, parents,and other caregivers of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Key speaker: Deb Lipsky, Author Deb was diagnosed late in live with autism and provides her own perspective on autism. Over 35 vendors and exhibitors will be featured. Event Location: Wyndham Portland Airport Portland, ME One day event - March 31, 2012 This event is sponsored by Pine Tree Society & Spurwink. |
April 2012
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SIBSHOPS
( 4:30pm to 6:30pm )
Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with special needs the opportunity to meet other sibling of people with special needs, share common joys and concerns, and learn about the implications of their siblings' disability-all in a lively, recreational environment! (age 6-11)
Event Location: MDDC 225 Western Ave. Augusta, Maine For more information contact: Lindsay Nile 207-680-4786 lnile@woodfords.org Occurs the first Friday of every month from October 10, 2011 to June 14, 2012. Next occurence on April 6, 2012. |
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Vaccinations: What Is Best for Your Child?
( 6:00pm - 8:00pm )
Learn the newest information about vaccinations from two of Maine's leading experts - Dr. Sydney Sewall from Kennebec Pediatrics in Augusta and Kathleen Mahoney, BS, Health Educator from the Maine CDC's Immmunization Program. They will explain the science behind vaccines, the current child vaccination schedule, new vaccine methods, and share tools and tips for making the best decisions fro your child and family. There will be lots of time for questions. Prizes will be awarded and appetizers served. FREE!
Event Location: Maine Medical Center East Tower LRC - class 2&3 Portland, ME For more information contact: 1-866-609-5183 www.mainehealth.org/LRC One day event - April 10, 2012 |
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Children's Museum - Play Our Way - FREE
( 10:00am-12:00pm )
Play Our Way: Private Playtime for Families Affected by Autism
Families of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are invited to the Museum for a special, private playtime. The Museum will be closed to the general public, providing a more conducive play environment. Our staff has made adjustments to the lighting in our exhibit and play areas and noise-reducing headphones will be available. Picture map books of the exhibits will be available at the front desk to plan your visit. There will also be a guided art project available for children seeking a structured activity. Play Our Way is free, and pre-registration is not required. Event Location: Children's Museum & Theatre 142 Free Street Portland, ME For more information contact: Louisa Donalson 828-1234x227 www.kitetails.org One day event - April 15, 2012 |
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Vision Issues in Autism: More than Meets the Eye
Seminar on Vision issues in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and learn creative ways to collaborate, advocate and improve function in kids with all levels of ability. You will learn how underlying, often undiagnosed problems with vision interfere with development. Explore language, movement, social-emotional functioning, academics and more - in each area, examine the impact of vision.
Featuring: Patricia S. Lemer, M.Ed., NCC April 17, 2012 Burlington, VT April 17, 2012 Live Video Webcast April 19, 2012 Manchester, NH April 20, 2012 Portland, ME Event Location: Portland, ME For more information contact: 800-844-8260 www.pesi.com One day event - April 20, 2012 |
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Transitioning to Adulthood
( April 23 - 24 )
Transitioning to Adulthood
Presented by Michelle Garcia Winner and Dr. Pam Crooke More information will be available on the Social Thinking website. Event Location: Norwood, MA For more information contact: www.socialthinking.com One day event - April 23, 2012 |
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iPad Innovations
iPad innovations for Speech-Language Pathologists & Special Educators
Presented by: SHANNON COLLINS, MA, CCC-SLP ANGIE STERLING-ORTH, MS, CCC-SLP Revolutionize special education with an iPad Use your iPad for Speech/Language Interventions Determine value of Apps using the Application Rubric Discover hands-on practices and applications by disorder category Streamline your indirect services Event Location: 25 Allied Drive Boston, MA Boston, MA For more information contact: 781-329-7900 www.health-ed.com One day event - April 27, 2012 |
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10th Annual Walk for Autism
( 12:00 (reg. starts at 11:00) )
Join the Autism Society of Maine with your family and friends for this great fundraiser!
Please go to the online registration page at "Firstgiving" for more information and to register. The Walk will be held at 4 different locations: University of New England, Biddeford University of College, Bangor Farmington Fairgrounds, Farmington and our new pilot location University of Maine, Presque Isle. Event Location: Bangor, Biddeford or Farmington For more information contact: 1-800-273-5200 www.firstgiving.com/ASMMAINE/walkforautism info@asmonline.org One day event - April 29, 2012 This event is sponsored by Autism Society of Maine. |
May 2012
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SIBSHOPS
( 4:30pm to 6:30pm )
Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with special needs the opportunity to meet other sibling of people with special needs, share common joys and concerns, and learn about the implications of their siblings' disability-all in a lively, recreational environment! (age 6-11)
Event Location: MDDC 225 Western Ave. Augusta, Maine For more information contact: Lindsay Nile 207-680-4786 lnile@woodfords.org Occurs the first Friday of every month from October 10, 2011 to June 14, 2012. Next occurence on May 4, 2012. |