ABA-BCBA Registry in WA State
Feb 6th
WAA's updated ABA-BCBA registry is available online. Please send them your feedback on any ABA providers you're working with.
http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/insurance/bcba-registry/
Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Dan Marino Starting a College for Developmentally Delayed
Feb 10th
Yes, kids on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) do have a disability, and yes some have a hard time making it on their own as adults. But not every child with an ASD is like that. Many are capable, willing, and wanting to go on to education after high school. Many also want to become productive adults with jobs that contribute to society. Many also want to get married, have kids, and get fully integrated socially with their neighborhoods. This is all possible, and Dan Marino is doing his part to give adults on the spectrum a hand up, not a hand out. Thank you Dan Marino!
Dan Marino Foundation Vocational College
http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/2/8/2783770/miami-dolphins-legend-dan-marino-starting-college-for-developmentally
Mike's Run For Autism
Oct 4th
One of my Facebook friends, Mike Stuart, is raising money for autism through running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Ambitious about Autism on October 9th. He is one of the community managers for the Talk About Autism website and uses much of his time to help people and families with autism. I think he deserves my support. I've donated to his campaign and I think others should too. It's easy to give on the AboutGiving website. You can donate either by using a card or using Paypal. American, UK, and other donations are accepted.
Help! Seminars For Parents
Sep 20th
This is UK specific. The National Autism Society (NAS) is one of the main autism charities in the UK. Almost any type of information than can be found on autism in the UK can be found on their website. It's a great resource and there is a lot of information on their page. One of their services is providing information and advice to families of children and young people who are affected by autism. They are starting a new series of seminars aimed at disseminating information to the people who need it the most. More information can be found at Autism Seminars . The classes are listed below.
The contact information for all the classes is: help.programme (at) nas.org.uk, 07425 624 592 . Cost below is per 2 family members. Most classes are held during the day, 10am - 2pm, but please contact the appropriate people to ask for more information.
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date 20th September 2011
Venue The Arthur Miller Stadium, Coal Hill Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13 1PA
Cost: £30
Contact: 07425 624 592
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 20th September 2011
Venue: Lindow Tennis Club, Cumber Lane (off Gravel Lane), Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6EF
Cost: £30
help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 21st September 2011
Venue: Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1PR
Cost: £30
help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 28th September 2011
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle CA1 2UE
Cost: £30
help! Understanding Behaviour Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 29th September 2011
Venue: The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive, Workington CA14 5HA
Cost: £30
help! Teen Life Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 30th September 2011
Venue: Dorridge Village Hall, Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8QA
Cost: £30
help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 5th October 2011
Venue: Handsworth Rugby Club, Birmingham Road, Walsall WS5 3JP
Cost: £30
help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 6th October 2011
Venue: Mancot Village Hall, Mancot, Flintshire CH5 2AH
Cost: £30
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 11th October 2011
Venue: New Cottage Dance Centre and Function Suite, The Bridge, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7ED
Cost: Free
help! Teen Life Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 11th October 2011
Venue: New Cottage Dance Centre and Function Suite, The Bridge, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7ED
Cost: Free
help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 12th October 2011
Venue: Barrow Fire Station, Phoenix Road, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 2NS
Cost: £30
help! Teen Life Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 13th October 2011
Venue: Westmorland County Agricultural Society, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7NH
Cost: £30
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 18th October 2011
Venue: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 6AE
Cost: £30
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 19th October 2011
Venue: YMCA, Mendalgief Road, Newport NP20 2HF
help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 20th October 2011
Venue: Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiselden, Swindon SN4 0LS
Cost: £30
help! Teen Life Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 20th October 2011
Venue: NAS Earlybird Centre, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3JT
Cost: £30
Bristol Parent Autism Support Programme (13 - 18 years) - Teenage Life
Provider: The National Autistic Society, NHS Bristol (formerly Bristol Primary Care Trust)
Event Date: 9th November 2011, 16th November 2011, 23rd November 2011, 30th November 2011, 7th December 2011
Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS2 6XN
Cost: Free of charge to parents/carers. Places need to be booked in advance.
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 10th November 2011
Venue: Park Hall Autism Resource Centre, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.
help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 10th November 2011
Venue: Woolwell Community and Resource Centre, Darklake Lane, Plymouth PL6 7TR
Cost: £30 per two familiy members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.
help! Teen Life Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 16th November 2011
Venue: Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GW
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 17th November 2011
Venue: Conygre Hall, North Road, Bath BA2 0JG
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.
help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 17th November 2011
Venue: Hub Hazlewell, Vicarage Road, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7NH
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 18th November 2011
Venue: Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, Shropshire TF7 5QZ
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.
help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 23rd November 2011
Venue: Sale West Youth Centre, Newbury Avenue, Sale, Cheshire M33 4QW
Cost: £30 per two family members
help! Teen Life Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 25th November 2011
Venue: St Cuthberts Church Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3AR
Cost: £30 per two family members.
help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 30th November 2011
Venue: The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Leicester LE3 1LE
Cost: £30 per two family members.
help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 1st December 2011
Venue: The Ritz Building, 27-29, Causeway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AR
Cost: £30 per two family members.
help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 7th December 2011
Venue: The Cedars Inn, Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 2HE
Cost: £30 per 2 family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.
help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 8th December 2011
Venue: Doddridge Centre, 109, St James Road, Northampton NN5 5LD
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.
help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 8th December 2011
Venue: The All Healthy Living Centre, 68, Lonsdale Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 3SJ
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.
Bristol Parent Autism Support Programme (8 - 14 years)
Provider: The National Autistic Society, NHS Bristol (formerly Bristol Primary Care Trust)
Event Date: 11th January 2012, 18th January 2012, 25th January 2012, 1st February 2012, 8th February 2012
Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN
Cost: Free of charge to parents/carers. Places need to be booked in advance.
Contact Address: Family Support Programme Officer Andrew Powell, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS34 7BD, tel: 07919 258823
New Type of Posts
Sep 20th
The information in this blog changes periodically. I've been doing this blog for close to 10 years now, and while not a constant poster, I've been a steady one. The oldest posts are more personal, the middle posts are autism posts in the US and specifically the state of Washington, and all the newer posts will be in the UK and the US. At first I wanted to break it into 2 blogs, but autism info is usually pertinent irregardless of location, so one blog it stays in. I will create 2 new categories, UK and US if they are location dependent.
Licensed ABA therapists in Washington
Jun 9th
This is an email I received. I will post their websites when I find them.
In light of the recent court decision involving ABA: “[U]nder the Mental Health Parity Act [the Health Care Authority and the Public Employees Benefits Board] are required to cover medically necessary Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, as determined on an individualized basis, when provided by licensed providers.” as a Mental Health Professional, or employ BCBA's who are certified counselors,we need to hear from you at your earliest convenience(your certification & best contact information).
The following 10 BCBA's have already been identified as having the appropriate credentials for the licensed category,
Dr. Eric Boelter-BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist
Eileen Chew-BCBA-
Danielle Dolezal-BCBA-D-
Ann Douvier-BCBA- Lisensed Speech and Language Pathologist
Elizabeth Grevey-BCBA-D-
Noa Hannah-BCBA-D- Lisensed Speech and Language Pathologist
Craig Jensen- BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist
Fredrick Kemp-BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist
Allison Lowy Apple-BCBA-D-
Kathleen Prosch-Jensen-BCBA-D-
According to the HealthCare Authority of WA, there are a minimum of 3025 children, adolescents and adults that will be included in this decision. Time is of essence for us to identify as many BCBA's as possible for the thousands of children who are now eligible for insurance coverage of ABA. Thank you in advance for your timely reply.
Please contact Arzu Forough with information about other ABA licensed therapists.
Email: Arzu (at) WAshingtonAutismAdvocacy.org
Url: http://washingtonautismadvocacy.org
Connect To Me via LinkedIN
May 18th
Link: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stellapodgornik
there is a link on the right hand side of the website to my LinkedIN profile.
SayWhat
Mar 17th
This isn't an autism related app. It's just for fun, and an app I developed for a class. It translates spoken words and speaks the translation back to you.
Supported languages:
From: English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese
To: Multiple languages supported by Google Translate
Android version: 2.1 and higher
Requirements: Pico - install Pico from the Android Market before installing this
appInstaller - install from Android Market
Extra Information: Accents included - American English, Spain Spanish, French, German, Italian. All other languages spoken with an American English accent.
Installation: attach your android phone to your computer. drag and drop this app to the phone. Open appInstaller, select SayWhat to install.
Please leave feedback and let me know what you think.
Please Support Japan
Mar 14th
Link: http://www.google.com/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html#resources
I normally don't talk about personal issues, but this one affects alot more people than me.
I just spoke with my uncle over there, and they just found another 2000 people. The death toll right now is 3000, and they're expecting over 10,000. BBC just reported another nuclear explosion in Fukushima. Thank G-d my family is ok, but others are not. My uncle told me the Misawa Air Force base has no electricity, is low on food, and is low on water. They are cut off. The US military has mobilized in Japan, and some (mostly helicopter squadrons) are working 24/7 in search and rescue efforts. The only reason the base where my uncle and his family have electricity is because of the base's help in the relief efforts. The surrounding areas are having electricity outages. They desperately need food and water. Here is the Google page with information, and a link to the Japanese Red Cross.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html#resources
Apps for Autistic Children
Feb 22nd
I listed a few apps in the android section, and I love the preview of the first app. I'm so glad there are apps being tailored for autistic children and adults out there, and they are actually being used! I listed some of the best ones I found.
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