Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Pirotal Response Treatment Training
for Supporting Young Children with ASDs in Home, School and Community Settings
This workshop is designed for parents and professionals working with young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA, SARRC’s clinical services director, will describe the development and implementation of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), an evidence-based intervention for teaching [...]

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SARRC is expanding its behavior analysis training to include three workshops created specifically for those working with individuals with ASDs, including habilitators, parents and professionals. Participants will learn evidence based strategies for supporting individuals of all ages with varying levels of ability. The training series will include an overview of typical child development, autism, applied [...]

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Laura Holgate from the 2e group forwarded on this announcement:
Attention and Learning: Ask the Experts! TM
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7PM
Shabana Jessani, MD
ADHD: Diagnosis and Management with
  Multi-Dimensional Approaches to Treatment
Meet with Melmed Center experts in a relaxed, comfortable setting to learn about strategies that work for children with attention and learning challenges.
• Welcome parents, [...]

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From the Scottsdale Parent Council:
WE PASSED AN OVERRIDE FOR TECHNOLOGY AT OUR SCHOOL (THANKS TO YOU!) NOW HELP US MAKE SURE WE CAN PAY FOR THE ELECTRICITY TO USE IT!
On Wednesday Feb. 27 in the morning, the State House and Senate will be hearing bills that address the unfunded school utilities issues. We need to [...]

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Thanks to Lois Healey at SUSD for sharing this announcment. 
A free sports and recreation program for kids with disabilities is coming to the Valley.
To learn more, please join us!
TUESDAY, February 26, 2008
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
What: A town hall meeting to learn about KEEN and how this unique program will soon be available to Kids with [...]

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Remember that today there will be than 100 organizations that provide services and products for people with disabilities will answer questions and distribute information at the Arizona Disabilities Expo.
Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at Phoenix Convention Center, Hall G, 33 S. Third St. Free. Susan DeNova, 602-470-1802, ext. 114, or www.azdx.com.  

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A Quick Reminder from the
Special Education Parents Advisory Council
Come join us at our next meeting!
Assistive Technology
Cool gadgets - how they can help your child
Presented by SUSD Staff
Assistive Technology is a system of tools and strategies, which enables a person with disabilities to function to his/her maximum potential educationally, vocationally, socially, and in their daily living [...]

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Thanks to Julie Schmoker, SEPACS Assistant VP of Communications, for this heads-up.
Transition Meeting
When: Thursday, Feb 21, 2008
Where: Cactus Shadows High School – Library
5802 E. Dove Valley Road
Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Parents, students and staff interested in learning about work preparation and readiness for students with a disability are invited to join us for following presentations.
Information about a [...]

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PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ray Morris
Dads 4 Special Kids Inc.
2202 W. Lone Cactus #5
Phx. AZ 85257
602-909-5463
Ray@dads4specialkids.com
Dads 4 Special Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that believes every man who has a child with special needs is the right father for that child. Our mission is to reach and enrich the lives of these men. [...]

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TURNING STUDENTS INTO ADVOCATES
By Dan Coulter
Do you get angry? I get angry. Oh, I’m pretty calm about most things. But when I hear about kids taking advantage of a child on the autism spectrum, my first thoughts involve swift and terrible punishment. Then I peel myself off the ceiling and think in more practical terms.
I [...]

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