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CICC E-News, Issue #9. Mar - Apr 2009
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April is Autism Awareness Month
CICC Autism Resources
The Center for Inclusive Child Care’s website contains many resources regarding the topic of Autism. Check out the CICC’s Self-Study Courses, Info Modules, and other available resources.
Self-Study Courses
Available within the Center for Inclusive Child Care's Learning Center:
- Asperger's Syndrome: Characteristics and Supporting Success
- Autism: Including Children with Social, Communication, and Behavioral Needs
- Sensory Processing Disorder
Info Modules
Available within the Center for Inclusive Child Care´s Learning Center:
- What is Autism?
- Asperger´s Syndrome: Diagnosis and Strategies
- The First Signs: Red Flags and Referral
- Supporting Sensory Preferences in Children-An Overview
- Supporting Sensory Preferences in Children-Strategies
Resources
Or go to the website’s Resources page and find information (documents and web links). Search by category, key words or resource type.
www.inclusivechildcare.org || Concordia University, College of Education
Cindy Croft, Director || croft@csp.edu || 651.603.6265
Save The Date! The 5th Annual Inclusion Institute
Together We Can!
“Create a Circle of Inclusion”
When and Where
Saturday, June 20, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Concordia University, St. Paul
Opening: Take a journey with us as we explore the lives and times of three families and their experiences with inclusion!
Questions? Call 612-767-5159
Email: cicc@fraser.org
Autism Awareness Month - special section
Fraser’s Autism Awareness Month - information sheet
During this important time, Fraser is working to gain visibility for our county’s fastest-growing developmental disability. If you or someone you know needs services related to an autism spectrum disorder or other cognitive disability, call (612) 331-9413 or visit www.fraser.org for information
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Changing the Look of Autism
A Fraser Conference for parents and professionals of early childhood and school age children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
On behalf of Fraser, it is a pleasure to announce this important conference on June 18 and 19th providing information and strategies for those working with or parenting children on the autism spectrum. This conference will build your knowledge base and skills related to autism spectrum disorders. More information and registration materials are available.
Fraser Spring Seminar Series
A Spring series of workshops, provided through Fraser:
Inside the Child: Social and Emotional Development
Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Basic Inclusion Strategies
Supporting Sensory Preferences in Young Children
More information and registration material.
Report of the Minnesota Senate Autism Task Force
In 2008, the Minnesota State Senate established an autism task force to study and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the growing incidence of autism and ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state. Public forums for parents and professionals were provided to gain insight and testimony from various entities impacted by autism. The results of these forums along with surveys that were administered are still being evaluated, however a general summary of findings and recommendations has been made and is available.
Music Wins Applause for Addressing Autism
Evidence Is Slim, but Experts Say Therapy Is Valuable
By Jean Hwang, Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 3, 2009; Page HE05
read the article
The Combating Autism Act of 2006
The Combating Autism Act of 2006 was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2006 with four major areas of funding:- Autism services, diagnosis and treatment at the Health Resources and Services Administration: $36,354,000, a $16.354 million increase over Fiscal 2007 ($37m was the level authorized by Combating Autism Act).
- Autism surveillance and awareness at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: $16.212 million, a $1.2m increase over Fiscal 2007 ($16.5m was the level authorized by the Combating Autism Act).
- An estimated $108.5 million for National Institute of Health-funded autism research.
- Implementation of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC): $1 million within the budget of the National Institute of Mental Health is earmarked for IACC implementation.
Autism Resource DVD
A first-time diagnosis of autism in a child can be an overwhelming and stressful time for parents and families. My Next Steps: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Autism serves as a roadmap for parents dealing with this challenging period and seeks to provide answers to the many questions that arise during the journey from autism diagnosis to treatment. The DVD is produced by the University of Washington Autism Center and funded by Washington State legislature. Through interviews with experts and treatment providers, My Next Steps familiarizes parents with topics that are crucial in providing the best support for their child.
For more information regarding this DVD, go to the University of Washington Autism Center’s website.
New Resources for School-Age and Youth Providers
The Center for Inclusive Child Care website contains several new resources for school-age and youth providers including the updated School-Age Care Inclusion Manual and fact sheets from the Minneapolis Coordinating Board.
In addition, we have new Info Modules and Self-Studies for older children including:
- Childhood Overweight and Obesity: The Impact and Implications
- Anxiousness in Young Children