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The writers’ strike has ended and all new episodes of your favorite primetime shows like “LOST” and “The Office” are returning. Reality television is keeping you on the edge of your seat. Will Ozzie win Survivor? Will Syesha be the next American Idol? Will Marlee hold the disco ball trophy as the next “Dancing with the Stars” champion? The democratic primary has you glued to CNN and “The Daily Show.” Well, maybe it’s time to turn OFF the television. That’s right. April 21-27 is
“National Turn Off the TV Week.” · Go for walks or find other forms of exercise. · Read a book or magazine. · Play games or do arts and crafts with your children. · Have friends over for dinner. · Clean out that closet. · Write a letter to a friend or relative. Other upcoming week-long April highlights include: National Playground Safety Week (April 21-25) and National Science and Technology Week (April 26-May 2).
· Fellows changed their perspective on educational involvement from being concerned primarily about their own children to promoting the best interests of all children. · Fellows sustained their educational involvement and broadened its scope beyond their children's schools. · Fellows reported that they felt empowered to act based on their new levels of knowledge and that their activity stemmed directly from the competence and confidence they gained from the institute. · Fellows became more actively involved and more influential in educational improvement efforts. The Commonwealth
Institute for Parent Leadership is an initiative of the Prichard
Committee for Academic Excellence, a statewide citizens' organization
working to improve education in CIPL seeks parent participants
PowerUp can be played alone or with someone else, and is intended to interest students in engineering. The game features a planet in near ecological ruin, where three missions for solar, wind and water power must be solved before sandstorms, floods or SmogGobs thwart the rescue. IBM said PowerUp aims to use young people's interest in fantasy virtual worlds to encourage them to learn about engineering principles by riding over rugged mountains in buggies to build solar towers or searching through grim junk yards to repair wind turbines. Players will also learn about energy conservation by the choices they make in completing their missions.
Mary Jo Young Scholarship
Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
Kentucky Teacher
of the Year Awards Reminder: The state testing moratorium begins next week and runs April 21-May 2. Make sure your children don’t need to leave school for outside appointments and that they get a good night’s sleep each night.
Links in this issue:
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* * * * * ASK-Adoption Support of Kentucky Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Autism 6:00pm—8:00pm DCBS Office—2050 Creative Drive/Lexington
* * * * * F.A.C.E.S. OF THE BLUEGRASS Family Advocates for Caregivers’ Emotional Support
(F.A.C.E.S. is offered through Bluegrass IMPACT East to any parent or caregiver of a child with an emotional disability and/or mental illness)
Parents’/Caregivers’ Meeting
April Workshop: Teen Trends: Parent Understanding of Teen Trends: What are Age Appropriate Behaviors / What are BAD or Dangerous!
See attachment: April08Flyer for dates, times, locations and more information about April meetings!
* * * * * Have trouble saving for the future?
$tretch Your Dollar$: A Financial Resource Fair!
Saturday April 26, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shiloh Baptist Church, 237 E. 5th Street This event is wheelchair accessible, FREE and open to the public. Free parking available.
· One-on-one credit counseling
· Free credit reports
· Door prizes and snacks
· Banking Help
· Stimulus Package Assistance
* * * * * FREE Workshop!
Sponsored by….SpeechTherapyKy.com 3306 Clays Mill Road, Ste. 102 Lexington, KY 40503
Understanding Dyslexia (See attached flyer: BartonPres4Fred.pdf)
Presenter….
Susan Barton Founder of Bright Solutions For Dyslexia, LLC, San Jose, CA
Friday, May 9 6:00-9:00
Crosswoods Baptist Church 4991 Harrodsburg Rd. Nicholasville, KY (Corner of Harrodsburg & Brannon Roads)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Parents, Teachers, Principals, Reading Specialists, Resource Specialists, School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Pediatricians, Counselors, Psychologists
YOU WILL LEARN: E Classic Warning Signs of Dyslexia in Children E Symptoms of Mild Dyslexia in Adults E Inheritance Patterns & Genetic Link of Dyslexia E Why Most Dyslexic Children Do NOT Qualify for Special Education E Research-Based “Best Practices” to Improve Spelling, Reading & Writing E Why Tutoring Alone is Not Enough -- And Much More!!
Continuing Education Credits Available!
For more information call…… (859) 219-0127
* * * * * Living with Autism in Kentucky Newsletter (See attachment: AprilsNewsletter.pdf)
For more information contact…….
* * * * * Autism and Nutrition Study at the University of Kentucky
Dear Support Group Members,
I hope this finds you enjoying the start of spring! I am a graduate student at the University of Kentucky studying Autism and Nutrition, as well as writing a thesis on the subject.
In addition to the Autism and Nutrition Study at the University of Kentucky, I am posting a URL that connects to a short survey regarding the perceptions of parents of the nutritional status of their child.
I am requesting your help in completing the survey, as well as passing it along to others. Please post the URL on websites, send to any listservs and share with families that you serve.
Completing the survey will help to identify feelings of parents regarding the nutritional status of their children. This information will be compared to nutritional status observed during the study. I am asking for help with this survey even if you or your family has not participated in the study.
To complete the survey, paste the link to an email and forward to parents or professionals for anyone interested in Autism.
Nutritional Perception Assessment Survey<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kJIy8edKEvUhmFKRYIBJCg_3d_3d> Or The actual link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kJIy8edKEvUhmFKRYIBJCg_3d_3d )
Link to paste on webpage: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kJIy8edKEvUhmFKRYIBJCg_3d_3d">Cl ick<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kJIy8edKEvUhmFKRYIBJCg_3d_3d> Here to take survey</a>
Thank you for your help with this important research. Please email me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Rachel Holt, R.D., Nutrition Research DI/CP Program Assistant Department of Nutrition and Food Science University of Kentucky 206 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506 rachel.holt@uky.edu<mailto:rachel.holt@uky.edu> Harris Psychological Services Center
Looking for Help with Behavior Problems at Home??
SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS The Harris Psychological Services Center at the University of Kentucky offers a Social Skills group for children ages 8-11 starting again in May 2008. The group uses games, activities, and role plays to teach children how to have appropriate conversations, interact with groups of children, and make and maintain friendships. FURTHER, a group will be offered for adolescents ages 11-15. This group teaches advanced social skills, including conversation etiquette, dealing with emotions, dealing with difficult peer situations, and showing respect to others. The group meets once a week for 1 ½ hours, for 12 consecutive weeks, beginning in May 2008. Dates and times to be determined.
ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR CHILDREN
The Harris Psychological Services Center at the University of Kentucky also offers an Anger Management group for children ages 8-11 starting again in May 2008. The group uses games, activities, and role plays to teach children how recognize, manage, and reduce anger. The group meets once a week for 1 ½ hours for 12 consecutive weeks, dates and times to be determined.
PARENTING SKILLS GROUP The parenting skills group at the Harris Psychological Services Center at the University of Kentucky focuses on helping parents manage behavior problems in the home, and is designed for parents of children ages 8-12. Discussion topics include use of positive reinforcement, ignoring, and consequences. Sessions consist of discussion, rehearsal of parenting strategies, and homework assignments to practice new skills at home. This group consists of 12 weekly 1 ½ hour sessions, dates and times to be determined. Parents do NOT need to have a child involved in groups at the Harris Center to attend this parenting group.
Groups will be starting soon, so call the Harris Center at (859) 257-6853, for more information and to schedule an intake. The Harris Center is a graduate student training clinic associated with the University of Kentucky Department of Psychology. Fees are based on a sliding scale based on income and family size. Acceptance for group is not based on ability to pay for services.
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See attached April Spinning Wheel Newsletter by KY-SPIN, Inc. – spinning%2bwheel4-08[1].pdf
KY-SPIN, Inc. * * * * * Jackie Marquette’s Newsletter
Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. Walking the Path for Teens and Young Adults with ASD and DD ===================================================== Free Online Newsletter April 2, 2008 Author, Researcher, Consultant, Parent Specialist in Autism and Life Transitions Achieving Tangible Transition Outcomes 502 742-8756
IN THIS ISSUE….
1. THE POWER OF TAKING POSITIVE ACTION 2. AVOID SABOTAGING TRANSITION SUCCESS 3. TRY THIS ACTIVITY WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW 4. BOOK SIGNING, April 4 5. WALKING THE PATH CLASSES— 6. E-MAIL ME ABOUT YOUR NEEDS OR EXPERIENCES 7. JACKIE’S SPEAKING SCHEDULE: 8. BIO 9. WHAT’S NEW? TRENT’S YOU TUBE DVD 10. BROAD SUPPORTS THAT MEET STUDENT’S INTENSITY OF NEED
************************************************************************ 1. THE POWER OF TAKING POSITIVE ACTION
As a parent of a son with autism, I lived through it all fully experiencing the challenges of a powerful ocean current as we walked through transition and adult living. Ten years ago when I did not know what to do, I was thrown into this role to guide and take part with Trent in creating a life he would enjoy so he could continue to grow as an individual, and have the life he owns.
Although there was no model to follow providing the parent the ‘how to’ in this role, I later sought to learn from other parents who made the journey. I received valuable information from all of them through long interviews for my dissertation research. Just like me, these parents had young adults with ASD (on levels ranging from severe to high functioning) and had incredible experiences and insights to share, the challenges, action steps, and even set backs from early childhood throughout school years and into adulthood. The goal of community living for all of them was eventually attained. These young adults had jobs, attended college/training, made friendships/associations, and lived independently.
I wrote the book, Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth to include these action steps and strategies. If you are a parent with an adolescent or even a young adult with ASD or a developmental disability, this model can guide you to action steps and support your efforts.
2. AVOID SABOTAGING TRANSITION SUCCESS
One of the tasks becomes CREATING TANGIBLE LIFE OUTCOMES The question is HOW? First we must ask what is significant to youth? Teens and young adults need to:
a) Know who they are b) Understand their own challenges with disability and the supports that help them. c) Explore where they are going. It is all about getting the most out of their interests, strengths, and talents. d) Know they can make a positive difference in their own life and in the world.
All role groups must become involved: Teen/young adult, parents, and school or agency personnel, and community members. It is about…refraining from falling into ‘defensive planning’ and stepping into choosing ‘proactive planning.’ The latter is the ‘HOW TO’
3. TRY THIS ACTIVITY WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW
One of the activities in my book guides you to explore what is positive and useful about enjoyable tasks and interests. Ask the individual to choose a task or help him identify one. Then break it all apart. Explore all the benefits the task could be used, offered, or applied. For example let’s examine taking care of a pet. Let’s say the pet is a dog. What is involved in this task?
taking your dog for a walk, playing ball with Spot, feeding Spot, bathing Spot, petting Spot, and teaching Spot tricks. Some of these tasks in combination could be a service to offer neighbors or friends or lead to a job.
Now choose an activity you enjoy and break it apart . You may want to choose one of the options below or think of your own.
· The enjoyment of a particular activity out-of-doors · Cooking or baking. · Shopping at the grocery store. · Church activities. · Gardening. · Riding a bike. · Computer games. · An unusual thing you can do that no few can do. (for example whistle) · Taking something apart. · Arranging parts of something into a whole. · Assisting someone do a task or being helpful.
4. BOOK SIGNING-- Friday night, April 4, Barnes and Nobles Book Store, Hourstborne Pkwy., Louisville KY., 7:30 PM., right after the children’s activities. I invite you to come and here a short presentation. The activities and ideas in the book are tools to generate positive actions in order to create new options through transition and counter the negativity (challenges with disability and environmental
To read more about Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth go to: http://www.independencebound.com/Becoming_Remarkably_Able_%28new%21%29.htm
To read what others say about the book, go to: http://www.independencebound.com/what_others_say.htm
5. WALKING THE PATH CLASSES— I have been teaching Walking the Path classes for support groups. I can also speak at your next association or conference meeting. If your group or school in the area where you live has an interest in my delivering a Walking the Path course, contact me at Jackie@independencebound.com
6. E-MAIL ME ABOUT YOUR NEEDS OR EXPERIENCES I would love to hear from you via email. Please share with me your progress toward reaching your goals as well as the challenges you have had to face. Jackie@themarquettegroup.com
7. JACKIE’S SPEAKING SCHEDULE: http://www.themarquettegroup.com/news/sitenews.asp
8. BIO http://www.themarquettegroup.com/About_the_Marquette_Group.htm
9. WHAT’S NEW? TRENT’S YOU TUBE DVD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWm2_JWyfY
10. BROAD SUPPORTS THAT MEET STUDENT’S INTENSITY OF NEED The Capability and Independence Scale is the first scale to put into quantitative terms: an individual’s level of capability, traditional and broad innovative supports and quality of life. Trainings and consulting are offered, Jackie@independencebound.com ===================================================== ** YOU MAY SHARE MY NEWSLETTER
Feel free to forward this newsletter to share with your friends, family, and professionals. Don’t hesitate to email me with any of your successes with your child or ideas you have for future newsletters. Your needs are important to me. Thanks for taking time out of your day to read this! Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. author, consultant, researcher, parent Specialist in Autism and Life Transitions Creator of: Capability and Independence Scale (CAIS) Walking the Path Seminars 502 742-8756 502 417-6063 (c)
You can read previous Newsletters or additional information on the web site: www.independencebound.com copyright © Walking the Path Newsletter, Jackie Marquette, 2004- present
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LDA of (See attachment: LDA of Kentucky Summer Conference registration form basic.pdf)
Dr. Larry Silver and Dr. Peter Alter Friday, June 20, 2008 9:00am-4:00pm
Morning Session : Dr. Larry Silver Is Your Child¡¯s Learning Disability the Only Problem? What you should know about related disorders
This intense mental health professional program includes the "co-morbidity" disorders often found with individuals with learning disabilities including Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anger Control/Bipolar Disorder, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Silver will focus on the clinical description, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders ending the day with a group discussion and response to your questions
Dr. Larry Silver is a well-known practicing child
and adolescent psychiatrist in the
Afternoon Session: Dr. Peter Alter Strategies for Managing Challenging Behavior
This program will cover Defining Challenging Behavior of children with learning disabilities, includes tips for children with behavior issues. Additionally, Dr. Alter will cover classroom set-up for best results, preventing challenging behavior, dealing with escalating behavior and effectively responding to challenging behavior.
Peter Alter completed his doctoral studies at the
Department of Special Education at the
Registration Information:
Name ___________________________________________________________ School/Organization ____________________ Address _______________________________________ Phone _______________ Fax______________ E-mail ______________________
$75 Pre-registration¡ª Individual -- Must be received by June 18, 2008 ------ ________ $40 Pre-registration - Ten or more from same school/organization -------- ________ (Must be sent as a group) $90 Registration at door -------------------------------------------------------------- ________
Method of Payment: ¡õ Check ¡õ Purchase Order Purchase Order Number___________________________________ Signature_______________________________________________
A Confirmation/Admission Card will be sent. No refunds will be given, but substitutions will be accepted. Make all checks payable to LDA of Kentucky, Inc Send completed registration form and remittance to: LDA of KY For more information, please call (502) 473-1256
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After School Tutoring
Individual or group instruction in math, reading, and language - Grades K – 8
I am skilled in remedial education and have been tutoring for the past 12 years.
After School Study Hall
Older elementary and middle school students who need supervision for homework and studying may benefit from my after school study hall sessions.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 3:45 – 4:45
Now taking applications for Summer Tutoring
Located near Fayette Mall References available upon request $25 per hour for all sessions and evaluations Elizabeth Williams (859) 271-0174
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