Lights Up, Sound Down Movie:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2
Saturday, April 2, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Hamilton 16 IMAX
Noblesville, IN
Fee: Free
WestPoint Financial Group and Answers for Autism are offering you and your family a free "Lights Up. Sound Down" movie at Hamilton 16 IMAX!
"Lights Up Sound Down" gives families with children who have special needs the opportunity to enjoy their favorite movies in a comfortable, sensory-friendly setting with the lights turned up and the volume down in the auditorium.
Register:
Please register by going to www.westpointfinancialgroup.com and clicking on the movie banner.
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Game Night
April 5-26, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Monon Community Center
Pool Observation Room
1235 Central Park Drive East
Carmel, IN 46032
Fee: $20
Do you like to play board games? Come play your favorite games with your friends. Games will be provided or you can bring your favorite game from home. This will be a great time to learn a new game and hang out with friends.
Age: 13+ years.
Contact:
Brooke Taflinger, Inclusion Supervisor | 317.573.5245 | btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
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Verbal Behavior Workshop
April 7-8, 2011
The Training Format: The 2-day Verbal Behavior Workshop for special education teachers, parents, speech and language pathologists, behavior analysts, in-home trainers, graduate students and direct care staff primarily consists of lectures that will introduce you to strategies and techniques to teach the functional use of language. Undergraduate students in special education, behavior analysis and speech/language programs are encouraged to attend. In addition, you will learn how to assess an individual’s primary language deficits and needs using the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). The VB-MAPP is the latest assessment tool developed by Mark Sundberg Ph.D.
Workshop Description & Fees: The Verbal Behavior Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 7thand Friday, April 8th, 2011 from 8:00a.m.–5:00p.m. at the Dyes Walk Country Club in Greenwood, Indiana located at 2080 S. State Rd 135. The fee for this workshop will be $225 per person* and is limited to 50 attendees. Parking and lunch will be provided.
Other topics that will be covered include:
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A functional understanding of communication and how it differs from the ‘traditional’ approach.
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Building communication from motivation.
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How to capitalize on the child's motivation to keep learning fun.
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How to recognize issues that commonly interfere with intervention programs and implement strategies to overcome these barriers.
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How to determine if and what type of augmentative communication system is necessary (e.g., PECS, sign language).
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Where to begin teaching – the first few goals to make your Teaching career more rewarding (and learning less aversive for your students!)
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Teaching Approaches: reinforcement; prompting; discrete trial; NET; Precision Teaching; Direct Instruction; etc.
Registration: www.inautism.org or call 800-609-8449.
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Karaoke Night
April 8, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Monon Community Center
Program Room A
1235 Central Park Drive East
Carmel, IN 46032
Fee: $6
Come rock the night away as you sing your favorite songs. Participants choose if they want to sing solo or with a group of friends.
You will enjoy an evening of singing, laughing, and socializing with your peers. Age: 13+ years.
Contact:
Brooke Taflinger, Inclusion Supervisor | 317.573.5245 | btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
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Life Skills Classes for Teens
April 13 - May 18, 2011 (Wednesdays)
Noble North
12220 Hancock St.
Carmel, Indiana
From learning restaurant etiquette to grocery shopping to cooking a simple meal, this intimate group of 4 - 6 teens will gain necessary life skills and make new friends while having fun!
View the flyer with full schedule.
Fee: $250 for six weeks of classes
Register:
To register or for more information, contact Molly Lang at 317.254.2309 or e-mail
Molly.Lang@nobleofindiana.org
Visit us at nobleofindiana.org
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My Child Has Special Needs: Now What?
April 15, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
St. Francis Hospital
8111 Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46217
Outpatient Area
Conference Room 1
Finding out that your child has special needs can be overwhelming. Some common reactions can be “What do I do now? Where do I start?” This training provides families with a brief overview of how to:
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find support for your child and family,
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find information and services,
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find coverage to pay for services, and
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will help you start thinking about the future
Registration for the training will be closed on April 13, 2011.
Fee: FREE
Lunch is provided.
Registration:
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Fantastic Friday
Date: April 15, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Monon Community Center
Pool Observation Room
1235 Central Park Drive East
Carmel, IN 46032
Fee: $10
Come hang out with friends as you do various activities and programs throughout the night such as swimming, gym games, and board/group games. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. Age: 18+ years.
Contact:
Brooke Taflinger, Inclusion Supervisor | 317.573.5245 | btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com |
Friends in Autism
Family Social Activity:
Voices of the Spectrum talent show
Date: April 16, 2011
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location:
East Street Studios
1919 E. 191st Street
Westfield, IN 46074
FREE of charge, all ages welcome. There will be a reception with refreshments following the show. The Siblings group will join us for this family event.
Contact:
For details, contact Hamilton County Autism Support Group at www.hcasg.org.
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Confident Girls:
A Workshop for Girls & Parents
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Empower your daughter to. . .
* handle relational aggression & bullying!
* be assertive!
* be a great friend and develop healthy friendships!
* recognize unhealthy relationships!
Registration and payment are due by April 14. Print out this form, complete it, and mail it and your check for $18, payable to Mathias Counseling, to:
Mathias Counseling & Consulting
11650 Lantern Road
Suite 136
Fishers, IN 46038.
You will receive an email confirmation and final details shortly before the workshop.
Carlabeth Mathias, formerly an elementary school counselor, has a private counseling practice, working with children and families to help them through life’s challenges. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a bully prevention specialist. . . and, she is a parent, too!
Location:
Fishers United Methodist Church
9690 E. 116th Street
Fishers, IN
Cost is $18 for daughter/parent duo - registration and payment due by April 14.
Contact:
Visit www.mathiascounseling.com or call 586.2141 for details.
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