Welcome to Adult Life

March 1, 2011

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location:

Down Syndrome Indiana
Marott Community Room
2625 N Meridian St #49
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Self-advocate training.

Contact:
R.S.V.P. for this event online, by e-mail at info@dsindiana.org, or phone (317) 925-7617.

Addressing Behavioral Issues

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

6:30 p.m. -- Gather
7:00 p.m. -- Meeting begins

Location:
Speedway United Methodist Church
5065 W. 16th St., Indianapolis

Children and youth exhibit all sorts of challenging behaviors as they develop - a fact that is even more pressing and perplexing for young people with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Parents face a range of issues: Is my child capable of controlling behaviors? How do we figure out what causes behaviors and how can we prevent and cope with them? When my child's behaviors are interfering with his education, how do we work with the school to address them positively? How can we work on this at home, and when do we need professional help?

About the presenters:

Denise Hubble and Lisa Elliot of Fresh Perspectives work with students who have behavior issues in school settings and in social skills groups. Susan Fay works with young people with developmental and behavioral issues at the North Meridian Psychiatric Associates and has expertise in both behavioral strategies and medication options. Julie Brant works with children and youth using Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) and Dynamic Minds strategies at The Hope Source.  

To reserve free child care or request interpretation, call 317-971-2619 or email dehoff5@att.net.

Friends in Autism:
Job Placement and Employment for Special Needs

Riley Info Fair:
SPECIAL RECREATIONAL OPTIONS

March 17, 2011

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Camp Filey/Bradford Woods Ct.

Other Indiana camps, ROC 1^st floor commons

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT TOM LUND, EDWARD A. BLOCK FAMILY

LIBRARY, BY PHONE AT 317.948.1645 OR BY EMAIL AT rilibrary@clarian.org.

CHEER St. Patrick's Day Social
(age 18+ w/disability)

Fri. March 18, 2011

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monon Community Center
1235 Central Park Drive East
Carmel, IN 46032

Indivisuals 18 and up with a disability or special needs are invited to wear green and share an evening with friends! There will be games, dancing, and a St. Patrck's Day art project. Refreshments will be served. 

While your family member or loved one is at the event, parents/caregivers are encouraged to enjoy time to themselves courtesy of a ParentCare package. The ParentCare package is a dinner for two at either The Stacked Pickle (12545 Old Meridian Street, Carmel) or Muldoon's (111 West Main Street, Carmel)

NO FEE FOR REGISTERED CHEER MEMBERS. CHEER forms are available at http://www.eastersealscrossroads.org. Fax forms to 317.479.3235. Registration space is limited; first come, first served.

Sponsored by Easter Seals Crossroads. CHEER = Creating Healthy Environments and Enjoying Recreation.

Contact:

Joelle Ogle
317.466.2001 x2420

Puberty Workshop for Girls with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and More

Ages 9+

Sat. March 19, 2011

9;30 a.m. - noon

White River Christian Church
1685 N. 10th Str.
Noblesville, IN 46060

Fee: $25

(Please bring a side dish to share for lunch.)

This workshop will be designed to help girls and their mom’s (Dad’s are welcome too) discuss puberty (no discussions on sex, but everything else). There will be visuals of the female body (not male). There will be a few social activities for the girls to help with social skills.

RSVP IS REQUIRED-Space is limited-please mail form.

Make checks payable to Jane Grimes (grimesje@sbcglobal.net).