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admin writes, "April is Autism Awarness Month across the United Stated and beyond. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that usually presents itself in the first three years of life. "
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In an effort to reach out to families and professionals who live with Autsim day to day, we are sponsoring an opportunity to come together and share resources and ideas that are available in our community. We are offering this conference to parents, family members, law enforcement, physicians, nurses, teachers, and counselors.
This conference is FREE to attendees and appetizers will be served. Return the registration form by April 25, 2008 to the Butler County Community Resource Council, 644 Charles St., Poplar Bluff, Mo 63901. For more information, contact Karen Crook at 573-776-7830, 573-776-6130(fax) or caring@semo.net
FACTS ABOUT AUTISM
~1 out of 150 births are diagnosed with Autism
~1-1.5 Million Americans have Autism
~Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability
~Growth comparison during 1990's
US population increase: 13%
Disabilities increase:16%
Autism increase:172%
~Annual cost of $90 Billion
~90% of the cost is in adult services
~Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnoses and intervention
April 29, 2008
First Session: 12:45-3:45 pm
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Second Session: 3:45-5:50 pm
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
500 North Main Street
Poplar Bluff, Mo 63901
Sponsored by:
Butler County Community Resource Council,
Poplar Bluff School District,
Twin Rivers School District,
Neelyville School District,
Missouri Department of Mental Health,
Independent Living Center,
Family Counseling Center, and
Poplar Bluff Regional Office
WELCOME
Kelly Voyles, Social Worker, Twin Rivers School District
Session 1
Breakout #1 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
A. Transitioning from High School to Life.
Presenter: Sandra Cato
This session will provide informational materials for parents and students about how to transition from the school setting to the wookforce and/or college.
Sandra Cato has worked for Social Security for numerous years and presently travels to 17 counties answering Social Security Disability questions in homes, agencies and through public meetings.
B. Music Therapy
Presenter: Jennifer Cooley
Participants in this session will come away with a better understanding of the importance of music therapy in Autism treatment.
Jennifer Cooley is a Board Certified Music Therapist working for the Judevine Center for Autism-SEMO in Cape Girardeau. She works with children adn adults in the Poplar Bluff, West Plains, and surrounding areas.
Breakout #2 2:00-2:50 p.m.
A. Parent's Perspective.
Presenter: Dr. Cynthia Brown
Dr. Brown offers a unique perspective of living day to day with Autism. Dr. Browns son, Rex was diagnosed with Autism at age 3 years. Rex is now 11 years old and attends Poplar Bluff Public Schools.
Dr. Cynthia Brown completed her residency in Obstectrics and Gynocology at Jersey City Medical Center in New York. She is a member of hte American College of Preventive Medicine, American Public Health Association, Autism Society of America, Mo State Medical Association, and the Poplar Bluff R-1 School District Board of Education.
B. Make It-Take It
Presenter: Wray Ann Williams
This session will consist of things that parents and teachers can make to work with children with Autism instead of spending a lot of money on materials. Participants will discuss things to make in the areas of communication, fine and gross motor and sensory.
Wray Ann Williams has worked in the Poplar Bluff R-1 Scool District for 15 years. She is a certified Crisis Prevention Institute instructor. Currently a Specialized Training Instructor, she helps with developing intervention plans and strategies for students who have intensive needs.
Session 2
Breakout #1 4:00-4:50 p.m.
A. Transitioning from High School to Life
Presenter: Sandra Cato (Repeat Session)
B. Behavior and Symptoms
Presenter: Lynn Khanuja
Participants in this session will receive a clinical presentation including behaviors and symptoms list, learning deficts in children with Autism, and skill sets and instructional plans for parents/familes to help cope and treat children with Autism.
Lynn Khanuja is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Occupational Therapist. She has experience in working with children, adolesents, and adults within the inpatient hospital setting, community mental health center, and within state and public schools systems.
Breakout #2 5:00-5:50 p.m.
A. Parent's Perspective
Presenter: Dr. Cynthia Brown (Repeat Session)
B. Make It-Take It
Presenter: Wray Ann Williams (Repeat Session)
Schedule:
Session 1
12:30 Registration
12:45 Welcome
1:00-1:50 Breakout #1
2:00-2:50 Breakout #2
2:50-3:30 Intermission/Veiwing of"The Veiw from Here: My Life with Autism", Taylor Crowe, Appetizers will be served
Session 2
3:30 Registration
3:45 Welcome
4:00-4:50 Breakout #1
5:00-5:50 Breakout #2
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