ASCEND Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coping with Bullies, Teasers & Difficult Kids
Presenter: Michael Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Tuesday, May 7, 7-9pm
3 Ravine Rd, Malvern, PA
Fogel, an ASCEND board member and founder of the Child and Family Art Therapy Center, will present on this topic that touches so many of our children on the autism spectrum.
RSVP or more info: Dawn Finley, via email or 610-449-6776.
Chat, Chew & Chocolate with the ASCEND Board
Sunday, June 2, 2-3:30pm
TBD (check ACEND’s website for location)
Whether you are a current member, returning member, or new to the possibility of joining ASCEND we want to meet and hear from you. This will be an informal gathering in a support group type of forum.
RSVP or more info: Dawn Finley, via email or 610-449-6776.
Sunday, September 22 – FAMILY FUN DAY
Concord Elementary School, Glen Mills, PA
More than 200 people attended our inaugural Family Fun Day in 2012. ASCEND professional members will once again provide entertainment and ASCEND will offer plenty of fun activities. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Friday, November 22 – ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Williamson’s Caterers in Horsham, PA
Our 2013 conference will feature Leah Kuypers, MEd, ORT/L, developer of The Zones of Regulation curriculum designed to teach self-regulation, and Sarah Ward, MS, CCC/SLP, who speaks nationally on the topic of executive functioning. More information coming soon!
An updated calendar of all scheduled ASCEND Group Events is now available. Click here to download the PDF now.
EVENTS YOU MISSED
April 2013
Chat, Chew & Chocolate w/ASCEND Board (Chester County)
April 2013
Hot Topics in Special Education: Postponed.
Note that our 4/10 speaker meeting featuring presenter Melissa Bilash, Educational Advocate, was postponed (so you didn’t actually miss it!). Stay tuned for a new date to be announced in a future enews.
March 2013
Autism Treatment Network: Sleep Workshop for Families (Del. County)
February 2013
Hot Topics in Special Ed: IEPs, ESY and Keystone Exams (Del. County)
February 2013
Chat, Chew & Chocolate w/ASCEND Board (Del. County)
January 2013
Home And School Interventions To Improve Executive Functioning Skills
November 2012
ASCEND’s Fall Conference featuring Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, and Pamela J. Crooke, PhD, CCC-SLP
Social Thinking and Transition Planning for the Adult World: Setting the Foundation for Success in Middle and High School
September 2012
Opening Doors to Employment through Customized Employment
Presentation by Joseph Gousie, Sr. focusing on the use of the Discovery and Customized Employment Model.
September 2012
First Annual Family Fun Day
More than 200 people came out to take part in this great day for families!
May 2012
Paving the Way to a Successful Future for Your Loved One with ASD
Panel presentation featuring Carol S. Weinman, Esq., Hillary Freeman, Esq., Randy Steen, Esq., Pat Bergmaier, CFP, LUTCF, Roe DeLuca, and Theraplay
April 2012
Come and Play: The Social Skills Teaching Parents Can Do
Presentation by Maleita Olson, MSW, Spectra Support Services
February 2012
Independence for Students with ASD
Presentation by Brenda Eaton, MEd, BCBA, Chester County Intermediate Unit
December 2011
Sensory Processing in Children
Presentation by Debra Silveri-Hiller, OTR, MA, Occupational Therapy Consultant
November 2011
Pathways to Independence for Young Adults with ASD
Conference cosponsored by Elwyn featuring keynote speaker Stephen Shore, Ed.D.; focused on transition to adulthood
October 2011
Addressing the Social, Interpersonal and Workplace Challenges of Adults with ASD
Presentation by Mary Riggs Cohen, PhD, Pace University
June 2011
All About the Liverpool Asperger Team
Presentation by Chris Austin, Mersey Care NHS Trust (England)
March 2011
Taming the Anxiety in Aspergers
Presentation by Brad Norford, PhD, Bryn Mawr Psychological Associates
January 2011
ASD and Sleep Disturbance
Presentation by Margaret C. Souders, PhD, CRNP, Center for Autism Research at CHOP
April 2010
Penn Autism Network’s Annual Conference
Conference cosponsored with PAN featured keynote presenter John Elder Robison; focused on issues related to adulthood
Winter 2009
Getting a Job Without Losing It: Understanding How Employment Affects SSI Benefits
Workshops by Joseph N. Gousie, Sr., Employment Director, Elwyn
October 2009
It’s not called “Social Skills”: Setting the Stage for Social Success
Presentation by Cindy Schneider, Acting Antics
October 2009
Services Available from PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Presentation by Lisa Burt, PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
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