Post by Chester on Oct 23, 2007 12:55:54 GMT -5
Heres the short story. They are planning a spring event, and are currently looking for input. I received this from another Mom, I believe it was generated from the Indiana Down Syndrome Society.
Down syndrome and Autism
Children who have been diagnosed with both Down syndrome and an Autism Spectrum Disorder have many unique needs. We are excited to announce that a brand new spring event is being planned to provide parents of children with both Down syndrome and an Autism Spectrum Disorder with information and materials to help meet the many needs of their children. In an effort to ensure that this event will be relevant and useful to parents, we are currently trying to gather more information from parents about their needs. To this end, on October 23rd, we will be hosting an interactive discussion between parents/caregivers, therapists and professionals. We hope you will join us for what we are sure will be an exciting and informative event!
Speakers:
Naomi Swiezy, Ph.D. - Clinical Director - Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Dr. Swiezy joined the faculty at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1998 and specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis, caregiver training, and the behavioral assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. She was named the Alan H. Cohen Family Scholar of Psychiatry in July, 2007 and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry. In 2004, Dr. Swiezy developed the HANDS in Autism (Helping Answer Needs by Developing Specialists in Autism) training model and currently serves as Program Director. Dr. Swiezy is a Co-chair of the Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders through the Indiana State Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Learners and is an editorial board member of the peer-reviewed journal, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Maria Stanley, MD, FAAP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician- Section of Developmental Pediatrics- Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine- Riley Hospital for Children
Dr. Stanley is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician in the Section of Developmental Pediatrics at Riley Hospital for Children. She cares for children with a variety of developmental, feeding and behavioral difficulties. She is a staff physician in the Ann Whitehill Down Syndrome Program at Riley Hospital, and also sees patients at Clarian North and at outreach sites in South Bend and Evansville. She has a particular interest in working with patients with Down syndrome and also in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Stacie Pozdol, M.S., LMHC - Lead Behavioral Specialist – HANDS in Autism Program-Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Ms. Pozdol is a licensed mental health counselor at the CSATC and divides her time among training professionals, providing therapy services for families, and educating the community about autism spectrum disorders. Prior to joining the CSATC, Ms. Pozdol worked at Vanderbilt University’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD), where she conducted diagnostic and cognitive assessments of children, provided feedback and recommendations to families after the assessments, worked as a behavior consultant for children on the autism spectrum, and worked at a social skills program for children with autism.
Refreshments provided. Childcare is available, however, you must call and pre-register your name and your child’s name/s and age/s at IDSF (317) 925-7617 or email register@indianadsf.org no later than the morning proceeding the meeting date so we know how many babysitters we will need. For IDSF Parent Network information call Jan Huffman at (317) 650-0150. All (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, therapists, teachers etc.) of all kids with special needs are invited.
Down syndrome and Autism
Children who have been diagnosed with both Down syndrome and an Autism Spectrum Disorder have many unique needs. We are excited to announce that a brand new spring event is being planned to provide parents of children with both Down syndrome and an Autism Spectrum Disorder with information and materials to help meet the many needs of their children. In an effort to ensure that this event will be relevant and useful to parents, we are currently trying to gather more information from parents about their needs. To this end, on October 23rd, we will be hosting an interactive discussion between parents/caregivers, therapists and professionals. We hope you will join us for what we are sure will be an exciting and informative event!
Speakers:
Naomi Swiezy, Ph.D. - Clinical Director - Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Dr. Swiezy joined the faculty at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1998 and specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis, caregiver training, and the behavioral assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. She was named the Alan H. Cohen Family Scholar of Psychiatry in July, 2007 and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry. In 2004, Dr. Swiezy developed the HANDS in Autism (Helping Answer Needs by Developing Specialists in Autism) training model and currently serves as Program Director. Dr. Swiezy is a Co-chair of the Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders through the Indiana State Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Learners and is an editorial board member of the peer-reviewed journal, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Maria Stanley, MD, FAAP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician- Section of Developmental Pediatrics- Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine- Riley Hospital for Children
Dr. Stanley is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician in the Section of Developmental Pediatrics at Riley Hospital for Children. She cares for children with a variety of developmental, feeding and behavioral difficulties. She is a staff physician in the Ann Whitehill Down Syndrome Program at Riley Hospital, and also sees patients at Clarian North and at outreach sites in South Bend and Evansville. She has a particular interest in working with patients with Down syndrome and also in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Stacie Pozdol, M.S., LMHC - Lead Behavioral Specialist – HANDS in Autism Program-Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Ms. Pozdol is a licensed mental health counselor at the CSATC and divides her time among training professionals, providing therapy services for families, and educating the community about autism spectrum disorders. Prior to joining the CSATC, Ms. Pozdol worked at Vanderbilt University’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD), where she conducted diagnostic and cognitive assessments of children, provided feedback and recommendations to families after the assessments, worked as a behavior consultant for children on the autism spectrum, and worked at a social skills program for children with autism.
Refreshments provided. Childcare is available, however, you must call and pre-register your name and your child’s name/s and age/s at IDSF (317) 925-7617 or email register@indianadsf.org no later than the morning proceeding the meeting date so we know how many babysitters we will need. For IDSF Parent Network information call Jan Huffman at (317) 650-0150. All (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, therapists, teachers etc.) of all kids with special needs are invited.
