This is the first News Letter of 2009. Autism continues to be the fastest growing developmental disability among children world wide. The demand for support services, for children with autism, is very challenging and expensive. Unfortunately States, Countries, and even world wide, society is struggling to balance the costs verses income. Children with autism are powerless to compete in the arena. Parents and informed concerned persons are children with autism's only chance to have a place at the table. The autism health crisis is going to be a very difficult problem to solve in 2009. As the caretakers of our precious children with autism we must not leave any book unopened, rock unturned, service untried, or public official not approached. Our responsibilities are clear; the road to success is not.
The first Parent Resource meeting of 2009 will be:
Children's Hospital Central California - Room 140A
9300 Valley Children's Place - Madera, Ca.
(off Fwy. 41 Madera)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
6:00 pm to 7:30
Subject
California State University Fresno
Topics
- CSU Fresno Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Program and the science of its effects on autism.
- Overview of the "Autism Center" a model of Autism Treatments.
- Introduction of the ABA Club at CSUF.
Presenters
Dr. Adams...Dr. Jackson...Professor Wilhite
California State University Fresno is very progressive in promoting graduate courses that impacts the positive outcome of autism treatments. CSUF shares the Central Valley's concern regarding the shortage of qualified, trained and educated autism service providers in ABA and Speech & language services.
The Parent Resource Meetings are free and open to the public thanks to dedicated experts in the field of autism. They provide professional advice and recommendations while they share their expertise and experiences. For questions or additional information contact Chuck Genseal (559) 232-9094 or email at chuck@feat-fmc.org .
If you have a subject matter you would like presented at the Parent Resource Meeting please contact FEAT at www.fear-fmc.org
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