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February 2012 Events and Beyond
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Comprehensive Program Planning For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Framework For A Systematic District-Wide Approach
Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Dr. Harry E Eastridge PD Center, 5700 West Canal Road, Building B, Valley View, OH 44125
Sponsor: SST 3
Presenter(s): Wendy Szakacs and Amy Bixler-Coffin, OCALI
Audience: District Teams (Special Education Supervisors, Special Education Teachers, and Related Services Personnel)
Contact: Tracy Murphy, 216.446.3811, tracy.murphy@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free

Parent’s Rights
Thursday, February 2, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Akron Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, OH 44319
Presenter: Karen Lyke, OH Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Audience: Families
Contact: Stacey Hartwig, 330.644.0699, x623014
Cost: Free

ASPIES Meet and Greet for Adults 18 & Over
Thursday, February 2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Robert J Keegan Autism Center, 3557 Commercial Drive, Akron, OH 44333
Audience: Adults 18 and over, family and friends are welcome. Bring your favorite board/card game
Contact: Joy, 330.745.5515, Rreindeer@aol.com

Constructing and Differentiating Work Task Activities for Students with ASD
Friday, February 3, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44128
Presenter: Kristin Vigar, M.Ed, Achieve Consulting
Audience: Those working with students with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Contact: Helen Mack, Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org, 216.292.9700 x248, http://www.achievementcenters.org/programs/educational-consulting-services/professional-development.html
Cost: $150

Movie: A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism - 4th Annual Program of Special Needs Awareness in the Jewish Community
Sunday, February 5, 12:30 pm
Location: Siegal College of Judaic Studies, 26500 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122
Sponsor: Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and Siegal College of Judaic Studies
Contact:   216.371.0446, jfant@jecc.org
Cost: Free

High Five Club Annual Superbowl Party
Sunday, February 5, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Beachwood Community Center, 25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, OH
Sponsor: Think Computer Foundation & Beachwood Rec
Audience: Adults with disabilities
Contact: Edie Solomon, 216.371.2328 by February 3
Cost: $5

The Four Keys to Pitch-Perfect Messaging Webinar
Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Online Webinar
Contact: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/988337926
Cost: Free

Understanding Research and Developing Evidence-Based Treatment Plans Webinar
Tuesday, February 7, 1:00 pm
Location: Online
Sponsor: Johnson Center for Child Health and Development
Contact: Pre-Register online, https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/805469230
Cost: Free

East Side Parent Support Group (ages 6-19)
Tuesdays, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Monarch School ( 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44118)
Presenter: Karin Hess-Hopkins, MSSA, Monarch School
Contact:   Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658, http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: Free (drop-in when you are available)  

Homework Helpers
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Heart Transactions, 2026 Fulton Road NW, Suite C, Canton, OH 44709
Sponsor: ASPIES and Angi Shumate IDEA House Educational Services
Audience: Parents or anyone interested in ASDs (childcare is not provided)
Contact: Jenny Alexonshk, 330.494.4053, jralex002@aol.com 

Understanding the Evaluation Process
Wednesday, February 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Akron Educational Campus, 700 Ghent Road, Akron, OH 44333
Sponsor: OH Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Audience: Parents and Professionals
Contact: Celeste Prussak-Klein, 330.310.9183

Teaching Parents How to Access Special Education Services
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 pm
Location: Keller Center, St. Adalbert Church, 56 Adelbert Street, Berea, OH
Sponsor: STEPS Center for Excellence
Audience: Transitioning youth, families, professionals
Contact: Sarah Glass, sarahglass123@gmail.com, 440.572.1337
Cost: Free

East Side Sibshops
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Monarch School ( 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44118
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Siblings ages 6-13
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, 216.320.8658, hessk@bellefairejcb.org
Cost: $150 for 5 sessions

ADHD: Beyond the Classroom
Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
Presenter: Dr. Nora McNamara
Contact: Becky, Child Psychiatrists at UH Discovery and Wellness Center for Children, 216.884.3922

Meltdowns in Public: What to Do
Friday, February 10, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Dover Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Sponsor: Connecting for Kids and Westlake Porter Public Library
Audience: Playgroup/meeting for parents with questions or concerns about their child’s development
Contact: sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org, 216.570.4326, www.connectingforkids.org
Cost: Free

Cuyahoga County Transition Expo
Saturday, February 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131 (at I-77)
Sponsor: Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County
Audience: Transitioning youth, families, professionals
Contact: Ed Flegel, 216.446.3819, Edward.flegel@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free, registration required

Teaching Social Skills with Legos (ages 5-10)
Saturday, February 11, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Monarch School ( 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44118)
Presenter: Facilitated by Karin Hess-Hopkins and Nick Borsellino
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Families and children ages 5-10
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658, http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: $95 (for three sessions)

Art Therapy—Valentine’s Day Workshop
Saturday, February 11, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Monarch School ( 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44118)
Presenter: Jessica Goggins ( Monarch School Art Therapist)
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658 (please register by Feb 7), http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: $5 per person

Sensory Programming: Dinosaurs Plus Exploration Station
Saturday, February 11, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights, OH, 44137
Sponsor: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Audience: Families whose children have a variety of different needs - including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special needs or challenges
Contact: 216.475.5000, www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Cost: Free

Adaptive Bowling at Red Circle Lanes
Sunday, February 12, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Red Circle Lanes, 6056 State Road, Cleveland, OH
Sponsor: Parma City School District, Parent Mentors
Audience: Students with disabilities
Contact: Lisa Neumeyer, 440.885.3761, mpallo@sbcglobal.net , Registration is required
Cost: $5.00

Transition Planning For Parents: Understanding the IEP Transition Process
Monday, February 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Robert J. Keegan Family Center for Autism, 3557 Commercial Drive, Akron, OH 44333
Audience: Parents
Contact: Jeff Brauning, 330.926.3939, jeffery.brauning@gmail.com

Public Parent Meeting: ODE Onsite Review of Maple Heights Special Ed. Program
Tuesday, February 14, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Maple Heights Board of Education Board Room, 14605 Granger Road, Maple Heights, OH
Audience: Parents and guardians to address OEC
Contact: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?Page=3&TopicRelationID=1897&Content=119042 Cost: FREE

Loving a Child with Autism: A Family Affair - An evening for extended family members
Tuesday, February 14, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: The City of Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131
Presenter: Lisa R. Audet, CCC-SLP, PhD, Professor of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Kent State University
Sponsor: Autism Society of Greater Cleveland (ASGC)
Audience: Families and extended family members who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Also, a social skills session will also be available for children ages 6-19. Pre-registration required
Contact: ASGC, 216.556.4937, support @asgc.org

Aspergers Boot Camp (ABC) in Cuyahoga Falls
Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 pm
Location: Quirk Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Presenter: Facilitated by Diana Ray, MA in Expressive Arts Therapty
Sponsor: Autism Society of Greater Akron
Audience: Individuals with Aspergers and their friends and family members
Contact: Diana Ray, 330.543.3955, DianaRay@theartofliving.us

Transition—Moving Out and Moving On Webinar
Wednesday, February 15, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online, www.akronchildrens.org/cms/event/e2f90e8a16388f40/index.html
Contact: Family Information Network, finofOH@chmca.org
Cost: Free

Strong Soft Skills = Employment Skills
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: State Support Team 3, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View 44125
Presenters: David Reinke, Jon Gallagher, James Miller, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Sponsor: State Support Team 3
Audience: Parents and students
Contact: Bonnie Simons, 216.524.3000, Bonnie.Simons@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free

Enhancing Communication at Home
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Monarch School, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44118
Presenter: Melissa Baker, MS CCC-SLP, Monarch School
Contact:   Please register online http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events or 216.320.6805
Cost: Free

Sibshops
Thursdays, February 16, March 8, April 12, May 10, 6:30 pm
Location: Monarch School, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44118
Presenter: Facilitated by Becky Remner (Monarch School SLP) and Karin Hess-Hopkins
Contact: Karen Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658, http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: $125 (for 4 sessions), Please register by February 9

Behavioral Data and Interpretation
Friday, February 17, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: The Robert J. Keegan Family Center, 3557 Commercial Drive, Akron, OH 44333
Sponsor: Achievement Centers for Children
Audience: Professionals
Contact: Helen Mack, Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org, 216.292.9700 x248
Cost: $150

Tips for OT/PT and Speech Therapy Follow Through at Home
Friday, February 17, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: ESC-CC, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, 44125
Sponsor: SST 3 Family Council Information for Families
Contact: Juanita Primous, 216.524.3000 ext. 3814

Fearlessly Facing the Dentist and the Doctor
Saturday, February 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Dover Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Presenter: Dr. Lyn Allee, DMD, pediatric dentist
Sponsor: Connecting for Kids and Westlake Porter Public Library
Audience: Playgroup/meeting for parents with questions or concerns about their child’s development
Contact: sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org, 216.570.4326, www.connectingforkids.org
Cost: Free  

Party at The Avenue Tap House - Join Andy Wasserman in celebrating his birthday while benefitting Milestones Autism Organization
Saturday, February 18, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Avenue Tap House (formerly the Put-In-Bay Bar), 18206 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, OH 44107
Audience: All adults 21 and over are welcome
Contact: Andrew Wasserman, awasserman17@gmail.com, www.avenuetaphouse.com
Cost: $25 for pizza, bowling, cornhole, games, drinks and more.

Behavior 101: Behavior Modification Basics
Tuesday, February, 21, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center, 2132 Case Parkway North - Suite A, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Presenter: Jackie Crissinger, MA, BCBA
Audience: Families
Contact: 330.963.8600, www.kidslinkOH.com
Cost: Free

Collaborate to Help your Children Reach their Peak Potential
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Keegan Autism Center, 3557 Commercial Drive, Akron, OH 44333
Presenters: Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP and Deborah K. Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP
Sponsor: ASPIES Greater Akron
Contact: Joy Spencer, 330-745-5115, rreindeer@aol.com, www.aspiesgreaterakron.org

Parent Support Group (West Side)
Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 pm
Location: University Hospital Westlake Medical Center ( 960 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145)
Presenter: Facilitated by Karin Hess-Hopkins
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Parents of children/adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Contact: Karen Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658. Please register by February 14, http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: Free

A Mother’s Acceptance
Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 pm
Location: Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, 2030 South Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH
Presenter: Rivka Levitansky
Sponsor: Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and Siegal College of Judaic Studies
Contact:   216.371.0446, jfant@jecc.org
Cost: Free

Parent’s Rights
Wednesday, February 22, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Nordonia Central Conference Center, 9370 Old Eight Road, Northfield, OH
Presenter: Karen Lyke, OH Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Audience: Families
Contact: Kitty Boylan, 330.908.6219
Cost: Free

Don’t leave Dental out of Developmental Assessment Webinar
Wednesday, February 22, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online, www.akronchildrens.org/fin
Presenter: Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS, Professor and Chair and Chief of Dentistry, The OH State University College of Dentistry and Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Ninth Annual Autism Seminar Series: Transition to Adulthood
Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: UH Westlake Medical Center, 960 Clague Road, Suite 1600 (1st floor), Westlake
Presenter: Beth Thompson, MSSA, Milestones Autism Organization
Sponsor: UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Milestones Autism Organization
Audience: Families or Professionals
Contact: Kathy Maxwell, 216.844.1289, Kathleen.Maxwell@uhhospitals.org, http://files.e2ma.net/29737/assets/docs/autismseminarbrochure.2011_1___2_.pdf Cost: $90 for the entire series. Students and paraprofessionals may attend entire series for $10.

Behavior Focused IEP’s
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: USOD Office LL Conference Room (located on the bottom floor of USOD Office Building), 4407 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Contact: RSVP to Gina Mitchner, Gina@usod.org
Cost: Free

Making “Sense” of Your Child’s Learning Style
Thursday, February 23, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Bay Village Public Library, 502 Cahoon Road, Cleveland, OH
Presenter: Paula Michaud, Med, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist)
Sponsor: Connecting for Kids
Audience: Families
Contact: Sarah Rintamaki, 216.570.4326, sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org

TEACCH Fundamentals Treatment And Education Of Autistic And Other Related Communication Handicapped Children
Thursday and Friday,February 23-24, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Educational Service Center Administration Building, 5811 Canal Road, Room 105, Valley View 44125
Presenter: Sloane Burgess, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Kent State University
Sponsor: Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County
Contact: Bonnie Bertschinger, 216.901.4229, bonnie.bertschinger@esc-cc.org
Cost: $100

Fearlessly Facing the Dentist and the Doctor
Friday, February 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Dover Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Presenter: Dr. Lyn Allee, DMD, pediatric dentist
Sponsor: Connecting for Kids and Westlake Porter Public Library
Audience: Playgroup/meeting for parents with questions or concerns about their child’s development
Contact: sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org, 216.570.4326, www.connectingforkids.org
Cost: Free

Sensory Friendly Movies at AMC, “The Secret World of Arrietty”
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am
Location: AMC, Ridge Park Square, 4788 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH
Sponsor: Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
Audience: Families affected by Autism and other disabilities. Audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing.
Contact: 216.556.4937, support@asgc.org

14th Annual Summer & Beyond Fair
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: St. Michael's Woodside, 5025 East Mill Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Sponsor: Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County and State Support Team 3
Audience: Families
Contact: Bonnie Simons, 216.524.3000, bonnie.simons@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free

Sensory Storytime
Saturday, February 25, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights, OH, 44137
Sponsor: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Audience: designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special needs or challenges
Contact: 216.475.5000, www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Cost: Free

Teaching Social Skills with Legos (ages 5-10)
Saturday, February 25, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: University Hospital Westlake Medical Center ( 960 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145)
Presenter: Facilitated by Karin Hess-Hopkins and Nick Borsellino
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Families and children ages 5-10
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658, http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: $65 (for two sessions)

Medina Sibshop
Saturday, February 25, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Medina Hospital CONFERENCE RMS 4 & 5, Medina, OH 44256
Sponsor: HEART
Audience: Teens ages 13-17 years old
Contact: www.HEART-Medina.org

Autism Family Night and Sensory Storytime
Saturday, February 25, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Medina County District Library, Brunswick Branch, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
Audience: Families and children of all ages who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders
Contact: 330-273-4150 to register
Cost: Free

Transition Series of Support - Post Secondary Employment
Monday, February 27 and March 26 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Education Service Center (ESC) of Lorain County, 1885 Lake Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Sponsor: Region 2 State Support Team
Audience: Families, students and their transition teams
Contact: Jennifer Heim, 440.324.5777 ext. 1148, heim@esclc.org
Cost: Free

Including Students with ASD in the General Education Setting
Tuesday, February 28, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: The Robert J. Keegan Family Center, 3557 Commercial Drive, Akron, OH 44333
Sponsor: Achievement Centers for Children
Audience: Professionals
Contact: Helen Mack, Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org, 216.292.9700 x248
Cost: $150

Be a Voice for your Child and Family Webinar
Tuesday, February 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online, www.akronchildrens.org/cms/FCLC_Family_Information_Network/index.html
Sponsor: Family Information Network
Contact: finofOH@chmca.org
Cost: Free

Graduate First: The Drop Out Prevention Destination Webinar
Tuesday, February 28, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online, http://www.ndpc-sd.org/
Presenter: Laura C. Brown, PhD., Coordinator of Georgia’s Graduate FIRST
Sponsor: National Dropout Prevention Center
Contact: 800-775-7654
Cost: Free

Aspergers Boot Camp (ABC) in Cuyahoga Falls
Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 pm
Location: Quirk Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Presenter: Facilitated by Diana Ray, MA in Expressive Arts Therapty
Sponsor: Autism Society of Greater Akron
Audience: Individuals with Aspergers and their friends and family members
Contact: Diana Ray, 330.543.3955, DianaRay@theartofliving.us

Strategies to support independence while promoting safety - Caregiver Support and Learning Groups
Thursdays, March 1 - April 5, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Communication & Learning Consultation Services, 77 Milford Dr., Suite 216, Hudson, OH 44236
Presenter: Lisa Audet, PhD, CCC-SLP
Audience: Families
Contact: laudet@neo.rr.com, 330.703.1854, http://www.autismohio.org/index.php/calendar/northeast-region/icalrepeat.detail/2012/01/12/2683/221%7C219%7C138%7C218%7C300/beginning-the-autism-journey-hudson.html
Cost: $50 for series

Paraprofessional’s Workshop on Behavioral Techniques
Friday, March 2, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, 2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104
Audience: Paraprofessionals who work with children who have special needs.
Contact: 216.448.6440 or register on their website at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/childrens-hospital/specialties-services/departments-centers/center-for-autism/workshops.aspx
Cost: $150

East Side Parent Support Group (ages 6-19)
Tuesdays, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Monarch School (22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44118)
Presenter: Karin Hess-Hopkins, MSSA, Monarch School
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658
Cost: Free (drop-in when you are available)

Quick Start Autism Seminars: Coping with the Diagnosis of Autism: Practical Strategies from the Front Lines
Wednesday, March, 7 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Ahuja Medical Center, 3999 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
Presenter: Robyn Stosaker, MD, UH -Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Sponsor: UH -Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Audience: Families
Contact: Beth Mishkind, 216.286.5500, beth.mishkind@uhhospitals.org
Cost: $10

Positive Behavior Supports
Friday, March 9, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Rd., Highland Hills, Ohio 44128
Presenters: Mary Beth Koss, M.Ed., Kristin Vigar, M.Ed, Karen Irwin, M.A., Achieve Consulting
Audience: For special and general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and school support staff that work with students with special needs.
Contact: Helen Mack, Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org, 216.292.9700 x248, http://www.achievementcenters.org/programs/educational-consulting-services/professional-development.html
Cost: $150

Planning Education Today for Tomorrow
Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, 2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104
Audience: Parents and professionals
Contact: 216.448.6440 or register on their website at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/childrens-hospital/specialties-services/departments-centers/center-for-autism/workshops.aspx
Cost: Free

Sensory Programming: Investigate it! The Earth
Saturday, March 10, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights, Ohio, 44137
Sponsor: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Audience: Families whose children have a variety of different needs - including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special needs or challenges
Contact: 216.475.5000, www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Cost: Free

Educational Testing and Interpretation
Thursday, March, 22, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center, 2132 Case Parkway North - Suite A, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Presenter: Jill Michelle DePolo, PsyD
Audience: Families
Contact: 330.963.8600, www.kidslinkohio.com
Cost: Free

Sensory Storytime
Saturday, March 24, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights, Ohio, 44137
Sponsor: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Audience: designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special
needs or challenges
Contact: 216.475.5000, www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Cost: Free

Medina Sibshop
Saturday, March 24, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Medina Hospital CONFERENCE RMS 4 & 5, Medina, OH 44256
Sponsor: HEART
Audience: Children ages 7-12 years old
Contact: www.HEART-Medina.org

Transition Series of Support - Post Secondary Independent Living
Monday, March 26 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Education Service Center (ESC) of Lorain County,1885 Lake Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Sponsor: Region 2 State Support Team
Audience: Families, students and their transition teams
Contact: Jennifer Heim, 440.324.5777 ext. 1148, heim@esclc.org
Cost: Free

Managing your Child’s Behavior - Reinforcement and Punishment?
Monday, March 26, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, 2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104
Audience: Parents
Contact: 216.448.6440 or register on their website at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/childrens-hospital/specialties-services/departments-centers/center-for-autism/workshops.aspx
Cost: $75

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