Autism One Conference

The Autism One Conference will be held this year at the Westin O'Hare Hotel on Memorial Day weekend. The conference is a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn more about helping children with autism. There will be a full-day special ed law day, a full-day dietary intervention day and speakers from around the world to present on a wide range of topics. Please consider attending this conference if you've never been. There will also be a new parent social mixer on Thursday night, May 21, with parent mentors from TACA (Talk About Curing Autism).

For more information, visit the website:
www.autismone.org

Also, the ARC of IL and Starnet both provide stipends to families attending conferences. If your child is under 6 years of age, click on this link:
http://www.thecenterweb.org/starnet/funding.html
Otherwise, visit this site:
http://www.thearcofil.org/document.asp?did=35

SEAstar Nomination Period Now Closed

Thanks to all who nominated individuals for the annual SEAstar award. The nomination period is now closed. Please watch this space (and your email) for more information about this year's winners.


Each SEAStar award recipient will be recognized in May at the school board meetings in D97 & D200, in addition to receiving a pin & commendation certificate.

D97 Saturday Workshop - April 25

Structured Teaching for Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction for Parents and Educators - Dr. Jeff Salt, Clinical Psychologist, and Crhistopher Flint, Atuism Specialist - Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Holmes Elementary School - Childcare Available - MORE INFORMATION