WOSEP - Events

F.A.C.T. We are open!

When: August 15, 2010
Where: West Los Angeles

F.A.C.T. (Family, Adult, and Child Therapies) clinic is staffed with expert, compassionate therapists trained to meet the unique needs of the individual client, couples, and families.  Additionally, many of our clinician's have extensive experience in intervention with children and families with special needs.  Our collaborative team approach provides the best opportunity for successful treatment. We are open seven days a week, evening appointments available.  Our fees are based on a sliding scale.

Please call anytime to make a referral or visit the F.A.C.T. clinic.  Linda Andron Ostrow, LCSW Executive Director     Alyce Botwinick, LCSW Clinical Director      (310)470-9016

Kelter Center Summer Session

When: August 16, 2010
Where: Kelter Center

A three hour a day, six-week educational therapy program to maximize students' learning during the summer break.  Work on reading and spelling of individual words, fluency, writing skills or mathematics, and reading comprehension. Please contact us at 310-312-1056 to receive a flyer about this exceptional program.

Nicky's World Classes

When: August 16, 2010
Where: Tarzana, ca

Nicky's World is open and holding classes for limited communicators, children and young adults, in: music, yoga, movement, play skills, literacy, language enrichment, typing and fine motor skills/art. Workshops are every two months by professionals and every two months by a parent expert. 'Just between us' is a moms support group and the dads support group is a drum circle! A Sibling club and Growers club are gearing up as well. Call Sharon at (818) 968-2337 or email  nickysworld.sharon@gmail.com for class registration, requests, workshop attendance and/or to be part of the community. Please share with your clients and friends.

Nes Gadol Hebrew School Classes Enrolling now for 6-9 year old children with special needs

When: August 16, 2010
Where: Vista Del Mar

Vista Inspire Program is now enrolling fall Nes Gadol Hebrew classes for 6-9 year old children with special needs.

Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons and Sundays and are on the Vista Del Mar campus in West Los Angeles

Please call or email Naomi for more information and to enroll

310.836 1223 ext 322 or naomisalamon@gmail.com

or visit http://www.vistainspireprogram.com

Neuro-typical Siblings Have Feelings Too!

When: August 23, 2010
Where: Center for the Developing Mind, Los Angeles, CA

Complimentary neurotypically developing siblings group now forming at Center for the Developing Mind. Facilitated by Dr. Esther Hess and geared for children ages 12-15 years of age. For more information, please contact Dr. Hess at (310) 652-7581 or at: drhess@centerforthedevelopingmind.com

Complimentary Grandparent Group Now Forming

When: August 23, 2010
Where:

Complimentary Grandparent group now forming at Centr for the Developing Mind in West Los Angeles. facilitated by Dr. Esther Hess and addressing concerns of grandparents who's children's children are on the spectrum. For more information, please contact Dr. Hess at (310) 652-7581 or Drhess@centerforthedevelopingmind.com.

Announcing the formation of a Home School at Center for the Developing Mind

When: August 23, 2010
Where: Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Esther Hess is pleased to announce that the Center for the Developing Mind is now accepting applications for the Fall for a Home School program, which utilizes the developmental relational princiapls of DIR.Floor Time. The program will be based at Center for teh Developing Mind, 2990 South Sepulveda, Suite #308, Los Angeles, C 90064, For more information please contact Dr Hess at www.centerforthedevelopingmind.com.

Vista Del Mar's Vista Inspire Program Presents Miracle Theater and Nes Gadol

When: August 30, 2010
Where: Vista Del Mar

Act, Sing, Dance, and Connect...Fully Included Classes for all Abilities.

Be part of the Dynamic, Creative Community at Vista Del Mar.

Classes in dance, drama, music, and musical theater for ages 4-17.

Children with Autism and other special needs join with typically developing youth and professionals to create joyful meaningful relationships.

Also, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Training and religious education.

Please call 310.836.1223 ext.322 for more information and to enroll today!

DIR/Floor Time: A Developmental/Relational Treatment for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder

When: September 1, 2010
Where: San Diego, CA

Dr. Esther Hess will be presenting an all day lecture on DIR/Floor Time: A Developmental/Relational Treatment for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder on September 1,2 and 3rd,, 2010 in San Diego, Anaheim and Burbank, CA respectively. The event is sponsored by Summit Professional Education and CEU's are available for multiple disciplines. For more information and to register for the conference please contact Summit Professional Education at www.summit-education.com.

ADHD Coach* Certification Course for AttenPro

When: September 1, 2010
Where: Webinar

Course Goals:

· Learn to use AttenGo Neuro-cognitive training software to significantly enhance attention , concentration and memory  in order to provide positive changes for children & adults diagnosed with ADHD.

· Add an efficient, user friendly and inexpensive tool to your toolbox.

· Receive guidelines on unique practical methods that focus on making significant cognitive and behavioral changes.

Six weekly on-line Webinar meetings: 90 min each

Meeting no. 1 : One-on-one meeting that will focus on getting to know each coach’s practice; registration with the AttenGo’s multi-client interface for professionals called AttenPro; setting personal and professional goals & expectations from the course. 

Meeting no. 2 : Introduction and getting acquainted with AttenPro.

Meeting no. 3: Understanding the cognitive skills that are used in the AttenFocus module including attention,concen tration, working memory, executive functions.

Meeting no. 4: Understanding the cognitive skills that are used in the AttenMemory module, including storage and retrieval of memory items as well as memory processing.

Meeting no. 5: Learning practical methods and useful tools for better coaching & for improving your patients’ results.

Meeting no. 6: One-on-one final meeting in which your ability to use AttenGo will be overseen. In this meeting you will be able to ask any questions about AttenGo/AttenPro and its use.

All coaches successfully completing the webinar will be listed on the AttenGo website

During the entire course, Dr. Billi will be available by phone and/or email to offer supervision and professional help if needed. You can also contact the AttenGo team for more information and support.

* ADHD coaches who have recognition from organizations such as ACO, ICF, CHADD P2P Certified teachers etc. and/or have accreditations in related fields like Educational Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Special Education and Resource teachers.

Special Price for AttenPro interface for coaches participating in Certification Course:

AttenPro Setup Fee + 3 licenses, Training, Supervision and Certification = $ 1,161

Webinar Instructor: Dr. Billi of AttentionB

Course Date: Fall (exact dates to be determined)

Questions or comments? E-mail us at info@AttentionB.com or call (818) 919-1971    

Special Kids School Talk

When: September 5, 2010
Where: Online - Blogtalkradio.com

Strategies for kids with ADD or ADHD.  Tune in on Sunday, September 5 at 3:00pm Pacific to Dr. Kari Miller's blogtalk radio show to hear tips and strategies for children and adults struggling with ADHD.  Call in with your questions!

www.blogtalkradio.com/specialkidschooltalk

Support group for partners of individuals impacted by Asperger's Disorder

When: September 7, 2010
Where: Center for the Developing Mind

Dr Hess is facilitating an adult support group for partners and/or spouses of individuals impacted by Asperger's Disorder. Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (ongoing). Cost is $75.00 a session (sliding scale available). Group will take place at Center for the Developing Mind, 2990 South Sepulveda Blvd., #308, L.A., CA 90064. For more information please contact Dr. Hess at (310) 652-7581 or Drhess@centerforthedevelopingmind.com.

F.A.C.T. Family Reunion

When: October 3, 2010
Where:

It's been exhilarating to be part of the incredible progress the world has made in the acceptance and treatment of individuals on the Spectrum.
 
10 years ago we left U.C.L.A and became our own not for profit organization. We named it Focus on All Child Therapies (F.A.C.T.).  This is an organization of and for families, with many of our parents serving as board members.
 
Our journey during the past 10 years has really shown our unique vision and approach of cutting edge therapies and support which has helped hundreds of families and young people in Los Angeles truly "be all that they can be"!
 
Many bonds & friendships were made over the years. Some of you we see on a regular basis, others we see occasionally, and some we have not seen in a while.  To bring the whole "family" together, we are planning a reunion and celebration. Please join us to connect and to share our journeys. 
 
The F.A.C.T. Family Reunion is planned for Sunday, October 3, 2010. Come join us for food, music, and entertainment.
 
Our Board of Director's are putting together a "Where Are They Now" journal, Please contribute by sharing some of your memorable experiences to help bring hope and solutions to more families for the next 10 years.
 
Use this link http://www.factfamily.org/reunionform to answer our brief questionnaire.

Your response is so very important to the strength of our community and to the success of this event. We will be sending more information as the reunion approaches.

Thank you very much.

Vista Del Mar's Autism Conference

When: November 18, 2010
Where: Vista Del Mar

Guest Speakers:

Eustacia Cutler (Temple Grandin’s mother) and
Stephen Shore, ED.D. (Back by Popular Demand)

Special Appearance:
Actress Julia Ormand, whose compassionate portrayal of Temple Grandin’s mother in the 
HBO film won the world’s hearts.

When: NOVEMBER 18, 2010
8:00 a.m. – Registration | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

Where: Vista Del Mar Campus
3200 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Conference Admission Fee:
$100.00*(professionals) • $85.00* (parents) •
$50.00 (students)

Lunch will be included • C.E.U. credits available
*Early Bird registration received by 10/22/10- $10 discount will be given

Conference will be vendored through
Westside Regional Center# PW5788

For more information, please call
310-836-1223 ext 322 or 369

Click here for more information and to register

Artwork by Jason L., age 8 – a student with autism at the Baron School at the Julia Ann Singer Center