City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Make Valentines
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
San Bruno Recreation Center (Crystal Springs and Oak),
Love is in the air! Come celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends at the Recreation Center. Bring $3 for supplies and a snack.
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184

Making Friends and Making Movies: Using Filmmaking to Teach Social Skills
Parca Parent Network in South San Francisco
South San Francisco Municipal Services Building, Betty Weber Gallery
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Tuesday, February 16 · 7 - 9 PM
William Davenport is the executive director of Autism Social Connection (ASC).  ASC is an inclusive community based non-profit serving children and adults on the autism spectrum and their family and friends.  William will discus ASC's media program as well as the need for more community based socialization programs. William's interest in special education began while he was teaching filmmaking, journalism and broadcast television courses at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale. After leaving the high school, William  received a teaching credential in Special Education and has taught at various non-public schools.

William Davenport's background also includes advanced degrees in education and filmmaking, an extensive work experience with award winning productions shown at film festivals around the world, and ownership of a successful commercial production company prior to becoming a full-time teacher.  William has taught college level filmmaking and technology courses at San Francisco State University, UC Berkeley, the San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking, Art Academy and the Art Institute of San Francisco.


Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
A Panel on Hearing and Speech for Children of All Ages
Saturday, February 13, 2010 · 8:30am - 12:30 pm
John O’Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street (@ 20th St) S.F.
Learn about hearing and speech for children of all ages, including speech and language development, assessment processes, services available, and where to find these services.

Presenters: Rupa Balachandran, Audiologist; Maryam Saleh, Speech and Language Pathologist; Shannon Simonson,  Director of the Counseling and Outreach Department, Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California; Danielle Monastersky, Transition Program Manager, Teacher of the Deaf and SLP; Jan Christensen, Director of Educational Programs, Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California

Reservations are required.  Sign up early—space fills up fast! To attend a workshop, reserve childcare, and/or interpretation services, you must call in advance: (415) 920-5040.


Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Speech and Language Development Workshop
(for parents of children 0 - 5 years old)
For the convenience of families, this workshop will be repeated on the following three dates:
Thursday, February 18 from 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. (repeated)
Location:  Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
2601 Mission Street, Rm. 604, San Francisco, 9411

Presenter: Kim Scott, Speech-Language Pathologist
This workshop will empower parents to become their child’s primary language facilitator, thereby maximizing the child’s opportunities for communication development in everyday situations. Parents will learn the importance of early intervention and how they can play an active role in improve their child’s communication development. Parents will also learn simple techniques and strategies that they can use to help improve their child’s language skills.

Free care giving and interpretation services are available for families who pre-register. To reserve care giving, request interpretation, or attend the workshop, please call: (415) 920-5040.


Notre Dame de Namur's Psi Chi Chapter's Annual Soccer/Pizza Social
Notre Dame de Namur University, Gleason Gym, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA 94002
Friday, February 19, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
An invitation to Families with children or family members with developmental disabilities!
Join members of Notre Dame de Namur's Psi Chi Chapter and members of Notre Dame De Namur's Men and Women's Soccer Teams

The Arc of California
Community Organizing Training
Saturday, February 20, 2010 · 9am - 5pm
Embassy Suites Hotel, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
To learn more and register for the training, visit our website at: http://thearcca.org/38.html
Accessible Recreation Activities Program (ARAP)
Friendship Dance
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 · 7 - 8:30pm
Veterans Memorial Senior Center · 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City
Cost $10
Enjoy an enenign of friendship and fun at the ARAP Annual Valentin's /Friendship Dance. Dance will include light dessert appetizers and beverages, along with music from all different eras. No Sign Up Required.

City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Magic Night
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
San Bruno Recreation Center (Crystal Springs and Oak),
Come watch some magic! Bring $3 for your favorite card trick!
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184

City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Rainbow Art
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
San Bruno Recreation Center (Crystal Springs and Oak),
We will be using lots of colors to make an artistic picture! Bring $3 for supplies and a snack.
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184

PHP Acclaimed Speaker Series
"Practical Approaches That Work with Challening Behavior" Conference
Friday, March 5th · 9am - 4pm & Saturday, March 6th · 9am - 2pm
For more information, to register or sponsor this event go to: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=15775
Mitra Ahani, CCC-SLP presents "Hello Gorgeous!"
A workshop about Social Communication, Functional Communication and Language Development in Children with Autism and other disabilities
Sunday, March 7, 2010 · 1:30 to 3:30
Burlingame Recreation Center, Lounge II · 850 Burlingame Ave.

Mitra will be repeating her EXCELLENT presentation from October on Social and Functional Communication: Talking to parents about how kids are communicating, ideas on how to make it appropriate, and the difference between language and communication.

Mitra started Route 2 Language (see www.route2language.com) to provide quality services to children with autism and their families. She has 10 years of  experience with verbal and non-verbal kids on the autism spectrum both in private practice and in public/non-public education. She follows a developmental model that emphasizes social and functional communication. Her passion derives from her niece, who has autism. She personally experienced the challenges families face when a child is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Her work is dedicated to meeting the needs of the families as well as the children. Mitra is currently working on her PhD in Infant Mental Health and Developmental Disorders through the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders. She is also the co-creator of MyWire's Let's Cook! Life Skills for Kids on the Autism Spectrum. While much of Mitra Ahani's work is with kids on the autism spectrum, much of what she discusses is more broadly applicable.  She works to make parents feel empowered, not frusterated or overwhelmed by providing tips for creating meaningful communicative interactions between parents and their kids during their daily lives.


National Lekotek Center presents
"Making Play Accessible to Children with Disabilities"
Training Seminar - March 8-10, 2010
National Lekotek Center (NLC) is excited to offer training options previously reserved solely for Lekotek professionals (Family Play Specialists/Lekotek Leaders). We have now extending our training to give you as a parent, professional in early childhood field or person interested in play, an opportunity to attend and experience it. With over 30 years of experience, NLC is a leader in trainings on play for children with special needs; training over 1000 people.
Who Should Attend: Social workers, pediatric therapists, special educators, early childhood educators, parents, caregivers and any others who wish to enhance their skills in play for children with disabilities.
To register go to:
http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_fam_play_specl.html
Feel free to contact me at domahen@lekotek.org with any questions. Thanks and we hope to see you at our next training.

Special Education Parent Information Night
March 10, 2010 · 7-8:30 pm
Burlingame High School Alumni room
Gloria Dirkmaat, Director of Special Education, will host an informational meeting for parents of Special Education students. The meeting will provide an overview of Special Education programs within the District and highlight the special education articulation process. Meeting for Parents of potential students for high school district.

City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Sports Night
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
San Bruno Recreation Center (Crystal Springs and Oak),
We playing and talking about sports! Bring $3 for supplies and a snack.
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184

3rd Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder
Saturday, May 15, 2010 · 8am - 4:30pm
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center · Stanford University
Advances in Science and Clinical Care for Autism Spectrum
Disorders.  Presented by Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital.  This conference is designed to provide parents, teachers and care providers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders with the latest findings on research and clinical care, utilizing a lifetime perspective. In addition there will be an opportunity to learn more about clinical and basic science research in autism being undertaken at Stanford University. This conference does not provide CME credit.
http://www.lpch.org/clinicalSpecialtiesServices/COE/BrainBehavior/Psychiatry/clinics/autism/conference/index.html
LISA MEDINA, OT, DISCUSSES SENSORY ISSUES
Parca Parent Network in South San Francisco
South San Francisco Municipal Services Building, Betty Weber Gallery
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Tuesday, March 16 · 7 - 9 PM

Lisa Medina, OT, will be discussing Sensory Issues.  Her discussion will include understanding what is a sensory issue, the signs and symptoms that deserve attention, what difficulties do symptoms create, and what can be done at school and at home to help.

City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Game Night
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
San Bruno Recreation Center (Crystal Springs and Oak),
Let's play some games! Bring $3 for supplies and a snack.
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184
PEN Speaker Series 2009-2010
Sensory Integration: Do We Really Need It?
Friday, March 19, 2010 · 9am - 12pm
Our Lady of Mercy School, 7 Elmwood Drive, Daly City
This short workshop is designed to be an interactive and experiential introduction to the process of sensory integration. We will explore the way the nervous system goes about gathering, processing, defining and acting on sensory motor events. We will first address how this process typically develops and then experience what happens when processing is delayed or disordered in some way.
For more information, go to:
http://parentseducationnetwork.org/Events?eventId=78932&EventViewMode=EventDetails

13th Annual Senior Health Fair
Friday, March 19th, 2010 · 9am - Noon
El Camino Senior Center · 33 Arroyo Dr., South San Francisco, CA
For More Information call (650) 829-3820
This is a FREE event! Lots of Give Aways and Fun!

Morgan Autism Center
FREE Lecture 3-“Confusions, Controversies, and How to Help Children with Autism”
Saturday, March 20, 2010 · 9:30am - 12:30pm
Morgan Autism Center · 2280 Kenwood Ave., San Jose, CA  95128
Speakers:  Dr. Thomas Crawford & Andrew Shahan, MA

Free Seminar
Sixth Annual SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
with Michael Gilfix Esq. of Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 · 1 - 3pm
Crowne Plaza Cabaña · 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • What is a Special Needs Trust?
  • Why is it a “must do” if a child or other family member is disabled?
  • How can a family member with disabilities have a trust and still keep public benefits?
  • What can and cannot SNT funds be used for?

To Register Call 650-493-8070 or 408-971-7292 · You may also register on our website at:
www.gilfix.com/events


Golden Gate Regional Center & Peninsula Crisis Prevention Services
Preventing Crisis: Promoting Wellness
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 · 10am - 3:30pm
(registration begins at 9am)
Crown Plaza Foster City · 1221 Chess Dr., Foster City, CA
This conference is targeted specifically for clinicians, advocates, service providers, family members, and persons with developmental disabilities.

For a PDF Schedule of Events and Registration Form go to:
http://www.ggrc.org/documents/preventing%20crises.pdf
or register via email to: Reg@lindacarynevents.com No later than Wednesday, March 17, 2010
For Registration information call: 760-625-0543 or 866-325-2338 Toll Free


City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Tie Dye
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
San Bruno Recreation Center (Crystal Springs and Oak),
Bring a white T-shirt or dye and $3 for supplies and a snack.
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Speech and Language Development Workshop
(for parents of children 0 - 5 years old)
For the convenience of families, this workshop will be repeated on the following three dates:
Friday, March 26 from 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. (repeated)
Location:  Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
2601 Mission Street, Rm. 604, San Francisco, 9411

Presenter: Kim Scott, Speech-Language Pathologist
This workshop will empower parents to become their child’s primary language facilitator, thereby maximizing the child’s opportunities for communication development in everyday situations. Parents will learn the importance of early intervention and how they can play an active role in improve their child’s communication development. Parents will also learn simple techniques and strategies that they can use to help improve their child’s language skills.

Free care giving and interpretation services are available for families who pre-register. To reserve care giving, request interpretation, or attend the workshop, please call: (415) 920-5040.


City of San Bruno Parks and Recreation Services Department Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program Social Events · Millbrae Pancake House
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
MEET AND PICKUP AT THE PANCAKE HOUSE - 1301 El Camino Real, Millbrae
We will be eating at Millbrae Pancake House. Bring money for dinner.
For more information, please contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Update
Saturday, May 15, 2010 · 7 - 9PM
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center · Stanford University
For more information or to Register for the 3rd Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Update go to
http://childpsychiatry.stanford.edu

Sue Digre
Call Sue Digre, Parca Director of Family Support Services, at (650) 312-0730 or e-mail her for more information on Parca's FREE events for families & friends of people with developmental disabilities.