Tuesday, December 11, 2012

LENGTHY ARTICLE BUT WORTH YOUR TIME; INTERNSHIP FOR YOUR STUDENT; A RESOURCE DATABASE; FREE EVENT AT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE; ONLINE SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS OF KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

(An article from the National Journal)
HOW TWO PRESIDENTS HELPED ME DEAL WITH LOVE, GUILT, AND FATHERHOOD
Guidance from Bill Clinton and George W. Bush taught the author how to accept and understand his son's Asperger's syndrome
http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/how-two-presidents-helped-me-deal-with-love-guilt-and-fatherhood-20121129

A ONE-YEAR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN THEIR LAST YEAR OF SCHOOL
The Project SEARCH Transition Program is targeted to students whose goal is competitive employment.  This program takes place in a healthcare, government or business setting where complete immersion in the workplace.  Students participate in three unpaid internships lasting 10-12 weeks rotations.  The Project SEARCH Information Night is on January 16, 2013, from 6:30-8PM, at the Ivymount School in Rockville, MD.  For details, go to www.ivymount.org/projectsearch

(Provided by the Autism Society)
AUTISM SOURCE Whether you need an advocate for an IEP meeting, a social group for young adults or an understanding, doctor, the Autism Societ's Autism Source national resource database of autism-related services and supports can direct you to unbiased  and free information.  
 http://www.autismsource.org/

Pathfinders For Autism presents:  FREE FAMILY FUN EVENT AT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE January 20, 2013.  Registration opens on December 14, 2012
Spaces go FAST!  Register at www.pathfindersforautism.org 

The Sibling Support Project announces it's new GKSN-GRANDPARENTS OF KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.  On the GKSN website, grandparents will have a chance to meet other grandparents through it's Yahoogroup or Facebook groups, share ideas for supporting their kids and grandkids, and even post pics of their grandkids!  Visit www.gksn.org 



 






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