Please join DAPE for

“Special Topics”

The Autism Spectrum: What we know and what we can learn

ASD, PDD, PDD-NOS ????….. Confused by the alphabet soup of the Autism Spectrum?

·  Wondering where to turn to for support and resources?

·  Over- whelmed as a parent or a teacher with a child whose behavior seems to defy explanation?

·  Do you have more questions than answers?

Join parents and teachers of children who are living the journey that is affecting 1 in 166 children. (Centers for Disease Control). Learn what is working for home and classrooms from local families. Find out about support groups, and resources that can provide you with support and information

about children with this challenging diagnosis. There is still much to be learned about the Autism Spectrum but much we already know. Come and share your questions and your solutions with parents and teachers.

The Dallas Association for Parent Education

Presents:

“Special Topics”

The Autism Spectrum: What we know and what we can learn

Saturday, March 25, 2006

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

At: First Baptist Church of

Richardson

1001 N Central Expwy

Richardson, TX 75080

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME

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PHONE ______

Are you a:

_____ Teacher

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(No refunds)

Make check or Money Order payable to:

DAPE

Send form and fee to:

DAPE

777 S Central, Bldg 1-T

Richardson, TX 75080

Cost: $25 per person; $35 per family (2 adults- no children please). Add $5 if registering at the door.

3.5 clock hours of credit for early childhood educators

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CALL DAPE

972-699-0420

www.dallasparents.org

SCHEDULE

KEYNOTE 9:00 –10:30

“The Autism Spectrum 101 –The Current Knowledge: What We Know About This Disorder.”

Dawn Jesmer BS

Ms. Jesmer is an Intervention Teacher for the Garland Independent School District. She works with teachers and families in developing strategies that work for children at home and in the classroom. She specializes in students with autism.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and fourteen years of classroom teaching. She is the parent of four children and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.

FINDING HELP 10:30 – 11:00

Support groups, resources and networking information

PANEL DISCUSSION 11:00 – 12:30

Panel of Parents and Teachers with helpful suggestions