CANDI UpdatesFriday, November 18, 2016
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SPARK for Autism Research Study, Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital would like to invite individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism as well as their family members to join SPARK!
SPARK, sponsored by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, has the mission of speeding up research and advancing understanding of autism by building the nation’s largest autism study!
Registration and information can be found online atwww.SPARKforAutism.org/BCH
Individuals with autism will receive gift cards valued at up to a total of $50 for participation. By dramatically increasing the number of research participants, SPARK aims to help facilitate research that has not yet been possible.
Questions? Contact Emily Matthews, Clinical Research Coordinator at:r call(617) 355-8300.
Autism Insurance Resource Center
When:December 1, 2016 3:30PM – 6:00PM
Where: University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA
Faculty ConferenceRoom, S1-342
Opening Remarks
Jean Frazier, M.D.
Executive Director, E.K. Shriver Center
“10 questions when searching for a quality ABA provider”
Lindsey Snider, BCBA
Clinical Director, Proven Behavior Solutions
Introduction – Jay O’Brien, Exceptional Lives
“Ensuring quality”
Jerome, Chiu, BCBA
Clinical Manager- Autism Services, Beacon Health Options
“Ensuring quality”
Provider perspectives and brainstorming session
Directions to UMASShttp://disabilityinfo.org/ARICA/pdfs/UMass-campus-directions-with-map.pdf
Please registerby sending an email
Share YOUR statement of gratitude
Who is the spouse, therapist, friend, employee, or child that has made a difference in your life?
Easterseals, is grateful to serve millions of people with disabilities and their families each year, who remind us each and every day that everyone deserves the chance to reach their full-potential.
This Thanksgiving season, they would like to hear whatyou’remost grateful for – and if you’d like to tell them how Easterseals has been there for you, they would love to hear that too!
To share a statement of gratitudevisit our website and post in the commentsor post on social media using the hashtag#disabilitytogether
Thank you again for all you do to help us make the inclusive world we envision a reality – you continue to enrich our lives as we work toward a better future that makes room for everyone.
#GivingTuesday
Join the movement & give back!
There is Black Friday, CyberMondayand now there is a growing movement which challenges us to give back called #GivingTuesday.
To join in the fun, we encourage you to join us in #Giveitup4autism challenge where you give up something you love to spend money on for the month of November and donate that money to HMEA's Autism Resource Central.Take a video of yourself stating what you would be giving up and challenge a friend or two and post it on social media.
Promoting Maternal and Child Health: Preventing, Identifying and Managing Postpartum Depression
The SPARC in the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School is hosting a webinar on Dec. 7th.
Presenter: Nancy Byatt, D.O., M.B.A.
Date/Time:Wednesday, December 7, 2016 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Registration URL:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3558802857978736644
Perinatal depression - depression that occurs during pregnancy or in the year after birth - can have far-reaching, harmful effects for all family members. Fathers and adoptive families can also experience perinatal depression. Birth outcomes can be adversely affected by depression in pregnancy, and postpartum depression can have a long-term impact on child outcomes. This webinar will outline:
1.prevalence of perinatal depression and risk factors;
2.impact on birth and child outcomes;
3.evidence-based recommended practices for detecting, assess and manage perinatal depression; and
4.how MCPAP and MCPAP for Moms can help improve outcomes for babies, children, and families.
Autism Housing Pathways presents: Learning about Housing
"Learning about housing" is a daylong workshop in which families are guided in working through a housing manual that will help them determine what housing options might be appropriate for their family member. Topics include public funding streams, level of support needed, living skills development, assessment of personal resources, housing models, person-centered planning, and service providers. This is a day to think about nuts and bolts. Participants will end the day with a short plan of next steps. Recommended for those with a family member aged 14 and up (STRONGLY recommended for those with a family member 17 and up).
When: Saturday, December 17thfrom8:30am – 4:30pm
To register, go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-about-housing-marshfield-tickets-28772951673
You must register in advance. Scholarships are available; please contact us .
Relationship and Social Skills Training Series
In response to multiple requests, HMEA's Autism Resource Central is pleased to announce our new Relationships and Social Skills Training Class. This is a 12 week class starting on December 6th, 2016 to February 28th, 2017. Class will not be held onDecember 27th, 2016due to the holidays. This class will take place on Tuesdays from5:30pm - 7:30pm. There will be a break during each class where each participant will be offered 2 slices of pizza and a drink.
This is a structured skills training class that is using, The Relationship Series, by YAI, as its curriculum and will be taught by the Autism Adult Specialist, Dianne Crossley, LICSW. This series addresses the various types and progression of relationships starting with strangers, acquaintances, 5 ways to know if someone is your friend, dating, how to advance to a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship, and then steps to take towards having mature respectful, consensual, and responsible sexual relationships.
This entire curriculum is presented on DVD so to utilize a visual and an interactive approach. The DVDs present scenarios of various types of social situations and allow for group discussion on difficult decisions to be made by the characters depicted in these scenarios. This class is designed for individuals who express that they would feel comfortable and willing to attend and engage in this type of format. This group is designed for a maximum of 10 participants. This class utilizes a psychoeducational approach in which each class builds on information previously presented. Associated with this, participants need to commit to attending the class throughout the quarter and can only sign up for the entire 12 weeks. Participants in this group will assist with designing, developing, and planning our large social gathering in the spring. Participants should also attend and utilize our scheduled social activities as a forum to practice the social skills that are taught in this class.
Dates for Relationships Class:
December 6, 13, & 20th 2016
January 3, 10,17,24, 31st 2017
February 7, 14, 21, & 28th 2017
Contact Dianne Crossley at508-298-1611for more information and to register
Join and Celebrate PPAL’s 25thAnniversary
Come and hear Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child
When:December 14, 2016 from 2pm – 4pm
Where: Comfort Care, 147 Pelham St., Methuen, MA 01844
Ross Greene is the originator of the innovativeCollaborative Problem Solvingapproach, now called theCollaborative & Proactive Solutionsapproach, to caring for children with behavioral challenges. He is the author of the influential, best-selling booksThe Explosive ChildandLost at Schoolas well as a fierce and articulate advocate for the compassionate understanding and treatment for challenging kids and their caregivers. His work has transformed lives and inspired change for the most vulnerable children.
Ross Greene will discuss his collaborative approach and the positive impact it has for children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs and their families. Dr. Greene will be available for questions following his presentation.
Please join us for this incredible opportunity to hear from an amazing leader in trauma-informed models of care. Bring your questions!
Event is free, but due to expected demand for this event, you MUSTregisterin advance to be guaranteed a seat.
HMEA’s Holiday Party
Autism Resource Central’s Annual Holiday Party
For Children 12 and under
When:Sunday, December 4, 2016
Where: The Manor Restaurant
Call508-835-4278to RSVP
This yearly event is our gift to our families, there is no cost to attend. Many organizations now offer a sensory Santa or a family dinner that is autism friendly. We've have been way ahead of the curve, this will be 19th year the Center has had some sort of Holiday Party. It has grown over the years from Santa visiting the Center and pizza to a lovely dinner buffet, ( dietary restrictions honored as much as possible) a visit with Santa, pictures and holiday music to set the tone. It's also a chance to launch the holiday season with a successful event. We do so many seatings so that children do not have to wait too long to visit with Santa, and each seating is brief, one hour then off you go! Santa & his elves work very hard to insure that everyone has a successful day and we are thrilled to be able to share the magic and wonder of Christmas as seen through the eyes of your children.
You have to call to make your reservation, this way we can square away small details that make it truly magical. Don't miss out, call today and reserve your spot.
Questions?
Want us to share your announcements?
Please send to the CANDI email address:
Child andAdolescentNeuroDevelopmentInitiative (CANDI)
Psychiatry Department
University of Massachusetts Medical School
P:(774) 455-4100(Pediatric Research)
F:(774) 455-4111