Thursday, March 7, 2013


Dear Parent and Educators,
There are twoFREE events in April that I would like to call your attention to. Flyers for each event are linked below and I encourage you to share these items with others.
Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities & their Families
April 9
9:00am - 1:00pm
OR
5:00pm - 9:00pm
CESA 1, N25 W23131 Paul Road, Suite 100, Pewaukee, WI 53072
This training will provide participants with information on IDEA and the Rehab Act, the two laws that overlap the transition process. Participants will learn about the elements of transition, receive an overview of the new Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) online program that school districts use, and will leave with resources and knowledge on how to develop a solid transition plan.
Presenters are Jen Bourget, CESA #1 WSTI Transition Coordinator and Cheri Sylla, CESA #1 WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinator.
Who Should Attend: Parents, Families, School Staff, and Agency Personnel
Transition Resource Fair:
Making Connections For Now & The Future
April 23
5:00pm - 8:00pm
CESA 1, N25 W23131 Paul Road, Suite 100, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Transition services are intended to prepare students to move from the world of school to the world of postsecondary education and work. This FREE fair will provide information on transition services and trends locally and statewide and will include:
-Representatives from agencies and postsecondary education institutions
-20 minute topic-related presentations
-Open computer lab to review the PTP (Postsecondary Transition plan) with staff assistance
Who Should Attend: Youth, Families, Educators and Agency Representatives
Take care.
Cheri
Cheri Sylla
CESA #1 WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinator
N25 W23131 Paul Road, Suite #100
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-787-9500 ext. 9565
csylla@cesa1.k12.wi.us
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)

Friday, November 30, 2012


Happy Holidays to you and your family,

Santa Claus is coming to Town!

We received word from the North Pole that the big jolly fellow in the red suit will come visit families of special needs children on Saturday December 15th (please see below & attached for details and directions)! Our mission is to create an environment of caring and understanding for special needs children and their families. We hope to see you all there! Please feel free to distribute the message to those families of special needs children so they can join us.

We would like to wish all of you and your families a happy, healthy and very merry Christmas season!

Sincerely,

The Sciachitano’s

Where: Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (19805 W. Capital Drive in Brookfield – 1 mi. south of Capital on Mitchell
Park Drive)
When: Saturday December 15th from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Who: All families of children with special needs are invited to enjoy the holiday in an environment of caring and understanding



                                          
                 Tattoos & Face Painting  Refreshments & Goodies



                         

We understand how challenging the holiday fun can be at times - if you have any questions or special requests, please call Jay or Sue at 262-343-0311 or email us at jaysuebella@yahoo.com. No RSVP necessary.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Parents Place Classes for December


Attached are class flyers outlining upcoming classes at Parent’s Place in Waukesha for December. See the right side bar Training Programs/Workshops  for flyers of the following classes:
  • Teens Managing Anger on Mondays, December 3 & 10, 2012 from 5:30-7:00pm
  • Uncontrollable Child on Tuesdays, December 4-18, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Life Skills for the Single Parent on-going on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 5:30-7:00pm

After School Programs

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Marquette PEERS Study


This study aims to understand how teenagers with autism and their parents are affected by social skills therapy, the Program for the Enrichment and Education of Relational Skills, or PEERS. PEERS is an evidence-based, manualized, 14-week, outpatient treatment program developed at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Van Hecke is certified by UCLA to provide the PEERS program at Marquette University. PEERS study groups begin every January and August. Free parking is available at Marquette University.

Who can participate?

The study invites teens, aged 11-16, with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a parent or guardian to participate. Teens need to speak English competently, using full sentences, to derive the best benefit from the program. Parents and teens will participate in an intake session where eligibility will be determined. Due to limited group size, some teens maybe placed on a waiting list for inclusion in the next PEERS group.
The study also invites teens without ASD or other disorders, aged 11-16, and their parent or guardian, to participate. Teens and parents need to speak English competently to participate in the study.
PEERS groups for young adults (aged 18-26) will begin in Fall of 2012.
Además, también hay los proyectos para un grupo de PEERS para familias de Hablar españolas en 2013. (In addition, there are also plans for a PEERS group for Spanish Speaking families in 2013

How long does the study last?

The study will take place in the Department of Psychology, Center for Psychological Services, at Marquette University.
For teens with ASD, the intake session, which lasts about 3 hours, will include completion of questionnaires, behavioral assessments, and a 3-minute electroencephalogram and heart rate measurement. Teens and parents will then participate in the PEERS treatment sessions. Evening sessions are once weekly, for 1.5 hours, for 14 weeks. Parents meet concurrently in a separate group to support their teen’s learning of skills. After the 14 weeks of PEERS is completed, parents and teens will participate in a follow-up session, where many of the same measures from intake will be repeated.
For teens without ASD, the intake session, which lasts about 3 hours, will include completion of questionnaires, behavioral assessments, and a 3-minute electroencephalogram and heart rate measurement. Teens without ASD will not participate in the PEERS program. After 16 weeks, parents and teens will participate in a follow-up session, where many of the same measures from intake will be repeated.

What are the benefits?

The study will allow you to contribute to the understanding of ASD, and of how teens who are successful in the program may change behaviorally and neurologically. PEERS intervention will be provided free of charge to eligible teens with ASD and parents. Teens without autism and their parents will be provided with a $30 gift card for each visit to Marquette, and reimbursed for or provided with free parking.

Who do I contact?

For more information or to schedule an intake, please fill out the contact form below, or call the Marquette Autism Project at 414-288-4438. Please mention that you are interested in the PEERS study.


http://www.marquette.edu/psyc/about_PEERS.shtml

Children's Long Term Support Waiver Talk


The Autism Society is hosting Bill Murray and Julie Bryda 
this coming Saturday, 

11/14 from  9:30 to 11:30 am 
at Nicolet High School in Glendale
 to speak about the recent changes to the CLTS waiver and answer questions. If you have any  families or staff who would benefit from attending, please help us  spread the word. 
Free online registration is available on our website,