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 St. Charles County
Autism Support Group


dedicated to providing support for the families
dealing with autism in St. Charles County, MO.



Below is the schedule for the St. Charles County Autism Support Group. This support group is open to all families and caregivers of persons with autism spectrum disorders or other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

 
Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00PM at:
 
Leaps and Bounds
324 Jungermann Rd
St Peters, MO 63376
(636) 928-5327
 
March 20: Safety Night
The St. Charles County Autism Support Group's March meeting will be a presentation on safety and autism. Agenda: The Crider Center will discuss protecting our children from bullying at school. First responders will present on how to be prepared for an emergency Deputy Steve Case will demonstrate the Care Trak system that locates lost children (Project Lifesaver) and also share a video on Autism and Law Enforcement A 4 Paws for Ability family will discuss the use of autism assistance dogs for children that elope We will also provide resources and information on: Modifying your home for children that escape or have aggressive outbursts Identification kits and jewelry Communicating with individuals with limited language Database for individuals that wander or elope
 

April 17: Sensory Workshop
Details to be announced at a later date.
 
Limited on-site respite is now available for a minimal fee.  Please call Suzan at 636-441-8042 at least one week in advance of the meeting to make a reservation or for more information.

We hope you can join us!
 
 

Behavior Solutions will begin providing implementation (intensive ABA) and behavior assistant services in January, 2008. Behavior assistants will provide 1:1 intensive teaching (ABA), assistance in carrying out a behavior plan at home, school or community location, and provision of training to caregivers/staff on use of the behavior plan. The service will provide clients with additional learning opportunities and provide relief for caregivers/staff needing additional supports managing behaviors between consultant visits.
Behavior Assistants will work under the direction and supervision of one of our Behavior Consultants. Behavior Solutions is a provider with First Steps, Department of Mental Health DD Home and Community based waivers, Eastern Missouri Autism Project (EMAP), private pay, and some insurances. Funding may also be available through grants from the St. Charles Developmental Disabilities Board and Autism Speaks that Behavior Solutions has been awarded.
Please call Angie Peeler, MEd, BCBA, Vice President at 636-265-0407.
Colin M. Peeler, PhD, BCBA
President,
Behavior Solutions, Inc.
www.behsolutions.com


Behavioral Seminar and Training Series
Pricipals and Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Autism
FREE - Dates not set.
Click here for more info or call 636-265-0407


FREE ABA TRAINING

The Parent Connection
for Special School District is now available.
This newsletter includes the Fall calendar of parent workshops, including the October 11 Autism-Asperger-PDD Resource Fair to be held at Special School District Central Office from 3:30-7 p.m. Also included are new books and videos available from the Family & Community Resource Center and an update of changes in the IEP process due to the reauthorization of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilitied Education Act). Click here to download

The families of St. Charles County that have any level
of autism in any of their family members are invited to attend a free swim time every Friday evening from 5pm until 8pm at the O'Fallon YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadows Drive - Hwy K near 40/61.
Thank you to the O'Fallon YMCA from all our families.