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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. |
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