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 Middletown and Local Area Training Events

2008 Summer Institute, "Promoting Growth and Development Across the Lifespan" is a training event sponsored by the Regional Autism Advisory Council. It will be held June 9 -12, from 8 -4p.m. at Live Oaks Careet Center, 5956 Buckwheat Rd. in Milford. The topics are as follows:

Monday, June 9th, Social Skills and Behavioral Intervention. Morning Keynote is "ABA in the Classroom and Real Life" Afternoon breakout session of your choice. Download schedule.

Tuesday, June 10th, It's All About Transition with keynote of "Transitioning for Life". Afternoon breakout session of your choice. Download schedule.

Wednesday, June 11th, Brain Research and Cognitive Development with keynote of "The Brain in Autism: A Clinician's View". Afternoon breakout session of your choice. Download schedule.

Thursday, June 12th, Biological, Medial and Sensory Issues with keynote of "A Challenge to Reframe Our Thinking: The Impace of Movement Difference and Sensory Challenges on the Abilities of Individuals with Autism". Afternoon breakout sessions of your choice. Download schedule.

A grant has been written to underwrite the cost of parent attendance to the Summer Institute. For more information or to register call 513-636-7616.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in collaboration with the Kelly O'Leary Center Staff offers the following trainings:

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June 2, 2008, Educational Interventions for ASD, at Madeira Middle School Cafeteria, 6612 Miami Ave., Cincinnati from 6:30-8:30 p.m . Cost is $5.00. For more information and registration call Mark Brasington 636- 5352.

July 7, 2008 from 7 -9 p.m. New To The Diagnosis Series: Overview of ASD will be held at the Drake Conference Center, 151 W. Galbraith, Cincinnati. More information call Jan at 636-1377. Training is free but must preregister.

August 4, 2008 from 7 -9 p.m. New to The Diagnosis: Understanding Sensory Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders will be held at the Drake Conference Center, 151 W. Galbraith, Cincinnati. More information call Jan at 636-1377. Training is free but must preregister.

The School to Adult Transition Series meetings are held on various Wednesdays at Janet Clemmons Center, located at 282 N. Fair Avenue in Hamilton, 6 -7:30. These sessions provide timely information to families as they get their teenager ready for life after high school. Teenagers are encouraged to attend a seperate meeting to discuss issues relating to their future plans including work. Future meeting dates include All parents are welcome but children must be eligible for MRDD services and register with Patty at 738-5332 or email pattyo39@aol.com. The last meeting for the 2007-08 school year will be May 14th. Future dates include September 10 and 24, October 8 and 22.

Third Annual Autism Expo will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 1 -8 p.m. at the Northern Kentucjy Convention Center, One West River Center Blvd. in Covington, KY 41001. Meet service providors, therapists, doctors, and organizations who work with children/adults on the spectrum. Receive a free copy of the Families with ASD Yellow Pages Resource Guide , enjoy free activities for kids, families and more! For more information call 513-528-1595

Middletown and Local Area Social Activities

Summer Fun 2008 Special Needs Bowling League will met on Friday nights at 7:30, May 30 - Aug. 15 at Sports Bowl at 2804 S. Main Street in Middletown. All ages and disabilities welcome. Cost is $3 per person for 2 games. Any questions call Kim at 465-9388 or Sports Bowl. This is our 4th year!! Please join us on Friday nights for Summer Fun!

Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled, Inc. has a newsletter that lists different activities throughout Butler county. To receive a copy please write Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled at 2051 Timberman Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013 or email sstropes@fuse.net

Please call and verify times and dates as they are subject to change especially during the summer.

ADHD support group has formed in the south Dayton area (Kettering). The group meets at Christ United Methodist Church, 3340 Shroyer Rd. on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Meetings also include monthly presentations by a child psychologists. Childcare is available if you call in advance. For more information, please call Terry at 937-293-3151.

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention / Hyperactivity Disorder) meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church of Mason (735 Reading Rd.) from 7 -10 p.m. Speakers talk for 75 minutes followed by discussion and support. A $3.00 donation is requested for non CHADD members.

Kinship Club, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren provides support and help with resources if you are raising a child other than your own. The Middletown support group meets at Zion Lutheran Church, corner of Breiel Blvd. & Central Ave. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00. A second group meets at Janet Clemmons Center, 282 Fair Ave., Hamiltonon the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 -8:00. For more information or help call Mary Gressle, Butler Co. Kinship Navigator at 1-785-6891 or 1-800-341-6891.

A Peer Support Group sponsored by the Butler County National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Butler County Family and Children First Council has been formed. They meet the second Tuesday of every month from 7 - 9 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 4601 Fairfield Ave. in Fairfield. Questions call Lynda at 513-887-5519.

Epilepsy Support Group of Butler County meets the 4th Thursday of the month at Janet Clemmons Center, 282 Fair Ave. in Hamilton from 6:00 -7:30.

Parents Anonymous helps parents or caregivers deal with the stress of raising children. The meetings are co-led by parents and a professionally trained facilitator and welcome anyone involved in parenting a child. The group meets every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 244 Dayton St., Hamilton. For more information call 863-6129.g

Asperger's Syndrome, PDD and High Functioning Autism support group meets the first Monday of every month at Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd. in Kettering at 7 p.m. Free childcare is provided by the church. For more information, or to be added to the groups mailing list call Audrey at 937-433-4505.

TS (Tourette Syndrome) Plus center located at Cincinnati Children's Hospital satellite in Mason will offer the latest information on Tourette Syndrome to families. Various featured speakers will present the last Friday of each month. For more information please contact Cindy at 513-677-0075 or 1-800-543-2675 for a list of times and speakers.

Tourette Syndrome Support Group in Dayton offers education and support to parents of children with Tourette Syndrome. Group meets quarterly. For times and more information call 937-641-3497.

Cystic Fibrosis Parent Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 -8:30 at Children Medical Center in Dayton. Call 937-641-3440 for more information.

Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association (MVDSA) meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Job Center, 1133 Edwin C. Moses Blvd. in Dayton. All family members are invited to attend. Family membership in the group costs only $15 a year.

Parent of BiPolar Children Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Sabin Education Center at 3333 Burnett Ave., 2nd floor, rooms D-24 and D-25. Call Pam 513-467-0423 for more information.

Dynmoc Duos User Support Group meets at Bobbi Fairfax School, 4999 Kingsley from 6 - 8 p.m. in Cincinnati. For further information call Sue at 513-241-2600.

Deaf Kids Club sponsored by Community Services for the Deaf provides recreational opportunities for deal kids and teens throughout the Dayton area. The group meets at the Dayton Deaf Club on Valley St. For more information contact Michelle at 937-640-8032.

Downs Syndrome Society of Greater Cincinnati has numerous support groups available for parents and grandparents. Call 513-761-5400 for more information and a complete listing.