Meetings Archive
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This page contains an archive for Past Meetings and Outings.
2012 Archive
January
Date: 01/24/12
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Games and Social Night
Parents and Community Members
7pm-8pm
Topic: Book Research
Presenter: Tom L. Thompson
Former Harper Access and Disability Services Director
and Current Harper Grants Specialist (Development/Foundation)
Phone: (847) 925-2460
8pm-9pm
Open Discussion Hour
Facilitated by Chris Watson, Psy.D., Linda Hoeck, Stacey Watson, and Breanne Lukowski, Psy.D.
February
Date: 02/28/12
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Games and Social Night
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Open Discussion Night
Facilitated by Chris Watson, Psy.D., Linda Hoeck, Stacey Watson, and Brianne Lukowski, Psy.D.
March
Date: 03/27/12
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-7:30pm
Topic: Driving and Asperger Syndrome
Speaker: Jodie Auliff, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist and Driving Rehabilitation
Alexian Brothers Rehab Hospital
(847) 981-5556
jodie.auliff@alexian.net
7:30pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Driving and Asperger Syndrome
Speaker: Jodie Auliff, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist and Driving Rehabilitation
Alexian Brothers Rehab Hospital
(847) 981-5556
jodie.auliff@alexian.net
April
Date: 04/24/12
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Pot Luck Dinner and Games and Social Night
Normally bringing a snack or beverage is totally optional, but we are asking this month that every teen/young adult bring a snack, appetizer, or dessert to share with the group. We will provide the beverages. We will also have games for all, but if someone has a particular idea for a game, feel free to bring it along to play with the group.
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Open Discussion Night
Facilitated by Chris Watson, Psy.D., Linda Hoeck, Stacey Watson, and Brianne Lukowski, Psy.D.
2011 Archive
January
Date: 1/25/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Social Relationships Part I for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD)
Speaker:
Stacey Watson, Harper College Access and Disability Counselor and Licensed Clinical Counselor
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic:
Services Offered by the Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center
Speaker:
Brianne Lukowski, Psy.D.
Clinical Navigator
Alexian Brothers Medical Plaza
Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center
1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 202
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-8536
Brianne.Lukowski@abbhh.net
February
Date: 2/22/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Social Relationships Part II for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD)
Speaker: Stacey Watson, Harper College Access and Disability Counselor and Licensed Clinical Counselor
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Transition Services in Illinois
Speaker: Greg Hill, NSSEO Transition Specialist
Website: http://www.nsseo.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=140
March
Date: 3/22/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour with Appetizers and Desserts
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Applying for SSI and SSDI
Speaker: Jeff Rabin, Attorney
Social Security and SSI Advocacy
http://www.rabinsslaw.com/CM/Custom/Attorneys.asp
April
Date: 4/26/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: The Importance of Exercise
Speaker: David S. Geslak, B.S., CSCS
Autism Fitness Specialist
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: The Importance of Exercise
Speaker: David S. Geslak, B.S., CSCS
Autism Fitness Specialist
President/Founder of Exercise Connection
Phone: (630) 418-4050
E-mail: dgeslak@hotmail.com
www.ecautism.com
May
Date: 5/24/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Programs offered by NWSRA
Speaker: Dana Kroeger, CTRS, Program Specialist
Phone: 847-392-2848 ext. 239
E-mail: dkroeger@nwsra.org
www.nwsra.org
3000 West Central Road, Suite 205
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: State of Illinois Benefits
Speaker: Sherri Schneider, Social Worker and Founder of:
Family Benefit Solutions, Inc.
1110 W. Lake Cook Rd, Suite #150
Buffalo Grove, Il 60087
Phone: 847-279-8506
E-mail: benefithelp@aol.com
http://www.familybenefitsolutions.com/home.htm
June
Date: 6/28/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Topic: N/A
Games and Social Evening
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Networking and Social Evening
Speaker: N/A
We invite and encourage parents of children of all ages with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability to join us this evening.
Also in June:
Outing:
GameWorks and Meatheads (Streets of Woodfield)
More Info on Outings page.
July
Date: 7/26/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: AS, NLD, and Interacting with Law Enforcement
Speaker: Sergeant Nebl, Schaumburg Police Department
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-8pm
Topic: AS, NLD, and Interating with Law Enforcement
Speaker: Sergeant Nebl, Schaumburg Police Department
8pm-9pm
Networking with other parents
August
Date: 8/23/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Topic: N/A
Games and Social Evening
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Q & A with Brianne Lukowski
Speaker: Brianne Lukowski, Psy.D.
Clinical Navigator
Alexian Brothers Medical Plaza
Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center
1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 202
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-8536
Brianne.Lukowski@abbhh.net
September
Date: 9/27/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-7:30pm
Topic: Autism Research Studies
Speaker: Molly Losh, Ph.D.
7:30pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
1st Topic: Family Studies of Autism Spectrum Disorders
1st Speaker: Molly Losh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Northwestern University
2240 Campus Drive
Frances Searle Building, 2-340
Evanston, IL 60208
ndl.northwestern.edu
To participate in the study call (877) 275-7187 or e-mail familystudy@northwestern.edu
2nd Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder Studies on Younger Children
and New Autism Studies
2nd Speaker: Nicole Russo-Ponsaran, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
4711 West Golf Road, Suite 1100
Skokie, IL 60076
www.rnbc.org
October
Date: 10/25/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-7:30pm
Topic: Aspiritech
Speaker: Marc Lazar
Autism Specialist
www.aspiritech.org
7:30pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Aspiritech
Speakers: Marc Lazar
Autism Specialist
& Aspiritech Testers
www.aspiritech.org
November
Date: 11/22/11
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Manage Your Health, Manage Your Stress
Speaker: Christopher Watson, Psy.D. and Patrick Quigley, D.C.
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Manage Your Health, Manage Your Stress
Speaker: Christopher Watson, Psy.D. and Patrick Quigley, D.C.
December
Date: 12/27/11
No Meeting!
Outing:
Glow Golf and Red Robin
More info on our Outings page.
2010 Archive
January
Date: 1/26/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Social Relationships and Dating Part II for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disability(NLD)
Speaker: Linda Hoeck, Autism Coordinator
8pm-9pm
Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-8pm
Topic: Emerging Adulthood with AS and NLD Part I, Concerns of Parents, Teens, and Young Adults
Speaker: Christopher Watson Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
8pm-9pm
Topic: Social Relationships and Dating for those with AS and NLD Part II: Overview for Parents
Speaker: Linda Hoeck, Autism Coordinator
February
Date: 2/23/10
Teens, Young Adults, Parents, and Community Members
Topic: AS, NLD, and Interacting with Law Enforcement
7pm-8pm
Speaker: Jason Ferguson, Harper College's Judicial Officer
8pm-9pm
Speaker: Arlington Heights Police Department
March
Date: 3/23/10
Teens, Young Adults, Parents, and Community Members
7pm-8pm
Topic: Adulthood and AS: We are very happy to have young adults from CASPAN come to share their life experiences with us, answer our questions, and offer advice.
Moderator: Sue Demma, PASSAGE Co-coordinator
Speakers: CASPAN'S Katie Levin, Jamie Specht, Brian Tozzo, Patrick Winslow, and other CASPAN members
For more information about CASPAN please visit: http://www.meetup.com/CASPAN/
8pm-9pm
Social Hour For Everybody!
April
Date: 4/27/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Activity: Potluck, Game Night, and Social Hour
Normally bringing a snack or beverage is totally optional, but we are asking this month that every teen/young adult bring a snack to share. We will provide the games, but if someone has a particular idea for a game, please let Sue know. If your last name begins with the letter A-P we are asking that you bring an hors d'oeuvre (appetizer), and Q-Z bring a dessert. We are also asking that each teen bring their own beverage. Perhaps preparing your "snack to share" could be a fun family activity. Please let Sue know what you will be bringing. We are hoping the teens and young adults like this idea, and if it is successful, perhaps we can do this again later this year.
As Sue will be coordinating this event, please e-mail her at suedemma@comcast.net with questions, suggestions, and with what you would like to will bring.
Parents and Community Members
7pm-8pm
Topic:
Emerging Adulthood with AS and NLD Part II, Concerns of Parents, Teens, and Young Adults
Speaker: Christopher Watson Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
8pm-9pm
Social Hour
May
Date: 5/25/10
Teens, Young Adults, Parents, and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Career Guidance and Transfer Option Choices
Speakers: Harper College Career Services Office
Bill Hengtgen, Career Counselor
June
Date: 6/22/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: JJ's List and Self Advocacy and Review Sharing
Speaker: Rick Alexander, representing for JJ Hanley
Website: http://www.jjslist.com
8pm-9pm
Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Implication of new DSM diagnosis and how it impacts the individual with ASD
Speaker: Dr. Chris Watson, Psy.D.
Website: http://www.discoveryourstrengths.net/
Also see our Outings page.
July
Date: 7/27/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Social Relationships and Dating Part III for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD)
Speaker: Linda Hoeck, Autism Coordinator
8pm-9pm
Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Organizations that offer services for individuals with ASD and NLD
Speaker: Shoshana Axler
Options For College Success
Website: http://www.optionsforcollegesuccess.org/index.html
Speaker: Eric Tivers, LCSW, MSSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker
Website: http://www.erictivers.com/Home.html
August
Date: 8/24/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Social Networking Tips for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD)
Speaker: Linda Hoeck, Autism Coordinator
8pm-9pm
Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Planning and Preparing For Leaving High School
Speaker: Kelli Klien, Special Education Chair at Palatine High School
September
Date: 9/28/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Or attend Dr. Davis's presentation (see below) from 7pm-9pm
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Profiles of High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Non-Verbal Learning Disability
Speaker: Dr. Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
E-mail: Amy.davis@alexian.net
Presentation
AutismTalk2 (PDF)
Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute
800 Biesterfield Road
Suite 610
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Main: (847) 981-3630
Fax: (847) 981-3633
October
Date: 10/26/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Canine Companions
http://www.cci.org
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic: Future Planning and Special Needs Trust
Speaker: L. Mark Russell
Website: www.lmarkrussell.com
Video about trusts: www.lmarkrussell.com/asperger.htm
November
Date: 11/23/10
Teens and Young Adults
7pm-8pm
Topic: Planning for an Outing
Speaker: Linda Hoeck, Autism Coordinator and Consultant
8pm-9pm
Games and Social Hour
Or attend Dr. Kravis's presentation (see below) from 7pm-9pm
Parents and Community Members
7pm-9pm
Topic:
Medications - ASD and Related Disorders
Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurologist and Researcher
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology, and Biochemistry at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago
December
NO MEETING!
Date: 12/28/10
Outing: LaserQuest
Please see our Outings page for more information.
2009 Archive
January
Date: 1/27/09
Organization: DRS and NSSEO
Speaker: Jody Quirk, Division of Rehab Services, Transition Specialist
http://www.nsseo.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid
Description: Transition Services and how to utilize DRS
February
Date: 2/24/09
Organization: Ability Links
Speaker: Janice DuVall, M.A.
Information & Referral Counselor
http://www.abilitylinks.org/home.aspx?&PageID=506
Tel: (630) 909-7443
E-mail: jduvall@abilitylinks.org
Description: Services offered, career trends, realistic job expectations, and resume writing
March
Date: 3/24/09
Organization: Jewish Vocational Services
Speaker: Mary Wehrle, JVS Careertracks
http://www.jvschicago.org/
Tel: (773) 761-9000
E-mail: marywehrle@jvschicago.org
Description: Services offered, soft skills, and interview questions
April
Date: 4/28/09
Speaker for adults: Robert H. Farley, Jr., Attorney
and
Mary Denise Cahill, Attorney
Website: www.farley1.com
www.cahillassociateslaw.com
Description: State of Illinois Benefits and SSI
Speaker for students and young adults:
Theresa Sellers, Harper College Job Development Specialist
Description: Internships
May
Date: 5/26/09
Speakers: Dave Sternberg, Owner of PerfectTurfInc.com, Facilitator
and a panel of other management professionals
Description: Interview skills, marketing yourself, pursuing careers, optional resume review (you need to bring your own), and Q & A for parents and students
June
Date: 6/23/09
Speaker: One of James Emmett's Associates, Integrated Behavioral Systems
"A national leader in helping those on the autism spectrum with employment issues"
Website:www.integratedbehavioralsystems.com/
Description:
Employment and AS
* Brian King came as a last minute replacement *
Website:www.imanaspie.com
Also check out our June Outing!
July
Date: 7/28/09
Speaker: Mark Russell, Attorney
Website: www.lmarkrussell.com
Description: Future Planning and Special Needs Trusts
Video about trusts: www.lmarkrussell.com/asperger.htm
August
Date: 8/25/09
Speaker: Kathryn Keeley, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Specializing in Cardiology
From Northwest Healthcare Associates
Description: Heart Health Across the Lifespan and Developing Healthy Living Habits for a Lifetime
September
Date: 9/22/09
Speaker for adults: JJ Hanley
Website: www.jjslist.com
Description: JJ's List... Where people with disabilities review businesses and services
Speaker for students and young adults:
Speaker From Chicago Network GRASP
Website: www.grasp.org
October
Date: 10/27/09
Speaker: Jodie Auliff, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist and Driving Rehabilitation
Alexian Brothers Rehab
Hospital
Tel:
(847) 981-5556
E-mail: auliffj@alexian.net
Description: Driving and Asperger Syndrome
November
Date: 11/24/09
Speaker: Linda Heock, NSSEO Autism Coordinator
E-mail:
lhoeck@nsseo.org
Description: Dating and AS
(This speaker is for teens and young adults; parents and community members will meet to plan next year's agenda)
December
NO MEETING!
There is an outing on Saturday
12/19/09
Outing: Laser Quest & Garibaldi's Restaurant
See full information on the Outings page.
Outings Archive December PASSAGE Outing June PASSAGE Outing December PASSAGE Outing June PASSAGE Outing This is a family outing, and the entire family as well as friends are welcome to join. Date: Friday 6/19/09
This is a family outing, and the entire family as well as friends are welcome to join.
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Outing Activity: Glow Golf
Place: Stratford Square Mall
810 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Phone: (630) 980-5153
Website: http://www.opryglowgolf.com/lo_bloomingdale.htm
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $8.00 per person
Immediately following we will meet at:
Outing Dinner: Red Robin
Place: Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Phone: (630) 893-7250
Website: http://www.redrobin.com/
Time: Meet at 7:30pm
Cost: What you order off the menu
PASSAGE is unable to provide transportation, so please make arrangements prior to the date.
If you can only join us for Glow Golf or Red Robin, that would be just fine as well.
This is a family outing, and the entire family as well as friends are welcome to join.
Date: June 25, 2011
Outing Activity: GameWorks
Place: Streets of Woodfield
601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 115
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 330-9675
Website: http://www.gameworks.com/
Time: 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Cost: Varies on type of card purchased
Immediately following we will meet at:
Outing Dinner: Meatheads
Place: Streets of Woodfield
601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 324
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 706-6608
Website: http://www.meatheadsburgers.com/
Time: Meet at 3:30pm
Cost: What you order off the menu
PASSAGE is unable to provide transportation, so please make arrangements prior to the date.
If you can only join us for GameWorks or Meatheads, that would be just fine as well.
This is a family outing, and the entire family as well as friends are welcome to join.
Date: Tuesday, 12/28/10
Outing Activity: Laser Quest
Place: 860 N Roselle Road
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Phone: (847) 839-0000
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: $19.00 for three games
We will have a party room, so we can share snacks and soda, if you wish to, last names of A-M may bring a snack and last names of
N-Z may bring soda.
Immediately following we will meet at:
Outing Dinner: Pompei
Place: 1261 East Higgins Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 619-5001
Time: Approximatly 7:30pm (We will all meet there after we are finished at Laser Quest)
Cost: What you order off the menu
PASSAGE is unable to provide transportation, so please make arrangements prior to the date.
If you can only join us for laser tag or dinner, that would be just fine as well.
This is a family outing, and the entire family as well as friends are welcome to join.
Date: Tuesday, 06/29/10
Outing Activity: Bowling
Place: Strike Ten Lanes
800 East Nerge (northeast corner of Nerge and Plum Grove Roads)
Roselle, Il 60172
630-307-8100
www.striketenlanes.com
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Cost: Games are $2
The website includes a menu. You can choose to eat pizza, have snacks, or liquid refreshments. Specials on Tuesday's in June are $5 Angus Burgers.
We hope you can all join us for this fun evening.
Please RSVP to Donna Alexander at pehedonna@yahoo.com by Sunday, June 27.
Date: Saturday 12/19/09
Outing Activity: Laser Quest
Place: 860 N Roselle Road
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Phone: (847) 839-0000
Time: 2:00 PM
Cost: $14.00 for two games
We will have a party room, so we can share snacks and soda, if you wish to, last names of A-M may bring a snack and last names of
N-Z may bring soda.
Immediately following we will meet at:
Outing Dinner: Garibaldi's Restaurant
Place: 2346 W Higgins Road
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Phone: (847) 884-8663
Approx. Time: 4:30 PM
Cost: What you order off the menu
Please RSVP to Teri at (847) 923-7173 or e-mail ddudasik@aol.com.
We need a minimum of 10 at Laser Quest to get the party room and the $14.00 for two games price. If you can only join us for laser tag or dinner, that would be just fine as well.
Outing: Tour of the Schaumburg Airpark
&
Lunch at Pilot Pete's
Lunch is open to all, but Tour has limited avalibility, so please RSVP to ddudasik@aol.com, and please state if you will be going to lunch, tour, or both.
Tour Meeting Time: 9:55 A.M.
Lunch Approx. Time: 11:30 A.M.
Meet at Pilot Pete's Entrance for tour and/or lunch.
905 W. Irving Park Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Tel: (847) 891-5100