Meetings
What are we doing? What have we done?
We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 7-9pm at:
Harper College
Building A, Room A-238
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067
In December we have a social outing in place of the meeting.
Please also look at our Outings page.
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
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
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
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
Topic: Planning and Preparing For Leaving High School
Speaker: Kelli Klien, Special Education Chair at Palatine High School
September
Date: 9/28/10
Topic: Profiles of High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Non-Verbal Learning Disability
Speaker: Dr. Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute
October
Date: 10/26/10
Topic: Transition Services in Illinois
Speaker: Greg Hill, NSSEO Transition Specialist
Note: To be moved to a later date TBA
Website:
http://www.nsseo.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=140
November
Date: 11/23/10
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
Date: 12/28/10
Outing TBA
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.