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Welcome to the
South Pasadena Parents for Special Needs Children Website
This website was established to provide useful websites, district news, and information about Special Needs education within and outside of our school district. We will also provide you with upcoming events and meetings of interest in the area of students with special needs. If you have any information that you would like to contribute to this site, please contact us.
Current News & Events
July 2010
Applied Behavioral Therapies and Achievable Foundation Sprout Film Festival
Date: July 11, 2011, 10:30 am to 3 pm
Location: Magnin Auditorium in the Skirball Cultural Center
Attend to view films highlighting issues facing people with developmental disabilities and the many ways this population enhances our lives and community. These films aim to educate, entertain and inspire. All proceeds benefit Achievable’s essential programming and services for people with developmental disabilities. Visit Applied Behavioral Therapies’ event website to purchase tickets. Tickets start at a $20 Donation
Please see the Press release for more info.
Mar 2010
Casa Colina's 9th Annual Trends in Austism Conference
Date: Mar 13-14, 2010
www.casacolina.org click on Foundation/Events
Feb 2010
South Pasadena Kiwainis' 4th Annual Raising Austim Awareness & Understanding
Date: Every Wednesday 12:00pm -1:30pm
2/3/2010: "Sensory Integration and Austim" | Speaker: Dr. Debbie Allen, Occupational Coordinator, Institue for Redesign of Learning’s ,
2/10/2010: "Eudcating Kids on the Spectrum" | Speaker: Lori Andrews, M.Ed., Education Director Institue for Redesing of Learning
2/17/2010: "Can We Predict Success for Kids with Disabilities" | Speaker: Dr. Bennet Ross, Ph.D, Executive Director, The Frostig Center
2/24/2010: Min-concert by San Marino middle schooler, Matthew Myronowic
Location: South Pasadena's Calvary Presbyterian Church
1050 Fremont St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Cost: $12 for buffet lunch
4th Annual Anaheim Autism/Asperger's Conference
Date: Feb 6-7, 2010
RSVP: autismconferences@gmail.com
Social Thinking
Speaker: Michelle Garcia Winner
Date: Feb 11-12, 2010
Location: Long Beach
www.socialthinking.com
R2K: Research 2010 Stress, Resilience and Sensory Integration
Date: Feb 19-20, 2010
Location: Torrance, South Bay
www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org
Jan 2010
Autism 101 for Grandparents
Autism now affects 1 in 91 children. It’s a complex issue that raises a number of questions and emotions. Join us for a primer on important information and to learn more about:
- Understanding your grandchild
- Supporting your adult children
- Becoming an advocate
- Making a difference!
A panel of experts will provide valuable insights. Parents are also welcome!
Date: Sunday, January 24th, 2010, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Vista del Mar
3200 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
RSVP by calling (323) 549-0500 x765 or email losangeles@autismspeaks.org
Successful Transition Practices
Sponsored by West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, CAC & Easter Los Angeles Regional Center
Presenter: Kathleen Whelan Giora, M.A., M. Ed., Education Specialist
Cost: No charge - lunch is on your own.
Date: Tuesday, January 19th, 2010, 8:00a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: WSGV SELPA - Conference Room
15 W. Alhambra Rd., Alhambra, CA 91801
RSVP: Gail Grotty (626) 943-9748.
October 2009
SPUSD Special Needs Education: A Forum for Collaboration
South Pasadena
PTA Council, in partnership with the
South Pasadena
Unified
School District, invites parents and guardians of students with special needs to provide feedback about the special education services provided by the District.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 7:00-9:00pm **Please Note: Change of Date**
Location: South Pasadena School District Board Room
1020 El Centro St., South Pasadena
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