Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Description:
Sponsored by NAMI Fox Valley:
Two professionals in the field of mental health team up to facilitate weekly support meetings for teens between the ages of 13-18 (must still be in high school). Registration by a parent/guardian is required for teens under the age of 18. New participants are always welcome.
For more information, call 920-954-1550.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Monkey Joe's, 1800 N. Casaloma Drive in Appleton
Description:
Free event for ASFV members! The facility is open exclusively for ASFV from 9-10 am. Kids on the spectrum get a great social and recreational activity, sibs get a chance to meet other siblings and parents have an opportunity for networking. Non-member families may attend for a $5.00 fee.
Monkey Joe’s is held on the first Saturday of each month (October through May) except for September. See below for specific dates.
For more information contact Michele Matz at Michele@verhagen.us.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Boys and Girls Club, 117 S. Locust, Appleton, WI
Description:
Our World Together
Sibshop
Boys and Girls Club-117 S. Locust, Appleton
Sibshops 2011‐2012
for kids ages 6‐12 who have brothers or
sisters with special needs.
Presented by the Fox Valley Sibling Support Network, a registered provider of Sibshops for 15 years.
To register a child
for Sibshops, visit
www.fvssn.org or call 920‐968‐1742.
Each Sibshop is $12/child.
Category:
Respite and Recreation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
TOP Soccer
Schedule for 2011 - 2012
Hope you will join us again for the new season. Bring a friend or two. They may register at the door.
The Outreach Program for Soccer is designed for children with special needs. Registration will begin immediately for the 2011 – 2012 season.
This program is open to all players with special needs within the Fox River Valley or neighboring communities. The fee will be $15 with checks made payable to Kimberly Area Soccer Association, Inc. (KASA). If interested, just arrive at Janssen School on one of the listed dates and observe and/or sign up.
Our goal for this season is to increase the number of player’s which means we would have to reach or surpass 24 players for the season. Our schedule will be as listed below.
Indoor Schedule:
MAPLEVIEW SCHOOL GYM, KIMBERLY, 10 - 11AM
January 7, 2012
January 14, 2012
January 21, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
JANSSEN SCHOOL, COMBINED LOCKS, 10 - 11AM
April 7 2012
April 14, 2012
April 21, 2012
April 28, 2012
May 5, 2012
May 12 2012
For more information contact Jane McCormick at 920-558-4513 or Wayne Stoflet at 920-788-5840.
Wayne Stoflet
114 Lom St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
wdstoflet@new.rr.com
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Description:
Are you interested in talking with other parents who have children on the autism spectrum? Once a month, parents have the opportunity to get together in a relaxed, informal atmosphere to talk about everything from their personal experiences to available resources and general education about autism. Past meeting topics have included gluten-free/casein-free diets, physician referrals and ABA providers.
Meetings are held once a month on the second Sunday of the month at the Harmony Cafe', 233 E. College Avenue Appleton, from 6-7:30 pm If you are interested, please contact Kristin Wahl at kdwahl99@sbcglobal.net or phone her at and she will add you to the mailing list.
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Thompson Center, Downtown Appleton
Description:
The group meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm. There is no end time; parents leave as family needs dictate. During the school year, meetings are held at the Thompson Community CEnter in Appleton. The summer meetings are hosted at participants home. New participants are always welcomed and rarely leave without a new community resource to contact or a new parent to connect with. Please join us if you feel you might benefit from sharing your knowledge or from another's knowledge.
Call 920-832-0344 for more information.
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Stone Toad Bar & Grill, South Oneida St, Menasha
Description:
2nd Tuesday of every month: DADS-Fox Cities monthly meeting, 6:30pm, Stone Toad Bar & Grill, South Oneida St, Menasha, between Hwy 441 and Hwy 114. RSVP to Jeff Brownell, jeffDADS@new.rr.com
Category:
Workshops/Training
Description:
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Including Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
WHEN: January 11, 2012; 8:30am – 3:30pm
WHERE: LaSure’s Banquet Hall, 3105 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh, WI 920-651-0796, (one block south of Prime Outlet Mall at Hwy 41 & 44)
WHAT: This workshop was developed as a foundation workshop to thoroughly explore the features and characteristics that comprise autism spectrum disorders including Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Numerous examples of “behaviors” in relation to the features and characteristics of ASD will be given. This foundation workshop is a priority for professionals and family members to develop an understanding of ASD from which to develop appropriate programming and intervention strategies. Presented by: Susan Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP, Autism Coordinator/Consultant, CESA #6.
REGISTER: Register online at http://www.cesa6.k12.wi.us/prof_dev/ If you have any questions you may contact: Paula Starr, CESA #6 at 920-236-0567 or email her at pstarr@cesa6.k12.wi.us. Registration fee is $165 and this includes: continental breakfast, lunch, materials, and a certificate of completion.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Description:
Sponsored by NAMI Fox Valley:
Two professionals in the field of mental health team up to facilitate weekly support meetings for teens between the ages of 13-18 (must still be in high school). Registration by a parent/guardian is required for teens under the age of 18. New participants are always welcome.
For more information, call 920-954-1550.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Category:
Parenting Support
Location:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI
Description:
Parents in Partnership sessions.
A Leadership Development Opportunity for Parents of Children With Disabilities
October 21 & 22, 2011
December 2 & 3, 2011
January 13 & 14, 2012
February 10 & 11, 2012
March 23 & 24, 2012
Parents in Partnership runs from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening and 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. **Parents/guardians, must attend ALL five Sessions.**
Parents will enjoy getting together with other
parents from the area to; share information and
resources; hear from statewide speakers about
issues that are important to individuals with
disabilities; enhance their skills for working in partnership with service providers, public schools, and community agencies.
Who Can Sign Up?
Parent(s), foster parent(s), or grandparent(s), who have children with disabilities ages
6-14 are eligible for this program
Children must be receiving special education
services
Those who have attended a PIP in the past
are not eligible to attend
Space is limited to 25 families
Who Are The Facilitators?
- John Shaw is with the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and works on community outreach and advocacy.
- Ann Freid is a parent of a child with a disability. She is the founder and facilitator of the DOWN to Earth Support Group in the Oshkosh area. She is also a member of various parent advisory councils.
To Register Contact:
Phyllis Voelker
877-844-4925
phyllis@banbury.com
Please register before October 7, 2011.
For more Information contact:
John Shaw, BPDD, PIP Co-Facilitator
888-332-1677
john1.shaw@wisconsin.gov
or
Martha DeYoung, WSPEI State Training Coordinator
800-862-3725
Ext. 255
deyoungm@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Registration, food, overnight stay, and resources are paid for with a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant,
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
Category:
Parenting Support
Location:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI
Description:
Parents in Partnership sessions.
A Leadership Development Opportunity for Parents of Children With Disabilities
October 21 & 22, 2011
December 2 & 3, 2011
January 13 & 14, 2012
February 10 & 11, 2012
March 23 & 24, 2012
Parents in Partnership runs from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening and 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. **Parents/guardians, must attend ALL five Sessions.**
Parents will enjoy getting together with other
parents from the area to; share information and
resources; hear from statewide speakers about
issues that are important to individuals with
disabilities; enhance their skills for working in partnership with service providers, public schools, and community agencies.
Who Can Sign Up?
Parent(s), foster parent(s), or grandparent(s), who have children with disabilities ages
6-14 are eligible for this program
Children must be receiving special education
services
Those who have attended a PIP in the past
are not eligible to attend
Space is limited to 25 families
Who Are The Facilitators?
- John Shaw is with the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and works on community outreach and advocacy.
- Ann Freid is a parent of a child with a disability. She is the founder and facilitator of the DOWN to Earth Support Group in the Oshkosh area. She is also a member of various parent advisory councils.
To Register Contact:
Phyllis Voelker
877-844-4925
phyllis@banbury.com
Please register before October 7, 2011.
For more Information contact:
John Shaw, BPDD, PIP Co-Facilitator
888-332-1677
john1.shaw@wisconsin.gov
or
Martha DeYoung, WSPEI State Training Coordinator
800-862-3725
Ext. 255
deyoungm@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Registration, food, overnight stay, and resources are paid for with a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant,
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
2nd Saturday Gathering -- The Wisconsin Ave road construction in front of the Mom & Pop Place is now complete. Families enjoy this kid-friendly café. There is a lounge area at the back where the older kids hang out.
http://dsawfoxcities.org/Programs/Programs.htm
Category:
Respite and Recreation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
TOP Soccer
Schedule for 2011 - 2012
Hope you will join us again for the new season. Bring a friend or two. They may register at the door.
The Outreach Program for Soccer is designed for children with special needs. Registration will begin immediately for the 2011 – 2012 season.
This program is open to all players with special needs within the Fox River Valley or neighboring communities. The fee will be $15 with checks made payable to Kimberly Area Soccer Association, Inc. (KASA). If interested, just arrive at Janssen School on one of the listed dates and observe and/or sign up.
Our goal for this season is to increase the number of player’s which means we would have to reach or surpass 24 players for the season. Our schedule will be as listed below.
Indoor Schedule:
MAPLEVIEW SCHOOL GYM, KIMBERLY, 10 - 11AM
January 7, 2012
January 14, 2012
January 21, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
JANSSEN SCHOOL, COMBINED LOCKS, 10 - 11AM
April 7 2012
April 14, 2012
April 21, 2012
April 28, 2012
May 5, 2012
May 12 2012
For more information contact Jane McCormick at 920-558-4513 or Wayne Stoflet at 920-788-5840.
Wayne Stoflet
114 Lom St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
wdstoflet@new.rr.com
Category:
Transition
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Description:
January 17, 2012 (Tuesday), 5:30pm to 7:00pm – Transition Session on “Where Does My Child Go From Here?”
Target Audience: Parents/guardians of special education students ages 12 to 21.
Format: Representatives from various organizations including Autism Society of the Lakeshore, Cerebral Palsy, Inc., Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Holiday House of Manitowoc County, Inc., Lakeland Care District, Lakeshore Technical College, Manitowoc County Aging & Disability Resource Center, N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc., UW Manitowoc as well as the Manitowoc County Parent-Educator Liaison will present briefly on services available through their organizations. This will be followed by an open discussion on topics of parents’ choice. Packets of information provided.
Snow date: If cancelled due to weather, event will be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the MPSD Administration Office.
For more information please call or email David Koenig.
David N. Koenig, Next Step UW & Transitional Coordinator, Manitowoc Public School District
UW Manitowoc Campus, Room F106, 705 Viebahn Street
UW Office Phone #: 920-683-2714 Work cell #: 920-323-2810 Email: koenigd@mpsd.k12.wi.us
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Description:
ASNEW
6:00 – 7:30PM
Support Meeting at Harmony Café.
Third Tuesday of every month.
for more info:
www.asnew.org
920-264-8067
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Description:
Sponsored by NAMI Fox Valley:
Two professionals in the field of mental health team up to facilitate weekly support meetings for teens between the ages of 13-18 (must still be in high school). Registration by a parent/guardian is required for teens under the age of 18. New participants are always welcome.
For more information, call 920-954-1550.
Location:
Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley, 160 S. Badger Ave., Appleton, WI
Description:
Third Thursday of the month.
This group provides peer support for children, ages 3-18, as well as the adults who care about them, who are grieving a loss through death. Call for an orientation to join.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
St. James Episcopal Church, 434 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI
Description:
Manitowoc Meetings are the third Thursday of each month (September thru May) at St. James Episcopal Church. Enter using the 8th Street door at the bottom of the stairs. Childcare is available.
For further information, contact the office at 920-652-0964 or autismlakeshore@att.net.
Category:
Respite and Recreation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
TOP Soccer
Schedule for 2011 - 2012
Hope you will join us again for the new season. Bring a friend or two. They may register at the door.
The Outreach Program for Soccer is designed for children with special needs. Registration will begin immediately for the 2011 – 2012 season.
This program is open to all players with special needs within the Fox River Valley or neighboring communities. The fee will be $15 with checks made payable to Kimberly Area Soccer Association, Inc. (KASA). If interested, just arrive at Janssen School on one of the listed dates and observe and/or sign up.
Our goal for this season is to increase the number of player’s which means we would have to reach or surpass 24 players for the season. Our schedule will be as listed below.
Indoor Schedule:
MAPLEVIEW SCHOOL GYM, KIMBERLY, 10 - 11AM
January 7, 2012
January 14, 2012
January 21, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
JANSSEN SCHOOL, COMBINED LOCKS, 10 - 11AM
April 7 2012
April 14, 2012
April 21, 2012
April 28, 2012
May 5, 2012
May 12 2012
For more information contact Jane McCormick at 920-558-4513 or Wayne Stoflet at 920-788-5840.
Wayne Stoflet
114 Lom St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
wdstoflet@new.rr.com
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
"Mended Little Hearts of the Fox Valley” provides hope and support to children, families, and caregivers impacted by congenital heart defects in order to extend and improve quality of life.
Monthly Heart Defect Support Group Meeting:
4th Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm at
St. Elizabeth Hospital-
1506 South Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 738-2000
Fowler Room #3- Enter Hospital at the Main Entrance/ Valet Entrance. Meeting room is on the 2nd floor right above the grand piano. The reception desk will also be able to assist you.
Upcoming Monthly Meeting Dates and Topics:
January 25th- Camp Odayin and CHD week
February 22nd- Mended Heart Memory Buddy
March 22nd- To be determined
Meet other Heart Families and Ask Questions...
Great Resource for your family!
Need more information- please call or email:
(920) 841-2526 / appletonwi@mendedlittlehearts.org
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Wilson School, 1625 Wilson Ave, Sheboygan, WI
Description:
Sheboygan meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month-September thru May (no December). All meetings will be held at Wilson School (use main entrance, turn left, and go down the hall to the library).
For further information, contact the Sheboygan Satellite Group Coordinator Cindy Balaban at 920-901-3946.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Description:
Sponsored by NAMI Fox Valley:
Two professionals in the field of mental health team up to facilitate weekly support meetings for teens between the ages of 13-18 (must still be in high school). Registration by a parent/guardian is required for teens under the age of 18. New participants are always welcome.
For more information, call 920-954-1550.
Category:
Parenting Support
Location:
1640 Main St., 2nd floor, Green Bay, WI 54302
Description:
ABA’s Family Connection Support Group is the 4th Thursday of every month. Open to the public. A support group by parents for parents. Caregivers of children on the spectrum get together to talk in an open forum environment and have a chance to make connections with other families walking the same walk.
Child care is available, but please make a reservation.
For more information, call Erin Beres @ 920-544-5372 or eberes@wiaba.com
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Category:
Parenting Support
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Down Syndrome Advocacy, Support and Networking,
7pm, at the home of DSAW-Fox Cities parents Jeff & Jennifer Brownell, 3632 S Christopher Ct, Appleton, WI 54915. RSVP to Jennifer Brownell, brownellj@wwdb.org
Recurring last Thursday of each month (except Nov & Dec)
Category:
Transition
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
Touchmark, 2601 Touchmark Dr., Appleton, WI (just off of Prospect Ave.)
Description:
ARE YOU READY TO DECLARE "NO MORE PROCRASINATING"?
because the Future is Now! for adults concerned about the future of their siblings with disabilities
Experience this ALL NEW 2-part workshop on
Saturday, JANUARY 28, 2012
8:30 AM-12:30 PM
and
Saturday, February 25, 2012
8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Future is Now! offers practical help and information for brothers and sisters concerned about their siblings with disabilities. This 2-part program invites siblings and any family members they choose to attend with them, including their sibling with disabilities.
Part #1 (Jan. 28) - Getting started is the most important, and most challenging step in planning. At this first workshop, you'll meet other siblings like you who may have put it off, but have experienced the peace of mind of planning and seeing results. They'll share their successes and challenges and give you tips from their experiences. You'll also get tools for future planning that will help you get started getting the information you need. You'll meet local experts to help you on topics such as housing, work, leisure, finances and legal concerns. And even discuss ideas to help with the sometimes difficult conversations with parents, siblings and others.
Siblings with disabilities attending will work on their future planning, too, by constructing a "Its All About Me" book with help from Arc Fox Cities staff.
Between workshops, you will be equipped with worksheets and a plan to get your future planning journey underway.
Part #2 (Feb. 25)- Making It All Happen takes time, information, and a circle of support for not only the person with disabilities, but you as their sibling. This session will be "All About You" and making progress on the steps you and your sibling determine are most important for a promising future.
Both workshops include a delicious lunch and time to network with other siblings, family members and professionals.
HOW TO REGISTER
For more information or to register for Future is Now! workshops, just call 920-968-1742 or email us at fvssn@fvssn.org. You will then be mailed registration materials and directions.
Future Planning is Important
Planning for the future is an important task for any adult as they grow older and life changes. But for those who have developmental disabilities or long-term illnesses, it is even more important.
Without adequate plans in place, adults with disabilities often face disruptive transitions when families can no longer provide care, endure emergency placements in inappropriate settings and suffer through inadequate financial and legal safeguards, all of which place a strain on siblings and other relatives.
Future is Now! has one main goal
The main goal is to help siblings and other family members complete a Letter of Intent. When completed, participants will have a written document which describes their sibling's desired future living arrangement, community role, and lifestyle preferences. The Letter of Intent is a written plan that includes practical directions and information for maintaining continuity in their sibling's daily life and needed supports to achieve these outcomes. Some call this peace of mind.
But if you expect sessions to be all work and no fun...you might be surprised at all the laughter. Planning is just more fun with others who understand.
Each workshop includes a variety of activities, including videos, local area experts with information on relevant topics, large and small group discussions. Sessions are facilitated by FVSSN and Arc Fox Cities staff, along with siblings who have completed the Future is Now! series.
Each participant receives materials the will help participants and their family members collect information between sessions, discuss important issues and successfully move through the planning process to save you time and money and reach your goals.
Thanks to grant from the Mielke Family Foundation, we are able to offer this program for a very affordable cost. For a one-time donation of $75 per family (regardless of how many attend with you), participants may attend the January/February workshops and return to as many Future is Now! sessions offered by the Fox Valley Sibling Support Network as they wish at no additional charge.
For more information, call 920-968-1742 or click here. Click brochure with Q & A for answers to the most often asked questions.
Start the New Year with a plan
If you have been putting off tackling issues that are necessary to help secure a future plan for your sibling with disabilities, sign up now for Future is Now! Not only will you get important information from local resources, but you'll meet other siblings who have worked on plans and others who can share their experiences. In the end, you gain knowledge and support to move forward.
Category:
Workshops/Training
Time:
9:00am - 1:45pm
Description:
SAVE THE DATE:
8th Annual "Autism: A Day with the Experts"
Hosted by the Autism Society of Greater Madison and the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sponsored by the Friends of the Waisman Center
PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE:
•9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m
“Welcome and Introduction to the Waisman Center”—Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, Director, Waisman Center
•9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
“Investigations of Brain Connectivity in Autism Using MRI”—Andrew Alexander, PhD, Associate Professor, Medical Physics
While the diagnosis of autism is based upon a set of behavioral features, it is less clear how the brain is affected. In my research, we are investigating measurements of brain connectivity between different brain areas using both functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging. The results of our research show that brain connectivity is altered in autism. Our results also show that these connectivity properties change with age. This altered connectivity property may be useful for diagnosis and identification of specific subtypes of autism.
• 10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
“Transitioning Together: An Intervention for Families of Adolescents with ASD ”—Leann Smith, PhD, Associate Scientist, Waisman Center
Despite the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), few programs provide teenagers with ASD and their families’ with support during the adolescent years. This talk will focus on recent research on the needs of families undergoing transition and will present data from a pilot study of the Transitioning Together program, an education and support program for families of adolescents with ASD that is being provided at the Waisman Center.
•11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
“What is the Autism Society of Greater Madison?”—David George, President, Autism Society of Greater Madison
•11:15 p.m.–12:00 noon
LUNCH—Optional, $5 box lunches (Cousins Subs) available for purchase.
•12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.
“Teaching Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Works?”—Linda Tuchman-Ginsburg PhD, Outreach Program Manager, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Waisman Center
The use of evidence-based practices within a child’s daily routines and activities, whether at school, home or other community settings, is the best approach to serving children and youth with ASD. This session will provide a brief overview of the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC), a project conducted by the Waisman Center and two other sites. This session will describe how to access the NPDC materials and resources, and present data on the impact of the NPDC work on children and youth with ASD on the schools and programs that have participated in NPDC activities.
•12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION—A panel of experts, including an individual with ASD and family members.
Category:
Respite and Recreation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
TOP Soccer
Schedule for 2011 - 2012
Hope you will join us again for the new season. Bring a friend or two. They may register at the door.
The Outreach Program for Soccer is designed for children with special needs. Registration will begin immediately for the 2011 – 2012 season.
This program is open to all players with special needs within the Fox River Valley or neighboring communities. The fee will be $15 with checks made payable to Kimberly Area Soccer Association, Inc. (KASA). If interested, just arrive at Janssen School on one of the listed dates and observe and/or sign up.
Our goal for this season is to increase the number of player’s which means we would have to reach or surpass 24 players for the season. Our schedule will be as listed below.
Indoor Schedule:
MAPLEVIEW SCHOOL GYM, KIMBERLY, 10 - 11AM
January 7, 2012
January 14, 2012
January 21, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
JANSSEN SCHOOL, COMBINED LOCKS, 10 - 11AM
April 7 2012
April 14, 2012
April 21, 2012
April 28, 2012
May 5, 2012
May 12 2012
For more information contact Jane McCormick at 920-558-4513 or Wayne Stoflet at 920-788-5840.
Wayne Stoflet
114 Lom St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
wdstoflet@new.rr.com
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
“Reel Movies for Real Needs” features select first-run film showings the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at select Marcus Theatres locations. Free admission to ASNEW members. Please call ASNEW in advance to take advantage of free admission.
For more information:
www.asnew.org
(920)264-8067
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Description:
Sponsored by NAMI Fox Valley:
Two professionals in the field of mental health team up to facilitate weekly support meetings for teens between the ages of 13-18 (must still be in high school). Registration by a parent/guardian is required for teens under the age of 18. New participants are always welcome.
For more information, call 920-954-1550.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Family Resource Center, 1165 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Description:
Enjoy the company of other families and nurture your child's sense of fun. Age appropriate activities, parenting information and snacks provided.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 886-0123 or email library.ccrr@tds.net to register.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am: Families with children 36 months and under
Thursdays 10:00 am –Noon: Bilingual Families with children 5 years & younger
Category:
Workshops/Training
Time:
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Description:
John D. Wiley Seminar Series: “Bridging the Divide: Moving Evidence-based Autism Interventions into the Community”
Where: John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216, Second Floor, North Tower
WHAT: The number of evidence –based behavioral interventions for children with autism has increased dramatically over the last few decades. Community practice has lagged far behind, however, instruction and support for children with autism in most schools does not mirror the evidence base and generally has been found ineffective in promoting student outcomes.
This presentation will discuss the methods and results, challenges and opportunities of partnering with school districts to conduct this type of work, and conceptual models from the field of implementation science that can guide efforts to increase the use of evidence-based practice in community settings.
REGISTRATION and INFO: Contact Teresa Palumbo at 608-263-5837 or palumbo@2waisman.wisc.edu for registration information or to answer any questions you might have.
Category:
Family Activities
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Monkey Joe's, 1800 N. Casaloma Drive in Appleton
Description:
Free event for ASFV members! The facility is open exclusively for ASFV from 9-10 am. Kids on the spectrum get a great social and recreational activity, sibs get a chance to meet other siblings and parents have an opportunity for networking. Non-member families may attend for a $5.00 fee.
Monkey Joe’s is held on the first Saturday of each month (October through May) except for September. See below for specific dates.
For more information contact Michele Matz at Michele@verhagen.us.
Category:
Respite and Recreation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
TOP Soccer
Schedule for 2011 - 2012
Hope you will join us again for the new season. Bring a friend or two. They may register at the door.
The Outreach Program for Soccer is designed for children with special needs. Registration will begin immediately for the 2011 – 2012 season.
This program is open to all players with special needs within the Fox River Valley or neighboring communities. The fee will be $15 with checks made payable to Kimberly Area Soccer Association, Inc. (KASA). If interested, just arrive at Janssen School on one of the listed dates and observe and/or sign up.
Our goal for this season is to increase the number of player’s which means we would have to reach or surpass 24 players for the season. Our schedule will be as listed below.
Indoor Schedule:
MAPLEVIEW SCHOOL GYM, KIMBERLY, 10 - 11AM
January 7, 2012
January 14, 2012
January 21, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
JANSSEN SCHOOL, COMBINED LOCKS, 10 - 11AM
April 7 2012
April 14, 2012
April 21, 2012
April 28, 2012
May 5, 2012
May 12 2012
For more information contact Jane McCormick at 920-558-4513 or Wayne Stoflet at 920-788-5840.
Wayne Stoflet
114 Lom St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
wdstoflet@new.rr.com