Arizona

Arizona Autism United Spring Conference

March 24, 2011

Arizona Autism United will be hosting its first annual conference this May at the Disability Empowerment Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Autism Insurance Coverage in Jeopardy in Arizona

March 15, 2011

The following Legislative Action Alert focuses on Arizona SB 1593 – which is putting autism insurance coverage in jeopardy in the state. If you know of anyone in Arizona that this legislation would affect, please notify them of this post so that they can contact their legislators! Dear Autism Community,

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Watch: Temple Grandin – What Makes us Human?

March 10, 2011
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ASU Community Conversation on ASD in Higher Education

December 14, 2010

Information for Arizona students with autism preparing for college! It is my pleasure to invite you to the First Annual Arizona State University (ASU) Community Conversation on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Higher Education. Please join us Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on ASU’s Polytechnic campus. Participants will learn about [...]

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Arizona: National Service & Disability Inclusion Workshop

December 4, 2010

National Service & Disability Inclusion Workshop Transition to Higher Education and Successful Employment What: a free 75 minute workshop that will provide you with information about national service programs like Americorps, AmeriCorps/Vista and AmeriCorps National Direct. The presentation will engage you in a dialogue about the benefits and advantages these programs can offer to people [...]

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Life Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Assessing & Treating Feeding Problems in Children with Autism

November 1, 2010

Details about an autism training and educational opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona – Life Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Assessing & Treating Feeding Problems in Children with Autism. Jaburg & Wilk Feeding Training Series: Addressing Feeding Issues – 12/3/2010 Jaburg & Wilk Feeding Training Series: This series is offered in collaboration with P.O.P.S.I.C.L.E. The framework for this series [...]

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Updated: Autism Schools in Arizona

October 31, 2010

I have updated the Autism Schools in Arizona page. New additions include the Temple Grandin School at The Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies in Glendale, Arizona, the Hi-Star Center for Children in Phoenix and the Howard S. Gray School in Scottsdale. The Temple Grandin School is located on the campus of The Children’s Center for [...]

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ThinkAsperger’s: An Overview of Asperger’s Disorder, Early Warning Signs and Intervention

October 28, 2010

ThinkAsperger’s: An Overview of Asperger’s Disorder, Early Warning Signs and Intervention – 11/11/2010 in Phoenix, Arizona Asperger’s Disorder (AD) is a life long disorder in which symptoms can progressively worsen over time without early identification and proper treatment. Many individuals with AD have skills that make the disorder difficult to detect by current screening methods [...]

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AZ ASSIST: Meeting for Teens on the Autism Spectrum

September 17, 2010

Anytime I can help promote an autism or Asperger’s Syndrome support group, I do it. Here is information about the next meeting of a support group in the metro-Phoenix, Arizona area. AZ ASSIST Autism Spectrum Support, Information & Strategies for Transition Parents, Teens, Young Adults Next Meeting: Monday September 20th 7-9pm 2150 East Southern Avenue, [...]

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Arizona: The Journey To Adulthood: What Every Parent Should Know

September 9, 2010

Raising Special Kids will be hosting a seminar, The Journey to Adulthood: What Every Parent Should Know, on Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Phoenix. This event will be held at the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) Vocational Life Skills Academy at 2225 N. 16th St. in Phoenix. The seminar will cover the following [...]

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