See flyer here.

Medical Home Update
Brought to you by the National Center for Medical Home Implementation (NCMHI)

Autism Spectrum Disorders Webinar
September 19, 2011 from 1 to 1:45pm (ET)

• Screening and diagnosis recommendations
• Overview of treatment approaches, including medication
• Review of current controversies

• Webinar URL: www.talkpoint.com/viewer/starthere.asp?Pres=136861
• Password: pco0919

Additional information and resources related to autism can be found on the Autism Information page of the National Center for Medical Home Implementation Web site.

This 10 session course provides introductory through advanced training and hands-on practice for developing, implementing, and teaching visual support strategies which support children with Autism and related disabilities in their home, school, and community settings.

To connect directly to the course site, please click here.

UW Lecture Series for 2011

Presented by Seattle Children’s Hospital Autism Center

The Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) and the Special Education Service Agency (SESA) are pleased to be your connection to this lecture series.  Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder.  Faculty from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes.

Please see our flier for more details concerning topics and connection information here.

NOTE:  If the Anchorage location does not receive any RSVP’s by 5 p.m. on Wednesday before the presentation, the AARC in Anchorage will not connect to the presentation. The actual presentation is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Alaska time. The Fairbanks Center will be open and no advance notice to attend is required.We will begin to set up videoconferencing at 5:30 p.m. to allow for possible connection issues.

After 18 years in the same location ATLA has outgrown their space and are moving to
new offices. Please update your information to reflect their new address.

3330 Arctic Blvd., Ste.101
Anchorage, Alaska 99503

All other contact information will remain the same.

ATLA will re-open to the public Monday August 22, 2011 in their new location.

http://www.atlaak.org/

Early Childhood Outcomes Data under IDEA; A presentation and National Update from The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

In February 2011, state agencies overseeing early intervention and preschool special education submitted required data on child outcomes to the Office of Special Education Programs for the fourth time. The background for the national data collection will be presented along with the approaches states are using to collect these data. Analyses of the national data will be shared and discussed with particular attention to the questions of whether the data are trustworthy and, if so, what these data say about the effectiveness of IDEA services for young children with disabilities.

Link: http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=2703

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The AFN Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples. Delegates are elected on a population formula of one representative per twenty-five Native residents in the area and delegate participation rates at the annual convention typically exceed 95%. 4,000–5,000 delegates attend each year, and the proceedings are broadcast live via television, radio and webcast reaching Alaska Natives and non-Natives alike from Barrow to Ketchikan, from the Aleutian Chain to the Canadian border. During the convention, the entire state of Alaska is blanketed with discussion on current events and issues. International observers are present at most meetings, both exchanging information and learning from the Alaska Native experience.

http://www.nativefederation.org/convention/index.php

LINKS August newsletter is linked here.

FREE CME EVENT
Saturday, Sept 17th • Anchorage
8AM – 4PM • Hilton

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: A Practitioner’s Update
Mad, Glad, Sad or Bad: Treating Bipolar Disorder & Other Forms of Emotional Dysregulation
When Bad Things Happen: Managing Childhood Trauma
Medication Roundup: Understanding Risks and Monitoring

• Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided •

For more information, please click here.

Spirit of Youth is seeking your nomination for a young person or teen group involved in positive activities or giving back to the community.

Who is eligible?

We recognize Alaskan youth, ages 12-19 statewide. Nominations can be submitted for an individual or a group.

Nominations can come from anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working Alaskan teenager. Nominations can be made in one of 11 categories. Recommendations often come from school staff and board members, youth clubs and organizations, the business community or other teenagers. Any community member inspired by a teen’s efforts can submit a nomination.