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Meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 pm to 10:30 pm

To confirm meeting date and time please contact AskFeat at FEAT dot org (replace dot with . and at with @)

• Archived Meetings

Insurance for Autism Treatment
Kristin Jacobson, Policy Expert
will conduct an honest conversation about the advantages and challenges in providing Behavioral Treatment Health Insurance.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Courtyard Marriott Sacramento Midtown Auditorium
4422 Y St. Sacramento, 95817
Off Stockton Street and Y Street near Shriner’s Hospital.

Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support
www.sacramentoasis.com
Sac AS IS Parents & Caregivers Support meet in the auditorium
on the second Tuesday of each month, from 7 - 9 PM at the MIND Institute.
$5 fee per person.
Upcoming Sacramento AS IS Parent & Caregivers meetings for 2011

September - Janet Fernandez - Identifying and building personal and family safety skills in the community for children, teens and adults.

October - Marilyn Perry, MFT, PhD - Employment and high functioning autism spectrum disorders

November - Lisa Travers from CA Dept of Rehabilitation will present

Archived Meetings
• Junta de Recursos Familiares - Derechos de Educación Especial - Presentado en Español - Miércoles, 18 de Enero, 2011
• TSA Field Trips for FEAT Families
• Special Needs Planning— The Basics and Beyond - Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
• Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Ph.D - Ten Years of Research on Environment and Autism: State of the Science and Results from the CHARGE Study Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
• Understanding Psychoeducational Testing Saturday, September 17^th 2011
• Canine Companions for Independence Skilled Companion Dogs and ASD on Wednesday, August 17^th, 2011
• Special Education Attorney - Roberta Savage on Wednesday, July 20^th, 2011
• IEP Basics on Wednesday, June 15^th, 2011
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) on Wednesday, May 18^th, 2011
• Summer Recreational Activity Provider Fair for Children and Teens with ASD on Wednesday, April 20^th, 2011
• Tara Delaney M.S., OTR and Mary Hamrick M.A.CCC-SLP
  A Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy Combination Approach on Wednesday, March 16^th, 2011
• Janelle Lewis and Connie Ajay - Alternative Options in Education for Students with ASD on Wednesday, February 16^th, 2011
• The Special Education Parent Action Committee (SEPAC) Meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011
• Dr. Leanne Liddicoat Developmental Optometrist on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
• Annual Holiday Mixer - Wednesday, December 15 2010
• Behavioral Treatment of Autistic Children on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
• The Age of Autism: Mercury, Medicine and a Manmade Epidemic on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
• Regional Center Eligibility & CA Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Center Services on Wednesday, September 15, 2010
• Practical Parent Guidelines for ABA on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
• Update on State Budget cuts, how they will affect your children's RCS and their eligibility on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
• Law Day is Empowerment & Advocacy for Parents on Saturday, January 30, 2010
• Holiday Mixer and Presentation on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
  

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm

UC Davis MIND Institute
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817

Three groups meet at the same time and location:

Parents and Caregivers

ASD Adult Support ages 18 and up - need approval before attending first time

ASD Coaching Group ages 16 and up - need approval before attending first time.

Childcare is not available

See website: Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support for more information

2009-2010 Minds Behind the M.I.N.D. Flyer (PDF)

2009-2010 Distinguished Lecturer Series (PDF)

Attend The Alta California Regional Center Board of Director’s Meetings. Public comments are heard at every meeting. Meetings are open to the public. Please visit Alta California Regional Center web site for date, time and locations.

Discusses issues affecting obtaining services from Alta. Open to all family members and other concerned individuals.

6:30 – 8:30pm, first Wednesday of each month
Alta California Regional Center
Brenda Smith Conference Room
2135 Butano Drive
Sacramento CA 95825