conferences through the Indiana Resource Center for Autism

Parent Group Meetings:
Schedule for 2008

Throughout the 2007-2008 school year, Indiana Resource Center for Autism staff present information to parent support groups across Indiana. Below is a list of scheduled parent support group meetings along with information about topics, locations, times, and dates. In cases where information is incomplete, please call the contact person for that parent support group to get specific logistical information. These parent support group meetings are free and open to the public. However, the content will be geared toward family members of individuals who have a diagnosis along the autism spectrum. The information will not be geared toward professionals. If you are a professional and know of family members in your area that may benefit from such a meeting, you are encouraged to forward the relevant information.
Autism logo bullet Sponsor: Autism Society of America Greater Lafayette Chapter
Date: March 17, 2008
Speaker: Dr. Cathy Pratt
Topic: Determining an Effective IEP for Your Son/Daughter
Location: Kathryn Weil Center
4th Floor of the Medical Arts Building
415 North 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Diane Wetzel
(765) 497-1291
dcwetzel@yahoo.com
Autism logo bullet Sponsor: Families United for Support and Encouragement (FUSE)
Date: February 4, 2008
Speaker: Melissa Dubie
Topic: Let’s Talk About Puberty
Location: Shining Stars Child Care Academy
1295 North State Street
Greenfield, IN 46140
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Contact Information: Denise Arland
(317) 462-9064
fuseinc@insightbb.com
Autism logo bullet Sponsor: A.S.K./Autism Society of Kentuckiana
Date: April 29, 2008
Speaker: Brian Ketzner
Topic: Sibling Support: For Parents
Location: New Albany-Floyd County School Administration Building
2813 Grantline Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Vonya Gresham
(812) 945-4596
ronaldvonya@aol.com
Autism logo bullet Sponsor: Steuben County Parents Group for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Date: April 10, 2008
Speaker: Beverly Vicker
Topic: Understanding Literacy Issues for Your School-Aged Child
Location: Faith Harvest Christian Fellowship
1105 Williams Street
Angola, IN 46779
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Cynthia Church
mdchurch@juno.com
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