Language and Attention Project

The Waisman Center needs your help!

We're trying to reach families of 8-11 year olds who have high functioning autism to see if they'll come to the Waisman Center for two visits lasting about two hours each. We're investigating the connection between language skills and executive functions so the kids will be asked to complete book-based tests of reasoning and language as well as computer-based tasks of attention, memory and impulse control.We offer breaks and small prizes to make the visits more fun as well as $150 for completing both visits.

For more information contact:

Heidi Sindberg, M.S., CCC-SLP
Language and Attention Project
(608) 263-3123
hasindbe@wisc.edu

Upcoming Events - Disability Resource Services

Looking Forward

Please join us for an evening of questions and answers with agencies offering supportive service for individuals with disabilities. Even if you have not yet reached your last year of school, this evening is an opportunity to start planning for your future.

This year’s program will feature presentations on attending Madison College and UW Whitewater, Financial aid, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). We hope you utilize this opportunity to become aware of what support is available in the community. We look forward to seeing you and assisting you in planning your future. 

The free event is being held on November 12, 2013 at the Madison College Truax campus, room C1423. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m., Welcome and Keynote start at 6:00 p.m. followed by three breakout sessions ending just after 8:00 p.m.. If you're interested in attending, no pre-registration is required, however if you will need accommodations such as a sign language interpreter, please contact DRS by October 29th at (608) 246-6716 or drs@madisoncollege.edu. (I know it's past this date…but might still be some room, give them a call and find out)

Agencies to be Present:

Assistive Technology (Madison College and UW-Whitewater)

Center for Students with Disabilities, UW-Whitewater (CSD)

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC)

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, State of Wisconsin

Cutting Edge Program, Edgewood College

Employment Resources, Inc

Guardianship, Law Offices of Christenson and Allex, LLC

Dane County Job Center

Disability Resource Services, Madison College

Financial Aid Office, Madison College

TRiO Student Support Services, Madison College

Opportunities, Inc.

Social Security Disabilities (SSI or SSDI)

WisPACT Trusts

The 2013 Looking Forward workshop is sponsored by:

The School Districts of DeForest, Deerfield, Lodi, Madison, McFarland, Marshall, Middleton/Cross Plains, Monona Grove, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee and Madison Area Technical College.

Safe server for minecraft?

http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/dad-creates-autcraft-safe-haven-minecraft-players-autism

Minecraft, the hugely-popular game that consists of building a virtual world block by block (Lego style), has a new haven for gamers with autism. Autcraft is a by-invitation-only server created by blogger and dad to a son with autism Stuart Duncan as well as other parents of children on the spectrum. The server’s website describes Autcraft as “the first Minecraft server committed to providing safe, fun [learning] environment for children on the autism spectrum and their families.”

2013 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference

The Six Degrees of Self-Determination

 

Creating opportunities in Wisconsin!
This year's conference theme, Six Degrees of Self-Determination, uses the idea that we are all connected and we can use our connections to accomplish something good. Self-Determination is strong in Wisconsin and self-directed supports are one of the most creative tools available for individuals with disabilities to get the support they need to get the life they want. Let's think beyond traditional ways of support. Join us to share, learn and be heard.
Who should attend?
Adults and transition-aged youth with disabilities and their family members, service providers, educators, state employees, IRIS staff, MCO staff, ADRC staff, county staff, and support brokers.
Learning together...
The Self-Determination Conference is uniquely designed to bring the experiences of self-advocates together in a practical "how to" guide provided with the assistance of professionals, family members and support staff. Learn from their experiences and imagine the possibilities.
By sharing our stories and experiences, we grow and learn together as individuals, as organizations and as systems of support. Connecting, sharing, listening and learning together

October 29-31, 2013
Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI

http://www.wi-bpdd.org/sdc/

Employment Strategies for Youth with ASD/DD

Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorder and

Other Developmental Disabilities (CoP ASD/DD) 

Discovering Work:  Employment Strategies for Youth with ASD/DD

      Tuesday, November 5, 2013
8:00am-3:30pm
{Registration and light breakfast buffet at 8:00.  Meeting begins at 8:35}

Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton Campus
1825 N. Bluemound Drive

Appleton, WI 54912-2277
Room E130 (off the Commons)
http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1706&PID=1

Lunch will be provided.
Due to the generosity of our sponsors this will be a free event.

 for information and registration:
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/connections/future_meetings.php

ACA and Autism

With the current situation in our federal government thought this would be a good list for people to get an understanding of the coverage proposed in the ACA

Recent news on autism and ACA

Pew article

HHS information

Autism parents group holding conference in Madison

Here is an interesting conference this Friday and Saturday.


Autism parents group holding conference in Madison : Wsj