ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Howard County Autism Society supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.</title> <META NAME="GENERATOR" Content="Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0"> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <LINK rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="http://www.howard-autism.org/styles/style.css"> <script language="javascript" src="http://www.howard-autism.org/scripts/site_functions.js"></script> <script language="javascript"> function lunchboxOpen(lunchID) { document.getElementById('lunch_' + lunchID).style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('clasp_' + lunchID).innerHTML = "<a href=\"javascript:lunchboxClose('" + lunchID + "');\">Close</a>"; } function lunchboxClose(lunchID) { document.getElementById('lunch_' + lunchID).style.display = "none"; document.getElementById('clasp_' + lunchID).innerHTML = "<a href=\"javascript:lunchboxOpen('" + lunchID + "');\">Highlights</a>"; } </script> </head> <body leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td align="center"> <table width="889" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org" title="Howard County Autism Society"><img src="http://www.howard-autism.org/images/hm_logo.gif" width="226" height="113" border="0" alt="Howard County Autism Society Home Page"></a><img src="http://www.howard-autism.org/images/hm_tagline.gif" width="663" height="113" alt="Howard County Autism Society Providing Support Promoting Awareness Advocating For Change" border="0"></td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="33" valign="top" background="http://www.howard-autism.org/images/sub_nav_rspacer.gif"><script language="JavaScript" src="http://www.howard-autism.org/styles/imenus0.js"></script></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="bodytext" valign="top"> <span class="titletext">newsletter:</span> <br><br> <b>Most Recent:</b> <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%" bgcolor="#CC6600"> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Summer 2011&#160;&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/2011SummerNewsletterFinalColor.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_15" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('15');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_15" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Merry Acres Goes To Pieces - Horse Show & Family Fun Day</li> <li>Annual "Pieces of the Puzzle" Gala Offers Memorable Evening</li> <li>Gala Welcoming Remarks from Title Sponsor John P. Hussman</li> <li>Tips for Parents: Make Summertime a Time for Learning</li> <li>HCAS Participates in Disability Awareness Day at Oakland Mills Middle School</li> <li>Howard County Police Department Launches Rapid Return Program</li> <li>Wretches & Jabberers </li> <li>Book Review: Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach About Life, by Catherine Faherty</li> <li>Autism Society Appoints Scott Badesch President and CEO</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <b>Previous Issues:</b> <br> <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%" bgcolor="#CC6600"> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Spring 2011&#160;&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/Spring2011.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_14" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('14');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_14" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Premiere of the documentary  Wretches & Jabberers </li> <li>Sensitive Easter Bunny at the Columbia Mall</li> <li>Bulletin Board Packets to all county public schools</li> <li>Announcements in school e-newsletters</li> <li>Sensory friendly movie events  Hop and  Rio </li> <li>Special Showing of HBO movie  Temple Grandin </li> <li>Sibling Appreciation Event</li> <li>Roller Skating Party at Supreme Sports Club</li> <li> Pieces of the Puzzle Gala at Turf Valley</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Fall &amp; Winter 2010-2011&#160;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/FallWinter2010-2011Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_13" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('13');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_13" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Strategic Plan Takes Shape</li> <li>6th Annual Pieces of the Puzzle Gala</li> <li>Annual Walk &amp; 5K Attracts Crowd of 500</li> <li>New Board Members Announced</li> <li>Fire Drill Freakout</li> <li>Mapping a Genetic Pathway for Autism</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Summer 2010&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/HCASCMS/ewebeditpro5/upload/Summer_2010_Newsletter1(1).pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_12" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('12');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_12" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Transition and Adult Issues Workshop Series</li> <li>One Step Closer Autism Walk and 5K Run</li> <li>Advocacy Tips for Parents</li> <li>Guardianships for Adult with Autism</li> <li>Bike Camp</li> <li>Saving Mr. Sunshine -- Biomedical Journey</li> <li>Upcoming Events</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Spring 2010&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/Spring2010Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_11" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('11');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_11" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>*Dr. Jed Baker to Present on Managing Meltdowns &amp; Teaching Social Skills</li> <li>*Pieces of the Puzzle Gala</li> <li>*News from Executive Director Kim Manning</li> <li>* Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp</li> <li>*HCAS Reaches Out to the Faith Based Community</li> <li>*My Son s Gone GFCF By Maryanne DellaRocco</li> <li>*Upcoming Events</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Winter 2010&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/Winter2010Newsletter_web.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_10" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('10');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_10" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>*GALA TO CELEBRATE CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN AUTISM COMMUNITY</li> <li>* Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp</li> <li>*News from Executive Director Kim Manning</li> <li>*Advocacy Tips for Parents: Taking Advantage of Free Facilitated IEP Meetings</li> <li>*The Parent University~ provided by Parents For Parents</li> <li>*MSDE Extends Use of Categorical Option  Developmental Delay to Age 9</li> <li>*ARE YOU ON THE DDA WAITING LIST?</li> <li>*Maryland Commission on Autism: Updates from January Meeting</li> <li>*Applebee s Spring Breakfast</li> <li>*Book Signing at Barnes &amp; Noble: Author of "The Friendship Puzzle" ~ Julie L. Coe</li> <li>*Local Sensory Friendly Movie Events Extend to the Philippines</li> <li>*Special Parents Book Discussion</li> <li>*Basics of a Special Needs Trusts Part 2 By Alisa Kobrinetz Chernack, Esquire</li> <li>*Brandon Beck featured performer at Pieces of the Puzzle Gala.</li> <li>*Winter Pool Party</li> <li>*Autism Reshaping Grandparent Role, Survey Says</li> <li>*Santa Night Pub Crawl Nets $2200 to HCAS</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Fall 2009&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/Fall2009Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_9" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('9');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_9" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>*Police and Fire & Rescue to Receive Autism Training <li>*Kluth and Grandin Leave Lasting Impressions <li>*Creating Portfolios <li>*Elementary Autism Workgroup Reconvenes <li>*"One Step Closer . . . Autism Walk" Success <li>*Maryland Commission on Autism Meets in Columbia <li>*Autism Trainings at Howard County General Hospital <li>*A Mother's Unexpected Gift by Ruth White </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Summer 2009&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/perspectives_summer09.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_8" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('8');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_8" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>*Inclusion Expert Paula Kluth Presents to Parents and Teachers</li> <li>*"One Step Closer . . . Autism Walk" to be Held October 17</li> <li>*How to Prepare for the Return to School</li> <li>*Celebration Abounds at Fourth Annual Gala</li> <li>*Pilot Program to Improve Screening Practices for ASD</li> <li>*Vacationing in Disability-Friendly Disney</li> <li>*HCAS Welcomes New Development Director</li> <li>*Book Review: Just Give Him the Whale!</li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Spring 2009&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/perspectives_spring09.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_1" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('1');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_1" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>*Stephen Shore Presents Workshop on Transition to Adulthood (May 2nd) <li>*Annual Gala Tickets Still Available; Hussman Foundation Sponsors Gala <li>*Top 10 Advocacy Tips for Parents: How To Survive IEP Season <li>*High School Assessment Waiver Program <li>*Physician"s Toolkit is Distributed to Pediatricians and Primary Care Physicians in Howard County <li>*HCAS Participates in "Brain Fair" at Howard Community College <li>*Raising Autism Awareness at Local Restaurants <li>*Biomedical Group Joins HCAS as Newest Committee <li>*Waverly Elementary Walk Raises $2176 for HCAS <li>*Chik-Fil-A Designates "Spirit Night" for HCAS Each Month <li>*Local Parent-Author Receives National Attention </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Perspectives, Winter 2009&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/perspectives_winter09.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_2" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('2');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_2" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Fitness First and Project TEAM Continue Under Auspices of HCAS <li>Annual Gala Tickets Go On Sale <li>Planning for the Future: Basics of a Special Needs Trust <li>Parent University Opens <li>Maryland Biomedical Group Meets Monthly in Columbia <li>The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administrations: Q&A with Catriona Johnson <li>HCAS Families Turn Out for Winter Pool Party <li>HCAS Elves Raise Funds on First Santa Night <li>PlayWiseKids Partners with HCAS <li>Journey Through Autism: A Mother's Perspective--Nicholas Helps Reveal the Meaning of Christmas <li>Stephen Shore Workshop <li>Art for Autism </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Newsletter, November/December 2008&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/hcas_novdec08.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_3" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('3');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_3" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Walk Brings Friends, Support, Awareness... <li>New Directors Elected <li>The Elementary Years... <li>Join Santa Night <li>Bullying the Brain <li>Get IEP Questions Answered <li>Biomedical Treatment: Viruses </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Newsletter, September/October 2008&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/hcas_sepoct08.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_4" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('4');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_4" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>FAPE Supports Parents <li>Sensory Friendly Movie Showings Go Nationwide <li>Director's Update on Grants <li>After the Diagnosis... <li>Life After High School <li>Pool Party! <li>Upcoming Events <li>Preschoolers Cook Up Fun(ds) </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Newsletter, May/June 2008&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/hcas_mayjun08.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_5" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('5');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_5" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>New Elementary VB Program <li>Gala Tribute by John Hussman <li>Teens Learn About Disabilities <li>NIMH Launches Autism Studies <li>Krieger To Study Preschoolers <li>Siblings Face Challenges <li>Journey Through Autism <li>Complete Our Recreation Survey </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Newsletter, March/April 2008&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/hcas_marapr08.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_6" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('6');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_6" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Autism Service Dogs <li>Gala Enlists Hussman Foundation <li>New Graduation Procedure for Students taking Alternate Assessments (Alt-MSA) <li>Fitness (and Fun) Is First <li>Pivotal Response Workshop <li>Parental Depression and Stress <li>Pool Party Makes a Splash </ul> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%" valign="top" class="Newsletter">Newsletter, January/February 2008&nbsp;</td> <td width="2%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><a href="http://www.howard-autism.org/docs/newsletter/hcas_janfeb08.pdf" target="blank">PDF</a></td> <td width="70%" valign="top" class="Newsletter"><div id="clasp_7" class="clasp"><a href="javascript:lunchboxOpen('7');">Highlights</a></div> <div id="lunch_7" class="lunchbox"> <ul> <u>Highlights</u> <li>Special Needs Movie Event a Great Hit <li>What's New at the Autism Society <li>Gala Sponsorship Opportunities <li>Workgroup Visits Schools <li>Harley Raffle: Win a Ride for Autism! 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