PEACE
Parental Education &
Encouragement for
Autism in
Children
Everywhere
Note: We believe in the importance of using person first
language (Ex: Children with Autism) but for the sake of
keeping the acronym, we had to phrase it in its present
form.  
**Our Mission**
Our mission is to
educate, empower
and provide a positive
support
environment to families
who have children on the
Autism Spectrum.
All are welcome!
**Meetings**
Date - 1st Tuesday of Each
Month
Time - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Place -
Family Fundamentals
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, Florida  33805
2nd Floor
A Support Group Serving Lakeland and
Polk County, Florida
PEACE wants to help you stay connected with
other members in our area. Please feel free to
join our PEACE web forum
Next PEACE meeting June 3rd 2007 6pm-8pm
****Missed the last meeting? Click here for the minutes****
PEACE now has a MySpace page created by
Sabrina McDermott. To add your child's picture to
our slideshow
please e-mail Sabrina at lsjcmcd@yahoo.com
Upcoming Conferences and Workshops






A Worldwide, Internet-Based Radio Station for the
Care,
Treatment, and Recovery of All Children with Autism
http://www.autismone.org/radio
Can't make it to the meetings or workshops? Click on the links below to view these
tutorials and workshops from the comfort of your own home.
*****Website re-designed and managed by Nicole Torres*****Site last updated on 5/5/08
Be a part of the PEACE support group. Join us for the events listed below
*New GFCF cooking class!*
Got Gluten?
Come and join us for this fun cooking class
featuring casein and gluten free recipes
Cost$5 per person
When: May 17th
2-4pm
Topic will be Breakfast

Where: Family Fundamentals
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805    

Contact:  Penny Rogers 863-595-7356  
Dory Hubbard 863-318-9461
Click here to register
NEW ADAPS Support Group
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
10-11:30 AM
Family Fundamentals
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL. 33805

ADAPS is a support network for families and caregivers of
children with disabilities, ages birth to 21 years.  We are
currently meeting the 3rd Tuesday of each month  
Refreshments will be provided.  Come join us for a time of
sharing and learn what resources are available in your
community.  For more information, contact Kim Ellis at
(863) 701-1151, ext. 152 or Nicole Torres at (863) 686-1221,
ext. 228.
Hope to see you there!!
Annual Family Cafe Conference
The Family Cafe Annual Conference is a statewide event
designed to meet the informational and networking needs
of individuals with disabilities or special health care needs
and their families
June 13th-15th
Disney Colorado Springs Resort
Orlando, FL

For more information please Click here
ffddnews.org
To learn more about Advocacy,
Legislation and Support

Wrightslaw
For accurate, reliable
information about
special education law,
education law, and
advocacy for children
with disabilities
**Advocacy, Legislation and Support**

New online presentation from
Central Florida Parent Center
CALLED:
It's Those Wonderful Rights
CHECK IT OUT, THEN PASS THIS LINK ON TO
ANOTHER PARENT
www.CFLparents.org/presentations
**Autism Insurance Bill passes!!
** Click here for more info
"If a child cannot
learn in the way
we teach ... we
must teach in a
way the child can
learn."
Dr. Lovaas
Atlanta Autism School Training

SOS - Strategies Of Success:
Practical Strategies for Helping K-12 Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders Succeed at School

July 24 - July 25, 2008
Atlanta, GA - Doubletree Hotel NW Marietta
Special thanks to Oliver Scotto
(above)  for his contribution to Autism
2054 Shepherd Road, • Mulberry FL
(863) 709-0002 •
http://www.palacepizza.net/
F.A.C.T. –Fathers of Autism Coalition Team

The Autism Help Network has started a national group
organization just
for fathers dealing with Autism. F.A.C.T. –Fathers of
Autism Coalition Team.  If you are interested email
cswanson@autismhelpforyou.org for the informational
brochure to be emailed to you. Forward this info on to
anyone else who might be interested.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
YOUR CHILD TURNING EIGHTEEN
BUT WERE TOO CONFUSED TO ASK
(A first in a series of workshops on adult issues and
concerns)

WHAT: Speakers and resources on two of the most
critical topics for young adults reaching the age of
majority, and their families:

GUARDIANSHIP AND SSI (SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY
INCOME)

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:00 – 7:15 PM

LOCATION: All People’s Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave.,
Tampa, Florida 33617
(813) 744-5310

Bring your questions and concerns - leave with at least
three specific steps you can take the following day to
move the process along.

Sponsored by: The Center for Autism and Related
Disabilities (CARD)
AND All People’s Life Center
Autism Society of Greater Orland (ASGO) is
once again partnering with Alumni Cruises to
bring a fun family cruise to our members,
families, and friends.

Autism Cruises http://www.alumnicruises.
org/Autism/Autism_Home.htm

Date: June 21st – 28th, 2008

The next cruise is scheduled to leave Port Canaveral on
June 22nd aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the
Seas.

There will be lots of great activities geared to children and
adults with autism on this 7 day Easter Caribbean cruise.
ASGO will be posting information about the cruise on the
website. http://www.asgo.org/

But, in the meantime, please visit http://www.
autismontheseas.com for information about this cruise.
Autism Society of American Annual Conference
will be in Orlando, Florida, at The Gaylord Palms
on July 9 -12, 2008.

Visit the ASA website for more details at
http://www.autism-society.org/conference

2008 Keynoters:
-Robert Hendren, DO
Jim Ball, EdD, BCBA
Temple Grandin, PhD
Highlights:

- Over 150 educational sessions from professionals around
the U.S.
- 9 Wednesday full-day preconference sessions
- Respite childcare & regular childcare offered onsite for
families attending the conference
- Continuing Education Credits offered for professionals (see
website)
- ASA's 7th Annual Evening of Champions Gala Event
- Dynamic & informative keynote speakers
- The largest Autism Exposition in the U.S. with over 150
booths

General Conference Questions: Sarah Mitchell, 301.657.0881,
ext. 7 (phone)
conference@autism-society.org

Registration Questions:

Registration Customer Service: Event Ready TMI
E-mail: asareg@tmiexpos.com
Phone: 440-446-9483 x10