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Parental Education &
Encouragement for
Autism in
Children
Everywhere
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.
(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 March 6th, 2012 6-8pm |
| PEACE 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 designed and managed by Nikki***Site last updated on2/10/12 |
| Be a part of the PEACE support group. Join us for the events listed below |
| For information on food allergies, the Gluten free -Casein free diet (GFCF), or recipes please contact Dory Hubbard at carzmom2000@yahoo.com |
| ffddnews.org To learn more about Advocacy, Legislation and Support |
Wrightslaw 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 |
The Autism Help Network has started a national group 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. |
| HOT DOCS Children's Skills and are offered several times a year at various sites in the community, including our USF site located in the Children's Medical Services (CMS) building. HOT DOCS has been HOT DOCS classes are available in both English and Spanish, recognized as an outstanding community resource, and has received awards from Early Steps, Early Childhood Council, and the Hispanic Heritage Committee. HOT DOCS is funded by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County. For more information about this program, call us at 974-1189. Funded by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County. Download brochures for details and information from http://health.usf.edu/medicine/pediatrics/child_dev_neuro/HOT DOCS.htm. |
| A great training resource that is available around the clock is ChildNett.TV -- You can view lecturers, workshops, news releases and it opens a world of information about the autism spectrum, right on your computer. Study Charts, Handipoints features HandiLand, a safe virtual world where kids adopt their own cartoon cat, play games and watch movies. Free members can upgrade to the Cool Cats Club to unlock special clothes, furniture, and games. Great for kids from 5 to 13, Handipoints helps teach kids how to work and save for fun virtual rewards. http://www.handipoints.com/index.php?kw=&landing= |
| Free phone question sessions with Pam Lindamen regarding IEP's WHEN:Every Monday evening beginning Sept 13 TIME:9:00 to 10:00 p.m. CALL THIS NUMBER: 1-218-862-6400 |
| The ESE Agency Fair for Polk County February 28, 2012 8:30am-2:00pm This fair will feature agencies and vendors with information benefiting students living with disabilities. It is targeted to the students in "transition" from high school but we encourage all parents of children with disabilities to attend. There will be breakout sessions featuring speakers on Post-secondary school options, life after high school and guest speaker Tom Nurse who will speak on financial advising. For more information click here |
| **ATTN Parents and Caregivers** PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THIS! Criteria for Autism diagnosis is being evaluated for change which could mean many will not receive services! Click here for more information |
Registration form for The 14th Annual Family Cafe
now Available
The registration brochure for The 14th Annual Family Cafe is
now available!
The 14th Annual Family Cafe is scheduled for June 15-17, 2012
at the Hilton Orlando located at 6001 Destination Parkway in
Orlando. We are planning for a full slate of events and
activities, with dozens of breakout sessions, a full Exhibit Hall
and much more! To register, visit http://familycafe.net/
now Available
The registration brochure for The 14th Annual Family Cafe is
now available!
The 14th Annual Family Cafe is scheduled for June 15-17, 2012
at the Hilton Orlando located at 6001 Destination Parkway in
Orlando. We are planning for a full slate of events and
activities, with dozens of breakout sessions, a full Exhibit Hall
and much more! To register, visit http://familycafe.net/
