Fw: Free PEAK Workshop in Ft. Collins

Click to view this email in a browser Hello Phyllis, Topic: Accommodations and Modifications to Curriculum: Assuring Meaningful Participation in General Education Classrooms Get answers to these questions and more: • How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom? • What are some tools and strategies both families and educators can use so students are successful? • How are accommodations and modifications included in IEPs? Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 Time: 5:30 p.m. –6:00 p.m. – Free dinner and time to network/chat. 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Workshop Place: Blevins Middle School – in Auditeria 2102 S. Taft Hill Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526 Also: 2.5 Contact Hour certificate. Free childcare available. Spanish translation and sign language interpretation are available – Contact PEAK Parent Center to request these services by January 8, 2010. Co-Sponsor: Poudre School District Special Education Advisory Committee Everyone in the North Central area is welcome! To sign up online go to: * go online www.peakparent.org/workshopsTrainings.asp * call PEAK Parent Center  800.284.0251  800.284.0251 or * email info@peakparent.org   If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe Click here to forward this email to a friend PEAK Parent Center 611 N Weber, Suite 200 Colo. Springs, CO 80903 Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy.

ASLC Community Education December Meeting - The Hanen Program: More Than Words

Autism Society of Larimer County Community Education Meeting The Hanen Program: More Than Words Date: December 7, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location:  Respite Care inc. 6203 S. Lemay Ave, FC Childcare Reservations: 207-9343   FREE CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS: All children must be registered with Respite Care 5 days prior to meeting time. Once paper work (no cost) is filled out families may use the ASLC Community Education Meeting Series Child Care FREE of charge.  Childcare packet can be downloaded at www.autismlarimer.org under the "Support" page. For more information about sign-up procedures please call 207-9343 or email leann@respitecareinc.org   Join the ASLC and the Children's Speech and Reading Center for an informational filled presentation of "More Than Words" More Than Words presents a step-by-step program for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in an extensive, practical, and user-friendly format. Strategies are drawn from current research to help children develop more advanced communication skills, focusing on helping the child reach the following four goals: 1) improved two-way interaction, 2) more mature and conventional ways of communication, 3) better skills in communicating for social purposes and finally, 4) improved understanding of language. Come learn how you and your family can join the next Hanen Program For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to be offered by the Children's Speech and Reading Center. Highlights Of More Than Words: - How your child communicates and the next steps to take - How your child learns best - What motivates your child to communicate - How to turn everyday activities into opportunities for learning to communicate - How to use pictures and print to help your child's understanding - How to talk so your child can understand you - How to develop your child's play skills - Why your child behaves in certain ways and what you can do about these behaviours - How to help your child make friends Date: December 7, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location:  Respite Care inc. 6203 S. Lemay Ave, FC Childcare Reservations: 207-9343   FREE CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS: All children must be registered with Respite Care 5 days prior to meeting time. Once paper work (no cost) is filled out families may use the ASLC Community Education Meeting Series Child Care FREE of charge.  Childcare packet can be downloaded at www.autismlarimer.org under the "Support" page. For more information about sign-up procedures please call 207-9343 or email leann@respitecareinc.org                                                                                                               I GoodSearch & GoodShop for the Autism Society of Larimer County Raise money for the ASLC just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com (powered by Yahoo), or shopping online with GoodShop.com      www.autismlarimer.org aslc@autismlarimer.org 970-377-9640 If you do not wish to receive future e-mails or newsletters, please reply to this message with 'Remove' in the subject line.

SHOP ONLINE AND DONATE TO THE ASLC AT THE SAME TIME

What if Autism Society of America - Larimer County(Fort Collins CO) earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can! GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! SHOT ONLINE AND DONATE TO THE ASLC  AT THE SAME TIME GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 30 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause. And if you download the GoodSearch – Autism Society of America - Larimer County(Fort Collins CO) toolbar, our cause will earn money every time you shop and search online - even if you forget to go to GoodShop or GoodSearch first! Add the Autism Society of America - Larimer County(Fort Collins CO) toolbar at http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/autism-society-of-america-larimer-county     www.autismlarimer.org aslc@autismlarimer.org 970-377-9640 If you do not wish to receive future e-mails or newsletters, please reply to this message with 'Remove' in the subject line.

SOCIAL SKILLS~ESTEEM BUILDING GROUPS Groups for Pre-Schoolers, Elementary, Jr.High and Sr.High Students   Leaders: Nancy Smith, Ph.D., and Melinda Lee, M.A., LPC Center for Family Care, LLC, Ft. Collins, Co., 970-416-1480   Many children and adolescents struggle with social skills, low self-esteem or the ability to connect in positive ways with peers.  In CFC's social skills groups, the experienced leaders provide a supportive environment where youth have the opportunity for personal challenge and social growth . Children and teenagers gain the skills through experiential learning to develop meaningful peer relationships, self-confidence and self awareness.   Weekly sessions…1.5 to two hour sessions…three to five peers per group On & off site activities…promote cooperation, connection, problem solving   Children and Teens learn to… Make and keep friends                       Understand and verbalize feelings Feel good about themselves              Appropriately express needs and wants Share attention,give and receive        Listen/respond to verbal/nonverbal communication Address and resolve conflict             Take responsibility rather than blaming others               Practice coping skills                          Practice on-the-spot problem solving with peers   Call NOW…Winter-Spring Groups for Children & Youth Children's Groups: The Center's relational activity groups provide fun, playful activities, group projects, and the creative arts to enhance children's self concepts, to cooperatively work and play with peers, to better read social cues, solve problems/ resolve conflicts with peers through the group members' interactions that occur during  group sessions.  A safe experience for learning/ implementing new relationship skills.   Teenage Groups:  Teenage groups follow an experiential format…learning by doing, creating, giving life to their joys and fears, both in the experience and in the sharing of that experience.  Topics run the gamut of relationships, peer pressure, family conflict, self-esteem, self-expression and help in navigating the storms of adolescence.   Groups for Youth with Learning Disabilities, Aspergers, Autism and Other Developmental Disorders: Both Dr. Smith and Ms. Lee have extensive experience working with children and youth with developmental and learning disabilities in both educational and therapeutic settings.     (See reverse side for more information and enrollment process.)       CFC Groups Help Children and Adolescents Mature           The Center for Family Care is housed in a historically restored house in Old Town, Fort Collins, a place that seems to convey a feeling of warm welcome and homecoming to all who enter.  The true heart and soul of the Center is grounded within the caring nature and clinical expertise of the professional staff…therapists, Nancy Smith, Ph.D., and Melinda Lee, M.A., LPC, and early childhood specialist, Dori Mann.               CFC's team has developed a unique approach to social skills groups for children of all ages, based on the philosophy that youngsters learn best experientially, "by doing", rather than just "talking about" what to do, particularly when the goal is to develop social skills and self-awareness needed to build meaningful relationships.   Most crucial to a group's success is having the right combination of participants in each group.  The Center staff carefully selects each group member so as to create the right therapeutic balance within the group needed to facilitate growth.  As group members spend hours together each week, they soon begin to experience a sense of belonging to something greater than themselves.. .being accepted even when they make mistakes…bonding with one another through their shared play and group discussions  and learning to trust themselves and one another as a result of the honest feedback exchanged as group members work to solve problems and resolve disagreements that emerge during their time together. In essence, the group functions as a microcosm of the youngster's world and becomes the catalyst for change.               The group experience generally seems to be "just for fun" for members; yet the methodology comes from research based therapeutic principles and techniques shown to foster healthy outcome in children and youth. By design, each group creates a safe place for these children and teens to build themselves into strong young people who are able to learn, to decide and to create for themselves a bright, hopeful future.   Who Benefits from Group?                                         Location, Scheduling,  Fees, Child/teen may benefit from group if he/she:                                 Parent Consult-Free of Charge ·       Feels left out, picked on, overlooked                                Contact:  Nancy Smith/Melinda Lee ·       Has trouble making or keeping friends                             Location:  420 So. Loomis, Ft. Collins ·       Withdraws behind shyness or disinterest                         Free Parent Consultation:  Call ASAP ·       Displays acting out and at risk behavior                           due to limited space. Separate session                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     &a mp;n bsp;                            nbsp;           ·       Has excessive need to please or boss peers                   with child/teenager for assessment. ·       Keeps feelings, wants, problems to self                           Fee Range: Two hr. group - $60-$120 ·       Has difficulty trusting and connecting                               Insurance:   CFC will prepare claim. ·       Explodes or exploits with emotional outbursts                  Phone:  Center 970-416-1480 ·       Struggles with verbal/non verbal communication                            Mobile:  970-218-2056   CENTER FOR FAMILY CARE 420 So. Loomis, Ft. Collins, CO, 970-416-1480, E-mail  jean.cfc@comcast. net

RESPITALITY NIGHTS ARE BACK A collaborative effort with the Foothills Gateway Family Support Services Program and Respite Care, Inc. WHAT: A night of FREE childcare for children (through age 21) in the Family Support Services Program (or on the waiting list for the Family Support Services Program) and their siblings. WHEN: January 16, 2010 6:00-10:00p.m. February 13, 2010 6:00-10:00p.m. March 6, 2010 1:00-5:00p.m. April 10, 2010 6:00-10:00p.m. May date to be announced 6:00-10:00p.m. WHERE: Respite Care, Inc. 6203 South Lemay Ave. Ft. Collins, CO 80525 HOW: Please call Jen Houska @ 207-9435 Limited number of spaces available at Respite Care, Inc. ~ first come first served. *The Family Support Council is offering this Respitality opportunity as the result of their fundraising efforts.

Autism Society of Larimer County: Community Education Meeting "Increasing your Child's Immunity

Sick and Tired? Are you sick and tired of you and your family being sick and tired? Now you can learn about ways to naturally boost your child (and in turn your own) immune system. Join the Autism Society of Larimer County Community Education Meeting as Cindy Adams, a Certified Nutritionist, Brain Integration Therapist and FTL Lifestyle Educator presents: How to Boost Your Child's Immune System Naturally Date: November 2, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Location: Respite Care Inc. 6203 S. Lemay Avenue, FC Contact: 970-377-9640 Email: aslc@autismlarimer.org   Reserve you spot and be entered into a drawing for a "Immune Booster Kit". Contact: 970-377-9640  Email: aslc@autismlarimer.org     *FREE CHILD CARE with prior arrangements *FREE CHILD CARE REQUIRMENTS: All children must be registered and reserved with Respite Care 1 week prior to meeting time. Once paper work (no cost) is filled out, families may use the ASLC Community Education child care free of charge. Child care packets can be downloaded at www.autismlarimer.org under the "Support page" For further information about sing-up procedures please call 970-207-9343 or email Leann@repsitecareinc.org For further information on meetings in this series go to www.autismlarimer.org       .

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Celebs Reach Out to Desiree Jennings Local woman disabled by flu vaccine reaction Updated: Monday, 19 Oct 2009, 10:51 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 15 Oct 2009, 6:07 PM EDT Claudia Coffey By CLAUDIA COFFEY/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are new developments in the story FOX 5 first brought you about a Redskins cheerleader left disabled by a seasonal flu shot.   Now, Desiree Jennings is adding a boost of star power to her cause. An organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey is so touched by Desiree's story that they have reached out to offer not only words of encouragement, but the organization's support. Desiree Jennings' struggle is getting worldwide attention. "It's been unreal," Jennings told FOX 5. "I didn't think anyone would even care about my story. People are sitting there crying and I can't understand why." TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK. She first spoke to FOX 5 about a severe reaction she suffered after getting a seasonal flu shot. Now, both Fairfax Inova and Johns Hopkins say Desiree suffers from a rare neurological disorder as a result of the flu shot. The condition is called dystonia, and it affects every aspect of her ability to function. One day after our story aired, Generation Rescue, an organization founded by actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey , reached out to Desiree. "They are extremely helpful," Desiree said. "They have a lot of doctors that deal with vaccine interactions, and they have sent us so many other stories similar to mine. Unfortunately a lot of theirs are with children, which is worse. I can understand it happening to an adult, but not a little child that hasn't had a chance to live their life and can't speak, so I want to speak. They can't, and I want to help them, too," says Jennings. McCarthy's 7-year-old son Evan is autistic. She founded Generation Rescue along with actor Jim Carrey to educate people about ways to reverse autism. The organization is now raising awareness over the safety of vaccines including flu shots. Generation Rescue's President Stan Kurtz was so touched by Desiree's story, the organization is hoping to fly her to Los Angeles for treatment. "And the story is, anyone that sees-- it is just so compelling, Jenny was crying over it," says Kurtz. Kurtz also believes with the proper treatment, some of her symptoms may be reversible. "Well, unfortunately we happen to be very good at handling vaccine injury. We've got a lot of doctors that have experience in doing that, so our doctors and our resources are completely available to her, and we're going do everything we can to give her a lot of options to, to help take care to help recover from this condition as best we can," says Kurtz. For Desiree, it's a glimmer of hope and a chance at getting her life back. "Get back to my normal life, but still have had a chance to warn people as well," says Jennings. Still, the Centers for Disease Control says the seasonal flu vaccine is safe and recommends it to the general public. Desiree, in the meantime, wants to get her message out about her concerns over the safety of vaccines. GENERATION RESCUE HAS SET UP A SPECIAL WEB PAGE IN DESIREE'S NAME.  IT INCLUDES A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DESIREE, AND MORE ON HER STORY, PLUS LINKS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DYSTONIA.  TO VISIT DESIREE'S PAGE ON GENERATIONRESCUE.ORG, CLICK HERE.   LINK: CAUSES OF DYSTONIA TO WATCH FOX 5'S ORIGINAL STORY ON DESIREE JENNINGS AND HER CONDITION, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 9:00 AM local time Address Spring Canyon Community Park 2626 W. Horsetooth Road   Registration Closing Date Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 11:59 PM     Certified Course CO 09020DCR This certified and timed race course is a new course in Fort Collins, with a mix of Spring Creek biking trail, local streets, gravel trails, and steep side walks.   Kids Fun Run A short course, 10:00 AM. Lots of prizes (sponsored by Fort Fun)!   Kids Costume contest A costume contest for the kids (adults welcome too!), 10:15 AM   Pumkin Painting Pumpkin painting fun for kids (sponsored by Grant Family Farms), 9:30 AM   Trick or Treat There will be a Trick or Treat area opening at 9:30 A.M. for kids.   Who Benefits? All proceeds benefit Children's Speech and Reading Center, Fort Collins CO (www.csrckids.org). For the past fifteen years, Children's Speech & Reading Center has assisted thousands of Northern Colorado youth and their families through the diagnosis and treatment of listening, speaking, reading and writing disorders. We remain the region's sole non-profit provider of accredited child speech-language therapy services

Fw: 1 child in every 91

. View this message in a browser. **BREAKING NEWS: 1 in every 91 American children now has autism** Could that statistic be correct? Unfortunately, yes. It's not a misprint. According to the Department of Health and Human Services National Survey of Children's Health, 1 out of every 91 children — 1% of American kids today — has an autism spectrum disorder. That's up from 1 child in every 150, jut a few years ago in 2007... And if that's not shocking enough, these statistics don't even include adult prevalence or those children who remain undiagnosed — a still too common occurrence. So what do we do now? We show our outrage at government inaction… and we ask our elected officials to explain why though autism prevalence is skyrocketing, investment in treatment, services and support is stagnant. We realize that this fight is up to us… As the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, we re-commit ourselves to improving the lives of all those affected by autism and rallying America to our vital cause! How can I help? Three ways: Donate now, as much as you can, to help the Autism Society get the word out and continue our ever-more-vital programs to confront the autism crisis. Forward this email to as many people as you can. Tell them that if they care about you… if they care about autism... now is the time for them to join us and take a stand. Urge Congress to provide more funding for autism. What's the bottom line? Autism is treatable. We can make a difference now... if you'll help. © 2009  |  Privacy Policy  |  About Us  |  Contact Us | Unsubscribe Unsubscribe from receiving email, or change your email preferences.

Autism Society of Larimer CO Community Education Meeting: Making Friends

ASLC Community Education Meeting MAKING FRIENDS presented by Sam Towers   Be one of the first 10 to reserve your spot and be entered into a drawing! Attached is a flier for our first Community Edcuation Meeting for the 2009-2010 school year.  Please note that this meeting (only) is schedule for the 2nd Monday of the month due to Labor Day.  The normal schedule will be the first Monday of the Month from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Respite Care Inc. (6203 S. Lemay - FC).  (Below is the flier information for those who may have difficulty opening the attachment)   We will be providing FREE child care through Respite again this year.  Howerver, it is MANDATORY that all first time families using childcare fill out the appropate paper work with Respite at least 1 week prior to meeting time.  In order to accomadate families and maintain the proper child-toprovider ratio we also REQUIRE ALL child care reservation to be made one week in advance. You can download the "Childcare Registration Packet" at www.autismlarimer.org under the Support section.  Completed packets are to be taken to Respite Care (6203 S. Lemay - FC) one week prior to complete the process.    For meeting information call Phyllis Zimmerman at 377-9640 or email at aslc@autismlarimer.org   For childcare information call Respite Care at 207-9435     --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Making Friends By Sam Towers Towers Behavior Services LLC   Many individuals with disabilities do not make friends easily, leaving them at a great disadvantage. Friends enrich one's life considerably and give individuals the opportunity to practice social skills in less threatening situations. This training will give the participants the knowledge necessary to structure play dates and other social interactions so that individuals with disabilities can make friends with a greater variety of individuals. This training is applicable to many settings, including home, school, and the community. Date: Monday, September 14, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Respite Care Inc. 6203 S. Lemay Ave, Fort Collins   Great for parents, teachers and therapist!