Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Have you heard about the intervention called RDI?  This relatively new intervention uses a consultant model to train families in techniques developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein, author of Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle and My Baby Can Dance: Stories of Autism, Asperger’s and Success through the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Program.

RDI is intended to target the core deficits areas seen in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and works on communication, relationship building, and flexible thinking.

Certified RDI consultant Deborah Berrang of Milwaukee will present an introductory workshop for families, educators, and interested community members.

When:  Saturday, 2/13/10 from 9:30 to 11:30 am

Where: Nicolet High School - D-wing Library.  6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale

Registration:  Free but we appreciate preregistration so we have enough hand-outs and refreshments. To register, email info@assew.org or call us at 414-427-9345.

Child care is not provided at this event.

Autism Spectrum Disorders don’t affect only the individual, they affect the entire family.

Parents are stressed by trying to do all they can for their child with autism, PDD-NOS, or Asperger Syndrome, and after the diagnosis, there is a “grieving” process that most parents go through, when they find out that the life they’d envisioned for themselves and their child will definitely change. In addition, every person copes in a different way, and men and women very often have different means of managing and reacting.

Then there are siblings. Brothers and sisters may feel pushed aside or have their own issues that need to be addressed. The stakes are high. At a time when families need to communicate well and work together; they can find that they feel pulled apart instead.

To help families figure out how to work together and stay connected, our December Parenting Series workshop features Stephen Levine, PhD. (more…)

Join us Saturday, October 17th, for “No More Meltdowns!” in the D-Wing Library of Nicolet High School in Glendale from 9:30-11:30a.m. Special Education Teacher Christine Slawson and Occupational Therapist Angela Schubert have based their presentation (with permission) on the work of nationally-known expert Jed Baker. They’ll give practical and useful information, advice, and tips on how to handle challenging behavior in your child. This is FREE, but please call or email (info@assew.org) the office at (414) 427-9345 so we know how many people to expect. Sorry, no childcare is available.

Jed Baker's book - we'll have copies for sale at workshop

Title: Bullying Prevention
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: Chelsea Budde/Denise Schamens of Good Friend, Inc.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE, this is different than the usual time)
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 (NOTE: different than the usual day)
End Time: 8:30 p.m.

Every child needs good friends, or at least a safe environment in which to learn. Typically developing school peers aren’t always well-prepared to understand why our children behave and learn differently or have special accommodations that the other kids don’t have.

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This coming Saturday, February 14th, we will be hosting a workshop on traveling with a child who has autism.  The speakers are all parents, Lynn Brusnahan, Norah Louise Johnson, and me (Emily Levine).

Travel with children is often challenging, and adding into the mix children who love routine and crave predictability frequently compounds the challenges.  My mother in law, who travelled extensively with her 3 children when they were young, frequently remarks that travelling with small children is like being in a third world country.  My own experiences with my son range from the harrowing (losing him momentarily in Amsterdam airport in 1991), to embarrassing (more…)

Emily Iland will be in Milwaukee for 2 talks on January 10th, 2009, on balancing family and sibling needs in families who have a child on the spectrum. Ms Iland is the author of Autism Spectrum Disorders A to Z, which was recognized as the book of the year by the Autism Society of America in 2006. She is the parent of 2 young adult children, a son on the spectrum and a typically-developing daughter.

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Title: Parenting Series: Talking to Your Child About His Disability
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: A Free Parenting Series for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Featuring Marla Davishoff, LCSW. Nicolet High School is located off I-43, just south of the Good Hope Rd. exit.

Please email info@assew.org or call (414) 427-9345 to register or for more information. The workshops is FREE but we do request that you register. The Parenting Series is designed for parents with young children but all are welcome. Childcare is not available. Schedule subject to change.
Start Time: 9:30

Date: May 16, 2009

End Time: 11:30

Title: Parenting Series: Single Parenting and Co-Parenting Your Child with Autism
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: A Free Parenting Series for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Featuring Amy Masek and Julie Boehme. Nicolet High School is located off I-43, just south of the Good Hope Rd. exit.

Please email info@assew.org or call (414) 427-9345 to register or for more information. The workshops is FREE but we do request that you register. The Parenting Series is designed for parents with young children but all are welcome. Childcare is not available. Schedule subject to change.
Start Time: 9:30
Date: April 4, 2009
End Time: 11:30

Title: Parenting Series: Planning Vacations: Traveling with Autism
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: A Free Parenting Series for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Featuring a panel of parents. Nicolet High School is located off I-43, just south of the Good Hope Rd. exit.

Please email info@assew.org or call (414) 427-9345 to register or for more information. The workshops is FREE but we do request that you register. The Parenting Series is designed for parents with young children but all are welcome. Childcare is not available. Schedule subject to change.
Start Time: 9:30
Date: February 14, 2009
End Time: 11:30

Title: Wisconsin Statewide DPI Autism Training - Advanced Level
Location: Wisconsin Dells
Link out: Click here
Description: Advanced Level, Addressing Challenging Behavior – Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center , 60 Gasser Road, Wisconsin Dells, 53965; 800-648-4765 (toll free); www.wintergreen-resort.com
Registration information 
Start Date: 2009-04-22
End Date: 2009-04-23