The Blonde Buddah

It is hard to believe that 11 years ago, I was already in labor with Cecilia. She wasn't born until 5pm. the next day! 22 hours! It has gone fast since then.

Her school teacher calls her the Blonde Buddah. That she is, when she is near there is always a sense of peace.

Current Events for Families Affected by Autism or Disabiity

The Great Vehicle Adventure
Fun & affordable family event, showcasing entertainment and event cars. Over 70 vehicles even a mini submarine!
November 1st & 2nd
Cashman Center
9am to 5pm

Jennifer Bradley Candlelighter's Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada: jbradley@candlelightersnv.org
"Because Kids Can't Fight Cancer Alone"

FEAT Annual Family & Friends Picnic
November 8, 2008
11am to 2pm.
Discovery Park in Henderson
*Donation of $5.00 per family kindly requested. Every donation receives a ticket to win some great give away prizes.

RSVP to Jennifer at
jennifer@featsonv.org

Food, Fun, Games, Prizes, Bounce houses, Face painting .
Enjoy a day with fellow families

Visual Supports Workshop

Fall Workshop Invitation

Monday November 24th

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free, but space is limited!

This workshop is designed to provide professionals and parents of children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities or children at-risk for developing difficult behaviors.

• Develop and activity schedule for your child or student.
• Learn to use routines and schedules to increase your child's appropriate behavior & promote independence.
• Learn to arrange the environment to help your child choose the behaviors YOU want!
• Visual supports hands on Make-n-Take opportunity! You can make a visual activity schedule for your child, student or classroom.
• Materials provided at no cost.

Where: UNLV, Continuing Education @ Paradise Campus

851 E. Tropicana

Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

Room511

RSVP via phone or email

Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

UNLV Department of Special Education

4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453014

Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3014

Phone 702.895.5836 Fax 702.895.0984

http://asdcenter.org/

Special Olympics

I often wonder if we are patient with them or are they patient with us?

Surfer's Healing

Each summer we venture out to our old stomping grounds in San Diego to attend Surfer's Healing. It is a wonderful surf camp for children affected by autism, as well as a day of hands on respite their families. As you can see by our photos it is a day enjoyed by all of us. Including the dog! This year when we were flying Cecilia looked out the window and said "anticipation". It was an incredible moment for us to hear her speak about her thoughts and feelings in one word. She is a great blessing.