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Support for Families Clinics, Workshops, & Trainings:
(Last updated: Monday, February 8, 2010 2:59 PM)

RSVP required. Call 415-920-5040 to sign up for a workshop, clinic or for more information, to reserve childcare or interpretation services.

Clinics/Workshops
CLINICS are small group training's designed to accommodate individualized questions and are repeated monthly. All clinics occur from 4-6pm, unless otherwise noted.

Thurs, February 25
• TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD. Learn about transition services for children aged 16 and over, and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's transition plan.

Thurs, March 25
• TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD. Learn about transition services for children aged 16 and over, and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's transition plan.

Thurs, April 22
• TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD. Learn about transition services for children aged 16 and over, and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's transition plan.

Parent/Professional Workshops on Saturdays!
PARENT/PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS are larger group training's that provide an opportunity for parents & professionals to network, share concerns, ideas, and learn about valuable information & resources.
In response to the changing needs of families, SFCD recently began offering monthly half-day Saturday workshops. These extended workshops give participants an opportunity to receive more in-depth information on a range of topics.

PPWs are held at John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street, (@20th Street). Google Map/Directions
Limited parking is available in the schoolyard -- Enter from Harrison Street (between 19th and 20th Streets).
Time of workshops are 8:30 am-Registration and 8:30 am-12:30 pm-Program

In addition to providing childcare and interpretation services, a light breakfast is offered to all those who pre-register.

Saturday, February 13, 2010
A Panel on Hearing and Speech for Children of All Ages
Learn about hearing and speech for children of all ages, including speech and languages development, assessment processes, services available, and where to find these services.
Presented by: Shannon Simonson, Hearing and Speech of Northern California; additional presenters to be announced.

Saturday, March 20, 2010
Save the Date: Information and Resource Conference
A conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and the community at large. Watch your e-mail and mailbox for more information!

Saturday, April 10, 2010
Epilepsy and Seizures
This introductory workshop will discuss epilepsy and seizures, including symptoms and diagnosis of seizure disorders, treatment, and resources for parents and professionals.

Events Sponsored by Other Organizations (Events are listed as a convenience for families and professionals. Please contact each organization for more information)
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS (ordered by date):

FEBRUARY 2010

Early Start Institutes: Advanced Practice Institute
February 1-2
Redondo Beach, CA
Space is limited, please register early at the WestEd web site. If you need assistance with registration: Call 916-492-4018 or email.

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Series for Parents: ASD Interventions I (Developmental and ABA Interventions)
February 4
Stanford, CA
New Series of classes will start in January - please register at the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children's Hospital.

NCBIDA presents: Teaching Reading: What Works and Why with Dr. Nancy Cushen White
February 6
Star Academy, San Rafael, CA
For Information or to Register go to the Northern California Branch of The International Dyslexia Association website or call 650-328-7667.

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Series for Parents: ASD II (Specific Skills Therapies)
February 11
Stanford, CA
New Series of classes will start in January - please register at the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children's Hospital.

2010 Conference on Inclusive Education: Igniting the Promise of Education
February 11-13
Denver, Colorado
Please register at the PEAK Parent Center Helping Families Helping Children.

A Celebration of Black Deaf Culture!
February 20
Deaf Community Center, San Leandro, CA
For more information: email Marta Ordaz or VP 510-343-6675

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Series for Parents: ASD III (Social Skills Therapies)
February 25
Stanford, CA
New Series of classes will start in January - please register at the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children's Hospital.

1st International Pediatric Psychological Trauma Conference
February 27-28
Davidson Conference Center (USC), Los Angeles, CA
Sponsored by Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Keck School of Medicine at USC Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care UC Irvine. Please register at the Child Development Media website.

1st Annual Autism Asperger's Passion Celebration Day
February 27
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, San Francisco, CA
Contact Joel Goyette at gmail or call 619-277-7519.

MARCH 2010

Family Voices of California will be hosting its annual Health Summit & Legislative Day
March 3-4, 2010
Sacramento, CA
To be notified when registration begins go to Family Voices of California Health Summit listserv and sign up.

9th Annual Developmental Disabilities: An Update for Health Professionals
March 11-12, 2010
Laurel Heights Conference Center, San Francisco, CA
Register online at UCSF Continuing Medical Education web site or call 415-476-5808.

APRIL 2010

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention and Expo
April 21-24, 2010
Nashville, Tenn
To register early at the CEC web site or call 1-888-232-7733.

IDA 14th Conference: Early Intervention: Practices that Make a Difference
April 22-24, 2010
Riverside, CA
To register early at the IDA of California web site or call 916-453-8801.

MAY 2010

Tenth Annual Conference for Health Professionals - Toward Improving the Outcome of Pregnancy: Best Practices in Neonatal and Perinatal Care
May 1-2, 2010
Irvine, CA
To register go to March of Dimes web site or call 415-217-6380.

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