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Current NEWS
DFW Center for Autism holds different activites throughout the year including a resource fair, a run, and various other benefits and services.
Contact Carrie Haycraft (469)231-7742 carriehaycraft@yahoo.com at DFW Center for Autism Classroom Coordinator for a schedule of workshops.
There is also information on how to receive discounts, student discounts, and information on the Autism Support Group. We hold different activites throughout the year including a resource fair, a run, and various other benefits and services.
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Attention Parents: Dr. Sigafoos of the University of Texas at Austin is conducting a Survey Research Project see link below for more details.
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What is Autism?
Autism is a neurological disorder that impairs the development of a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is often referred to as a spectrum disorder-meaning the symptoms can occur in any combination and with varying degrees of severity.
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For further information contact:
Linda Leyton
Linda can provide educational and mediation information.
Audie Butcher
Audie can provide information on behavioral and medical services.
(903) 312-7915 or (903) 839-3590
email: Audie991@netzero.com
Jana Cahill
Jana is available for general information and help.
email: Shadowcatshadow@aol.com
Joyce Cahill
Joyce is available for general information and help.
email: VietVetDoc1968@aol.com
OR
1-800-3AUTISM www.autism-society.org
7910 Woodmount Ave. Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3067
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Check out these informative web sites:
Lots of information and resources provided by the Autism Society of America
An article by Lisamarie Sanders entitled Autism: Understanding the Disorder
A very lengthy yet informative article concerning Autism entitled Overview of Autism by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. of the Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon
The Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S. is a national nonprofit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date & comprehensive information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.
Exceptional Parent Magazine
EP’s on-line resource. Continuing 31 award-winning years of providing information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
Children's Association for Maximum Potential in San Antonio.
CAMPis a non-profit corporation established in 1979 to provide a wide range of
recreational, rehabilitative, educational, and respite services for children with developmental disabilities and their families (including autism).
CONTACT INFORMATION
CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION FOR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL
P.O. BOX 27086, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227
PHONE: (210) 292-3566 FAX: (210) 292-3576
EMAIL:campmail@sprynet.com OR website: www.serve.com/campcamp/
Survey Research Project
An on-line survey for parents of children with autism
The survey is anonymous and can be completed in about 10-15 minutes
by visiting the following website: http://edpsych.edb.utexas.edu/~vgreen
For more information contact:Jeff Sigafoos, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Special Education University of Texas at Austin
Tel: (512) 475-8572 E-mail: j.sigafoos@mail.utexas.edu
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