ACL Educational Consultants

Where: ACL at Atlas Valley, 2770 Dagny Way, #202, Lafayette Map

When: twice per month, first and third Thursdays

Register: Call 303-527-0888 for an intake and appointment

ACL advocates for children can:

• Answer questions about Special Education, the IEP process, parents' roles, etc.
• Review assessments, progress reports, IEPs and 504s
• Develop advocacy strategies with families
• Provide information and resources
• Engage in conversations regarding opportunities for more inclusive communities

Click here for more information

NeuroMovement For Children on the Autism Spectrum :  A 1-Day Workshop Taught by Anat Baniel:  Sunday, June 4th, 2017 in Westminster, CO:

Wake up and Rewire Your Child's Brain for Breakthrough Outcomes

For Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals

In this workshop, you will experience and learn theory and practice to use in your daily life for breakthrough outcomes for your child.  You will discover ways to reduce your child or client's stress, pain, and limitation, and increase everyone's well-being and joy as your child begins to improve in remarkable ways.

Anat Baniel is a best selling author, clinical psychologist, and dancer, who studied closely with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over 15 years.  From 30 years of remarkable outcomes with thousands of children with special needs, and many on the autism spectrum, she developed her own scientifically based Anat Baniel Method of NeuroMovement for transforming the lives of children and their families.  She has trained hundreds of practitioners in this method.  Her teaching is easy to follow, inspiring, and life changing.

Date:  Sunday June 4, 2017      Time:  9:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Location:  Westin Westminster Hotel, 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO  80020

Cost:  $169 Early Bird price until May 1, 2017.  Full Price $197 after May 1.  

Lunch:  A simple healthy lunch is included.

Questions or more information, contact:  Barbara Horwitch, barbara.horwitch@comcast.net or 303-579-0453

To register:  online at www.anatbanielmethod.com/?p=18755

Sensory Friendly Storytime at Boulder Public Libraries

Sundays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Sensory storytime will be once a week, rotating between all four locations.

First Sunday: George Reynolds Branch Library

Second Sunday: Main Library

Third Sunday: Meadows Branch Library

Fourth Sunday: NoBo Corner Library, Wild Sage Common House, 1650 Zamia Ave

Join us for specially designed storytimes tailored to meet the needs of youth with sensory issues and their families. These storytimes will engage children through movement, music, stories and play. While open to all children, sensory friendly storytimes are especially geared to children on the autism spectrum, those with sensory integration challenges, or children who have difficulty sitting.

Registration required. Adults need to register as well as participants.
To register, go to the library events calendar and select the corresponding Sunday you’d like to attend. Follow the directions to register your family.

Building Cooperative Behaviors: A Free Introduction to Behavior Analysis

Jeff Kupfer, PhD, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

In order to build cooperative behaviors in others, we must learn to change our own behavior patterns and practices. This class provides a brief overview of selected evidence-based behavior principles based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We will review the dangers of using coercive and punitive methods to change behavior, and will focus on positive alternatives.

Parents, Caregivers, Professionals, Educators/Teachers and Community Members will learn to use Cooperative Behavior Building methods for behavior change by:

• Recognizing and understanding the five principles of behavior to enhance relationships

• Distinguishing between proactive and reactive methods and how these two approaches result in diverse outcomes

• Drawing upon Cooperative Behavior Building methods to increase positive behaviors and decrease challenging or problematic behaviors

Classes are free and open to the public

Class are held at the John Taylor Conference Center at 1665 Coal Creek Drive in Lafayette
9:00AM-1PM / Registration begins at 8:30AM

To register via phone, dial 303.457.5719 or via the web https://secure.imaginecolorado.org/ssl/trainingClassSignUpFree.htm

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Current course dates for 2017:

January 10, 2017

February 7, 2017

March 7, 2017

April 4, 2017

May 2, 2017

June 6, 2017

Autism Society of Boulder County Organizing Your IEP Materials Workshop

Who: Parents of Students with an IEP
What: Organizing your IEP Materials
When: Tuesday, June 6th, 6-8pm
Where: Longmont YMCA Conference room
Contact: Julie Darrow at info@autismboulder.org or 720-272-8231
Details: Pizza and drinks provided.

Do you have a stack of papers and evaluations and progress reports and IEP notices and on and on? Let ASBC and Jeff Johnson from Imagine! help you organize your IEP materials and get ready to hit the ground running in Fall 2017. Jeff has a tried and true system that he has taught before, and we would like to offer this opportunity to ASBC families. We have limited space available.

Please join Imagine! and learn more about other fantastic local charitable organizations in our community!

EAT, CHAT, DONATE AND WIN!

There will be free food and great conversation. PLUS, bring at least 3 cans of food for donation to Broomfield FISH, and be entered for the chance to win dinner and a movie! A second drawing will be held for a gift basket and $150 to donate to the participating nonprofit of your choice.

Thursday, June 8

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Centennial Bank and Trust

2002 E. Coalton Road

(next to Freddy’s and Sonic)

Hosted by Centennial Bank and Trust. For more information, call 303.460.4713 or visit CentennialBanking.com

Colorado CANDO Meeting and Feature Presentation

Friday, June 9, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Collaborative for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Options (CANDO) is an ad-hoc committee of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. This group was created to support the Ten Year Strategic Plan for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. You can attend the meetings at the live site or by webinar through your computer.
Click here (and scroll down to CANDO) to view archived video and handouts from past CANDO Meetings. 
 
REGISTRATION LINK
 
LOCATION:
Live Site: Anschutz Medical Campus – Anschutz Medical Campus, Ed 2 North
13120 E. 19th Ave., 1st Floor, Room 1107
Aurora, CO 80045
 
Questions? Email Dina.Johnson@ucdenver.edu or call 303-724-7673

Sensory Friendly Film

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Saturday, June 10, 10 AM
 

Local locations:
AMC Flatiron Crossing 14
61 W. Flatiron Cir., Broomfield 80021

and

AMC Westminster 24
10655 Westminster Blvd., Westminster 80020

AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

The movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, and no previews or ads will be shown before the movie.  AMC's "Silence Is Golden" policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event.

For more information please visit:  https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films, or http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/.

Dates, times, and films are subject to change.

ASBC's Support Group for Parents of Adults on the Spectrum
Wednesday, June 14th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Confluence SBC - A Small Business Collective
102 East Cleveland Street
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
Map

Nisa Libbey facilitates this group, which meets the second Wednesdays of each month. For more information, please contact Nisa at (720) 308-2565.

June 18

Brainsong: No Shushing Concert Event featuring Boulder Ballet and Colorado Symphony Orchestra ensemble!

Click here to register and for more information: http://www.brainsong.net/

Sensory Friendly Storytime at Boulder Public Libraries

Sundays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Sensory storytime will be once a week, rotating between all four locations.

First Sunday: George Reynolds Branch Library

Second Sunday: Main Library

Third Sunday: Meadows Branch Library

Fourth Sunday: NoBo Corner Library, Wild Sage Common House, 1650 Zamia Ave

Join us for specially designed storytimes tailored to meet the needs of youth with sensory issues and their families. These storytimes will engage children through movement, music, stories and play. While open to all children, sensory friendly storytimes are especially geared to children on the autism spectrum, those with sensory integration challenges, or children who have difficulty sitting.

Registration required. Adults need to register as well as participants.
To register, go to the library events calendar and select the corresponding Sunday you’d like to attend. Follow the directions to register your family.

Thursday, June 22

Autism Society of Boulder County's Boulder Support Group for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome
Thursday, June 22nd, 6:30-8.00pm
Impact Hub, Suite 100 (Garden Level)
1877 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Map

Facilitated by Linda Baran and Julie Darrow, this group is not meant to take the place of professional therapy, but rather to give participants an opportunity to discuss topics related to Asperger's in a safe and understanding environment. Prior to attending the first time, please contact Julie Darrow at info@autismboulder.orginfo@autismboulder.org

Sensory Friendly Film

Cars 3

Saturday, June 24, 10 AM
 

Local locations:
AMC Flatiron Crossing 14
61 W. Flatiron Cir., Broomfield 80021

and

AMC Westminster 24
10655 Westminster Blvd., Westminster 80020

AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

The movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, and no previews or ads will be shown before the movie.  AMC's "Silence Is Golden" policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event.

For more information please visit:  https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films, or http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/.

Dates, times, and films are subject to change.

Social and Support Group for Asperger’s Young Adults (Ages 17-29)
Saturday, June 24th, 12:00-2.00pm
​Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Road, Seeds Cafe
Map

This support group, which focuses on social skills, employment, college, and skills for independent living, is facilitated by Ruby Perske, a behavior therapist with Behavior Services of the Rockies.

This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month. Parents or teens/young adults who have not attended this group before should call and check in with Ruby ahead of time to be sure the group is a good fit: 785-220-5338 or yellowfeather08@yahoo.com