Calendar | Events sponsored by other organizations
Trainings & Conferences | Support Groups | Online & Webinar Courses | Events for Kids and Family Social Events
Trainings & Conferences
February - March, 2010 | Spring 2010 Autism Seminar Series -
Autism Issues & Best Practice Interventions presented by the Collaborative Autism Training & Support Programs | Fridays 9-11am, Becoming Independent, 1425 Corporate Center Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 [download flyer]
March 22 - 25, 2010 | Author Mary Sheedy Kurcinka to Speak at Parents Place
- Parents Place is pleased to present Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, a nationally renowned parent educator, sought-after speaker, and author, in three evening presentations open to the public and in two half-day workshops for parents, teachers, and child development professionals. Kurcinka is the author of Raising Your Spirited Child; Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles; and Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep? For more information click here.
March 24, 2010 | Golden Gate Regional Center Service Provider Fair held in conjunction with the Preventing Crises: Promoting Wellness conference (separate registration required) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza Foster City ~ 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. Space is limited! Provider Fair registration request (form attached) must be received by Thursday, February 25th. To register for the conference, go to http://www.ggrc.org/documents/preventing%20crises.pdf or email reg@lindacarynevents.com [download flyer]
March 31, 2010 | "Estate Planning and Conservatorship" presented by Dale Law Firm for NBRC Community Resource Center & North Bay Housing Coalition: Community Workshop Series. Location: NBRC -- 25 Executive Court, Napa, CA, the last Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm. Center is open prior to every meeting at 5:30pm for resource information sharing and networking. Questions? Call Pamela Madden-Krall at 707-256-1294 or Mary Eble at 707-259-6121. [download flyer]
April 6, 2010 | Understanding the Postsecondary Needs of Students with ASD, Michael McManmom, Ed.D | Part of the Marin Autism Lecture Series | register here | download 2009-2010 schedule
April 7, 2010 | Transitions: Preparing for College, Work & Life presented by the Parent to Parent Connection. For more information visit www.tamdistrict.org/P2P
April 12, 2010 | Understanding Problem Behaviors and Developing a Behavior Plan for Your Child presented by ANOVA.
Place: San Rafael ACE School Davidson Middle School Annex, San Rafael [download flyer]
April 14, 2010 | Housing Forum: Meeting the Needs of People with Developmental Disabilities presented by North Bay Autism Regional Taskforce (NBART). 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, NBRC - 25 Executive Court, Napa, CA. Contact Pamela Madden-Krall at 707-256-1294 or Mary Eble at 707-259-6121.
April 17, 2010 | Day of Celebration of Students with Learning and Attention Difficulties and Their Parents and Educators |
The second annual EdRev (Education Revolution) is the country's largest
gathering of students who learn differently and the
parents, families, educators who support them. Presented by the Parents
Education Network, the day of games and family education and support
services is expected to attract more than 2,500 kids, parents and teachers
from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
The event is free to students and will take place at San Francisco¹s AT&T
Park on April 17th, 2010 from 9 am until 4 pm. Visit website for more information www.EdRevSF.org | 415/751-2237 [download flyer]
 April 20, 2010 | Part II-Social Learning: Hands on Tools and Strategies with
Hillary Kissack, M.A., CCC-SLP and
Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC-SLP. Parent and Professional Workshops at Communication Works in Oakland. [download flyer]
April 30, 2010 | Edgewood Forum on Family. A 1-day conference to learn about the latest research effecting childhood development, exchange ideas and strategies, mobilize resources, and encourage collaboration. Where: UCSF Mission Bay Center, San Francisco. For more information contact Serafina Palendech at 415-682-3201 or email events@edgewood.org
May 10, 2010 | Understanding Problem Behaviors and Developing a Behavior Plan for Your Child presented by ANOVA.
Place: Santa Rosa ACE School 3033 Cleveland Avenue Suite 240, Santa Rosa [download flyer]
May 11, 2010 | New Models for Understanding and Treating Autism, Robert L. Hendren, DO | Part of the Marin Autism Lecture Series | register here | download 2009-2010 schedule
May 12, 2010 | Marin Autism Lecture Series Presents Daily Life Therapy at Boston Higashi School at Marin County Office of Education [download flyer]
May 13, 2010 | Social Upheaval: The Ups and Downs of Teen Relationships presented by the Parent to Parent Connection. For more information visit www.tamdistrict.org/P2P
 May 13, 2010 | Communication Works is Honored to Host a Workshop with Kari Dunn Buron
"When My Worries Get Too Big!" Communication Works
Learning Center,
Oakland [download flyer]
July 24-29, 2010 | 19th Annual Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities presented by the Youth Leadership Forum Steering Committee - An exciting five-day leadership program that provides information on everything from technology to resource agencies, and helps you create a “Personal Leadership Plan” to help you reach your future education and career goals. [learn more]
 August 6, 2010 | The Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disorders conference and workshops at UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. [download flyer] or visit their website for more information: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ddcenter/
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Support Groups
Autism Hope | A Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism
When: Meets the 3rd Monday of each Month Sept. through May, 7 - 8:30 pm
Where: Adobe Christian Center, 2875 Adobe Rd. Petaluma, CA 94954.
Contact: Kristin Issacs at 707-344-4387 email: autismhope@adobecc.org
CHADD Parents Resource and Support Group | for parents of all aged children who have challenges with: attention, impulsivity and /or executive functioning (organization, working memory)
When: Last Monday of the month, 12:30- 2:30pm
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church Library, 240 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920
Contact: Holly Seerley 415-924-6656 | Victoria Vogel 415-383-6048 | Ellen Nicosia 415-927-2442
Children’s Nurturing Project Support Group | for parents of young children with special needs.
When: Every Friday, 10am – Noon
Where: Child Haven Administrative Office, 733 Webster St., Fairfield.
Contact: Call 707-422-0464 for more information.
Father's Support Group
When: Second Saturday of the month at 9:00
Where: Aram's Café, 131 Kentucky St., Petaluma
Contact: Phone: 707-765-9775. Questions please email John Strawn
Feeding Tube and Feeding Disorder Support Group
When: 1st Monday of the month
Where: San Francisco
Contact: Judy Chen 415-378-6992
Hope and Help | The Bipolar Connection Support Group
When: 4th Tuesday of the month
Where: St. Vincent's School for Boys, San Rafael
Contact: Suzy Jensen 415-459-3297 or 415-572-995
Mill Valley Middle School: Moms In The Middle
When: 5 to 6 PM
Where: Sunrise Center, 645 Tamalpais Dr., Ste. A, Corte Madera
Contact: Rose von Buchau at 415.497.6422 or email her at vibesman@earthlink.net
Parent to Parent Support Group | for families who have children with special needs
When: 1st Thursday of the Month, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Church of the Roses, Santa Rosa
Contact: Terry Letizi, 707-545-5325 or Pat Boblitt- 707-823-3173
Solano FEAT Parent Resource Meetings
When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: 1126 Missouri Street in Fairfield at the Children's Nurturing Project meeting room
Contact: Please check the Solano FEAT website for more details
Sonoma Valley Parent Support Group | for Parents of Children with Aspergers Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and similar profiles
When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 PM
Where: Schantz Conference Room, Sonoma Valley Hospital, 347 Andrieux Street, Sonoma
Contact: See Flyer for more details. Please RSVP before each meeting call 707-280-0536 or email Dmitra Smith at spillyd@sonic.net
Special Parents Support Group | A support group for parents of children with disabilities and/or special needs
When: 2nd Tuesday/month, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Lucas Valley Community Church
Contact: louise@novato.net or call 415-721-1905 | The LaChris Connection
Support Group for Parents of Children with Seizure Disorders/Epilepsy
Where: Sonoma County
Contact: tkkmommy@yahoo.com or phone 707-431-2923
Youth Empowerment Group | enables youth with disabilities to succeed by providing access to various leadership programs
Contact: Jessie M. Sandoval, J.D., Systems Change Advocate / Youth Organizer, 415-459-6245 Ext. 27 [website] [download flyer]
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Online & Webinar Courses
March 23, 2010 | Understanding Psycho-Educational Assessments with Dr. Ann Simun of Neuropsychology Partners, Inc. This is a webinar on Special Education assessments for parents with children 3-22 years of age to provide tools to effectively advocate for their child’s education. Please RSVP By March 18th.
(805) 648-0220. [download flyer]
Online Course: Parent to Parent: A Family Training Program on AD/HD is a state of the art educational program specifically designed for parents, by parents. The training is now available as an online class. You can sit in the comfort of your home, watch the presentation on your computer while interacting with the presenter by phone. This seven session class includes a science based curriculum with the training provided by an experienced and certified Parent to Parent Teacher. Each of the two hour sessions covers an area of information absolutely essential to the successful management of AD/HD. And best of all the training is from a parent's perspective, by people who have faced the same struggles, questions and challenges you do. For $150, you'll receive 14 hours of the latest scientific and clinical information available to CHADD. You must become a member first, to take advantage of this nationally recognized program. For more information, including CHADD membership and registration forms, click here.
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Events for Kids and Family Social Events
Last Sunday of the Month | LaChris Connection invites you to “Meet the Parents” Where Families Meet & Mingle with Care Providers | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
at Lucas Valley Community Church recreation hall in San Rafael [download flyer] or visit their web site www.lachrisconnection.org
Matrix does not endorse or recommend any therapy, medication, or philosophy that families may encounter from the events or resources listed. Matrix encourages you to obtain more information about any resource prior to selecting a provider.
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