Regional Center Funded Services:
Are Children with Autism Making Real Progress (and Real Friends, too)?
A Conversation and Collaboration with Community Leaders
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Vista Del Mar
3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, 90034
8:30 AM -3:30 PM
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Please join leaders in the Los Angeles area autism community in a lively interactive and collaborative discussion of the current state of services for children and teens with autism and the funding and political challenges in the future.
Who should attend? Parent leaders, service providers, regional centers, school districts and schools and anyone who has an interest in improving the quality, provision and funding of services for children with autism.
Is the Promise of the Lanterman Act Dying?
Panel discussion to include the history of the Lanterman Act and the Regional Centers; budget cutbacks and restrictions on services; the current structure of regional centers; making the system work better; and self-determination.
Are the Services Making a Difference for Children with Autism?
Panel discussion to include: setting long-term goals with behavioral therapy and social skills;
collaboration, parent involvement and flexibility; Early Start programs; parent support and respite.
Turning Isolation into Inclusion: Where Funding Falls Short - Each attendee will participate in two lunch workgroups:
Does More Money Produce Better Outcomes?
Panel discussion: Does a child need more services or the right services; how can we work together to stretch limited funds; Money for research vs. money for services; have recent severe budget cuts worsened outcomes for children with autism?
Cost: $50 per person including lunch
Seating is limited. RSVP early.
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Registration Deadline – September 15, 2011
For more information, call 562-804-5556.
Register now for the entire series of leadership discussions and receive a $50.00 discount: ALL MEETINGS FOR ONLY $200:
Autism in LA: Meeting Series
Keeping High Expectations from Preschool to Transition to Adulthood
Educating Students on the Entire Autism Spectrum
Monday, November 28, 2011
The California Endowment
Autism Spectrum The Autism Epidemic Grows Up
Adults with Autism Creating Meaningful Lives
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The California Endowment
Harnessing Our Power
Mobilizing the Autism Community in Los Angeles County
Friday, March 16, 2012
The California Endowment
Autism in L.A. : Assessing a Year's Community Collaboration Follow-Up Annual Meeting
Friday, May 18, 2012
Location to be determined