Social Odyssey
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links to useful information
these websites are those representing the speakers we have had at Social Odyssey meetings or are of interest
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These websites represent the speakers we have had at Social Odyssey meetings or are of interest to our audience. Your tips, stored documents (PDFs),and useful links and information are appreciated to expand the information posted to our site.
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Arc www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=183The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is a community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide an array of services and support for families and individuals to promote and improve supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Posted August 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM -
Arc of Southeastern Minnesota arcse-mn.org/Southeast MN chapter of Arc, including Rochester and surrounding communities.
Posted August 31, 2009 at 10:32 AM -
College Autism Spectrum www.collegeautismspectrum.com/College Autism Spectrum (CAS) is an independent organization of professionals whose purpose is to assist students with autism spectrum disorders, and their families. CAS helps students with ASD explore and navigate college options before, during and through the college process.
Posted August 31, 2009 at 10:28 AM -
Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL) www.semcil.org/Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL) is an organization developed to assist people with disabilities to become independent and productive community members. Kim Hicks is a representative who spoke at the October 2009 meeting of Social Odyssey.
Posted August 31, 2009 at 10:29 AM -
College Autism Spectrum (CAS) www.collegeautismspectrum.com/team.htmlCollege Autism Spectrum (CAS) is an independent organization of professionals whose purpose is to assist students with autism spectrum disorders, and their families. Lisa King is a co-director. She is scheduled to speak at the November meeting of Social Odyssey.
Posted October 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM -
Rochester Center for Autism www.rcautism.com/The Rochester Center for Autism is a center-based ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) program that provides one-on-one therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and Asperger's Syndrome.
Posted April 1, 2011 at 8:08 PM -
Disability Link www.minnesotahelp.info/Public/default.aspx?se=dlinkDisability Linkage Line (DLL) is Minnesota's connection to disability-related information and assistance. DLL is a statewide information and referral resource for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, their familiy members, and services providers. Launched in 2006, DLL is a free service of the MN Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Metropolitan and Southeastern MN Centers for Independent Living (SEMCIL). Calls to the statewide toll free number 866-333-2466 statewide toll-free connects you to a trained Options Counselor who provides one-to-one assitance for all disability related questions, across all disabilities. Options Counselors listen to caller's needs, help share options, supports and services available to them. Inquiries include requests for information and referrals on disability benefits programs, home modifications, assistive technology, personal assistance services, transition services, accessible housing, employment, social activities and disability rights.
Posted October 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM -
NAMI of SE MN www.namisemn.orgThe National Alliance on Mental Illness is a grassroots, non-profit organization comprised of those living with mental illness, family members, and professionals in our community who are dedicated to helping improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. NAMI strives to: eliminate lack of education and understanding of mental illness to encourage those experiencing symptoms of mental illness to seek treatment; combat the devastating effects of stigma by enlightening people with the realities of mental illness; advocate for policites and practices that encourage the development of equitable, community-based mental health services; empower mental health consumers, families and professionals by supporting active recovery in themselves, their loved ones and the mental health care system in our community. NAMI SE MN strives to be the region's voice on mental illness. They provide services for ages nine and up.
Posted October 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM -
State of MN Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities www.ombudmhdd.state.mn.usAn Ombudsman is an official who is designated to assist you to overcome the delay, injustic or impersonal delivery of services. The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities is charged with promoting the highest attainable standards of treatment, competency, efficiency and justic for all persons receiving servcies for mental illness, developmental disabilities, checmical dependency and emotional distrubance in children. 800/657-3506 or ombudmsman.mhdd@state.mn.us
Posted October 26, 2011 at 10:59 AM -
Aspergers and Anxiety www.mandalachildrenshouse.com/DYK/Emotional_Coaching_5_05.pdfThis is the presentation James Rechs gave to the Social Odyssey audience for our meeting in November of 2011.
Posted December 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM -
presentation to legislators 11 January 2012 socialodyssey.webs.com/Aspergers%20-%2015%20January%202012.pdfWarning -- very large PDF - 2.7 MB
Posted January 16, 2012 at 10:44 AM -
the presentation given to the legislators in January 2012 socialodyssey.webs.com/Aspergers%20-%2015%20January%202012.pdfWarning -- it's 2.6 MB huge. It's the presentation given to the legislators 11 January 2011 to present our case -- our individuals need access to the waiver system to allow them support for gaining meaningful employment and independent living.
Posted January 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM -
pending May 2013 DSM change to Autism diagnosis www.autisable.com/good summary of what's in front of us re: the DSM IV and Aspergers / PDD-NOS diagnosis
Posted January 28, 2012 at 1:08 AM
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miscellaneous websites or other resources that are of interest
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Play Attention playattention.com/Games and aids to help attention. Attendee mentioned a helmet that is wired for bio-feedback to "teach" individual when their mind is off track.
Posted September 27, 2009 at 10:50 AM -
Fly Lady flylady.com/A website recommended by Dr. Jenkins @ Blustem to help my daughter, Allison build chore charts. The information is presented in a fun fashion. The tips are useful for anyone looking to bring more organization in their life.
Posted September 27, 2009 at 10:56 AM -
news article on prevalence of autism symptoms news.aol.com/health/article/more-kids-have-autism-than-previously/702394Article cites two government studies showing symptoms of autism appear more frequently than earlier thought.
Posted October 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM -
Hawkins Institute (Canadian employment services) www.hawkinsinstitute.com/employers/index.htmlHawkins Institute offers practical employment counsel, training and placement for people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Learning Disabilities (LD) using innovative programs to foster self-esteem and promise for the future.
Posted October 11, 2009 at 7:17 PM -
Beyond Consequences Institute (BCI) www.beyondconsequences.com/index.htmlLove Never Fails - website of BCI and Heather Forbes, co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control" and more. BCI is dedicated to provide every child the opportunity to be parented out of love, ending the myth that a child can only respond and bond to a parent through fear-based parenting.
Posted October 15, 2009 at 7:20 AM -
PACER - Champions for Children with Disabilities www.pacer.org/PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities.
Posted October 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM -
Teens Against Bullying www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/This "Teens Against Bullying" website offers audio and visual presentations from teens to teens about preventing bullying. This lilnk is from the PACER.org website
Posted October 29, 2009 at 10:04 AM -
Kids Against Bullying www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/This PACER Center's "Teens Against Bullying" website offers audio and visual presentations from kids to kids about preventing bullying.
Posted October 29, 2009 at 10:07 AM -
Teens Against Bullying group on Facebook www.facebook.com/home.php?#/PACERTab?ref=tsBecome a "Facebook fan" of "Teens Against Bullying" from this link.
Posted October 29, 2009 at 10:09 AM -
Autism Asperger Publishing Company www.webs.comAn independent publisher specializing in materials based on the latest research for AS, HFA and other PDD spectrum disorders. Some of the materials about organizing skills were referenced by Kim Hicks in the September meeting of Social Odyssey.
Posted November 8, 2009 at 8:09 AM -
Temple Grandin's presentation in TED conference February 2010 www.wrongplanet.net/postt120236.htmlAutism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her "thinking in pictures" mind helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids. Presentation also on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TEDtalksDirector#p/u/0/fn_9f5x0f1Q
Posted February 28, 2010 at 7:18 AM -
Jeffrey Deutsch, Doctor, Life Coach, Speaker, Aspie jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/03/... (more)Dr. Jeffrey Deutsch is a 40-year-old Aspie, life coach and presenter for ASPies LInking with NeuroTypicals (A-SPLINT), a coaching company that helps people on the autism spectrum navigate the world of people not on the autism spectrum (neurotypicals).
Posted March 18, 2010 at 1:36 PM -
Minnesota Camps to Careers www.campstocareers.org/This is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to explore and prepare for wage earning careers. In MN Camps to Careers they "try on
Posted April 9, 2010 at 9:43 AM -
Brain Gym www.braingym.org/Brain Gym
Posted May 10, 2010 at 5:30 AM -
Disability: Disclosure vs. Privacy, a legal insight from Workforce Management www.workforce.com/section/legal/feature/disability-disclosure-vs-privacy/index.htmlThis article talks about disclosing invisible disabilities in the work place. It appeared as a legal insight on the Workforce Management in October 2010
Posted October 15, 2010 at 6:54 PM -
conversation between mom and son with Aspergers storycorps.org/animation/q-and-a/a cartoon-character portrayal featured on StoryCorps of 12-year-old Joshua Littman interviewing his mother. Joshua has Aspergers
Posted October 30, 2010 at 8:44 AM -
Transition Tool Kit from Family Services Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/transition.phpThe Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit was created to serve as a guide to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
Posted April 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM -
Zac Browser zacbrowser.com/Zac Browser is a totally free software package. It is the first Internet browser developed specifically for children living with variants of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Asperger syndrome ... PDD ... and PDD-NOS also called atypical autism.
Posted June 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM -
Webinar: Agression, Creating Safety and Healing www.webs.com"Agression, Creating Safety and Healing" presented by Dr. Ronald Federici & Heather T. Forbes, LCSW. "It is never OK for anyone in a home to be hurt." This is a video webinar filmed during a two day conference in October 2011. The session is designed to help families dealing with aggressive and violent children, to empower and equip parents to reclaim peace in their homes. The webinar includes a live video interview with the parents of two children who were previously aggressive, defiant, and out of control. These parents will share their story of how they were able to bring their family back to a place of peace. Heather Forbes authored a book used by Childrens Mental Health with parenting coaches.
Posted October 6, 2011 at 1:52 PM -
Special Needs on Vacation www.alumnicruises.org/Autism/Autism_Home.htmVacations for adults and families living with Autism, Down Syndrome and other related disabilities
Posted October 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM -
The Autism Asperger's Digest Magazine www.autismdigest.com/Magazine describes itself as having articles on positive perspectives, practical strategies and proactive solutions. Published since 1999 for the autism community and has real-life information for meeting the real-life challenges of ASD. The Autism Asperger???s Digest is a magazine focused on offering ways you can be a ???can- do??? parent or teacher and help those on the spectrum be ???can-do??? kids, teens, and adults. Maybe that???s why parent after parent (and teacher too!) says, ???I can???t imagine my life without this magazine.??? Six high-quality issues per year address a wide variety of topics relevant to the autism community, from traditional, evidence-based methods and strategies to complementary/alternative options and emerging thought. Curious? Judge for yourself with a single issue, or a half-year Trial subscription
Posted October 20, 2011 at 10:12 PM -
Social Thinking www.socialthinking.com/homeMichelle Garcia - Social thinking is what we do when we interact with people: we think about them. And how we think affects how we behave, which in turn affects how others respond to us, which in turn affects our own emotions.
Posted November 2, 2011 at 10:10 PM -
Compassion Counseling Center www.calvaryefc.org/images/files/compassion/Compassion_Counseling_Center_Brochure.pdfAny who is 14 years and older is welcome to come to the Compassion Counseling Center at Calvary for help and healing. http://www.calvaryefc.org/index.php/get-support/counseling
Posted November 21, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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self-study on education offered by Partners in Policy Making www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/education/A (free) self-study course designed to help parents of children with developmental disabilities navigate the special education system and help their children make the most of their potential. This course is developed to give you the practical skills needed to create an inclusive, quality education for your child.
Posted January 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM -
self-study on employment offered by Partners in Policy Making www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/employment/A (free) self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities find meaningful jobs and jumpstart their careers. This course is created to give you the practical skills you need to find real, competitive employment in your community. Throughout the site, you'll learn how other people with disabilities have overcome common obstacles to find jobs and succeed in the workplace.
Posted January 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM -
MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - future of employment for ASD individuals www.mncdd.org/asd-employment/index.htmlA new section of the MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities website, 'Meet the Future Face of Employment' introduces the WOW people, those individuals on the autism spectrum who have achieved national and international status in their chosen fields. The section offers a broad range of information and resources to help anyone interested in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder to be employed in technology fields. This link points to a new section of the xxx website designed to help anyone interested in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder to be employed in technology fields.
Posted January 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM -
Autism Works www.autism-works.com/Home/tabid/37/Default.aspxImagine our lives without the influence of individuals such as Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Temple Grandin. Their ability to think differently changed our lives. This website addresses the individual employment needs of adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Posted January 27, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/03/21/special-talents/
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Autism Speaks blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/03/21/special-talents/a blog available to the wider Autism community
Posted March 21, 2011 at 2:29 PM
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