CT FEAT PARENT RESOURCE MEETINGS 

Connecticut Families for Effective Autism Treatment (CT FEAT) Presents

THE 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY HOLIDAY FAIR
for Families of Children with Autism and Related Special Needs for Families of Children with Autism and Related Special Needs
Saturday November 17, 2007
10 AM to 1 PM
FREE! Fun Activities for Children Gift Ideas for Parents l Parent-Recommended Book and Toy Sale l Refreshments l Gift Bazaar Autism Resources

Interactive live music program featuring Laura McClam of Ladybug Melodies. Laura has been
using music to teach children with autism for almost 20 years. Her interactive show is a delight for
all and features songs from Laura's original CDs, "How Are You Feeling?" and "Being a Friend."
The show will begin at 11 am. CDs will be available for purchase.

Children's activity centers including a Crafts Corner where kids can create artwork and decorate
holiday ornaments, and parent-recommended games and puzzles.

Educational toys from Discovery Toys, a selection of children's books especially for
peers and siblings, and Melissa and Doug puzzles will be on display and available for purchase.
Catalogues from distributors of other special needs toys and games will also be available.

Browse the CT FEAT Autism Resource Library, and enter a free drawing for an autism resource
book of your choice.

Computer and other media stations will be available for parents to sample parent-recommended
computer and video games, and internet resources that can be used for leisure or learning.

Holiday refreshment table and more

Co-sponsored by CT FEAT, LACASA and the River Street Autism Program

Rain or Shine
November 17, 2007
10 am to 1 pm
River Street School
601 River Street
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 298-9079

Directions

FROM I-91 NORTH: Take Exit 39 (Kennedy Road). Take a left onto Kennedy Road. At the light past shopping center, take a left onto River Street. School is .25 miles on the right.

FROM I-91 SOUTH: Take Exit 40 to Old Country Road exit. Take a left onto Kennedy Road. At stoplight take a right onto River Street.
School is .25 miles on the right.

FROM I-84 (E,W)
To I-91 North. Follow above directions.

Connecticut Families For Effective Autism Treatment (CT FEAT) Parent Resource Meeting
How to Create a Toilet Training Program For a Child with An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

When: December 11, 2007
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Rocky Hill Congregational Church
805 Old Main Street Rocky Hill, CT
Cost: Free
Guest Speaker: James Loomis, Ph.D.

Dr. James Loomis from the Center for Children with Special Needs will be our guest speaker. Dr. Loomis will describe how to create an individual toilet training program for a child with ASD. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions.

Dr. Loomis is a child and family psychologist. He specializes in autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and pediatric illness. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan. He completed a fellowship at the Deveroux Foundation and postdoctoral training at the Kantor Family Institute. Dr. Loomis provides psychological evaluations and school based consultation as well as facilitating social skills training groups. He is a licensed psychologist in the State of Connecticut. His professional interests include the development of social skills, adaptation to pediatric illness, and school based programs for children and adolescents.


NOTE: THESE MEETINGS ARE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY. Unfortunately, there is no child-care available

The only requirement for participation is that parents agree to respect each other's confidentiality. For more information or to RSVP (not necessary, but appreciated), email us at ctfeat1@ctfeat.org, or call the CT FEAT hotline at (860) 571-3888. Also check the CT FEAT hotline for SNOW or other weather-related cancellations.

Directions to Rocky Hill Congregational Church:
I-91 North or South to Exit 24 Wethersfield/Rocky Hill
South on Silas Deane Hwy (Route 99) towards Rocky Hill for 1.7 miles
Turn left onto Glastonbury Avenue (Route 160) for 0.1 mile
Bear left onto Old Main Street – Church is on the left.
805 Old Main Street
Park behind the church.

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For more information, email us at ctfeat1@ctfeat.org, or call the CT FEAT hotline at (860) 571-3888.  Also check the CT FEAT hotline for SNOW or other weather-related cancellations.