Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities struggle with deficits in executive function skills. On Monday, November 5th, our workshop will explore the seven areas of executive function as well as examples of executive dysfunction, and will discuss why training in executive functioning is relevant for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.  The presentation […]

There is a difference between having good eyesight and good vision! Vision Therapy frequently helps individuals who have Autism, Developmental Delays, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD, ADHD, or Dyslexia with their underlying vision disorder.    Our guest speaker, Dr. Stuart Mann, has a special interest in Children’s vision care and vision therapy for […]

IEP Essentials: Tips and Strategies for the IEP Process Please join us for a free workshop on IEP Essentials: Tips and Strategies for the IEP Process. Our guest speaker, Mark Woodsmall, founder of Woodsmall Law Group, is the parent of a child with special needs and is an active member in the autism community. This […]

Author and educator, Debra Dilley Rosen will present a complimentary workshop on “How to Identify and Effectively Deal with Challenging Behaviors”. Ms. Rosen has worked in education for over twenty-five years, giving her the unique perspective of a parent who needs to walk within the system set in place for a special needs child, as […]

Many individuals with autism and other disabilities have limited verbal skills and may benefit from an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to assist with communication.  AAC is an umbrella term that describes a wide variety of ways to communicate other than spoken language. This training will describe different types of AAC systems and how they […]

Please join us at our next autism support group meeting and learn how to evaluate a quality ABA program for your child. Our guest speaker, Trisha Lorimer, Clinical Director of Autism Spectrum Therapies, will discuss how to evaluate a quality ABA (applied behavior analysis) program and what to do if you feel your child is […]

Please join Advocacy For Autism and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for a complimentary training on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 7:00 in the evening to 8:30 at Temple Beth Israel in Pomona. Our guest speaker, Shannon Meehan, will be sharing helpful information for new and current consumers of Inland Regional Center (IRC) on […]

I.E.P. Workshop with Special Education Attorney, Mark Woodsmall Thursday, February 22 7-8:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel (3033 N. Towne Ave, Pomona) Join us for a complimentary workshop regarding special education on February 22nd at 7pm. Mark Woodsmall is the parent of a child with autism as well as a special education attorney with over […]

Need help toilet training your child with autism? While statistics show that most children in the U.S. are toilet trained by the time they are 3 years old, this major developmental milestone usually occurs much later for a child with autism. While you may be doing all the “right” things, your child with autism may […]

Please join Advocacy For Autism and Autism Society Inland Empire for a complimentary training by Justine Sherman, MA, CCC-SLP, COM on Encouraging Development of Your Child’s Language. This free training will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel in Pomona, 3033 N. Towne Avenue. Ms. Sherman will discuss […]