NAA Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 28 - The Role of Allergies and Immunotherapy in Autism
Darin Ingels, ND - Naturopathic Physician,
New England Family Health Associates, Southport, CT

Dr. Darin Ingels is a Naturopathic Physician specializing in autism and chronic immune disorders. He has been in private practice for more than 10 years, working with adults and children in addressing underlying causes of immune disruption. Dr. Ingels utilizes electrodermal screening as part of his evaluation and will discuss the benefits of non-invasive allergy assessment as part of the overall treatment picture in children with autism

He will answer these questions and more:
How do allergies or sensitivities affect autism?
What is immunotherapy and how can it help my child?
What is the difference between an allergy, sensitivity and intolerance?
What are the kind of allergens that might make my child act or feel worse?
What other naturopathic treatment options are there for autism?

Location: Rebecca School, 40 East 30 Street, 5th Floor
6:00 pm: Social Hour/Networking
6:30 pm: Lecture
event directions

Wednesday, July 28 - Chantel Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy Kira: Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism: Hope, Inspiration & Information - Staten Island Event

Chantal Sicile-Kira is an advocate, award-winning author, and speaker known for her practical and inspirational advice on raising children and teens with autism. Her latest book is 41 Things To Know About Autism. Her other books are: Autism Life Skills; Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum; and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Chantal speaks internationally, moderates webinars, blogs on the Huffington Post and Psychology Today, and writes a column for Spectrum Magazine. For more information, visit www.chantalsicile-kira.com.

"Inspiring....touching... articulate......sensitive...," are the words many now use to describe Jeremy Sicile-Kira, who was born in 1989 and diagnosed severely autistic as well as mentally retarded. His mother was told to find a good institution for him. Many years later, Jeremy passed the California High School Exit Exam on his first try, and just graduated from high school with a 3.5 GPA. He is heading to a good institution - it's called "college." Jeremy is Chantal's son. His life was highlighted on a Newsweek cover story Growing Up with Ausm, and featured in the MTV documentary 'True Life' series, in I Have Autism which was the recipient of a 2008 Voice Award. Jeremy will speak to the audience using voice technology.

No fee. Please contact us if you will need child care.

For more information contact Staten Island Liaison for the NYC Metro Chapter of the National Autism Assocation: www.naanyc.orgmaryhernandez@verizon.net

P.S. 37, 15 Fairfield St., Staten Island, NY 10308
9:30 am - 11:30 am

Thursday, July 29 - Chantel Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy Kira: Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism: Hope, Inspiration & Information - MANHATTAN DATE ADDED

See description above.

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Beth Israel Medical Center
10 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003
2nd Floor Conference Center
Conference Rooms 2 and 3
There is no fee and no registration required.

Sunday, August 15, 2010 - Super Soccer Stars for Special Needs - NAA in Brooklyn!

FREE Non Competitive CLINIC
Ages 5-16
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Prospect Park and 13th St (directions below)
RSVP by August 10 @ 917-318-5051

Watch your children participate in the Soccer Stars activity clinic. Learn about the NAA NY Metro chapter and its unique activities and workshops. Meet other parents. . .

About Super Soccer Stars: Super Soccer Stars for Special Needs is a unique program created exclusively for children with developmental disabilities, accommodating children with ADD, autism, and other forms of PDD NOS. The program helps children incorporate into their lives much needed notions of structure and task completion through entertaining and engaging soccer activities. Our unique age-specific, special needs curricula is designed by a combination of early childhood, behavioral, ABA, and soccer specialists to ensure that each child is learning, building self-confidence, enhancing social skills, and having a blast from the first moment on. www.supersoccerstars.com

Directions to the Field - Prospect Park and 13th St:
Enter Prospect Park at the 15th, 11th, or 9th Street entrances. Follow the walking path just inside the park that runs parallel to Prospect Park West.
Classes will be held in the grassy areas by the benches at 13th St. There will be a coach at the entrance to the park.
If you have any problems finding the location, please call our office and our staff will direct you to the field

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