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Harmony and Hoops Celebrity Basketball Game Fundraiser *UPDATES*

Saturday, May 19th, 2012 - UC Irvine Bren Events Center (Tickets: $15 General, $25 Premium, $50 VIP)

Come see retired NBA players, actors, recording artists, and other athletes and celebrities take the court to raise funds and awareness for NConcert4Autism to benefit Autism Speaks, For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center, ReachBack LA - Inner-city health program, and The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities. Please click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.

 

Autism Awareness Month Seminar- "Apps for Autism"

Thank you to the parents who joined us on Thursday, April 26th for the informational talk titled: "USING APPS & IPADS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM- AN INTRODUCTION FOR PARENTS" presented by Gillian Hayes, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in Informatics in the School of Information and Computer Sciences and in the Department of Education at UC Irvine. We hope that it was an informative session and look forward to hosting similar talks in the future.

 

Kylie Leggett, 15, made fliers urging fellow Tesoro High students to vote for special education classmate, Mark Fitzpatrick, 15, for homecoming sophomore prince. Although the two have gone to the same schools since kindergarten, the Coto de Caza residents never really got to know each other until they joined Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building one-on-one friendships.

CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

To read more about this teen's story please visit the original article featured on the Orange Country Register website HERE.

Autistic boy as homecoming prince? Bam!
By LORI BASHEDA/THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Finding Balance: Obesity and Children with Special Needs
 

Children with special needs are 38% more likely to be obese, a startling statistic that needs attention and action now!  Join us in celebrating the launch of @AbilityPath's report "Finding Balance: Obesity and Children with Special Needs," a comprehensive look at how parents, educators and the community can help fight the obesity epidemic in the special needs community. Read more...[HERE]

 

For OC Kids Congratulates Boston Marathon Finisher Meri Smalstig!

Meri Smalstig, a parent and a For OC Kids Ambassador, ran in the 116th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16th.  Leading up to and during the race, Meri has chosen to partner with the non-profit organization, Train 4 Autism.  The best part about Train 4 Autism is that 85% of all funds earned go directly to helping the autism program of the athlete's choice and Meri has generously chosen For OC Kids!  Please continue to support Meri and For OC Kids by clicking and donating HERE.

 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 

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SUPPORT/NETWORK

For OC Kids Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30PM-8:00PM

Facilitators:
Maureen Dillon, LCSW of For OC Kids
Eliza DelPizzo-Cheng, Ph.D., BCBA-D of NMUSD

For OC Kids Parent Support Group Interest Form *Click Here*

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CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/EDUCATION 2012

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CHOC/UCI Neurodevelopmental Programs
Supported by The Children and Families Commission of Orange County

For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center is part of the CHOC/UCI Neurodevelopmental Programs which include; EDAC (Early Developmental Assessment Center), CUIDAR, and Help Me Grow. These programs offer:
 A variety of services to diverse populations.
Welcome any family concerned about how their child talks, walks, thinks, plays or acts.
Connects children and their families with resources in our community.
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Provides caring services to children & their families!

In collaboration with:
The Regional Center of Orange County and The Orange County Department of Education
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Last Update May 16, 2012