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New Autism Study Reveals Effectiveness of Web-Based Intervention Tool for Challenging Behaviors
The “Randomized Evaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Designing Function-Based Behavioral Intervention Plans” study, conducted by Center for Autism and Related Disorder’s researchers, is published in the December 2013 journal of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. - October 25, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
This Halloween Turn a Night of Fear Into a Night of Hope
International children’s charity and TV chef Lesley Waters create hope for the world’s most vulnerable children. - October 25, 2013 - World Vision UK
Artreach Hosts Thrill the World Event Community Unites to Break the World Record
Worldwide Thrill The World Event coming to Norwich, CT. Artreach unites community to raise funds towards healing psychological disorders through the arts. - October 24, 2013 - Artreach
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 15, 2013
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Sarasota, Florida. - October 19, 2013 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Inspiring Healthy Families at the Y
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Believes the Family That Plays Together Stays Healthy Together Family, Fun, Fitness, Health and Community are words heard every day at the YMCA of Eastern Union County. This Fall, the YMCA opened the doors of its branches to the community in Elizabeth, Union and... - October 19, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Implement, Skills®: The Online Autism Solution with Magellan Health Services
Skills® gives Magellan’s network of behavioral health providers an easier and more effective way to treat individuals who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. - October 18, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Announces $500,000 Challenge Grant
Eden is pleased to announce that 15 Eden families and two Eden friends have joined together in support of the capital campaign by committing $500,000 in the form of a challenge grant, to conclude on March 31, 2014. Every new campaign dollar will be matched by this generous group of Eden families and friends. - October 18, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA
Join the YMCA of Eastern Union County for some Spooky Fun for everyone! - October 16, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Fire Chief, International Expert Takes Leadership Role with IFRM
Fire Chief Thomas Plunkett will guide the International Fire Relief Mission's in-country teams as it delivers training and equipment. - October 16, 2013 - International Fire Relief Mission
Now Free Online, "A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts" by Kimberly Andry
"A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts" by Kimberly Andry is now available free online at www.atimetolivesurvivingsuicidalthoughts.com. The author has made this recommended resource available so that a greater number of individuals suffering with depression and suicidal thoughts can... - October 15, 2013 - Kim Andry
Grant Allows for Expansion of Supportive Housing for Young Women in Essex County
Strive for Independence program has received a grant from the State of New Jersey to expand housing opportunities for females age 18-21. - October 12, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
9th Annual Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on October 26, 2013 at M&T Bank Stadium
For more information on the Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks, please visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/baltimore - October 12, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
The American Cancer Society Hosts Bark For Life of Mercer County, NJ: a Canine Event to Fight Cancer – All Members of the Family Can Make a Difference
The American Cancer Society is holding its second annual "Bark For Life of Mercer County, NJ" on Saturday, October 19, 2013. All members of the community, including canine companions and caregivers are invited to be part of the fight against cancer. - October 11, 2013 - American Cancer Society - NJ Central Region
Child Care & Preschool Open House at the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Learn, Play, Thrive. Do it all at the Y. The YMCA of Eastern Union County - Five Points Branch is hosting an open house October 12th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Five Points Branch Early Learning Development Center located within the YMCA at 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, NJ. - October 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hepatitis B Foundation’s Research Institute Renamed for Co-Founder and Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg
Doylestown research institute changes name to honor Nobel Prize winner. - October 09, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Offers New Early Learning Readiness Program
Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care - October 08, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week All Month Long
Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World spreads its positive messages to youth and in Tennessee and surrounding states. - October 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
Youth Volunteer Honored by the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Sadesia Wray named 2013 Youth Volunteer for her dedication, engagement and support of children in the School Age Childcare program - October 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
YES! Returned to Emmys to Sharing HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors
Group of cancer patients experiences a day without cancer on the red carpet at The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. - October 05, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Westwood Firefighter Honored for Years of Volunteer Service with Bergen County Fire Prevention Program
William Quinn, Westwood firefighter since 1982, has been commended for his volunteer work as a fire safety educator for the Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program. - October 04, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Awarded $750,000 Grant from the State of Texas to Provide Therapy to Underserved Children
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Inc., will use a $750,000 state grant to provide therapy to underserved children who live in Austin and the surrounding areas. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Autism Research Group to Host “Teaching Perspective Taking to Individuals with Autism” Workshop on Nov. 6, in Westlake Village
The workshop, sponsored by Center for Autism and Related Disorders, is designed for practitioners, educators, professionals, students, and caregivers working with individuals with autism as an introduction to relational frame theory, research, and practical strategies. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Jane Thomas Will be Presenting at "The Love, Sex & Intimacy Fair" in Hove UK, on October 19th and 20th, 2013
Jane will be running two sessions (one on each day) where she will talk about her work and her sexuality forum "Ways Women Orgasm." Tickets are available in advance (see website Lovesexandintimacy.co.uk). A range of speakers will be running workshops throughout the day. - September 30, 2013 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
DiabetesSisters Hosts National Weekend for Women Conference Series in San Francisco Oct. 4-6
Weekend Event to Focus on Health, Wellness and Transformation and Allow Women with Diabetes to Network, Share Experiences and Exchange Resources - September 28, 2013 - DiabetesSisters
Hepatitis B Foundation Adds Dr. Walter Tsou and Deborah L. Faust to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Finding a Cure for Hepatitis B Welcomes Former Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Walter Tsou and Pharmaceutical Industry Executive Deborah L. Faust to Board. - September 26, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Chicagoland Buddy Walk® Encourages Participants to Take Strides Towards Acceptance and Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome
The 11th Annual Chicagoland Buddy Walk® will take place at Cantigny on October 13, 2013 and features Radio Disney. More than 3000 people are expected to attend this years walk, which is one of over 250 walks across the country this fall to raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit... - September 24, 2013 - DS Support
Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Basketball Stars including Chris Corchiani, Shavlik Randolph and Julius Hodge and Will Roach Finalizing Plans for October Charity Event in Raleigh
The Healing Place of Wake County Hoopsfest Committee Adds New Members to Slam Dunk Homelessness - September 19, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County
Grammy Nominated Lauren Agnelli Leads Songwriting for Social Change Artreach Members, Professional Songwriters, and Community Collaborate
Artreach, Inc.’s Songwriting for Social Change Project is a yearlong series of events dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless through music. Music has traditionally been used to create social change. In this project, people who have psychiatric disorders are working alongside CT... - September 19, 2013 - Artreach
Genetics of Aneurysms in Few May Hint at Stroke Prevention for Many, Doc Says
Brain aneurysms are more common among Polycystic Kidney Disease patients than in the general population. According to Dr. Ivan Radovanovic, a neurosurgery professor at Toronto Western Hospital, understanding the genetic aspect better could lead to stroke prevention for all. - September 16, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
New “Autism Live” Parent 2 Parent Online Videos Provide Unique Opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow
Autism Live’s new online series “Parent 2 Parent” will begin airing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, on www.autism-live.com, featuring two-minute clips that educate parents on all things related to autism. - September 15, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Welcomes New Board Members in Georgia and Alabama
The mission of Community Health Charities of the Southeast is to unite caring donors in the workplace with the most trusted health charities in Georgia, Alabama and the nation. - September 14, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Hosts Glendale Conference for Parents of Children with Special Needs, September 28th
Center for Autism and Related Disorders will co-host a free conference on Saturday, September 28th, at Christ Tabernacle from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to help parents of special needs children understand how to access insurance coverage for autism, address challenging behaviors, find support as a parent of a special needs child, and be informed of their legal rights. - September 13, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Music Therapy Program Helps to Improve Socialization, Communication, and Motor Skills in Children
CarePlus is offering Music Therapy Group sessions to children with social, behavioral, and mental health challenges. The groups will be led by music therapist Paul Kates, and will run for 10 weeks. - September 13, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Drug-Free South Kicking Abuse to the Curb
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is working to bring an end to drug abuse in Tennessee. - September 12, 2013 - Drug Free South
New Jersey Autism Community Recognizes State Leaders, Unveils New Learning and Screening Tools for Parents, Educators and Pediatricians
Members of New Jersey’s autism community assembled at New Jersey’s State House to recognize state leaders who have pioneered legislative and public policy measures that have improved funding and access to both private and public autism services in New Jersey. The group, also unveiled... - September 11, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Please Visit The Healing Place Booth at La Fiesta del Pueblo 2013 on September 8, 2013
Raleigh—The Healing Place of Wake County announced today that the organization will participate with an informational booth at La Fiesta del Pueblo 2013, a one-day Latin American festival that is fun for the entire family. - September 06, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County
The American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-on Course for Practicing Clinicians
The Vein Forum Course on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. This entire course meets the requirements for Self-Assessment Credit. - September 06, 2013 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum: Call for Abstracts
The American Venous Forum is having its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to submit an abstract for inclusion in the Annual Meeting is Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:59 pm EST. The deadline cannot be extended this year due to publishing commitments. - September 03, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Helps New York Families Struggling with Autism Insurance Woes with Free Seminar, September 26
Center for Autism and Related Disorders will host a free, two-hour seminar on Thursday, September 26, at its Fairport treatment center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to help parents understand New York autism insurance reform and the most effective ways to access coverage. - September 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Spare Change Adds Up for Autism
Wawa Coin Canisters Benefit Eden Autism Services. - August 30, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
5th Annual Event to Raise Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients get to Treatments
UCAAN hopes to raise funds to help cancer patients with immediate financial needs, specifically gasoline to get to treatments & customized resources through 5th Annual Charity Date Auction with celebrities Sunday September 22nd, 2013 in Woodland Hills, CA. - August 28, 2013 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)
Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory. - August 28, 2013 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Calling All Artists with Special Needs
Concious Art Event to Showcase and Auction Off Artwork Created by Artists with Special Needs in Support of Down Syndrome Research - August 28, 2013 - queue
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on September 28th at the Richmond International Raceway
The 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on September 28, 2013 at the Richmond International Raceway’s Inner Track. For more information, visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond - August 25, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Behavioral Health Workshops Announced, Leading Off with Motivational Interviewing
CarePlus Innovations will be offering behavioral health workshops and has released the schedule for the 2013-2014 season. The schedule runs from September through May and starts off with a one-day course on Motivational Interviewing. - August 24, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor and Author Pam Schmid to Sign "101 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer" at National Women's Survivors Convention
Author, actor, speaker, wellness coach and cancer survivor, Pam Schmid, will share her passionate, uplifting, and informative book with convention attendees. - August 19, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant
The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum Course - A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is open to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees in order to provide an outstanding faculty/attendee ratio. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available at American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Exhibitors at the Vein Forum will be provided the following opportunities: exhibit during the duration of the course, all meals and a Welcome Reception will be served in the Exhibit Hall to give each Exhibitor maximum exposure; network with leading clinicians in the field of vascular disease; and, engage with clinicians on the latest developments. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum