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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2009

It was really great seeing everyone come out to Tuesday's chapter meeting a couple of weeks ago.

Nice to see all the old faces and the new ones. We continually get new people every month and I'm glad for that. Seems, after taking a month off, everyone was in the "sharing" mood. There were many laughs to be had. For those of you who missed the meeting, you missed a good one.

I, for one, really needed that meeting. I have been super stressed out lately. I never look forward to winter, especially after the holiday break. That just seems to be the time of year that my son is completely "off". If I could find a better word, I would use it. That just seems the best way to describe it. Always, in late Jan through early March, he seems to go through many changes and cycles of things.

He's not sleeping, which always becomes an issue a few times out of the year. Only this year, he started much earlier than usual. It just amazes me with our kids; they go 20 something hours on 3 or 4 hours of sleep. Then I think, "He's going to have a rough day at school today" because he only slept for 3 hours or so, and that's the day I get a note saying he had the best day ever!! Go figure. I know I'm not alone on this one. (smile)
Not that I'm happy to hear others going through some similar situations as myself, but it's nice to know that I'm not the only one. Seems many of us are experiencing or experience some "crazy" behaviors this time of year. We all joke about it. We all think, "oh my goodness, when will this end?"

You would think that I would be prepared by now. I know it's coming, but yet when these days come and Isaiah is like this, I find myself saying "what is going on?" I know what's going on, "it's that time of the year again silly". Then I just hold on for dear life and wait for the roller coaster ride to end. I'm sorry; I don't have any magical words to make this time any easier for any of us. All I can say is, it won't last forever and Spring will be here soon. Hang on, it's all most over!!!

See you in March!
Kym


SPEAKER


We are happy to announce that Dr. Margolis will be coming to our chapter to speak about Vision Therapy and vision in individuals with Autism.
Dr. Margolis has a practice in Arlington Heights. He is very well respected and has worked many years with children on the spectrum. You can google him to find out more about him and his practice. He will be presenting March 3rd. at 7:30pm. Hope to see many of you come out.


SAVE THE DATE

Planning for our 3rd. Annual Katie Tomaso Pool Adventure is under way. As usual, we are looking at Memorial Day Weekend. Our tentative date is Sunday May 24th. We will confirm and set the time at a later date.


ASA Conference


Don't forget, The ASA Conference is in St. Charles, IL this year. July 22nd. through the 25th. Check their web site for more info. Our chapter will have a table there and we will be selling 2010 calendars, new t-shirts, jewelry etc…. so make sure you come by and check us out. If anyone will be at the conference and would like to volunteer at our tale for an hour or so, please contact Me and let me know. We could use the help. 630-523-1390


CONGRATS!!!!!


Congratulations to the recipients of a free scholarship to attend the ASI PPNC Conference on March 7th. The following chapter members attended the most meetings in 2008 and this is the chapter's way of saying "thank you", we will be sending them to the ASI/ Parent Professional Conference this year.

Mildred Zasidil Pam Fanslau
Brenda Zasidil Liz Schultz

Thank you for your near perfect attendance through out the 2008 year!!!! Enjoy the conference!

SIBLING GROUP

PARENTS, Here's the deal on the Sib Shop.
We need space! The Schaumburg Township will not give us another room.
The only other options are as follows.

1). Siblings can meet next door at the park as we are having our meetings, but
that would mean, they can only meet when the weather is good.

2). We can find them an alternate place to meet while we have our meeting.
Maybe the Schaumburg Library which is down the street and close to the
Township.

3). They can meet on a totally different night.

Parents, I'm asking for your input and help with this situation. My hands are tied
And I do really want Sib Shop to be up and running again. The truth of the matter
Is, I need to know how many parents really do have children who want to be a part
Of the Sib Shop and I need some collaboration with the parents on where they can
meet. E mail the yahoo group or call the chapter line if you have any suggestions or
just to let me know your child/children would like to come to Sib Shop.
This is an important group for these children, but I need to know if we have the
numbers to move forward. 630-523-139

 

               

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