First event of AAC-VA (Virginia)

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	Autism changes the way families live.  Autism Advocacy Coalition of Virginia (AAC-VA) is working to improve the quality of life of families affected by autism.  As part of that, AAC-VA brings to you a series of workshops.    The series is called:   Survival Strategies For Everyday Living   The first workshop of this series will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2008 from 1:00-4:00PM.  The speaker for the first workshop is Amy McGinnis M.S., MS., OTR, BCBA.   This workshop teaches families how to cope with autism and discusses strategies that help in everyday living.  It will discuss techniques on how to include individuals with autism in the daily routines of family life while teaching them life and learning skills.  The speaker will discuss how to use behavior management strategies everyday while including individuals with autism in normal routines of family life.  Examples include – how to get through dinner, how to navigate going to the mall, how to manage the morning routine, navigating crowded places, sleep issues etc.   For more details about the workshop and how to register, visit: http://aacva.org/amyws100508.html   For more information about AAC-VA, visit: http://aacva.org   Regards, Chitra Sharathchandra
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