Autism Society-Kern Autism Network

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection:  Monthly Parent Autism Support Group Meeting to be held  6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. at 3101 N. Sillect Ave. Suite 115.  For further info contact @ 328-9055.
  • Parents of Teens with Social Communication Needs Support Group Meeting: Monthly on the third Tuesday of every month September-May from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 605 @ Stockdale High School, 2800 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield.  For further information contact Holly Arbeit @ 665-2800 x 68. This a monthly support group meeting.

  • Kern Autism Network Presents- "Adults on the Spectrum-Monthly Support Group":  at "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Building"@ 1300 17th Street.  Facilitator: Ms. Vickie Shufton, Ed. S. Psychologist.  Topics will vary with discussions shared within a group setting.  This support group will meet once a month and will be approximately 1.5-2 hours in length-next meeting February 27th.  Each participant will need to be able to share and discuss within a group setting.  This support group is intended for adults on the spectrum 18 years and older, no children please.  To register call 661-588-4235 or kernautism@gmail.com

  • H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection FRC & FEC is bringing Pete Wright to Bakersfield on March 25, 2010.  You may register at the website www.heartsfrc.org to register.  Click on Wrightslaw Conference on the left side of the page.  On-line registration is two parts, registering and then choosing type of registration/add to cart.  You can pay through paypal or credit card through our web site.  The conference will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Bakersfield.  The conference will close at 300 participants, so register early.  The price goes up in January.   Pete Wright has not be in California for about two years.   Go to www.wrightlaw.com to learn more about Pete & Pam Wright.
  • FUTURE PARENT WORKSHOPS hosted by Kern Autism Network: March 27th- Conservatorship & Special Needs Trust, April 24th- OT & Sensory Issues, May 22nd- Fathers & Autism.  Location of all workshops: 1300 17th Street Kern County Superintendent of Schools Conference Rooms.  For further info and topics addressed please contact us at kernautism@gmail.com
  • Kern County Consortium SELPA presents: Parent Training Workshops "Inclusion-Inside & Out", March 16th 5-7:30 p.m. Location: K.C.S.O.S. 1300 17th Street.  To register contact Maria @ 636-4886.
  • Kern County Consortium SELPA presents: Parent Training Workshops "Planning for Transitions", May 6th 5-7:30 p.m. Location: K.C.S.O.S. 1300 17th Street.  To register contact Maria @ 636-4886.

Welcome to the Autism Society Chapter -Kern Autism Network

The Autism Society Chapter -Kern Autism Network (KAN) is a non-profit organization of parents, grandparents, professionals, and other individuals that have an interest in autism. Our mission statement sums up our goals:

"AS Chapter Kern Autism Network provides support, awareness, information and education to families, professionals and the public throughout Kern County. We work towards cooperation, coordination and the creation of services between individuals and agencies. We strive for the advocacy of research, education and inclusion for individuals challenged with autism."


We have numerous general meetings each year, with knowledgeable speakers on different aspects of dealing with autism, and try to keep our members aware of any opportunities to learn more about autism. As our membership grows, we will be able to provide more for our members; we would welcome you as a KAN member.
 http://www.autism-society.org The National Autism Society of America homepage

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  (661) 588-4235; (661) 342-6566;

FAX: (661) 588-4235    Email: kernautism@gmail.com
ASA Chapter-Kern Autism Network is a vendor through Kern Regional Center: 

Service Code 102    Vendor #P94073


-According to the Department of Health & Human Services, 1 out of every 91 children-- 1% of American children today--has an autism spectrum disorder.
-The fastest growing developmental disability with 10-17% annual growth.
-In ten years, the expected annual cost of autism will be $200-400 billion
Source: Autism Society of America (http://www.autism-society.org)  For further information on Autism please visit, Autism Society of America site.
The Kern Autism Network was nominated by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for The Beautiful Bakersfield "Crystal Camellia" Awards Ceremony.  Thank you Bakersfield for recognizing the Kern Autism Network in its non-profit humanitarian efforts!
 
www.wrightslaw.com Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.


 

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