The C.A.S.E., Inc. philosophy
Our aim is to provide personalized interventions that integrate proven therapies benefiting both the child and their family. We celebrate the insights that people with autism spectrum disorders offer to our society. Our mission is to prepare our clients to be happy and socially successful people who make and maintain friendships throughout life.
CASE Hawaii Conference
Aloha:
"Quirky, Yes-Hopeless, No": A Balanced, Family Friendly Conference for Parents and Professionals.
Presented by Cynthia Norall, Ph.D., based on her book that is available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Amazon.com. For a peek at the book, visit cynthianorall.com
We are very excited to announce our first speaking event related to Dr. Cynthia Norall's new book Quirky, Yes-Hopeless, No. Dr. Norall will be going over important chapters in her book, lessons she has learned from past and present children in Friends Club groups, as well as talking about the history of how she got involved in this field. There will be a lot of great information at this special one-day event.
In addition, some children (for age/space restrictions please see below) will be able to attend our Friends' Camp while their parents attend the conference. The fee for this Friends' Camp will be $25 per child, and is not included in the registration fee for the conference. Space is limited, so please register early. Friends Camp will be available on a First Come-First Served basis.
When: Friday, April 30, 2010 (A furlough day for teachers!). Registration begins at 9:00 am; Conference hours: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Fee to attend: $80 for early registration or $99 at the door; Have a large group? Group discounts are available. Please call our offices for group rates.
(Breakfast and Beverages are Included)
Location: The Waikiki Beach Marriott in Honolulu, HI.
2552 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815-3699
*Please note: Your child must be at least 8 years old to attend our Friends Camp during the conference and space is limited. Camp will be available on a first come, first served basis. Mahalo!
For more details and/or to register, please contact Kimee Martinez, M.S. C.A.S.E. Hawaii at (808) 779-8883.
CLICK ON ATTACHMENTS TO FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM.
Friends' Club Time Schedule
Friends' Club Time Schedule:
Mondays
Little Kiddos with Michelle, Jeff and Laura:
3:30-4:30pm
4:45-5:45pm
Pre- Teens and Adults with Jeff, Brian, and Matt M.
6:00-7:00pm
7:00-8:00pm
Tuesdays
In betweeners and Teens with Amber and Kristin:
4:45-5:45pm
6:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays
Little Kiddos and Inbetweeners with Lauren and Ashley:
3:30-4:30pm
4:45-5:45pm
Teens with Ashley and Evan
6:00-7:00pm
To Join Friends' Club, Please call our offices to schedule an initial consult with Dr. Norall.
Friend's Club information
Click attachments for calendars, registration forms and Friends' Club summaries.
We will begin a new session of Friends' Club March 1, 2010
We've learned with our current theme of "mean vs. friendly teasing" and "tone of voice" that we need to expand on the MESSAGES behind the WORDS. So be prepared for some more drama driven activities. Our friends do well with these and we'll also use current movies to pause and catch the message behind the words.
Please check out our summaries now online and easy for you to read or print out to share, see "attachments" below.
Hawaii is also accepting new students for the teen boys group. It will take place on Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm. To sign up, please email Kimee at Kimeemartinez@casefamily.com or you can call the Hawaii office at (808) 779-8883.
Dr. Norall's Book Is Released!!!
QUIRKY, YES—HOPELESS, NO
Practical Tips to Help Your Child With Asperger's Syndrome Be More Socially Accepted
By Cynthia La Brie Norall, Ph.D., with Beth Wagner Brust
St. Martin’s Press
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every 150 American children has some form of autism. It is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, and there is no single definitive treatment or cure.
In QUIRKY, YES—HOPELESS, NO, Dr. Cynthia La Brie Norall presents over 80 social challenges faced by Asperger’s children and teens in a handy, alphabetical order, along with specific, useful suggestions on how to help these kids overcome their social difficulties. Since everyday “people skills” do not come naturally to children with Asperger’s, they need training in such simple activities as:
- How to greet others and make eye contact
- How to let go and move on to new things
- How to ask for help and cooperate
- How to pay compliments
- How to discern someone’s true intention
- How to handle teasing and bullying
- How not to be rude
Based on Dr. Norall’s 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating thousands of Asperger’s individuals, this book will share her insights and firsthand knowledge learned from helping so many friendless Asperger’s children become more approachable, less stuck, and finally able to make, and keep, a friend or two.
Beth Wagner Brust, book editor, is an award-winning author of 13 children's books and a graduate of Stanford University. Her teenage son has attended the Friends' Club since fourth grade.
Be the first to purchase Quirky, Yes-Hopeless, No. Buy from Amazon.com , Barnes and Noble.com or Indiebound.com
A Message from Cynthia Norall, Ph.D:
Are you on the Autism Hub?
In the world of autism there seems to be two camps. Those who celebrate the individuals that we are lucky enough to work with by translating and facilitating in social settings and those that want to treat with a biomedical model. CASE is definitely in the first camp.
I am proud to have begun posting on some sites within the Autism Hub. There is one specific site I like to blog on. One Dads Opinion webpage at click here to go to Onedadsopinion.com is in line with our beliefs at CASE, Inc.
I have finally found a positive media report about autism and bloggers from the Autism Hub are featured. Please check out the ABC news article from Good Morning America click here to view the article.
Cynthia
Quote:
" When I approach a child
He inspires in me two sentiments:
Tenderness for what he is,
And respect for what he may become."
-Louis Pasteur
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