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The Spring Addition of the BSE Communicator
 
A Quarterly Update from the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education
For your copy, please click here!
 
The Freedom Valley YMCA at Spring Valley is excited to offer…

Jump and Swim Summer class for Children age 3-5
 
Come have fun in this parent interact class designed for children with special needs. The class is a combination of tumbling and water play.
 
Call the Spring Valley YMCA front desk to register 484-984-2000

 Check out the many programs designed for individuals with special needs in the

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Autism Society and AMC Theatres to Present
 
The Autism Society and AMC Theatres are proud to present special Sensory Friendly Films.  Visit Sensory Friendly Films for theatre information.  Please check your local theatre for pricing.
 
As with all Sensory Friendly Films, the lights will be turned up, the sound turned down and audience members are welcome to getup and dance, walk, shout or sing in order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience.  Individuals can bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.
 
AMC Painter's Crossing 9
112 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA  19382
 
AMC Tilghman Square 8
4508 Broadway, Allentown, PA  18104
 
UPCOMING SHOWS
February 25 - The Secret World of Arrietty
March 10 - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
April  - Pirates!  Band of Misfits
 
*Please note all dates and films are subject to change
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Transition to Adult Life
 
Information Night For Families and Students with Special Needs
 
 
Thursday, May 3, 2012
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Norristown Area Senior High School Cafeteria
1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA  19403
 
Speaker Beginning at 6:30
 
Michael Fiore - The Sierra Group
 
 
Check out how tools such as the iPad, Kindle Fire, GoToMeetings, Livescribe Pen, DropBox, YouTube and iGoogle are transforming the way students with adaptive needs access the lessons and supports that they need while at college.  See practical examples with real-life academic scenarios in this high energy technology and assistive technology overview.
 
Following the speaker: The Resource Fair will be open!  Representatives from the following areas will be available to provide information and to answer your questions.
 
Advocacy Groups
Community Resources
Postsecondary Education
Recreation and Leisure
Employment/Day Programming
 
For more information or to register:  Jacki Lyster, MCIU Training and Consulting 610-755-9393 jlyster@mciu.org.
 
 
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center For Autism Research
Study of Social Perception and Motivation
 
Do you have a child between the ages of 8 and 18 who enjoys video and computer games?
 
Children with ASD often have difficulty understanding facial expressions and sometimes even in recognizing a person's identity by looking at the face.  These difficulties are believed to interfere with more complex social skills like understanding another person's perspective and what they are thinking and feeling.
 
The idea behind FaceStation is that computerized health games can motivate players to perform a wide range of activities that promote learning and skill development in ways that have the potential to exceed conventional teaching and training methods by tapping "reward" circuits in the brain.  CAR's FaceStation games are also designed to enhance face perception skills among children with ASD and thus hopefully improve their social abilities.
 
What will participants be asked to do?  Children participating in the research study will be asked to play a series of computerized games over a 12-week period. 
 
Individuals will receive a comprehensive evaluation and report.  There is no cost to participate.  Families will be paid for their time and reimbursed for their travel costs. 
 
If you are interested in learning more about participation, please respond by phone or email with your phone number and the best time to reach you.  One of the members of the team will call you.
 
Contact:  Sohee Kim (267)425-3135  autism@email.chop.edu
 
 
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TSA Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities
 
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport.  Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. 
 
All travelers can contact TSA using Talk To TSA, a web-based tool that allows passengers to reach out to an airport Customer Service Manager directly , and the TSA Contact Center, 1-866-289-9673 and TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov, where travelers can ask questions, provide suggestions and file complaints.  Travelers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to contact TSA Cares or can email TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov.
 
 
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NAA Announces Second Launch of "Big Red Safety Box" to Combat Deaths In Autism Community
 
In an ongoing effort to combat the rise in wandering-related tragedies and deaths within the autism community, the National Autism Association (NAA) announced today its second launch of "The Big Red Safety Box," a program that provides free toolkits to caregivers with an at-risk child or adult. 
 
The Big Red Safety Box includes educational materials, door alarms, a wearable ID, and visual prompts to deter children and adults from exiting their homes.  This second round of the program will provide 1,000 free boxes to 1,000 at-risk individuals, and is made possible by the generous support of Autism Speaks and LoJack SafetyNet. 
 
Those diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and who are at risk of wandering/eloping from a safe environment, qualify to receive a Big Red Safety Box while supplies allow.  Families may apply at http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/bigredsafetybox.htm.
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Regional College Fair for Underrepresented Students
@ Greater Norristown Police Athletic League
340 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA
 
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:00 - 7:30 PM
 
Representative from more than 30 accredited colleges and universities will be on hand to speak with students and their parents about admissions criteria and procedures.  High school students in grade 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to attend along with their parents and friends.  The fair will also be beneficial for transfer and adult students, as well as for college students seeking a place to take courses while home for the summer.
 
A Financial Aid officer will be prepared to answer questions regarding paying for college and information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
 
A Spanish Interpreter and a Chinese Interpreter will be prepared to help families as they meet with the college and financial aid representatives.
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