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AUTISM SHARING AND PARENTING TWO Meetings to choose from! Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:15pm-8pm CBH 8th & Market, 7th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 and Saturday, March 21, 2009 1pm-3pm 3905 Ford Rd, Suite 6 Philadelphia, PA 19131 *Enter from Ellington Road* Please sign in at the front desk Reading Intervention Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum Presented by Renay Boyce, M.Ed. The skills needed to be a successful reader include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Ms. Boyce will explain how to assist students when there are challenges in any of these areas. Strategies and ideas will be suggested to use at home. Family members will leave with packets of useful information --  while supplies last! YES! We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers -- Please call! About the Presenter: Renay Boyce, M.Ed. is a Special Education Case Manager for the School District of Philadelphia. Ms. Boyce specializes in reading interventions and has presented to educators, including The Urban Education Special Education Leadership Collaborative and PA International Dyslexia Association. She is particularly known for bringing knowledge, resources and practical solutions to families in Philadelphia at the Office of Specialized Services annual parent training each June. Light Meals Provided     You MUST RSVP for Childcare at least 3 days in advance Call RSVPLine: 215-413-7106  ~or~ Email:     NASYA06@MSN.COM What is ASP? ASP is a volunteer run, 501(c)3 community-based, support group with the following goals To provide a support system for children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families To educate the under-informed and culturally diverse populations in Philadelphia area To advocate for Children with ASD and their families To increase awareness of Autism and related families issues in the Philadelphia area
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