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This is an informal gathering where members can get together to talk about kids, events, topics, or just to laugh a lot. Can’t wait to see you there. Any questions or comments, please contact Todd Willoughby at 309-251-7695. Registration not required.

Join Family Matters PTIC and Marcfirst At this FREE workshop you will learn about extended school year eligibility requirements, providing summer activities at home and in the community, resources for summer supports, and monitoring progress year round. Light refreshments will be provided. PRESENTER: Tiffiany Leischner 2.5 CPDUs Available for Educators.

Enjoy an informal evening of casual conversation with other grandparents. No registration required.

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This is a very informal, relaxed social time for newer parents to meet other families and little ones with Down syndrome. Coffee, juice and snacks will be served, and there will be take home gifts for all of the kids. Please call Milly for additional information at 309-231-3689 Sponsored by HOIDSA and EP!C Early Intervention

Equipping Minds Conference Strengthening Cognitive Abilities Through a Multi-Disciplinary Approach April 9-11, 2014 World Renown Guest Speakers Joining Us: Dr. David Martin, PhD, Co-Author, Developing Minds: A Resource for Teaching Thinking Rafaele Joundry, Author, Why Aren't I Learning? Dr. Tracy Alloway, PhD, Author, The Working Memory Advantage: Train Your Brain to Function Stronger, Smarter, and Faster Host Presenters: Carol Brown and Kyle Brown The Equipping Minds Conference trains educators,…

Join us for a light-hearted approach to learning about sensory processing (i.e. why do kids do the goofy things they do), including an introduction to the major concepts and how sensory processing challenges influence development, learning, and most importantly, relationships. Sensory processing is not just for children with Autism; it is appropriate for all diagnoses, including deafblind and ADHD. Ideas and strategies will be provided that can be used by…

By Andrea Marwah, President of Hands and Voices, Outreach Consultant Trainer for Hearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreach and Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach, and a Parent Guide for Illinois Guide By Your Side. Training for parents who: Have children with a disability who will enter or are currently in a public school Want the most appropriate education services for their child with special needs Want to know their…