Kern Autism Network - Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism Support Group

Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism

Support Group

Who: Parents, Professionals or Other Caretakers

When: Tuesday, February 15, 2011

6 - 7:30pm

Where: Kern County Superintendent of Schools Bldg.

Room 1A, Main Floor

1300 17th St.

Bakersfield 93301

The building is on the northwest corner of 17th and L St.

Free parking available in the parking lot on 18th St., between K St. and L
St. Garage connects to KCSOS Bldg.

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Why: Guest Speakers:

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Diana Kelly, Disability Student Programs and Services Counselor at
Bakersfield College

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Holley Arbeit, Regional Program Manager of AHEADD

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Parent Exchange of Successes and Frustrations

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This is a free informational presentation.

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KAN and KHSD are not endorsing the purchase or participation of these
services.

RSVP by email:

Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist

<mailto:holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us> holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us

Sir Winston Churchill

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject."

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Sir_Winston_Churchill

Stress : Autogenic Relaxation

Stress can cause all sorts of problems for us in our daily lives. Not the least of which is a decreased ability to think productively and creatively. Autogenic relaxation works by influencing the autonomic nervous system through self-suggestion. The goal is to learn how to relax your limbs, heart and breathing.

Start by sitting in a comfortable position in a quiet place. Concentrate on your legs and arms. Feel them getting heavy. Repeat to yourself over and over, "My arms are getting heavy. My legs are getting heavy."

Now feel your arms and legs getting warmer. Repeat to yourself, "My arms are getting warm. My legs are getting warm." Try to really feel them getting warmer.

Now, concentrate on your pulse. Feel it beating calmly. Repeat to yourself over and over, "My heart rate is calm and regular."

Now, focus on your breathing. Take deep and regular breaths. Repeat, "My breathing is calm and regular."

Focus on your abdomen and feel it getting warmer. Repeat, "My abdomen is feeling warmer."

Lastly, pay attention to your forehead. Feel it getting cooler. Repeat to yourself, "My forehead is pleasantly cool."

Repeat as many times as you desire. A feeling of peacefulness and relaxation should come over you as you progress through this exercise.

http://www.braingle.com/mind/546.html?r=1102

Study: ADHD Diet Helps Reduce Symptoms

All children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be offered a special ADHD diet to see if eliminating certain foods might reduce their symptoms, Dutch researchers say.

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20110203/study-adhd-diet-helps-reduce-symptoms?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Voltaire

"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Voltaire