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The Autism CARES Act Passes the Senate
The Autism CARES Act Passes the Senate
The Autism Society of America is thrilled to learn that the Senate unanimously approved H.R. 1058, Autism CARES Act, today.Special Friend's Day at the fair TODAY!
Today at the Kern County Fair: Thursday, Sept. 19
Today is Special Friends Day: Gates open at 9 a.m. for people with special needs. There are several activities available throughout the morning. The gates open to the general publicInclusion Film Premier at the Historic Fox Theatre
The students of Inclusion Films invite the public to a free movie screening of their latest projects. “The One Category of Love”, “Journey Back To Me”, and “A Long Night In The Bronx” Inclusion Films Movie Premier is Monday September 30th at the Historic Fox Theatre 2001 H Street. Admission is Free, doors open at 6:30. Films begin at 7:00pm.
Inclusion Films was created by Joey Travolta to teach adults with special needs the film trade. Students write, direct, act, and cover every aspect of the film industry to learn vocational skills. All three of the short films were written by the students of Inclusion Films Workshop and filmed entirely in Bakersfield.
“The One Category of Love” is a film about an independent young man with autism who seems successful with every aspect of his life except in finding a girlfriend. Life takes on a new lesson to Jason when he meets Alaina and learns all about the different ways people show and give love. “Journey Back To Me” is a poignant story of a brother and sister separated by divorce who reconnect in high school against the back drop of bullies, angst, parents, school lunches and pep rallies. “A Long Night In The Bronx” is a dark and thought provoking story about losing hope and finding redemption in strangers. It is a riveting tale about losing and finding hope under the stars.
Doors open at 6:30pm and shows begin at 7:00pm. Admission is Free. For more information call Inclusion Films at 661-324-7400
Behavior is communication:
Even though students’ behavior can look bizarre or disruptive, their actions are purposeful and are their attempt to solve a problem. It is critical to step back and try to decipher what the student is trying to communicate and what the function (or intent) of the behavior is.
According to the 2018 Survey of Children and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities performed by the Autism Society of California, there are 67,000 families in crisis and 175,000 are in desperate need of services. When you support the Autism Society, you are helping families in need get the resources that will help them!
Events
2019
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Seminar Series 2019-2020
Adventist Health-Medical Office Building, Bakersfield CA |
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LEGO Workshop's
Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, Bakersfield CA |
| Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Support Group |
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Family Autism Support Group Meetings
Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, Bakersfield CA |
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Sibling Support Group Meetings
Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, Bakersfield CA |
| Inaugural Autism Gala-Curt Warner |