Summer Skills Group for Autistic/Aspergers Teens

This looks like a really great group and could be something really helpful for families with this need:
“Super Skills”

Social Skills Group

Ages 11 to 15

· Asperger Syndrome

· High Functioning Autism

· Related Disorders

Starting June 13^th to August 15^th

At

American Fork Family Clinic

801-763-5010

Intake Calls

DCFS has centralized their intake, which means SLC takes all calls (instead of the regions like before). The new number to call is 855-323-3237. Please make note of this (it will always be on the right side of the blog) if you need to make a referral or call someone afterhours.

April Advanced Training

We had a great Advanced Training last week. You never know what to expect from our presenters and this one was no exception. It was, however, very informative. Detective Melissa Stout from the Utah Co Sherriff's office presented on Recognizing Drug Use Symptoms. Please take the time to read through the following handout:

Recognizing Drug Use Symptoms

Some other points from her presentation that I wanted to point out so you could pass them along to your clients or in working with them:

*Legally, you cannot drive on ANY controlled substance (including Xanax and Loratab). Cops will generally not do anything about it unless you are impaired, but you still shouldn't be driving while taking them.

*Drugs are absorbed through mucus membranes (such as through snorting).

*"Eyes Don't Lie" Always look for constricted or dialated pupils for signs up drug use (see handout for which drugs do which).

*If you see a pill and you don't recognize it, you can make note of the size, shape, color and any letters or numbers on it. Poison Control can help you identify it (but I would just make note of it and let the caseworker look into what it is).

Did anyone else at the training take away anything that I missed? If so, leave it as a comment to this post.

Ilene Barton gave us a WONDERFUL presentation on Happiness and Communication. I personally learned alot and am grateful for her training. To read through her handout, click on the link below:

Happiness Handout

Thanks for taking the time to go through this information and for those who attended. See you at the next training in June!

Meals Matter- Resource

Susan shared a great website with me, MealsMatter.org, and I think it would be a great tool for you to use with your families. Click here for the link or on the picture above.

The site has a lot of information on healthy meal planning, recipes, setting healthy eating goals, and tips for meals for busy families.