Potpourri Conference XI
for those who provide care and support for children & teens
with special needs.

A regional conference for paraprofessionals, child care, respite care, foster care, parents, school-age care providers, instructional assistants, PCA’s, teachers, and college students. This conference is dedicated to providing educational information and resources for all those who care for children and teens with special needs.

Saturday – February 27, 2010
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Keynote speaker: Debra Dewitz
“I Don’t Fold Underwear Anymore” – Debra is a social worker and family therapist who spent over 15 years in direct service to families in Minnesota and North Dakota. She then became a university faculty member and has taught social work at the University of North Dakota, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and now at Minot State University. She owns Family Resource Consultants, through which she provides presentations, workshops, and speeches in a multi-state region.
She is known for her humorous and down-to-earth style.

Breakout sessions include topics such as: Bi-Polar Disorder, Brain Gym, Autism Related Topics, Behavior Related Topics, Suicide Prevention, Sleep Issues, Preventing Caregiver Burnout, ADHD, De-escalation Techniques for Pre K students,
Cerebral Palsy, FASD, Infant Toddler Mental Health and more!

For more information call 320.251.7272 or email: info@ArcMidstate.org
Out of area – 877.251.7272 – registrations will be taken by Arc Midstate
Registration fee $49 – 6.0 hours of training and continental breakfast and lunch
Registration flyers will be ready in early December 2009.
Space is limited – register early!

Autism Resource Fair

AUTISM RESOURCE FAIR

Saturday, October 3, 2009

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Apollo High School • St. Cloud

The Value of Life Skills: How Life Skills become Success Skills

Presentation by Scott Wyatt at 1:00 PM

How does an individual diagnosed with high-functioning autism know that he can succeed in life? Because he learned to cook, clean, and balance his checkbook. The realization that seemingly complex tasks are usually a series of simple steps led Scott Wyatt to tackle higher education and even home renovation. Mastering life skills can lead to confidence,

independence and professional success.

(certificate of attendance available)

Scott Wyatt is completing his doctorate at the University of Minnesota, specializing in autism and literacy education. Scott has a Master's Degree in English Composition. He has taught

high school, community college, and university courses in a variety of subjects, from computer programming to photography. He lives with his wife, Susan, in Minneapolis.

Visit a variety of exhibitors showcasing:

• Services
• Programs
• Resources
• Autism Society of MN Bookstore
• Door Prizes and Refreshments
• Activities for Children

This event is free and open to all interested in learning more about Autism and related conditions.
For more information, contact Arc Midstate at 320.251.7272 or 877.251.7272.
Email: info@ArcMidstate.org