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June 26, 2009
Friday
Epilepsy 101 -6:00-7:00pm
Coping Skills for Parents - 6:00-7:00pm
Parent Education Night – 7:00-8:30pm
Teen Group – 7:00-8:30pm
Dr. Ann Tournay, pediatric neurologist, speaking on Rare and Genetic Epilepsies
Irvine United Congregational Church
4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
RSVP for Childcare
July 1, 2009
Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm
Hoag Adult Support Group & Hoag Family Member Support Group
In partnership with the Hoag Epilepsy Center
Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A
Hoag Hospital
1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
July 3, 2009
Friday
CANCELLED DUE TO HOLIDAYClase de Epilepsia 101
Grupo de Apoyo para Padres (Hispanic Support Group)
July 10, 2009
Friday
Parent Ed Night - North (English & Spanish) - 7:00-8:30pm
Fullerton group speaker TBA
Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California (RIO – Fullerton)
130 Laguna Rd., Fullerton 92835
RSVP for Childcare
July 17, 2009
Friday, 7:15pm-8:15pm
Adult Group 2nd part of 3-part series on depression and anxiety in epilepsy. Speaker TBA UCI Medical Center
Neuropsychiatric Center, Room 101
101 The City Drive-South, Orange.
July 24, 2009
Friday
Epilepsy 101 -6:00-7:00pm
Coping Skills for Parents - 6:00-7:00pm
Parent Education Night – 7:00-8:30pm
Teen Group – 7:00-8:30pm
Speaker TBA
Irvine United Congregational Church
4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
RSVP for Childcare
August 5 , 2009
Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm
Hoag Adult Support Group & Hoag Family Member Support Group
In partnership with the Hoag Epilepsy Center
Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A
Hoag Hospital
1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
August 21 , 2009
Friday, 7:15pm-8:15pm
Adult Group 3rd part of 3-part series on depression and anxiety in epilepsy. Speaker TBA UCI Medical Center
Neuropsychiatric Center, Room 101
101 The City Drive-South, Orange.
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“AD/HD in the Face of Autism”
Presented by AD/HD Support Group
Dr. Robin Steinberg-Epstein/UCI
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
7:00pm – 9:00pm
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Multipurpose Room (MPR)*
901 E. Heim Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Meetings are FREE and open to the public.
You do not have to be a CHADD member to attend.
Babysitting upon REQUEST ONLY and for a FEE - you MUST give 24 hours notice call 714-921-3188, X. 205.
Email ADHDmeeting@pacbell.net or call 714-490-7022
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JUSTICE IN EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLINIC
Thursday, July 2, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Session Free – Seating Limited – Sign Up Now 714 542-1707
BRING YOUR IEP & YOUR QUESTIONS
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Laguna Niguel Library Summer Reading Program
June 30th to August 15th.
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http://tinyurl.com/loo78e
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Looking for a great park to take the kids?
http://www.angelsplayground.org/default.htm
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“Regional Center Intake & Eligibility”
Presented by Regional Center of Orange County and Area Board XI
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
6:30 to 8:30pm
Area Board XI
2000 East Fourth Street, Suite 115
Santa Ana, CA 92705
RSVP required! (714) 558-4404
scarlett.vonthenen@scdd.ca.gov
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AUGUST SPECIAL EDUCATION CLINIC
Thursday, August 6, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
PREPARE YOUR CHILD TO BE A SELF ADVOCATE
Please bring Jr. Hi and Hi school students to CLINIC
Session will be interactive and include role play.
Signup yourself and your child now! 714 542-1707
2101 N. TUSTIN AVE.
Santa Ana, CA
JIE CLINICS GRACIOUSLY SPONSORED BY
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF OC
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Many thanks to everyone who joined us at Heritage Park in Irvine and helped "Unseize the Day!" A special thank you to all the dedicated and hard working volunteers, without whom this event would not have been possible.
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Shining a Light on Epilepsy
The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center located at NYU Langone Medical Center will be highlighted in the Monday, April 13th, 2009 issue of Newsweek Magazine. Dr. Orrin Devinsky, director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center will be profiled in the upcoming article along with several adult and pediatric patients living with epilepsy. The article will help shine a light on epilepsy, bringing awareness to the disease and expertise of Dr. Devinsky.
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When her daughter was diagnosed with uncontrollable epilepsy, Susan Axelrod knew: I Must Save My Child
Go to Parade Magazine article
Go to 2/16/09 MSN TODAYshow
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