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Collaborations Update January 2009
Collaborations
COSAC Changes Name to AUTISM NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC) has
officially changed its name to AUTISM NEW JERSEY. The new name was chosen to better
reflect and reference their focus, making the organization more understandable and
distinguishable to the public and families who need their assistance. The website is:
“Looking Up”, a new 40
page monthly International Autism newsletter, is available now. Each
month, they publish the most recent research findings, news and views from the world of
autism. For more information, go to: www.lookingupautism.org
The Interactive Autism Network, IAN, was established in January 2006 at Kennedy Krieger
Institute and is funded by a grant from Autism Speaks. IAN's goal is to facilitate research that
will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). To
accomplish this goal, they created the IAN Community and IAN Research.
The IAN Community is an online environment designed to act as an inviting library and meeting
place where everyone concerned with autism spectrum disorders can learn more about autism
research. Everyone can participate and benefit from the IAN Community. Their goal is to help
you: Understand the research process, keep up with the latest research findings, news, and
events, understand the value of participating in autism research, influence the direction of
research. They hope that the IAN Community will bring individuals with ASDs, their families,
and friends, together with researchers, therapists, educators, and other professionals in the
autism field. The goal is to better understand this complex disorder through research and
collaboration, and to develop effective strategies that will improve the lives of people on the
spectrum. www.iancommunity.org
Parents as Partners
Partnerships take work and trust.
This workshop, sponsored by SPAN (Statewide Parent
Advocacy Network) focuses on collaborative learning, communication, and advocacy.
designed for parents and educators or health professionals to learn these skills
together.
Presenter:
Carolyn Hayer
**************January
22, 2009 7:00
9:00PM
Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth
Avenue,
Teaneck, NJ. For questions and to register call 201
0585 or email
mauker@optonline.net
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