More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined, and autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States. Autism early detection tips: Early detection means earlier access to intervention during sensitive periods of brain development. Listed are milestones to look for in young children. By the end of 7 months, many children are able to 1.) Turn head when name is called, 2.)Smile back at another person, 3.) Respond to sound with sounds and 4.) enjoy social play (such as peek-a-boo). By the end of 1 year many children are able to: 1.) Use simple gestures (waving “bye-bye”), 2)Make sounds such as “ma” and “da,”3.) Imitate action in their play (clap when you clap), and 4.) Respond when told “no.”
Photos before and during the Autism Workshop At BCC on October 6, 2024.
Dr. Kerry Magro was the featured speaker at the Autism Workshop
Jari Marietta & Barbara Watson register people for the workshop. Betty Schneider, president of Pilot Club, greets the those who registered. Chris rippel hands each person their packet.
Nancy Sundahl intoduces Dr. Marcus Garstecki, President of BCC to Ros Neeland, Autism Workshop Chair. Dr. Gastecki welcomed everyone to the college.
Dan Watson and Amanda Staab getting ready to fix a technical problem.
Tami Allen lectures on Charting the Life Course Framework at the Autism Workshop
Star from Sunflower is greeted by a person registered for the workshop
Drawings by Kent was one of the venders at the Autism Workshop.
Pilots filling the bags for the workshop.
Mary Ann June and Amy Mayhill sell Dr. Magro’s book. Items on the table are for the raffle.
Pilots fill the notebooks with information for the Autism Workshop
Barbara Watson gives instructions to a gentleman who registered for the workshop
Ros Neeland, chairman of the workshop, welcomes people to the workshop.
Mary Doherty and Billie Bonomo sign people in for CEU’s for the workshop.
Pilot fill bags with water, candy & notebooks for the workshop.
Grain Belt Express presented a check for $500.00 to Great Bend Pilot Club for their Autism Workshop. Pilots present were Chris Rippel, Betty Schneidee, Billie Bonomo, Ros Neeland and Rhonda Knudson.
Pilot Club received $1,000.00 from the Whearland Electric Company in support of the Autism Workshop. Mary Hoisington presents the check to Betty Schneider (Pilot CLub President and Ros Neeland (Autism Workshop Chair). Other pilots in attendance are Barbara Watson, Amanda Staab, Rhonda Knudson, nancy Sundahl and Vicki Richadson. Daniel Watson is in the back row.