1/17/2012

UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST:

Special Needs

in Dominion Valley and Regency

Saturday, 28 January 2012

from 3 to 5 PM

The Country Club in Dominion Valley

Conference Room

Kindly R.S.V.P. by the 16th of January

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Topic: Tax Policy and the Special Needs family

Speaker: Priscilla N. Myerson, CPA, MBA ofMyerson & Myerson, CPA's

Special Guest: Edward J. Myerson, CPA, MBA, CVA of Myerson & Myerson, CPA's

What are the key questions on your mind as a family with special needs, and tax season on the horizon? Have you deducted the allowable costs of special education and/or related supports for the child under medical expenses? For what diagnoses and circumstances? How do you interpret IRS Publication 502 for children with special needs? What if your child attends a private school in order to receive special services or an adaptive curriculum? What about private therapies such as speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA and other areas of specialization? Does this include counselors and mental health professionals? What about resources for remediation, educational tools, parent training and conferences? What about unreimbursed medical expenses for medical care, appointments, tests, equipment and medications? Could the cost of educational consultants, advocacy or legal fees count toward the threshold for deduction? What expenses are considered deductible for this tax year? What supporting documentation is required?

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Myerson & Myerson, CPA's, also known as M&M, is a full-service Certified Public Accounting firm licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and serving clients in metropolitan Washington D.C., throughout the United States, and Internationally. M&M is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Virginia Society of CPAs (VCSPA). The firm is a partnership of Edward J. Myerson, CPA, MBA, CVA, CGFM, and Priscilla N. Myerson, CPA, MBA. Since 1986, M&M has been serving individuals, estates, trusts, estates, partnerships, limited liability companies, and "S" and "C" corporations with a variety of accounting, tax and consulting services and solutions.

Myerson & Myerson, CPA's
5618 Swift Creek Court
Haymarket, VA, 20169
Phone: (703)753-1040
E-mail: info@mandmcpas.com

Web site: http://www.mandmcpas.com/

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About our Group

Special Needs in DVCC and Regency provides support, information and resources to local families with special needs. This community group was established by a parent of special needs in 2009, and has grown to 25 members and an expert Advisor, Ellen Korin. Presently, we function as a volunteer organization.

Ellen Korin and her husband will be relocating from New England to Dominion Valley in 2012. Ellen is a special educator, and an expert in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is an award-winning author on Asperger Syndrome, and is respected by those in her field and in the broader community of Special Needs. Ellen has kindly offered to support those in our group, and she can be reached as follows: ekorin@rcn.com.

We are also exploring an architecture for Special Needs in greater Piedmont dedicated to enriching the quality of life for those with disabilities in Haymarket and Gainesville, Virginia. This new organization would operate as a broader umbrella to our existing Special Needs group in Dominion Valley and Regency, and other grassroots efforts in the local community. Several groups already exist and we are hoping to find synergy as we work toward common objectives. These affiliated networks will be included in our upcoming events and initiatives.

If you are connected to families impacted by Special Needs in our community that could benefit from our affiliated networks, we hope you might share this correspondence with them.

Recent Article: Lexington Minuteman

http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/newsnow/x1777797479/Former-Lexington-teacher-honored-for-book-on-Aspergers#axzz1HboMpKGT

New Powerpoint presentations:

Developing Common Sense & Improving Judgment

The New Autism - Neurodiversity and the Autiverse

Recent and Upcoming Programs and Appearance:

April 6 & 7 - 2 day workshop on Coaching Individuals on the Autism Spectrum at Antioch University New England - Contact Shelley Viles or Paula White

April 9 - Boston University School of Social Work

November 2011 and January 2012 - Parent's Group -Dominion Valley- Haymarket, Virginia

March 16, 2011 Andover Ma Sepac

Webinar-

Social Skills Central - 11/11/10- Fostering Independence in the Child with Asperger Syndrome

I recommend this excellent New Book : Asperger Syndrome: A Workplace Survival Manual by Barbara Bissonnette

GO TO : http://www.forwardmotion.info

http://www.antiochne.edu/AP/ce/coaching.cfm

PREVIOUS APPEARANCES

April 10, 2010

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA

The Severe Disabilities Program Presents

Focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Realizing the Full Potential of Students with Asperger's Syndrome

Mini Conference

Saturday, April 10

PDP's are available!

All proceeds benefit the Asperger's Association of New England

http://tiny.cc/LesleyASdevent

2010

Graduate class at Antioch University New England

April 20, 2010

Landmark University

Putney, Vermont

11/14/09

Tools for Transition: A Parent's Guide

Powerpoint Presentation at Massasoit Community College

TOOLSFORTRANSITIONparent.ppt /

A Survival Checklist for Parents of Teenagers

TChecklist.pdf

Read newest article at http://www.education.com/reference/article/prepare-student-asperger-postsecondary/

Speaker and Book Signing at Autism Society of America 40th Annual Conference July 22-25, 2009

Topic: Confronting Difficult Issues with Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

View the program here: ASACHICAGO.ppt

least 3 Sessions of Destination Adulthood for teens during 2009-2010 school year. Contact AANE

Coaching Course offered again through Antioch New England

Coming Up:

New workshops available for teens and young adults:

Positive Presentation: Increasing Your Chances for Success

Keeping Your Balance: Time Management

in addition to the 2 Destination programs

RECENT PROGRAMS

Coaching Workshop and Graduate Class at Antioch New England

Consultation with Disability Services at Tufts University. Presentation: Supporting College Students with Asperger Syndrome

Additional materials developed including a College Readiness Assessment and Dormitory Preparation form.

A New Resource published by the Autism Asperger Publishing Company

MY SENSORY WORKBOOK BY LAUREN KERSTEIN

NEW WORKSHOPS:

DESTINATION: SUCCESS

USING SELF KNOWLEDGE TO PLAN FOR NEXT STEPS

A workshop for Teens sponsored by the AANE - 2 m0re workshop opportunities this Spring! Next session on April 26th at AANE. Only 15 participants. Contact Stephanie Loo at AANE

DESTINATION: FULFILLMENT

A WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

COACHING TEENS AND ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

A workshop for informed parents and professionals sponsored by Antioch University New England

Contact Shelley Viles or Lucy Marsh at Antioch.

PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS

Ellen has spoken at the

NOVEMBER 2-3 2007 HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AT CAMBRIDGE CONFERENCE ON

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS FROM CHILDHOOD TO ADULTHOOD - HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, BOSTON.

For complete information click on the link below:

http://www.challiance.org/internal_links/psyc_cme/autism_disorder07.pdf

APRIL 2-5 2008

COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ANNUAL CONVENTION- HYNES AUDITORIUM, BOSTON

May 6, 2008

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Destination Adulthood at Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA.

July 10-12 2008

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA - JULY 9-12TH - GAYLORD PALMS RESORT - KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

July 2008

AANE Adult Conference

July 2009

ASA - July 23-25 - Pheasant Run Resort - Chicago, Illinois

Meet the author at the conferences listed above.

January 3, 2008 - Press release from Autism Asperger Publishing Company

Ellen Korin

Hello all,

The long-awaited Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual 2 has finally arrived. This interactive workbook is derived from my work with adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, primarily those with Asperger Syndrome and nonverbal learning disabilities. It is a sequel to my earlier book, Asperger Syndrome-An Owner's Manual: What You, Your Parents, and Your Teachers Need to Know, for young people in grades 5 to 8.

I have learned through my work that, despite a common diagnosis, people on the spectrum are extremely diverse, each possessing a unique profile. I have also discovered that much of what is not intuitive for persons on the spectrum can be learned. (Read more from Ellen ...)

Ellen's favorite AAPC books...


Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults by Zosia Zaks; foreword by Temple Grandin	A 5 Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries: Straight Up! An honest guide for teens and young adults by Kari Dunn Buron	The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan; Foreword by: Michelle Garcia Winner