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Ellen H. Korin, M.Ed. |
UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST:
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?Topic: Tax Policy and the Special Needs familySpeaker: Priscilla N. Myerson, CPA, MBA ofMyerson & Myerson, CPA'sSpecial Guest: Edward J. Myerson, CPA, MBA, CVA of Myerson & Myerson, CPA's
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.
Recent Article: Lexington Minuteman
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
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
A Survival Checklist for Parents of Teenagers
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:
At
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
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
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BOOK SIGNING PARTY - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17TH - CALL OR EMAIL FOR DETAILS
At last....
Volume 2 of Asperger Syndrome An Owner's Manual for Older Adolescents and Adults
has been released!
You are invited to write a review on Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com
Volume 1 translated into Japanese!
(see picture below)
Here's a Great Opportunity:
If you are on the autism spectrum and would like an opportunity to:
comment on any aspect of the AS experience or to
share strategies you have developed or would like to
give some advice to the neurotypical about what hurts and what helps people on the spectrum
contact Ellen at ekorin@rcn.com
Additional Information:
Read a review of Ellen's book in the July 2006 edition of Parent Express magazine
.http://www.adquest3d.com/da/?brd=1306&pag=779&ssid=8682
BUY ELLEN'S BOOKS AT WWW.ASPERGER.NET
