Sheila Bott
Hi Sheila
Let me extend to you my personal welcome to our AutismOne Social Network. I can't tell you how pleased we are to have you with your background as a membe of our social network.
AutismOne is now the “one-stop-shopping center” for information about autism. We have the annual conference in Chicago, AutismOne radio, the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy and now the AutismOne Social Network (and more to come).
I notice that you’ve not made any entries into your profile. Remember, this is a social network. Part of the function of a social network is to meet and interact with others who have common interests. Of course autism is a common interest. But there is more than that. Individuals like to know about a person before becoming a “friend.” That’s where the profile comes in. So whenever you can find the time, please fill in some of the entries of your profile. To do that just click on “My User Menu” next to the Welcome area on the right. From the resulting menu click on “Edit My Profile” and you will be in business.
Helping you interact with others is one of the many things we can do for you. Now here’s something you can do for us. Every new community requires a good hard kick start to get going. We need you to help us with that. Log in on a regular basis and read the blogs and articles then write a blog yourself. It can be on any subject of interest to you, preferably with some relevance to autism but not necessarily. It can be short or long, whatever it takes for you to express your thoughts. If you have a question then ask it in a blog--people read then they respond. If you see something with which you agree or disagree then please add a comment with your thoughts. This is an open community designed to help and support. We like to hear all sides.
I am looking forward to reading your opinions in future blogs and/or articles.
With my best regards
Will Price, CFO
AutismOne
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Hello Sheila,
I am so excited that you have become a part of the Autism One Community! For all individuals that need assistance in the Occupational Therapy Department, Sheila is an expert!
Please come to her with your questions or any concerns you might have with your child and you will recieve proper direction.
Sheila also teachers "Yoga for special needs children,"
I find yoga to be the answer to many of my prayers.
Hey She don't forget to join our Yoga Group it's awesome(:
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About Me
Sheila Bott, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Provider
Sheila Bott has over 18 years experience as a licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapy Provider specializing in sensory integration for children with special needs and is a co-founder of The Autism Connection. She is employed at Clare Woods Academy in Bartlett, Il, which is a special day school for students with behavior disorders, learning disabilities, ASD, and other health impairments. She is knowledgeable in the following techniques and treatment methodologies: sensory integration theory and practice, Floortime, Therapeutic Yoga, Listening Therapy, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Brain Gym. She has been certified in Early Intervention since 2003, and is dedicated to providing information related to sensory modulation and processing dysfunction as it relates to individuals on the autism spectrum. Sheila is currently working on developing an Autism Advisory Team for DuPage, Cook and Kane Counties
I am a part of the Autism One Community in order to continue to learn and network with others.
I am a member of the Autism Connection a team of professional women who provided parent and professional workshops. These workshop were designed to provide parents, educators, and health care professionals with information on the specialization of a team approach in helping children on the Autism Spectrum. Participants will have hands on opportunity to become familiar with the roles of each discipline and the theory of sensory integration. Exploring current treatment techniques, and strategies that can be incorporated into the home and classroom environments.
Presently teaching yoga classes at the Kids Connection in St.Charles, IL.
In the world, you may be ONE person
but to ONE person, you may be the WORLD !
The Autism Connection team and I will provide support for parents and professionals.
I can also provide information on the benefits of Therapeutic Yoga for children with special needs.
Your ENGAGED??!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! So much to catch up on, obviously!!!