2011 Conference
We have the conference main agenda available to view and registration is open. This year’s theme is Reclaiming Health. The Omni Resort is a great hotel for a vacation. So make your plans now.
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05, 2011
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03, 2011
IEP App for iPhone
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) offers an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone app. School-aged students with disabilities are provided an Individualized Education Program designed to support their unique educational needs. The IEP Checklist App helps parents of students with special needs become […]
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03, 2011
Breakthrough Pain
Breakthrough pain — often called “flares” by doctors or “flare-ups” by patients — is serious enough to upset the lives of people who are already trying to control chronic pain with one or more drugs. BTP is not new pain. It is a more severe […]
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11, 2010
Children and syringomyelia
Do you have a child who has been diagnosed with idiopathic syringomyelia? Due to the increased diagnosis of Chiari malformation, many neurosurgeons are becoming more familiar with CM related symptoms but what about a child who does not have Chiari? Those parents face […]
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10, 2010
Conquer for Kaya Charity Golf Tournament
September 28, 2010
The 5th Annual Conquer for Kaya Charity Golf Tournament was once again a success and a lot of fun! We had great weather, 116 golfers, style show and all for a great cause. We raised $16,500.00 to go towards ASAP research to […]
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09, 2010
Insurance Reform Takes Effect
I have been asked to repeat this message. September 23, 2010 marks the six-month anniversary of the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It also ushers in a new set of insurance reforms that will enable more children and families to […]
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08, 2010
Hope Renewed
It happens every year. Attending an ASAP Chiari & Syringomyelia Conference renews the spirit and breathes new hope into what seems like hopeless situations. This year was no exception.
My daughter just celebrated her sweet sixteenth birthday. All she wanted was to attend the conference- her […]
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07, 2010
ASAP Chiari & Syringomyelia Conference
I ‘ve been going over the program for this year’s conference and the variety of subjects covered is amazing! The children will even have their own program with Child Life Specialist. Last year they had so much fun, I’m sure this year will be just […]
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06, 2010
ASAP Chiari & Syringomyelia Conference
ASAP will host our 22nd annual conference on July 21-24. The deadline to make your reservation at the Hyatt Regency Austin Texas is June 30 in order to receive the special rate of $129 (+tax) per night.
This will be my 19th year to attend and […]
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05, 2010
Co-pays
Co-pays, co-pays, co-pays! As a parent of a child with special health care needs, I know co-pays can wreak havoc on the family budget. If your insurance plan is anything like mine, you may end up paying more in co-pays then you do in maximum […]