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Trainings for teachers and families of individuals with autism in China
  • Autism: Focus on Adolescents, presented by Helen McCabe in Nanjing (June 2007)
  • Living with a Child with Autism: Interventions in the Natural Environment, presented by Helen McCabe in Beijing (June 2007)
  • Teaching Strategies and Behavioral Support, presented by Helen McCabe in Shenzhen (January 2008)
  • Overview of Autism Interventions, presented by Helen McCabe in Guangzhou (January 2008)
  • Language and Communication Skills and Strategies for Children with Autism, presented by Helen McCabe in Lianyungang (March 2008)
  • Getting to Acceptance for Parents and Other Caregivers of Children with Autism, presented by Peter Angelos in Changzhou (March 2008)  
  • Overview of Autism Interventions, presented by Helen McCabe in Changzhou (March 2008)  
  • Autism Intervention: Focus on Applied Behavior Analysis, presented by Helen McCabe in Shanghai (March 2008)
  • The importance of Inclusion, presented by Helen McCabe in Beijing (March 2008) Sensory Integration Issues and Intervention for Children with Autism, presented by Gjyn O’Toole in Nanjing (May 2008) 
  • Visuals for Communication and Schedules, presented by Maria Hewitt in Nanjing (May 2008)  
  • Behavior Management and the Importance of Structure, presented by Maria Hewitt in Nanjing (May 2008)
  • Structuring for Success: Lessons Shared from a Model Autism Classroom in the US, presented by Helen McCabe in Nanjing (January 2009)  
  • Picture Schedules for Independence, presented by Helen McCabe and Karen McCabe in Nanjing (May 2009)  
 
Onsite Extended Training Programs
  • Intensive Program Development and Teacher Training, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, implemented by Patricia Wright, Helen McCabe, Lindsey Hagan, Karen McCabe (June 2010)
  • Intensive Program Development and Teacher Training, Anshan, Liaoning Province, implemented by Patricia Wright, Helen McCabe, Lindsey Hagan, Karen McCabe (January 2011)
 
Trainings for teachers and families of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in USA
  • Understanding and Helping Young Adults with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities: Focus on Behavior and Independent Leisure Skills, presented by Helen McCabe in Boston's Chinatown, MA (June 2009)
  • Question and Answer Session about Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, presented by Alan Harchik and Amy Harchik in Boston's Chinatown, MA (August 2009)
  • Using ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Principles to Structure Home Activities and Promote Independence, presented by Helen McCabe in Boston's Chinatown, MA (October 2009)

Advocacy and Awareness
  • World Autism Awareness Day, 2008: Community Event in Nanjing, organized by Karen McCabe and Helen McCabe and the Nanjing Child Mental Health Research Center (April 2008)
  • Autism in China: Promoting Awareness, Assistance, and Advocacy, presented by Helen McCabe at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies (May 2008)
  • Autism in China: Bamboo Shoots After the Rain, or a Swarm of Bees? Presented by Helen McCabe at Harvard University Harvard Project on Disability (November 2008)
  • Disability in China: Progress, Challenges, and Advocacy Efforts, presented by Karen McCabe and Helen McCabe, Boston Ethical Society (March 2009)
  • Recent Developments in Autism in the People's Republic of China, presented by Helen McCabe, University at Buffalo, New York (April 2009)
  • Autism and Disability Policy and Practice in the US and China: Examining Differences, Suggesting Changes, presented by Helen McCabe, Beijing (World Autism Awareness Day, April 2009)
  • World Autism Awareness Day, 2009: Event for families, organized by Wu Suxing, Nanjing (World Autism Awareness Day, April 2009)
  • Disability Awareness Performance: dance performance participation by FIVE support group members, organized by Wu Suxing, Nanjing (June 2009)
  • The Five Project's services and volunteer opportunities, presented by Karen McCabe and Peter Angelos at Harvard Graduate School of Education's "Opportunities in China" event (March 2010)
  • Introduction to The Five Project's services by Karen McCabe, at Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, Danvers, MA  (June 2010)

Support Group Meetings and Activities
  • Monthly Autism Parent Support Group meetings, facilitated by Wu Suxing, in Nanjing (January 2008 to present)
  • Monthly Family Support Group meetings for young adults with diverse disabilities and their parents, facilitated by Wu Suxing, in Nanjing (January 2008 to present)
  • Day trip to Zhenjiang: train ride and visit to temples (October 2008)
  • Holiday party with volunteers including from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center (January 2009)  
  • Day trip to Banshanju with volunteers including from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center: bus trip and visit to the countryside outside of Nanjing (May 2009)
  • Guest lecture at autism group by Dr. Patricia Wright, National Director of Autism Services for Easter Seals and FIVE volunteer (June 2010)
  • "Karaoke day" (July 2010)
  • Periodic visits to local parks in Nanjing (ongoing)