The next meeting of A.S.C.E.N.D.-ER, Autism Spectrum Community Efforts and New Directions Exceptional Resources will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2006, from 8:30am-4pm. (with one hour lunch break on own) at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 5830 Bethelview Road in Cumming. Dr. Laura Riffel will be conducting a training on "The Real Magic of Changing Behaviors." Dr. Riffel, with many years of experience and study, has the incredible ability to break down the difficult topic of behaviors with all the terms and concepts in a manner that is informative, engaging, and entertaining. There will be no child care available for this training. RSVP requested, please call 678-300-8687 or e-mail lesmact@bellsouth.net to reserve space or for questions.