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Conferences on Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome

A calendar of conferences and workshops on autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome, in the U.S. and Canada. We do not evaluate the quality or value of any conference. If the cost is shown as a range, that means that discounts are available for students, parents, early-birds and/or groups. We publish this calendar as a public service.

To include your autism conference, please email autismweb(at)autismweb.com with the information for your event, in a format similar to the items listed below, at least one month in advance. No attachments. Listings are free and updated monthly.

July 22-25, 2009
Autism Society of America's 40th Annual National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders at the Pheasant Run Resort and Spa in St. Charles, Illinois, near Chicago. Topics include behavior, communication, early intervention, sensory issues, social skills, transition to adulthood, biomedical, and treatment-guided research. Workshops topics include social skills strategies with James Ball and Anne Holmes; "Autism and Theater" with Christine Bohn, Howard Moody, Elijah's Cup author Valerie Paradiz, and others; and "Developing Individual Self-Advocacy and Leadership Skills" with Dena Gassner, Beyond the Wall author Stephen Shore Ph.D.; and others. For information and registration: visit the ASA web site.

July 27-31, 2009
Conference on "Planning a Comprehensive, Blended Method Classroom Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum" in Highland Hills, Ohio. Location: Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Road. For teachers, occupational and speech therapists and other professionals who work with students with autism Pre-K through grade 5. NOW FULL. Information: 216-292-9700 x 248, email Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org or www.achievementcenters.org .

July 29-31, 2009
"Extreme Makeover: Autism Education Edition" educational conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cost: $997. Register at www.extrememakeoverautism.com.

July 30, 2009
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, sponsored by The Children's Hearing Institute, will be held in New York City. Speaker: attorney Peter Wright. Topics include special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress and regression, smart IEPs, and tactics and strategies for effective advocacy for students with disabilities. CEUs available. Registration and information: contact Melissa at 646-438-7858 or mwillis@nyee.edu, or visit www.wrightslaw.com.

August 10-11, 2009
The Autism Asperger Publishing Company conference on "Social and Communication Interventions for Students with Moderate to Severe Autism" at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Featuring Dr. Kathleen A. Quill, author of Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism. Topics include: a transdisciplinary model of intervention for students with significant communication challenges, translating data from the Do-Watch-Listen-Say  Communication Assessment tool into specific instructional objectives, and using behavioral strategies in natural settings to promote functional communication. Cost: $60 to $195, depending on time of registration, parent or professional status, etc. Information: see their web site.

August 22, 2009
"A Comprehensive Biomedical Treatment Approach for Autism, PDD and AD(H)D" at New Vision Learning Center in Temecula, California. Speakers include Julie Matthews, a nutritional expert, DAN! Practitioner and author of Nourishing Hope for Autism: Nutrition Intervention for Healing Our Children; Dawn Winkelmann, a speech language pathologist and Certified Feeding Therapist; and Dr. Kurt Woeller, a DAN! Physician and director of an integrative medicine clinic. Cost: $45 - $75. Information: call 913-341-8949 or see their web site.

September 24-25, October 2, 2009
Paraprofessional Training, “Working With Pre-K & K-5 Students with Autism,” at Achievement Centers for Children in Highland Hills, Ohio. This training for paraprofessionals in public school districts will address autism and the developmental challenges associated with the disorder. Cost: $450 per individual/$425 each for groups of 5 or more. Certificate of training for 15 hours of direct instruction towards CEUs will be issued to participants at the conclusion of the training. Information: Helen Mack, 216-292-9700 x 248, Helen.mack@achievementctrs.org, or www.achievementcenters.org.

October 2-3, 2009
"The Help Group SUMMIT 2009: Advances and Best Practices in Autism - Learning Disabilities - ADHD" will be held at The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. Confirmed Speakers include: Bryan H. King, M.D., Ph.D., David Amaral Ph.D., Peter Mundy Ph.D., Daniel Openden Ph.D. and others. For information, visit http://www.thehelpgroup.org or email craver@thehelpgroup.org.

October 2-3, 2009
A conference on "Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Creating a Culture of Inclusion through Designing Peer Play and Friendship Programs" in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Speakers include Heather McCracken and Pamela Wolfberg, author of Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination. Event information and registration: visit www.friend2friendsociety.org.

October 6-7, 2009
Michelle Garcia Winner will present workshops near Seattle, Washington. Ms. Winner’s creation of the social thinking curriculum for people with high-functioning autism earned her a 2008 Congressional award. On October 6, the workshop will be “Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition.” The next day, she will present “Informal Dynamic Social Thinking Assessment and Core Treatment Strategies for Home and School.” CEUs are available. Location: Shoreline Conference Center in Shoreline, WA. Registration and/or information: visit www.socialthinking.com, email workshops@socialthinking.com or call 408-557-8579, ext. 303.

October 15-16, 2009
Families Together Fall Conference on "Perspectives on Autism" at Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, outside Washington, D.C. Perspectives from Eustacia Cutler, the mother of Dr. Temple Grandin and author of Thorn in My Pocket; Dr. Thomas Powell, President of Mount St. Mary's; Dr. Barry and Renee Gordon of Johns Hopkins; and Dr. Sally Burton Hoyle, Director of the Autism Center, Eastern Michigan University. Sessions on neurofeedback and children with autism, behavior management, and person-centered planning. CEUs Available. Limited Registration. Early-Early registration $180 (includes lunch). Information: call 1-866-326-4864 or visit www.familiestogether.org.

October 23-24, 2009
The Organization for Autism Research’s 7th Annual Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. Tracks include OAR-Sponsored Research, Research-to-Practice, Education for School-Age Learners, and Transition/Life in the Community. Keynote speakers include Jed Baker Ph.D.; Paul Wehman, Ph.D., and Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA. ASHA and BCBA CEUs available. Early Bird cost: $75/one day, $125/both days. For more information, visit their web site or call 703-243-9717.

October 29-30, 2009
Kennedy Krieger Institute's Annual Autism Conference on "Advancements in Autism: Diagnosis and Intervention." The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt, Baltimore, Maryland. Details, when available, will be posted at the Kennedy Krieger web site or by calling 443-923-7680.

November 3, 2009
Birch Family Services presents "Addressing the Challenges of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: Optimizing Potential for Life and Learning," from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ramada Plaza Hotel JFK in Jamaica, New York. For teachers, therapists, professionals and parents. Topics include sexuality in adolescents and adults, promoting independence, using visual supports, and managing difficult behaviors. Speakers include Mary Van Bourgondien, Ph.D., Clinical Director of the Raleigh TEACCH Center and co-author of Preschool Issues in Autism; Jemma Grindstaff, Ph.D.; Dana Murphy, M.S.; and Carolyn Kessler, Ph.D. To register, call Tanya Santiago at 212-616-1858.

November 5-6, 2009
Autism experts Michelle Garcia Winner and Carol Gray will present "Compelling and Insightful Strategies for Teaching and Living with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, ADHD and Similar Social-Cognitive Challenges" in Grapevine, Texas, near Dallas. Ms. Winner’s creation of the social thinking curriculum for people with high-functioning autism earned her a 2008 Congressional award. Carol Gray’s Social Stories™ and Comic Strip Conversations are widely used with children, teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Cost: $130 to $320, depending on number of days, discounts, etc. Registration and information: visit www.socialthinking.com, email workshops@socialthinking.com or call 408-557-8579, ext. 303.

November 17-19, 2009
The 2009 OCALI Conference and Exposition about autism, assistive technology and low-incidence disabilities will take place in Columbus, Ohio. Information:  http://conference.ocali.org.

December 2-3, 2009
Michelle Garcia Winner will present workshops in South San Francisco, California. Ms. Winner’s creation of the social thinking curriculum for people with high-functioning autism earned her a 2008 Congressional award. On December 2, the workshop will be “Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition.” The next day, she will present “Informal Dynamic Social Thinking Assessment and Core Treatment Strategies for Home and School.” CEUs are available. The workshops will be held at the South San Francisco Conference Center. Registration and/or information: visit www.socialthinking.com, email workshops@socialthinking.com  or call 408-557-8579, ext. 303.

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