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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. We
publish this calendar as a public service.
To include your autism conference, please
email us (no attachments)
the
information for your event, in a format similar to the items listed below, at
least one month in advance. Listings are free and updated monthly.
September 4-7,
2008
US Autism and Asperger Association, Inc. (USAAA) kicks off its third
annual International Autism and Asperger Conference in Austin, Texas,
at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel. Thirty autism experts will discuss
ways to improve the quality of life for the affected individuals and
their families/caregivers by conducting presentations in the areas of
biomedical interventions, research, behavioral and developmental
therapies, diet and nutrition, and family issues. Speakers include
Lawrence P. Kaplan Ph.D.; Jerry Kartzinel, MD; Raun Kaufman; Devin
Houston Ph.D.; Dr. James Neubrander;
Valerie Paradiz, author of
Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of
High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome ;
Ken Stoller M.D.; Lauren
Underwood, Ph.D.; Dr. Doris Rapp; Dr. Sadir Gupta; Paul Shattock, Ph.D.;
and Stephen Shore Ph.D., author of
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome .
Information: 1-888-9AUTISM
or visit http://www.usautism.org .
September 16-18,
2008
Introduction to Verbal Behavior - Teaching Communication Skills to
Children with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities by Dr. Vincent
J. Carbone, Ed.D, BCBA. Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center,
111 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan. Cost: $325 (includes
breakfast and lunches). Workshop attendees will be taught to conduct
assessments of basic language and learning skills; to identify effective
forms of communication for children with autism and related
developmental disabilities; and to develop treatment strategies that
improve communication and reduce challenging behaviors. Information:
e-mail michael.roi@sbcglobal.net or call 517.374.8066.
September 26–27,
2008
The Help Group SUMMIT Advances and Best Practices in Autism, Learning
Disabilities and ADHD seminar will be held at Skirball Cultural Center
in Los Angeles, California. For professionals and parents. Topics
include neurodevelopmental research and best practices in autism,
learning disabilities and ADHD. Summit presenters include Catherine
Lord, Ph.D., Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.; Glen Dunlap, Ph.D., Connie Kasari,
Ph.D., Jan Blacher, Ph.D., Robert L. Hendren, D.O., Emily Rubin, MS,
CCC-SLP, Margaret L. Bauman, M.D., Alan M. Leslie, Ph.D, Elizabeth
Laugeson, Psy.D., Maureen W. Lovett, Ph.D., Martin L. Kutscher, Sara
McCracken, Psy.D., Maja Matarić, Ph.D., Philip Levin, Ph.D.; Sandra Loo, Ph.D., Derek A. Ott, M.D., and Enrique Lopez, Psy.D. Information:
http://www.thehelpgroup.org or
818-779-5212.
September 26–27,
2008
Morgan Autism Center, Kaiser Permanente and Santa Clara University will
host an Autism Conference in San Jose, California. The Friday
conference will be at Kaiser Permanente San Jose and will focus on
medical interventions for physicians and healthcare professionals.
Presenters include: Dr. Natacha Akshoomoff, Dr. Pilar Bernal, Dr.
Richard Coolman and William Coolman, Dr. Lisa Croen and Dr. Antonio
Hardan. The Saturday conference will be at Santa Clara University and
will focus on education and social interventions for educators and
parents. Presenters include: Judy Barron and Sean Barron, the authors of There's a Boy in Here ;
Dr. Jeanette McAfee;
Dr. Richard Solomon; Dr. Barbara Bentley, and Mike Gilfix. For
information, see their web site
or call 408-241-8161.
October 1-2, 2008
MAAP Services and Indiana Resource Center on Autism, "Knowledge is
Power" Conference at Sheraton Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Keynote Speakers: Michael John Carley;
Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.; Cathy
Pratt;
Stephen Shore Ph.D., author of
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome ;
and a panel of individuals on the autism spectrum. Topics
include: Father's Only and Non-Spectrum Spouses and an "Ask the Doctor"
session with Dr. Bennett Leventhal. Information:
www.maapservices.org .
October 1-2, 2008
Michelle Garcia Winner and Carol Gray will present two workshops on
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Seattle, Washington. “Social
Discovery and Discovering Social Strategies” will explore perceptions in
those born intuitively to social thinking and those who base their
interactions more on logic and deduction. “Thinking about Teaching and
Teaching Thinking” will direct educators to think more about the lessons
they teach to those with ASD, the way they teach them and the
environments in which they teach. In April 2008,
Michelle Garcia Winner received
a Congressional award for her development of the social thinking
curricula. She is the author of eight books on the topic. Gray is an ASD
expert and author of
The New Social Stories: Illustrated Edition. Event includes
breakfast and lunch. Early registration discount cost before September
18 ranges from $98 to $239 when done online. Prices increase after
September 18. For information and registration, visit
www.socialthinking.com, call
408.557.8579, extension 303 (Ben), or email
workshops@socialthinking.com .
October 7-8,
2008
Spectrum Training Systems Inc. Conference on Teaching Strategies and
Transition for Students on the Autism Spectrum will be held at the
Holiday Inn Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio. Speakers include Maria
Wheeler, author of A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism ,
and Patrick Schwarz Ph.D.
Cost: $95 to $205,
with early bird and parent discounts available. Registration: see their
web site.
October 11, 2008
The Maine Autism Education Project presents the 4th Maine Autism
Resource Fair at Augusta Civic Center, in Augusta, Maine. This
event, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers keynote speaker Dr. Vincent Carbone
of the Carbone Clinic. Free admission. Parents, caregivers, teachers,
therapists, paraprofessionals, daycare providers, respite providers and
students are welcome. CEUs are available. Registration helpful, walk-ins
welcomed. Information: visit
www.maeproject.org or email
asdresourcefair@aol.com.
October 11-12, 2008
"Going to the
Heart of Autism" Conference with
Dr. Steven E. Gutstein in Los Angeles, California. 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Location to be
announced.
Dr. Gutstein will discuss his Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
program for autism spectrum disorders via audience participation and
hours of video taken from intervention sessions. The goal of RDI is for
each person to be excited about expanding their world, rather than to be
afraid of it. Registration and information: call (713) 838-1362 or visit
the RDI web site. Cost:
$250 to $300, depending on time of registration.
October 15-16,
2008
Spectrum Training Systems Inc. Conference
on "Reading Comprehension and Transition
for Students on the Autism Spectrum"
will be held at the Clarion Hotel Atlanta Airport North in Atlanta,
Georgia. Speakers include Patrick Schwarz Ph.D. and Marion Blank
Ph.D. Cost: $95 to $205, with early bird and parent discounts available.
Registration: see their
web site.
October 23-24,
2008
Kennedy Krieger Institute's Annual Autism Conference, "Autism: Update on
Diagnosis and Intervention through Adolescence," at The Conference
Center at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland. Speakers include
Dr. Sarah Spence of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Catherine Lord,
Dr. Grace Baranek, and psychiatrist Kenneth Towbin M.D.. Educator Susan
Norwell will discuss "Literacy for the Nonverbal Child with Autism." Information:
877-850-3372 or see their
web site.
October 23-27,
2008
Defeat Autism Now! Conference on biomedical treatments for autism at the
Town and Country Resort and Conference Center in San Diego,
California. Speakers and topics include
Elizabeth Mumper,
MD, on "The Crucial Role of Intestinal Health;" "Feeling Overwhelmed?
Help on Implementing the Defeat Autism Now! Method" by author and parent
Lynn M. Hamilton; a Diet Workshop with Julie Matthews, CN,
nutritionist Dana Laake ,
and Karyn Seroussi, author of
Unraveling
the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research
and Recovery; Dr. Jon Pangborn; and Kenneth Bock M.D., author of
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies.
Parent preregistration cost: $99 per day.
Health care
practitioners pay a higher rate. Registration: see
DAN! site.
October 24-25,
2008
The Sixth Annual OAR Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference
will be held in Arlington, Virginia. Speakers include Dr. Ami
Klin from the Yale Child Study
Center, Dr. Joanne Gerenser from the Eden II programs, and Roy Richard
Grinker, author of Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism .
Tracks will include OAR Sponsored Research, Research into Effective
Practice, Social Skills/Adaptive Behavior, and Life Outside the
Classroom. Cost: $125. Information: visit their
web site or call 866-366-9710.
October 28-29,
2008
Spectrum
Training Systems Inc. Conference on Teaching Strategies and Transition
for Students on the Autism Spectrum will be held at the Holiday Inn
Pittsburgh Airport in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Speakers include
Maria Wheeler, co-author of A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism ,
and Patrick Schwarz Ph.D. Cost: $95 to $205, with early bird and parent
discounts available. Registration: see their
web site.
November 6, 2008
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
Conference, sponsored by the Elija Foundation, at the Residence Inn by
Marriott in Long Island, New York.
Speakers: 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. Fees: $150 to $175. Registration and information: see
their
web site.
November 6-7, 2008
Manitoba FEAT's 10th Annual Autism Conference, "Sharing the Knowledge"
at Canad Inns-Polo Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Speakers include Dr. Mary McDonald, Dr. Eric Larsson, and Sheila Wagner,
author of Inclusive Programming For Elementary Students with Autism .
Eight workshops will cover topics on early intervention for children
with autism. Information: 204-444-4169 or see their
web site.
November 10, 2008
YAI/NIPD Full-Day Autism Conference in New York City on "The
Imperative of Early Intervention in Autism: Detection, Diagnosis and
Treatment." 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. McGraw Hill Auditorium, 1221 Avenue
of the Americas (entrance on 49th Street, close to 6th Avenue). Speakers
include Dr. Vincent Carbone, Director of the Carbone Clinic, and Dr. Catherine Lord,
Director, Autism and Communication Disorders Center. Information and
registration: visit
www.yai.org/autismconference. Cost: $175.
November 14-15,
2008
"Going to the
Heart of Autism" Conference with
Dr. Steven E. Gutstein in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Location: Sala Caboto
at Villa Colombo.
Dr. Gutstein will discuss his Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
program for autism spectrum disorders via audience participation and
hours of video taken from intervention sessions. The goal of RDI is for
each person to be excited about expanding their world, rather than to be
afraid of it. Registration and information: call (866) 378-6405, ext.
130, or visit
the RDI web site. Cost:
$250 to $300, depending on time of registration.
November 19-21,
2008
2008 Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP)
Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Topics include: Assessment,
Identification and Diagnosis, Behavior, Classroom and Instructional
Strategies, Data Collection, Early Intervention, Employment, Family
Systems and Supports, Paraprofessionals, Research,
Schoolwide System and Initiatives, Technology and Assistive Technology,
and Transition to Adulthood. Speakers include Paula Kluth Ph.D., author
of
You're Going to Love This Kid: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive
Classroom and Teresa Grossi. Information and registration:
http://www.nattapconference.org.
March 26-28, 2009
The Sixth International Conference on Positive Behavior Support will be
held in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Riverfront. The conference is dedicated to promoting research-based
strategies that combine applied behavior analysis and biomedical science
with person-centered values and systems change to increase quality of
life and decrease problem behaviors. For information, visit
www.apbs.org or email
ialvarez@fmhi.usf.edu.
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