Hundreds of Professionals, Parents and Self-Advocates Plan to Attend Autism Society National Conference

June 14, 2012
By Autism Society

In its 43rd year, the National Conference and Exhibition offers a terrific opportunity for education and networking. The conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego from July 25 to 28.

The conference is also a great place to earn continuing education credits for BCBA, ASHA and APA.  Certificates of attendance for other professions are also available. Our conference program includes topics covering the lifespan including early years, school age, and transition to adulthood. In addition, this year we will have a keynote presentation on the DSM-5. A complete listing of our conference sessions can be found on our website: http://asa.confex.com/asa/2012/webprogram/meeting.html.  Here are a few of interest:

For Educators:

Organizing Classroom Environments – Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA and Susan Kabot, Ed.D, CCC-SLP
Using Evidence-Based Practices In the Classroom  – S.L. Odom, Ph.D.
Quality Autism Programming In a Public School Setting  – Nina Finkler, M.Ed., LDT/C, BCBA
3 Rs to Bullying Prevention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Recognize, Respond, and Report – Lori A. Emsperger, Ph.D., Special, Education

For BCBAs:

7 Evidence-based Strategies for an Effective Early Intervention Program – James Ball, Ed.D, BCBA-D
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices and School-Wide Impact – Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Kristie Lofland, M.S.

For OTs/PTs/SLPs

Behavior and Language – Caroline A. Kaulitz, M.Ed., CCC-SLP and Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D., CCC-SLPA
Multi-Sensory Approach to Improving Function in Children with Autism – Ann B. Palmer, B.A.
The Exercise Connection: Making It Possible for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders  – David S. Geslak, BS, CSCS, ACSM-HFS

For Self Advocates

Bridging the Gap: Helping Myself, My Teachers, My Family and My Employers to Understand My ASD: A Workshop for Self Advocates - Dean Gassner, MSW
My Autism, My Voice, Video Blogging and Social Media - Kerry Magro
Apps for iPod, iPad - Melanie Johnston, MA, SLP

For Parents

Toxic Chemicals and the Developing Brain: Prevention Counts – Andy Igrejas
Optimistic Parenting: Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child – V. Mark Durand, Ph.D.
Family-Based Positive Behavior Support and Person Centered Planning - Kathy L. Gould, M.S., Denna Buchanan, B.A. and Lyndsey Reedy.

Please visit www.autism-society.org/conference to learn more and register to join us! Feel free to contact the Autism Society at conference@autism-society.org or 301-657-0881 ext. 9010 with any questions.