Autism and Alternative Treatments Conference
Thursday, November 6, 2008
By: Carin Yavorcik

To be held January 30-31, 2009, in South Bend, Ind.

A collaboration of organizations have come together to bring the Midwest an Autism and Alternative Treatments Conference in South Bend, Ind., January 30-31.

The event will feature two renowned speakers on autism: Jim Ball, Ed.D. BCBA, Co-Chair of ASA’s Panel of Professional Advisors and member of the ASA BOD, will be speaking on “ABA in Real Life… Misconceptions and Strategies to a Successful Program,” and Scott Bono, Chairman of the Board for the National Autism Association, will be speaking on “Our Common Interest Within the Disability Community.”

There is an evening reception in the exhibit hall open to all participants, a showing of the documentary “Finding The Words” and 18 breakout sessions over the two days. Topics range from specialized diets, how-to recipes, gut issues and managing behaviors in autism. 

Visit the conference Web site for more information. There is a “two-for-one” parent registration special available through November 15.

This conference is sponsored by the Autism Society of Illinois, Autism Society of Indiana, Lansing Chapter of ASA, NE Illinois Chapter of ASA, North Suburban Chapter of ASA, Dayton Autism Society and other organizations.