THE GRODEN NETWORK'S
4th Annual Symposium

Evidence-based and Emerging Trends for Parents
and Practitioners of Persons with ASD

PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE CONTACT AMY DILLER AT adiller@grodencenter.org. 

Please join us for our two-day symposium.
The symposium will open with an address from Dr. Janice DeFrances, CEO/President of The Groden Network, followed immediately with a presentation by Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D (Day 1). After the presentation, we have two concurrent breakout sessions for the morning, followed by a general session, and two in the afternoon. There will also be a wine reception and optional ethics workshop at the end of the day. Day 2 features a welcome address and recognition awards, followed by two concurrent breakout sessions in the morning, followed by another two concurrent breakout sessions before lunch, a general session, and two breakout sessions in the afternoon.

This conference includes FREE BCBA credits.
Day 1 offers a maximum of 4.5 credits, not including the optional Ethics workshop (2 more credits for a fee).  Day 2 offers a maximum of 4.5 credits.

Conference mission: To enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working with children, youths, adults, and families with ASD's in evidence-based practices.

Intended audience: This event is appropriate for professionals who work with children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.  Parents and students are also welcome to attend.

Skill ranking of this event:  This event is appropriate for mental health and allied professionals, teachers and other education professionals, and BCBA’s who work with children, adolescents, and adults and their families, as well as parents.

 

	April 11, 2017	April 12, 2017
7:30-8:15	Registration	Registration (7:30-8:00)
8:15-8:30	Whatever it Takes Dr. Janice DeFrances CEO/President of The Groden Network	Welcome/Recognition Awards Tony Antosh, Ed.D. Rhode Island College (8:00-8:30)
8:30-10:00	Addressing Stereotypy: The Importance of a Balanced Approach to this Core Symptom of Autism Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D Western New England University CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC, BACB	Workshop #1:  Teaching Self-Control Using a Behavior Analytic Approach Leslie Weidenman, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA Kristen Audet, M.A.  Amy Diller, M.S. The Groden Network CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC, BACB    -----------------------------------------  Workshop #2: Assuring “Good Grief” for Individuals with ASD: Coping with Loss Patricia Fiske, RN Kelly Scott, RN The COVE Center CEUs for this workshop: APA, SW, MFC
10:00	Break/Visit Vendor Tables	Break/Visit Vendor Tables
10:15-11:45	Workshop #1:  Sleep Disorders in Autism and Sleep Hygiene Behavior  Eliza Van Reen, Ph.D. Brown University Shawn Vieira, M.S., BCBA The Groden Network CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC, BACB   -----------------------------------------  Workshop #2:  Genetics and Autism: Translating What We Know Into Real Life Daniel Moreno De Luca, M.D. Bradley Hospital, Lifespan Corporation CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC	Workshop #1: Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions (NDBIs) and the Meta-play Method: A Novel Treatment Approach for Toddlers with Autism Cooper Woodard, Ph.D., BCBA The Groden Network CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC, BACB   -----------------------------------------  Workshop #2:  Effective Parenting with Children Who are Difficult-to-Manage: Practical Strategies from Behavioral Foundations Gary Stoner, Ph.D. University of Rhode Island CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC
11:45 AM -1:15 PM	Lunch on Own	Lunch on Own
1:15-2:15	General Session:  Siblings: What about THEM? Mary Miller Parent/Author	General Session: Adults with ASD: A Parent’s Perspective (Panel Discussion)  Bill & Tessa Cannata, Lisa Rego, Claudia Swiader
2:15	Break/Visit Vendor Tables	Break/Visit Vendor Tables
2:30-4:00	Workshop #1: Applications of ABA in Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Settings Gregory Young, Ph.D., BCBA Franciscan Children's Hospital  CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC, BACB    ----------------------------------------- Workshop #2: Nutrition and Autism: The Survival Kit Ayelet Kantor, Ph.D. Bradley Hospital, Lifespan Corporation CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC	Workshop #1: Collaborative Use of Trauma-Informed Treatment and Behavior Analytic Strategies W. Bruce Ruby, M.S., BCBA, LBA The Groden Network Melissa Santoro, LICSW St. Mary's Home for Children  CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC, BACB  -----------------------------------------  Workshop #2: Summer Camps for Children and Youth with ASD: Maximizing the Therapeutic Experience  Kelley Pistacchio, Ph.D. The Groden Network CEUs for this Workshop: APA, SW, MFC
4:00	Wine Reception
4:30-6:30	Ethics Workshop (Optional Course) Denise M. Peterson, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Lesley Littlefield, M.S., BCBA The Groden Network  CEUs for this Workshop: BACB

 

Day 1 Presenters: Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D Western New England University Eliza Van Reen, Ph.D. Brown University Shawn Vieira, M.S., BCBA The Groden Network Daniel Moreno De Luca, M.D. Bradley Hospital, Lifespan Corporation Mary Miller Parent/Author  Gregory Young, Ph.D., BCBA Franciscan Children's Hospital Ayelet Kantor, Ph.D. Bradley Hospital, LifeSpan Corporation Denise M. Peterson, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Lesley Littlefield, M.S., BCBA The Groden Network

Day 2 Presenters: Leslie Weidenman, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA Kristen Audet, M.A.  Amy Diller, M.S. The Groden Network Patricia Fiske, RN Kelly Scott, RN The COVE Center Cooper Woodard, Ph.D., BCBA The Groden Network Gary Stoner, Ph.D. University of Rhode Island Bill & Tessa Cannata Lisa Rego Claudia Swiader W. Bruce Ruby, M.S., BCBA, LBA The Groden Network Melissa Santoro, LICSW St. Mary's Home for Children  Kelley Pistacchio, Ph.D. The Groden Network

Continuing education credit for this event is co-sponsored by The Groden Network and The Institute for Continuing Education.  The program offers a total of 9.0 contact hours (4.50 hrs. for April  11;  4.50 hrs. for April 12). Full daily attendance is required in order to receive CE credit.  Application forms  will be available on site. The CE processing fee is $10 per contact hour to be paid with registration. CE verification is mailed to participants following the event. If you have questions regarding the program, speakers, continuing education credit, learning objectives, grievance issues, please contact The Institute at: instconted@aol.com.

Psychology:  The Institute for Continuing Education is an organization approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Counseling:  NBCC credit is not offered for this event. The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Boards of LPC accept programs sponsored by approved APA providers. Attendees are responsible for checking with their State Board to review continuing education requirements for license renewal.

Social Work:  The Institute for Continuing Education is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), though the  Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Provider No. 1007. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review current continuing education requirements for license renewal.

Marriage-Family Therapy: This program has been submitted for pre-approved for MA / RI MFTs.  

Skill Level:  This event is appropriate for mental health professionals of all skill levels.

Instruction Methodology:  Didactic, demonstration, audio-visual, case examples.

Registration fee includes the conference, continental breakfast, and conference materials. 

This conference includes FREE Parking!

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Autism Society of America is pleased to be able to award limited scholarships of $50.00 for parents to attend this symposium. Please contact Lisa Rego, President of ASARI, at 401-595-3241, to enter your name. Parents will need to register and pay the full amount of $100.00.  After confirmation of attendance at the symposium, they will be refunded $50.00. 

If you have specific needs, please contact Amy Diller at adiller@grodencenter.org or 
(401) 274-6310, ext. 1130. 

Cancellation policy: Cancellations should be made in writing. A full refund will be made for cancellations received 7 days before the event. No refunds will be given for requests received after 7 days before the event, or for "no shows".

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