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WHEN
Saturday August 10, 2013 at 8:30 AM PDT-to-
Sunday August 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM PDT
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CONTACT
If you have any questions, please do not hessiate to e-mail (preferred) or contact us by phone.
562-804-5516 or 480-831-2047
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EXHIBITORS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Phone/Fax (562) 804- 8790, e-mail: exhibitors@autism-conferences.com. Limited exhibitor space is available. Advertising is available in our conference syllabus.
Yes, you can send a substitute if you are unable to attend.
75% refund issued prior to July 23,, 2013; No refunds after July 23, 2013. Refunds not available on lunch orders.
Notification of cancelation or substitution required in writing via fax or email. Refunds are issued upon the conclusion of the conference.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
From "No" to "Yes" - Building Compliance and Improving Successful Outcomes - Dr. Lori Ernsperger, PhD, BCBA-D - Saturday Keynote
Dr. Lori will share evidence based practices for building behavioral momentum and teaching students with ASD to follow instructions and benefit from their educational settings. This workshop is specifically designed for special education teachers, therapists, parents and family members working with individuals with ASD. Dr. Lori provides dozens of practical strategies for addressing noncompliant behaviors with immediate application to the classroom. education teachers, general
Dr. Lori Ernsperger is a board certified behavior analyst, BCBA-D, and owner of Autism and Behavioral Consulting. Dr. Lori received her doctorate in Special Education from Indiana University. She has over 27 years of experience working in the public schools as a classroom teacher, administrator, and behavioral consultant. Dr. Lori currently provides professional development and conference workshops to school district professionals and parents. She is the author of three books: Keys to Success for Teaching Students with Autism and Just Take a Bite: Easy Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges and Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Different ... Not Less- Temple Grandin, PhD - Sunday Keynote
Temple will share her personal stories and advice about life with autism, covering topics including early childhood, education, sensory challenges, social challenges, and selecting and working towards an appropriate career. Although individuals with autism have many challenges, and think differently, she will discuss how to focus on their strengths so that they can lead successful lives.
Temple Grandin is a highly successful adult with autism, and one of the leading lecturers on how to help individuals with autism/Asperger’s. She is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She is also a bestselling author of six books on her life experiences in dealing with autism, and is a leading advocate for people with autism. In 2010 Grandin was a focus of a semi-biographical HBO film, titled Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes as Grandin, which received five awards.
Schedule - at- a -Glance
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
8:30 a.m. – From “No” to “Yes” – Building Compliance and Improving Successful OutcomesLori Ernsperger, PhD, BCBA-D
10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (Choose any talks from 4 parallel tracks)
Education Track with Dr. Ernsperger
- Think Prevention: Antecedent Strategies in the Classroom
- Girls with ASD
- Easy Effective Answers to Food Adversions and Eating Challenges
Speech/Social Track
- Drama Techniques: Teaching Social & Emotional Regulation
- Using Toastmasters to Develop Social & Communication Skills
- Using the iPad to Promote Communication & Literacy
- Playing Games in Therapy & at Home
- Making & Keeping Friends Through PEERS Social Skills Training
Teen/Adult Track
- Vocational Training
- And Then They Turn Thirteen
- Sexual Safety
- Achieving Independence and Success - A Way to Make it Happen
- Teen/Adult Panel - Hear from the Real Experts!
Medical Track
- Nutritional and Dietary Treatments for Autism - Results of aMmajor 12-monthTtreatment Study
- Treating Immunology and Brain Communication Problems in Autism - Part I
- Treating Immunology and Brain Communication Problems in Autism - Part II
Special Lunchtime Session - Panel of DADS
Sunday, August 11, 2013
8:30 a.m. – Different... Not Less– Temple Grandin, PhD
10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (Choose any talks from 3 parallel tracks)
Education Track
- Cultivating a More Compassionate Culture in Schools
- IEP Essentials
- OT/SLP Collaboration
Family Track
- Securing Quality Related Services
- Panel of MOMS
- Q & A with Regional Centers
- The Science of Money
Medical Track
- Psychiatric Medications & GFCF Diet - with Temple Gandin
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Autism: The Latest Studies and Treatment Options
- Potentially Reversible Causes of Autism
- Differences in Gut Bacteria Between Children with Autism and Controls
- Preventing Autism
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- CEUs for professional development areavailable for the following professionals(up to 7 contact hours/day).(SLPs) Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist CA SLP-Audiologist Board PDP #230
- NursingCA Board of Registered Nursing PDP#15094
- MFT- Marriage and FamilyTherapists and LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Workers CA Board of Behavioral Sciences PCE#4429
- Note: License Number required by State of California on daily sign in sheets for issuance of CEUs. Certificates of Attendance - Professional available for Teachers, OTs, and allother professionals.
Certificates of Attendance
Are available at the end of each day (up to 7 contact hours/day).
*Early-Bird Registration: Registration and paid by July 22, 2013. Regular Registration: after July 22, 2013.
*For Parapro/Hab Rate, include letter from agency stating you work with autistic children/adults and that your salary is below $15/hour.
*For Student Rate, include copy of your transcript showing that you are currently taking 12 or more credits. Register only by e-mail mail/fax. Download registration form here.