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Four Points by Sheraton (Ahwatukee)

10831 S. 51st  Street                                                Phoenix, AZ 85044                                                        (480) 893-3000 

  $79/night single occupancy           

WHEN

Friday September 12, 2014 at 8:30 AM MST
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Saturday September 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM MST
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WHERE

Four Points by Sheraton (Ahwatukee) Phoenix, AZ
10831 S. 51st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044

 
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CONTACT

If you have any questions, please do not hessiate to e-mail (preferred) or contact us by phone.

480-831-2047  or 480-831-2047
info@autismconferencesofamerica.com  (preferred)

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.

REFUND POLICY

Yes, you can send a substitute if you are unable to attend.

75% refund issued prior to September 10,, 2014; No refunds after September 10, 2014. 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.

Organized by:

Autism Conferences of America

 

In Collaboration with:

Autism Research Institute

 

ASU Autism /Asperger

 

 

 

AZ Assist

AZDDD

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Seeds for Autism Prizes for Zoowalk

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

How the Neurobiology of ASD Impacts Learning/Educational – Dr. Margaret Bauman - Friday Keynote

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now believed to be a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental disorders which are believed to begin before birth. Imaging studies and investigations of postmortem brain have found abnormalities in many brain regions including cortical regions, the limbic system and the cerebellum. This presentation will discuss how these regions may be important to many of the symptoms associated with ASD and what these may mean in terms of potential educational approaches and strategies.
Dr. Margaret Bauman is a Pediatric Neurologist and an Associate Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is the author of numerous research and clinical publications and is the co-author of “The Neurobiology of Autism” and co-author of  “Your Successful Preschooler”. Dr. Bauman has also been the recipient of numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Autism Research in 2011.

Different... Not Less, and the Autistic Brain – Temple Grandin, PhD - Saturday Keynote

GrandinTemple 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. She will discuss topics from her two newest books, Different ... Not Less, and the Autistic Brain.

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

Friday, September 12, 2014

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Announcements

8:45 a.m. – How the Neurobiology of ASD Impacts Learning/Educational Approaches – Dr. Margaret Bauman- Friday Keynote

10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (Choose any talks from 3 parallel tracks)

Medical Track  

  • Medical Comorbidities- Dr. Margret Bauman 
  • Assess Your Nutritional Status - James Adams, PhD
  • Overview of 12 - Month Treatment Study - James Adams, PhD

Family Track

  • Co-Teaching: Effective Strategies for Including Students with Autism in General Education Classroom 
  • Behavior- What Does it Mean?
  • Educational Choices-Private, Charter or Public School
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Schools
Teen/Adult Track
  • Residential Options 
  • Managing Emotions
  • Finding/Keeping a Job
  • Social Success

Saturday, September 13, 2014

 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Announcements

8:45 a.m. – Different... Not Less and the Autistic Brain – Temple Grandin, PhD  Saturday Keynote

10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (Choose any talks from 3 parallel tracks)

Temple Grandin Track 

  • Psychiatric Medications - Temple Grandin, PhD.
  • Functional, Interactive Medicine  
  • Teen/Adult Panel- Hear from the Real Experts  

Family Track

  • Visual Supports 
  • Stress Reduction
  • Family Affair
  • And They Turn 13    
  • Tips on Preventing Abuse and  Neglect
  • Back to School Checklist  

Improving Cognition Track 

  • Cognitive Enhancement 
  • ICONz®
  • Manage Problematic Behaviors in the Classroom
  • Tutoring Kids with Autism - Leslie Burby, Editor, Autism Parenting Magazine
  • Learning I Had More to Learn   

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 -Pending Approval

Certificates of Attendance

Are available at the end of each day (up to 7 contact hours/day).

*Early-Bird Registration: Registration and paid by September 1,  2014. Regular Registration: after September 1, 2014.

*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