Autism-Conferences
Saturday August 9, 2008
8:45 Keynote: The Social Impairment and Social Solutions in Autism Spectrum Disorders – Carol Gray
1:30 Social Stories 10.1: Writing Workshop (continued)
3:30 Friendship, Bullying, and What We Know Now
1:30 Curricular Accommodations and Modifications to Ensure Learning and Active Participation
3:30 Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the General Education Classroom: Practical Tools for Success
1:30 Teaching Higher-Order Executive Function and Social Cognition Skills – Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA
3:30 Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) – David Sponder, L.E.P.
1:30 IEP Advanced – Goal Writing and Assessments – Mark Woodsmall, Esq.
3:30 Augmentative/Communication Devices
1:30 Yoga/Relaxation Methods to Reduce Anxiety and Provide Calming
3:30 Panel of Young Adults with Autism/Asperger’s: Personal Experiences of Challenges and Successes
10:45-5 SLP Workshop: Practical and Effective Treatment Strategies for Autism –
Teresa Cardon, M.A. CCC-SLP, author of "Initiations and Interactions" (2006), and "Let's Talk Emotions (2004)"(attendees can also attend Keynote with Carol Gray)
For full description of workshops for Paraprofessionals and SLP’s, see www.autism-conferences.com
Sunday August 10, 2008
Keynote:
Social/Communication Skills with Kathleen Quill, Ed.D.
School Track
Family Track
Medical Track
Workshop for Occupational & Physical Therapists
Schedule (both days)
07:30 Registration and coffee/juice
08:30 Welcome
08:45 Keynote
10:15 Break/View Exhibits
10:45 Breakout Session 1
12:15 Lunch (on your own)
1:30 Breakout Session 2
3:00 Break/View Exhibits
3:30 Breakout Session 3
5:00 End
8:45 Keynote: The Social Impairment and Social Solutions in Autism Spectrum Disorders – Carol Gray
- The typical social brain organizes experience and comes to general conclusions that – in turn – help us
negotiate through future situations and challenges. This works quite well for those who are typical – until they
are faced with children, adolescents, and adults whose minds work in terms of details, facts, and face value
assessments. The “mismatch” often results in mistakes on all sides of the social equation that present a
wonderful – and too often unrealized - opportunity for social learning, understanding, and success. This fun
presentation is loaded with new ideas focused on improving the social equation in autism spectrum disorders.
- Carol Gray is the Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Kentwood, Michigan.
Carol has 22 years experience as a teacher, and later as a consultant, with students with autism spectrum
disorders. In 1991, she developed the Social Story™ approach. Carol has written several resources, and is the
recipient of the Barbara Lipinski Award for her international contribution to the education and welfare of students
with ASD.
 | Choose from 5 Breakout Tracks & 2 Professional Workshops |
- Social Stories with Carol Gray
1:30 Social Stories 10.1: Writing Workshop (continued)
3:30 Friendship, Bullying, and What We Know Now
- Teacher Track with Rick Clemens, M.A.
1:30 Curricular Accommodations and Modifications to Ensure Learning and Active Participation
3:30 Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the General Education Classroom: Practical Tools for Success
- Behavior Therapy Track
1:30 Teaching Higher-Order Executive Function and Social Cognition Skills – Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA
3:30 Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) – David Sponder, L.E.P.
- School Track
1:30 IEP Advanced – Goal Writing and Assessments – Mark Woodsmall, Esq.
3:30 Augmentative/Communication Devices
- Play/Life Track
1:30 Yoga/Relaxation Methods to Reduce Anxiety and Provide Calming
3:30 Panel of Young Adults with Autism/Asperger’s: Personal Experiences of Challenges and Successes
- Two all-day workshops for Paraprofessionals and Speech-Language Pathologists
10:45-5 SLP Workshop: Practical and Effective Treatment Strategies for Autism –
Teresa Cardon, M.A. CCC-SLP, author of "Initiations and Interactions" (2006), and "Let's Talk Emotions (2004)"
For full description of workshops for Paraprofessionals and SLP’s, see www.autism-conferences.com
Sunday August 10, 2008
Keynote:
- 8:45 Integrating Multiple Methods to Foster Social Development in Children with Autism
Kathleen Quill, Ed.D.
- Autism spectrum disorders are heterogeneous, and children with the diagnosis demonstrate a
wide range of social abilities and challenges. This requires that we individualize intervention and
use multiple approaches for maximum benefit to each child. This workshop discusses a variety of
research-based strategies and how to appropriately integrate them at home and school to foster
social development and peer relationships for children.. Case studies will illustrate specific
strategies for younger and older children, ranging from severe autism to Asperger's syndrome
- Kathleen Quill, Ed.D, is the author of DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY: Social and communication
intervention for children with autism, and editor of Teaching children with autism: Strategies to
enhance communication and socialization. Dr. Kathleen Quill provides consultation, professional
development, and training to families and educators. She is currently the Principal Consultant for
the development of AutismPro, a web-based service including 30 e-learning modules for
professionals, and multi-media service and support for parents.
- Choose from 5 Breakout Tracks & 1 Professional Workshop
Social/Communication Skills with Kathleen Quill, Ed.D.
- 10:45 Assessment of Social and Communication Skills for Children with Significant
Developmental Delays - 1:30 Social Intervention for Children with Significant Developmental Delays
- 3:30 Communication Intervention for Children with Significant Developmental Delays
School Track
- 10:45 Supporting Asperger’s in the General Education Classroom – Cathleen Cole, M.Ed.
- 1:30 Schools and Families Working Together to Create Quality and Legally Defensible Programs
– Panel of experts including Rick Clemens, M.A., and others - 3:30 Transition Planning: Preparing for Post Secondary Options – Susan Tandberg, Ed.D.
Family Track
- 10:45 Healing the Family – Jamie Juarez, MS, Marriage/Family Counselor
- 1:30 Special Needs Trusts – Elizabeth McCoy, Esq.
- 3:30 Panel of Experienced Moms – sharing their personal stories
Medical Track
- 10:45 Biomedical Treatments for Autism – James B. Adams, Ph.D.
- 1:30 The Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet – Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA
- 3:30 New Advances in Biomedical Treatments for Autism – James B. Adams, Ph.D.
- 10:45 Learning Social Skills Through Play: Life's Most Important Skill Made Fun! - Rick
Clemens, M.A.. - 1:30 Addressing Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders–Jeff Wood, Ph.D & Karen
Sze, Ph.D. - 3:30 Overview of Sensory Integration – Susan Golubock, M.Ed.
Workshop for Occupational & Physical Therapists
- Sensory Integration for OT’s & PT’s - Susan Golubock, MEd, an adult with Asperger’s and
sensory challenges – 8:30 am – 3:00 pm; after 3 pm you can attend any breakout session above.
See www.autism-conferences for details.
Schedule (both days)
07:30 Registration and coffee/juice
08:30 Welcome
08:45 Keynote
10:15 Break/View Exhibits
10:45 Breakout Session 1
12:15 Lunch (on your own)
1:30 Breakout Session 2
3:00 Break/View Exhibits
3:30 Breakout Session 3
5:00 End
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