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| 4th Annual Anaheim Autism/Asperger’s Conference February 6-7, 2010 The Most Comprehensive Autism Conference Series in Southern California |
Life on the Autism Spectrum –Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Saturday Keynote
Stephen will share his story from his non-verbal days through adolescence to finally becoming a college professor. As he discusses his journey, he will
share insights into what it is like to live with autism and Asperger’s, and discuss strategies that have helped him and many of his peers.
Using special brain imaging to guide treatment for anxiety, OCD, hyperactivity and other problems in autism
– Jeff Bradstreet, MD and Michael Uszler, MD, Saturday Evening Plenary Session
Several techniques are available to investigate brain structure and function, including MRI, Spect Scan, and EEG.
One recent study revealed nearly half of children with autism had abnormal MRI imaging, and even more have abnormal EEG measurements.
Additionally, most children with autism present with abnormalities on functional imaging studies of the brain. These observations can help to direct our
interventions in more effective ways.
Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Doreen
Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA, Sunday Keynote
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders often present with anxiety disorders that cause significant functional impairments. While Anxiety Disorders
such as Generalized Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias and other anxiety symptoms are common amongst individuals with ASD, the
identification and treatment of these comorbid disorders are made more difficult by the concurrent presence of communication delays, behavior
problems and the lack of standardized assessments for patients with ASD. This presentation reviews the literature on prevalence, features and
assessment of anxiety in ASD individuals and offers guidelines for treatment through the use of cognitive behavioral protocols that have been found to
be effective in this field.
More information coming soon!
Saturday, February 6th
8:30 a.m. – Life on the Autism Spectrum - Stephen Shore, Ed.D.
10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (Choose any talks from 4 parallel tracks)
Stephen Shore Track
• Promoting life-long success by emphasizing our strengths
• Promoting Social Inclusion of People with Autism and other Disabilities in Education
• Music Lessons as a Positive Change Agent for People with Autism
Education Track
• Building Social Skills in School
• Reading Comprehension
• Inclusion in General Ed
• Experiences of Mothers with California Schools
Family Track
• How to Access Autism Services in California
• Dealing with Police
• Public Policy in California
• Strengthening Marriage
Therapy for Autism
• Brain Training to Increase Cognition
• Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
• Vision Impairments and Therapy
• BrainGym: Physical Exercise
5:15 p.m. – Plenary Talk: “Using special brain imaging to guide treatment for anxiety, seizures,
hyperactivity and other problems in autism” – Jeff Bradstreet, MD and J. Michael Uszler, MD
Sunday, February 7th
8:30 a.m. – Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders -
Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA
10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (Choose any talks from 4 parallel tracks)
Education Track
• Behavior Interventions in the Classroom
• Curriculum Adaptation
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Medical Track
• Biomedical Treatments for Autism
• Medications for Autism
• Video: Co-Morbid Conditions
• Q&A with Panel of Physicians
Speech/Social Track
• Enhancing Comprehension and Conversation
• The Art of Social and Life Skills
• Maximizing Experiences at Home and in the Community
Teen/Adult Track
• Making Friends
• Transitioning: Life, Social, and Work Skills
• Teaching Life Skills
• Panel of Teens/Adults
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| LOCATION Anaheim Convention Center (3rd floor Ball Room E) 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92802 Registration Information Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. on both days with coffee and juice. Lunch is on your own. Parking Parking is $10/per day at the Anaheim Convention Center. No In/Out Parking. Directions At www.anaheimconv entioncenter.com, or call the convention center at (714) 765-8950. |
| Hotel infomation Reservations can be made by calling the hotel(s) directly and asking for reservations department. Marriott Anaheim 700 West Convention Center Way Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 750-8000 1 (800) 228-9290 Rate: $99.00 per night + taxes1 Reduced Parking $15.00 per day 1Must mention Autism Conferences of America for discount. Rates subject to availability, good through January 14, 2010. Hilton Anaheim 777 Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 750-4321 Rate: $99.00 per night + taxes, Parking $15.00 per day must mention Autism Conferences of America for discount. rates subject to availability, good thru January 29, 2010 |
