“WORKING TOGETHER” COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE ON AUTISM

March 28 & 29, 2008

New York Academy of Medicine – New York City

In a collaborative effort to disseminate accurate and useful information about the provision of effective education services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Alpine Learning Group, Connecticut Center for Child Development, Eden II Programs and Nassau-Suffolk Services for Autism have joined together again to host their 6th annual conference entitled, "WORKING TOGETHER: SYSTEMS AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS" to be held at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City on March 28 & 29, 2008. The conference will draw on the expertise of prominent researchers and practitioners in the field of autism and will cover a wide variety of topics.

For further information, to receive the conference brochure, register for the conference, or inquire about sponsorship, journal advertising and exhibit/vending information, please contact 631.462.0386 or mbennett@eden2.org. The conference brochure can also be viewed online at www.eden2.org. CEUs for SLPs, BCBAs, and BACBAs will be offered.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Friday, March 23, 2007 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: The Social Brain in Autism
Presenter: Robert T. Schultz, PhD

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 1:
Feeding, Nutrition, and Diet in the Child with Autism
Presenters: SUSAN HYMAN, MD

Fitting In and Having Fun Strategies for Enhancing Social Competency
Presenter: TERESE DANA

Successful Transition from an Individualized Education Plan to an Individualized Vocational Plan
NICOLE WEIDENBAUM, MS Ed, SAS, JASON WATSON

Dealing with Challenging Behavior: A Decision Tree
Judith L. Palazzo, MS, BCBA, AIMEE HARAY

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH (provided)

1:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Breakout Session 2:
No More Meltdowns: Creating Behavioral Support Plans for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
JED BAKER, PhD

Peer Mentoring: Teaching Typically Developing Children to Instruct Children with Autism in a Public School
MOIRA CRAY, LMSW, JULIE FISHER, LMSW, BCBA

Augmentative Communication Devices and Autism: Assessment to Intervention
KATE CERINO BRITTON, MS Ed, MA, JAIME SCHILLING, MS

Increasing Independence for Maximum Success
BRIDGET TAYLOR, PsyD, BCBA, HANNAH HOCH, PhD, BCBA

2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. - Breakout Session 3:
Key Components of Social Skills Training for Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders
JED BAKER, PhD

Promoting Language in Individuals with ASD: What’s New?
JOANNE GERENSER, PhD, CCC-SLP

Making Learning Fun
JILL CASTELLANI, MS, BCBA, KRISTINE MARINO, BCABA

Applying Behavior Strategies to Address Staff Retention and Development: Promoting Quality Outcomes
EILEEN HOPKINS, PhD, RANDY HOROWITZ, MS Ed, SAS


POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 29, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Workshop 1:
The Use of Assistive Technology to Increase Functional Skills in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders
MICHAEL J. CUNNINGHAM, MS, Ed, MS, CCC-SLP

Workshop 2:
Innovative Teaching to Accelerate Student Progress
MARY McDONALD, PhD, CCC-SLP, NICOLE WEIDENBAUM, M.S. Ed., SAS,
STACEY AGOSTA, MS, DEBORAH ASTMAN, MS Ed, ELIZABETH BOYD, JACQUIE FRANGOULIS, MS Ed


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Conference Registration Form

Please complete and mail with payment information to:

Collaborative Conference c/o NSSA
80 Hauppauge Road
Commack, NY 11725

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Conference registration fee includes: attendance, conference material, continental breakfast, and buffet lunch.

__$150 – Conference
__$125 – Post-Conference Workshop
__$250 – Conference & Post-Conference Workshop

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__$175 – Conference
__$150 – Post-Conference Workshop
__$275 – Conference & Post-Conference Workshop

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