I would like to inform you of a very exciting conference coming to the Adam's
Mark Hotel & Resort in Mobile, Alabama on March 6-7, 2003. It's called the
ASD Making a Difference Conference and it's sponsored by
ASDConferences.com, a division of Starfish Specialty Press. The conference will
bring the following top-rated speakers to the area:
*Carol Gray
*Cathy Pratt, Ph.D.
*Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
*Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, M.S. CCC-SLP
*Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.
They will be offering half-day presentations on the following important topics:
*Bullying and teasing (Carol Gray)
*Addressing challenging behavior (Cathy Pratt)
*Experiential learning and language development (Diane T-C & Jennifer
T-R)
*Personal insights into Asperger syndrome (Liane Holliday Willey)
The "early bird" registration deadline for discounted conference rates is
February 1, 2003.
The Adam's Mark Hotel & Resort has reserved a small number of rooms for the
conference at the very reasonable rate of $89.00 per night when
reservations are made by February 12, 2003. Call 1-800-444-ADAM and
mention ASDConferences.com.
Several special events have been planned including a networking social
for speakers and attendees to share ideas and information.
The conference will be offered for 1.1 ASHA CEUs and certificates of attendance
will be given.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.asdconferences.com Individuals interested in more information regarding
the conference may also call 1-877-782-7347 or e-mail info@asdconferences.com .
In keeping with the motto of this conference and Starfish Specialty Press, it is
our goal to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with ASD and
their families.
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