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AAPC Sponsored Conferences
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P.O. Box 23173
Shawnee Mission, KS 66283-0173
Phone or Fax: (913) 897-1004
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Conferences
 AAPC
Sponsored Conferences:
 AUTISM /
ASPERGER SYNDROME CONFERENCE
ATLANTA, GA
MARCH 7, 2003
Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta
130 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Brenda Smith
Myles, Ph.D.
Dennis Debbaudt
Sponsored by:
Autism Society of America
Greater Georgia Chapter (ASA-GGC)
Brenda Smith
Myles, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Special
Education at the University of Kansas, where she co-directs a graduate
program in Asperger Syndrome and autism. Dr. Myles speaks
internationally and is the author of over 100 books and articles on
autism and Asperger Syndrome including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult
Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns and
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School
Success.
Dennis Debbaudt is
a licensed private investigator in Florida. Since 1991, he has been
active in researching and reporting on the interactions between law
enforcement professionals and children and adults who have autism. As a
reporter, Debbaudt has had bylines in the Detroit News, Detroit Free
Press and has consulted to ABC News 20/20 among other print and
broadcast media organizations. He is also the dad of a young man who has
autism.
PARTICIPANTS WILL
BE ABLE TO:
- Recognize
characteristics of Asperger Syndrome at the elementary and secondary
levels
- Develop social,
academic and behavioral interventions to facilitate school success
- Implement
strategies to handle crises and stabilization
- Identify school
resource officer issues
- Structure
proactive options for parents, care providers and educators
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 7th
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - noon Brenda Myles, Ph.D. Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta
noon - 1: 00 pm. Lunch (on your own)/Meet the speaker
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Brenda Myles, Ph.D.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Dennis Debbaudt
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ASA-GGC Annual Meeting
HOTEL
ACCOMODATIONS
Holiday Inn - Select
130 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
1-404-371-0204
A block of rooms has been reserved at a conference rate of $99/night
(through February 17, 2003). When making your reservations, please be
sure to mention that you are with the Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Conference. The hotel is just 6 miles east of downtown and within 5
miles of Atlanta's major interstates. If you are interested in
sight-seeing, Centennial Olympic Park, the World Congress Center and the
prime shopping malls of Buckhead are all nearby.
Register
Online for Atlanta
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Registration Fees: |
Before Feb.
14
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After Feb.
14
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Family Members / students** |
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Entire Family |
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People with AS |
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Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing at least 7 days
prior to the conference date. Refunds are subject to a $50.00
processing fee. You may substitute someone else at any time if you
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Add this conference registration to your secure online shopping cart
by clicking the appropriate price link in the fee table
above.
**Please submit proof of full-time student status (min. 6 hours)
by fax: 913-681-9473 when registering online. |
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