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April 1, 2002 FEAT Calendar of Events - APRIL Update

Part 2- Eastern States

Compiled by Michelle Guppy

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ALABAMA

Excellence in Inclusive Education Conference

5 National Speakers, including TEACCH

April 22-23, 2002

Pelham, AL Pelham Civic Center

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

JoAnne Matteo, M.S. CCC/SLP & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

June 10-11, 2002

Birmingham, AL

4th AL-APSE Supported Employment Conference

June 12-14, 2002

Mobile, AL Adam's Mark Hotel

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CANADA

Autism 2002: Mercury, Heavy Metals...... Toxicity

Boyd Haley, Vijendra Singh, Woody McGinnis,

Stephanie Cave, James Laidler, William Walsh,

Walter Spitzer, Lothar Heinemann, Lisa Lewis.

May 3-4, 2002

Montreal, Quebec CANADA

COLORADO

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Lori Frost, M.S. CCC-SLP & Mindy Glassberg

May 7-8, 2002

Denver, CO

CONNECTICUT

Fourth Annual Walk for Autism

ENGLAND

Asperger's Syndrome Conference

Dr. Tony Attwood

May 7-8, 2002

Birmingham, England

heg.hog@virgin.net

FLORIDA

Food & Behavior - Choosing the best food fuels for you & your family How altering your nutrition may improve ADD, ADHD, PDD, and other disabilities. Lauren R. Braun - Registered Dietician April 18, 2002 6:30-8pm Miami, FL Kendall Speech & Language Jeannie 305-274-7883

Autism Conference

Susan moreno of M.A.A.P

23rd National Institute on Legal Issues of

Educating Individuals with Disabilities.

May 5-8, 2002

Tampa, FL

The FAMILY C.A.F.E Conference

May 17-19, 2002

Kissimmee, FL Hyatt Orlando

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Sarah Buswell & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP

October 2-3, 2002

Jacksonville, FL

World Congress on Disability

Intended to educate, inform, and provide a useful

exchange of ideas for persons with disabilities and

special healthcare needs and those involved

in their care and development.

October 3-6, 2002

Orlando, FL Orange County Convention Center

ILLINOIS

BHARE Foundation - 2002 CARE Conference

Curing Autism through Research & Education

Topics will cover the latest BioMedical Research,

OT/Sensory Integration, Behavioral Strategies,

and the GFCF Diet.

Speakers include Dr. Bill Walsh, Dr. Kenneth Bock,

Dr. Vijendra Singh, Raun Kaufman, and others.

April 12, 2002

Hoffman Estates, IL

Reed Martin Conference

LDA/IL State Spring Workshop

May 3, 2002

Naperville, IL Holiday Inn

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

May 9-10, 2002

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 8-9, 2002

Chicago, IL Rosemont

INDIANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., and Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

July 11-12, 2002

Indianapolis, IN

***SAVE THE DATE***

2002 ASA National Conference on Autism

July 17-21, 2002

INDONESIA

2002 Autism Conference - King's Kid Foundation

Topics will cover: Physical Health in Autism and How

to Improve It, Managing Autism, etc.

Dr. Woody McGinnis - main speaker

Debbie R. Sianturi, founder and mother of child with Autism- and Unlocking Autism state rep, Dr. Rina Adeline, SpMK, MKes, Dr. Yenny W. Abbas, SpA, Gayatri Iskandar April 6, 2002

Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta Design Center

(62-21) 824 18031;824 15642 FAX (62-21) 824 15 642 debbie.sianturi@centrin.net debbie.sianturi@geasn.ge.com

IOWA

Autism Society of Iowa Spring Symposium

Autism & Law Enforcement Awareness - Building an Effective Partnership with the Law - Enforcement & Emergency Service Agencies - Autism Advocacy in Criminal Justice System

Keynote: Dennis Debbaudt

April 12, 2002

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

September 5-6, 2002

Des Moines, IA

Parent to Parent Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children (all disabilities allowed currently, now all autism) 3rd Monday of every month Methodist Church Fireside Room, Lower Level 307 S Wilson St, Jefferson, IA 50129 6:45 pm until 8:00 pm Sonya Wills 515-386-3729 or willco@netins.net

IRELAND

Asperger's Syndrome Conference

Dr. Tony Attwood

May 9-10, 2002

Dublin, Ireland

heg.hog@virgin.net

KANSAS

Support Group Meeting for parents & children with ASD

Held the 2nd Saturday of every month

Lenexa, KS University of Kansas Regents Center

KENTUCKY

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Anne Hoffman, M. Ed., & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP

August 22-23, 2002

Louisville, KY

LOUISIANA

Kickoff Event for the Louisiana Center

for Excellence in Autism

Kickoff events include: Introduction to the Louisiana Center for Excellence in Autism (LCEA), and a series of presentations regarding the work scope of LCEA, overview of ASD, and a discussion of evidence-based practices. April 1, 2002 504-942-8171 800-391-7668 helenlcea@hotmail.com

One-Day Seminar for Parents & Professionals

Reaching Potential: Identification, Assessment, & Educational Strategies for Children with Autism and Related Disabilities. Debra Lee, M.D. - Diagnosis of Autism Bart Sevin, PhD. - Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Treatment Anna Hismjatullina, M.A., & Julie Bourgeois, M.S.W. - Addressing the Roles of Consultants & Parents in Utilizing a Behavior Program Dorothea Lerman, PhD. - Functional Assessment of Children with Autism May 11, 2002 9a-4p Covington, LA Covington Civic Center Jim 985-809-7478

MAINE

Language Intervention for Children with Autism

Speaker: Mark L. Sundberg, PhD

April 4-5, 2002

Portland, ME Keeley the Katerer

207-797-8255 MRHconf@yahoo.com

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD.

April 15-16, 2002

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of

Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.

Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP

May 2-3, 2002

Portland, ME

MARYLAND

Mid-Atlantic Chapter of CAN - Update on Autism Research

Dr. Samango-Sprouse will share the most recent developments from Cure Autism Now Foundation Research. April 6, 2002 4-6pm Bethesda, MD 1-888-8Autism

Aspergers & High Functioning Autism

Creating Social Understanding & Friendships

Dr. Tony Attwood

April 6, 2002

Annapolis, MD The Harbour School

Wrightslaw One Day Advocacy Training Program

Pete & Pam Wright

April 13, 2002

Rockville, MD University of Maryland

ldamc@ldamc.org 301-933-1076

Social Skills Instruction & Asperger Syndrome

MASSACHUSETTS

Our Own Stories

Asperger's Syndrome Conference

Dr. Tony Attwood

April 8, 2002

Springfield, MA

cepdp@acad.aic.edu

***SAVE THE DATE!***

DAN! CONFERENCE 2002

May 10-11, 2002

Boston, MA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

October 10-11, 2002

MICHIGAN

Treating the Biology of Autism

Speakers: John Hicks-MD, Amy Holmes-MD, Susan Owens,

Ted Page-PhD, Bruce Semon-MD, Paul Shattock, Wakefield-MD

Statewide Autism Resources and Training

April 25-27, 2002

Grand Rapids, MI

616-895-6611

Berard AIT and Interactive Metronome Training

June 22-July 1, 2002

Big Rapids, MI

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

MINNESOTA

Second Annual "Steps of Hope" Benefit Walk

Celebrity Walker: WLTE Radio Host, Orly Knutson

Special Guest: MN Lynx All Star, Betty Lennox

April 21, 2002 8-10am

Minnetonka, MN Ridgedale Center

651-647-1083

Social Skills Instruction & Asperger Syndrome

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D

September 19-20, 2002

Bloomington, MN

MISSOURI

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., & Susan Peterson, PhD

June 11-12, 2002

Bridgeton, MO

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire Autism Awareness Rally

Unlocking Autism & Jacob's Bridge Through Autism

Raun Kaufman, Karen Rodman, Viki Gayhardt, and much more.

April 6, 2002

Concord, NH State House Steps

Autism Awareness Dinner

Teresa Bolick, PhD - Author: Asperger Syndrome & Adolescence. Stephen Taylor, PhD, Raun Kaufman, Karen Rodman/ April 6, 2002 6pm

Merrimack, NH Madden's Restaurant

Tickets 30.00 each

Dawn 603-429-1179 Susan 603-536-2767

Reed Martin Conference

April 6, 2002

Portsmouth, NH

connie@westco.net

Social & Communication Intervention for Children with Autism Kathleen Quill, Ed.D. May 2-3, 2002 Bedford, NH rknight@seresc.net

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Current Information & Perspectives for Health Care W. Carl Cooley, M.D., Jeff Bostic, M.D., Ed.D., Ludwig von Hahn, M.D., Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2002 Bedford, Greenfield, Gorham, Lebanon, NH rknight@seresc.net

Transition: Adolescence & Early Adulthood

Information for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and those who live and work with them. Dr. Jack Agati, Cate Weir, Thomas Benjamin, Dave Hackett May 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5, 2002 Bedford, NH rknight@seresc.net

NEW JERSEY

POAC's Annual Autism Conference

Autism Parent Support Meeting

Hosted by Unlocking Autism

April 6, 2002 1-3pm

Flemington, NJ Hunterdon County Administrative Building

Adrian 908-788-1114 Denise 908-788-1104

Asperger Syndrome & Social Communication Disorders:

A Workshop for Professionals & Parents

Presented by Dr. Jed Baker

Topics include: Understanding these disorders,

Hierarchy of Behavior Management, Social Skills Training.

April 6, 2002

Somerset, NJ Ramada Inn

973-313-1803 JandBBaker@aol.com

Eden Institute Presents Professional Training in

Behavioral Teaching Strategies

Topics include: Overview of Autism, Teaching Techniques, Communication, Curriculum, I.E.P Development, and more...

April 22-23, 2002

June 3-4, 2002

Princeton, NJ

info@edenservices.com 609-987-0099

The Lakewood BlueClaws - 1st Autism Awareness Day -

The first known recognition of "Autism Awareness Day"

by any baseball team in the US. Adam Jones, a five year old child with Autism, will be throwing out the ceremonial ball. Adam was the cover story of "Toms River Magazine", and will be appearing in an upcoming issue of "Woman's World" & "Autism/Asperger's Digest". BlueClaws Stadium, NJ mbmrja@msn.com 1-800-340-7656

Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc.

Annual Spring Conference

Speakers: Charles Cartwright, MD, Stephen Shore,

and Dennis Debbaudt

April 28, 2002

Iselin, NJ Woodbridge Hilton

Aspenorg@aol.com

20th Annual Conference: Issues in Autism

Keynote presentation, exhibits, 50 workshops...

May 10-11, 2002

Eden Institute Foundation's Eighth Annual

Princeton Lecture Series - Advances in Research and Service Provision for Individuals with Autism and their families. June 7, 2002 Princeton, NJ Princeton University Joni 609-987-0099 EdenSvcs@aol.com

NEW YORK

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism

and other Developmental Disabilities

Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

April 1-3, 2002

Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention

April 3-6, 2002

New York, NY

Social Communication Disorders in Children with Asperger's, PDD-NOS, and High-Functioning Autism. A workshop for Parents and Professionals. Jed Baker, PhD. April 25, 2002 9a-3p West Nyack, NY Palisades Center Mall parentsupportnetwork@netzero.net Micki 845-359-6090

5th Annual Autism Awareness Conference

Featuring Carol Gray and Temple Grandin

April 26, 2002

Owego, NY Owego Treadway Inn

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism

or other Developmental Disabilities

Dr. Vincent Carbone, Behavior Analyst

May 2-4, 2002

Staten Island, NY

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Tony Castrogiovanni PhD., & JoAnne Matteo, M.D. CCC/SLP

May 14-15, 2002

Amherst, NY

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

One-Day workshop with Dr. Steven Gutstein - author of

"Autism/Asperger's: Solving the Relationship Puzzle"

May 21, 2002

National Alliance for Autism Research

Inagural Westchester/Fairfield Walk FAR for NAAR

June 2, 2002

Purchase, NY Manhattanville College

203-862-9447 ticklesly@aol.com

"Ride for Autism"

50 mile bike tour around NYC

June 23, 2002

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP

December 3-4, 2002

Long Island, NY

NORTH CAROLINA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.

April 11-12, 2002

Autism Society of North Carolina Annual Conference

Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood

April 12-13, 2002

Chapel Hill, NC

conference@autismsociety-nc.org 919-743-0204

OHIO

Berard AIT and Interactive Metronome Training

June 10-19, 2002

Cleveland/Independence, OH

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP

August 5-6, 2002

Cleveland, OH

PENNSYLVANIA

In the Spirit of Sharing: Making the Connections,

Parent to Parent Conference - April 2002

Autism/PDD Parent's Group of Philadelphia

Families working together to support, inform, and make a difference. All interested persons are invited to join - you do not have to be a parent to join... Meeting dates: 4/9/02, 4/28/02, 5/14/02, 5/19/02, 6/11/02 Philadelphia, PA Catholic Social Services Building 215-624-5920 215-332-4360 Lisa62864@aol.com Autism-PDD-Parents@yahoogroups.com

RALLY - Regarding Medical Assistance Issues in Autism!!!

From the PA Coalition of Parents of Children with ASD:

Learn about the proposed Medical Assistance Eligibility

changes for families of children with disabilities.

April 9, 2002 2:30pm

Harrisburg, PA Capital Rotunda

ASCEND Group Meeting Dates and Topics:

Asperger Syndrome Children Empowered Now with Dignity

April 10 - Charles G. Huchet, EdD, - speaking on "Asperger Syndrome and the Schools: Special issues, Notable challenges, Strategies." May 8 - Parents & Caregivers support/information meeting. Havertown, PA Trinity United Methodist Church dcwright@voicenet.com sallybarr2000@yahoo.com 610-449-6776 610-446-4065

S.A.F.E Autism Conference

April 24-25, 2002

Wilkes-Barre, PA

autism2002@att.net

A Team Approach to Sensory Integration

Lynn Balzer-Martin, Janet Mora, Nancy Kashman

April 26, 2002

Pittsburgh, PA

Reed Martin Conference

April 26-27, 2002

Harrisburg, PA UCP of Central PA

connie@westco.net

Berard Auditory Integration Training

10-day training for individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

June 7-16, 2002

Wynnewood, PA

terries@execpc.com

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

September 26-27, 2002

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Lori Frost, MS, CCC/SLP

October 22-23, 2002

Philadelphia, PA Essington

SOUTH CAROLINA

Wrightslaw Two Day Boot Camp

Pete & Pam Wright

April 5-6, 2002

Columbia, SC Hall Institute

TENNESSEE

AIT and Interactive Metronome being offered

Clients being accepted now.

Nashville, TN Giant Steps Therapy Center

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black M.Ed., & Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD

April 23-24, 2002

Nashville, TN

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.

July 16-17, 2002

Memphis, TN

VIRGINIA

Markel Corporate Art Collection Gala

Black-Tie Premiere Benefit for Autism

Learn about this ABA school and its programs

April 5, 2002 Formal Evening

April 6, 2002 Open House

Richmond, VA Markel Corporation in Innsbrook

The Faison School for Autism 804-828-4708

Stamp Out Autism Fundraiser

Karyn Seroussi - "Autism and Diet"

April 20, 2002 1-5pm

Arlington, VA Washington-Lee High School

1st Conference of "BattleAutism Series"

Functional Behavioral Assessments & Positive Behavioral Supports by Carol Schall, VARC - and Verbal Behavior Techniques by Cynthia McKenna, MA, CCC-SLP April 27, 2002 Stafford, VA North Stafford High School Kim 540-720-0068 asafredericksburg@yahoo.com

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

August 26-27, 2002

Norfolk, VA

WASHINGTON, DC

Organization for Autism Research Presentation

Dr. Peter Gerhardt, the Chairman of OAR's Scientific Council and Executive Director of the Martin Barell School in Long Island, NY, will speak on applied research and OAR's vision for Autism Research. April 20, 2002 F Street Grill, in the MCI Arena. emaidman-tanner@autismorg.com

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"The Power of ONE!"

A day of Unity - Family and Community togetherness!

Activity section for children!

Learn how YOU can make changes in your state and

across the Nation!!!

WEST VIRGINIA

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., & Susan Peterson, Ph.D

June 17-18, 2002

Charleston, WV

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