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December 4, 2001
FEAT Calendar of Events December Update
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ALABAMA
Trends in Autism Research:
Early Diagnosis and Intervention
January 11, 2002
7:30am
Tuscaloosa, AL
Bryant Conference Center
University of Alabama Campus
205-348-6225 or 205-348-3029
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
JoAnne Matteo, M.S. CCC/SLP & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
June 10-11, 2002
Birmingham, AL
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
ARIZONA
2-Day PECS
Susan Peterson, PhD., and Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S. CCC-SLP
January 28-29, 2002
Phoenix, AZ
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Downtown
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
CALIFORNIA
2001 Health and Wellness Forum
Developmental Disabilities Conference will consist of
four special sessions, five sets of workshops, keynote
presentations and a reception.
December 5-7, 2001
San Diego, CA
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
ewoolfor@dds.ca.gov
916-657-2692
http://www.dds.ca.gov/wellness/main/wellnessforum2001.cfm
Elk Grove Unified School District Presents:
"Integrating & Educating Students with
ASD"
A series of monthly lecture workshops for teachers,
professionals, and parents - about Autism Spectrum
Disorders.
12/6/01, 01/10/02, 02/07/02, 03/14/02,
04/11/02, 05/09/02, 06/13/02
Times are 6:30-8:30pm
All workshops located: Barbara Comstock Morse,
Multi-Purpose Room, 7000 Cranleigh Avenue,
Sacramento, CA
Belt3@aol.com
LWeissmann@aol.com
Social Skills Workshop
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray
December 11-12, 2001
San Francisco, CA
800-489-0727
www.futurehorizons-autism.com
Social Skills Workshop
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray
December 13-14, 2001
Ontario, CA (not Ontario, Canada)
800-489-0727
www.futurehorizons-autism.com
Training Series presented by FEAT-GBA
For individuals with experience in implementing
behaviorally based
ABA programs for children with autism.
Presented by Shelley Davis of LEAP
December 15 - Language & Communication
January 12 - Social Skills
February 9 - Theory of Mind
March 16 - Assessment & IEP's
Trainings held on Saturday's 9:30-4:30
Santa Clara, CA
Parents Helping Parents Center
408-727-5775
408-514-6737
OC Chapter of CAN presents
Special Education Workshop: "Surviving & Getting
what you want in the IEP Process!"
Speaker: Paul
Roberts - Attorney at Law
December 15, 2002
Newport Beach, CA
twilson@cureautismnow.org 888-AUTISM
Autism Intervention SoCal
Meeting will be a roundtable discussion of what
toys, games, and software your child really loves.
December 16, 2001
San Diego, CA
Catholic Charities in Mira Mesa
LCRose@ispwest.com
Autism Bio-Medical Support Group
December 19, 2001
Santa Clara, CA
Parents helping Parents
ldressler@aol.com
408-727-5775 www.php.com
Annabel Stehli, Author, Speaker,
and Founder of the Georgiana Institute.
Speaking on Auditory Integration Training
December 20, 2001
San Diego, CA
Penasquitos Lutheran Church
terries@execpc.com
Auditory Integration Training
Ten-day training session for individuals with auditory
processing
challenges, hypersensitivity to sound, Autism, PDD,
Dyslexia,
Learning Disabilities, Behavior Challenges, and
Language deficits.
December 22-31, 2001
San Diego, CA
terries@execpc.com
Innovatively Nutritional, Behavior Program for Autism
coming to Anaheim, California
ICDRC's focus is to lead families to comprehensive,
integrated
treatment soon after the child is diagnosed and at a
cost they can afford.
January 11-12, 2002
Anaheim, CA
http://www.angelfire.com/on/FEATNews/ICDRC_Brochure.html
Bio-Medical Conference in Southern California
Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, Dr. Andrew
Wakefield,
June Hoefling, Lisa McDonald
January 11-12, 2002
Anaheim, CA
Disneyland Hotel
info@gnd.org
321-953-0278
3-Day Intensive Workshop on PATH, Solution Circles,
and other
tools for creative facilitation, problem-solving,
& community building.
January 28-30, 2002
Petaluma, CA
For detailed information: http://www.community-works.net/petaluma.htm
AIT and Metronome Therapy
Clients being accepted now.
February 4-13, 2002
San Bernardino, CA
giantsteps@earthlink.net 800-952-0288
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
JoAnne matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP and Sarah Buswell
March 21-22, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
June 6-7, 2002
Anaheim, CA
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
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COLORADO
Teaching Language & Appropriate Behavior
to children & adults with Developmental
Disabilities
Dr. Patrick McGreevy, PhD., PA, and Associates
January 11-12, 2002
Colorado Springs, CO
Sheraton Hotel
www.behaviorchange.com
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Lori Frost, M.S. CCC-SLP & Mindy Glassberg
May 7-8, 2002
Denver, CO
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
CONNECTICUT
"My Experience with Autism, Visual Thinking,
Learning Language, and Getting a Job"
Dr. Temple Grandin
December 4, 2001
Greenwich, CT
Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium
203-661-8510
ENGLAND
Son-Rise Program Start UP
This primary course delivers intensive instruction
in the core fundamentals of the Son-Rise Program.
January 13-17, 2002
Enfield, England
The Royal Chace Hotel
001-413-229-2100
http://www.son-rise.org
FLORIDA
Why Should My Children Change Their Diet?
Lauren R. Braun, Registered Dietician
December 4, 2001
Miami, FL
Kendall Speech & Language Center
305-274-7883
Sensory Integration Conference
Featuring Dr. Lynn Balzer-Martin, Patricia S. Lemer,
Janet Mora, Nancy Kashman, & Elizabeth Anderson
December 6-7, 2001
Orlando, FL
1-888-357-5867
www.sensoryresources.com
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Andrew S. Bondy, Ph.D & Mindy Glassberg
December 6-7, 2001
West Palm Beach, FL
Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach
pyramid@pecs.com
edimaio@pecs.com 888-732-7462
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)
Workshop schedule
01-10-02
Pinellas County- Positive Behavior Support
01-15-02
Pinellas County- How to Teach New Skills
01-23-02
Hillsborough County- Managing Challenging Behavior
01-24-02 St.
Lucie County- Positive Behavior Support
01-30-02 Lee
County- What is Autism?
02-05-02 St.
Lucie County- Communication Strategies
02-07-02
Pinellas County- Positive Behavior Support
02-12-02
Pinellas County- Toilet Training
02-21-02 St.
Lucie County- Positive Behavior Support Plans
02-27-02 Lee
County- Support Strategies for Transition
03-05-02 St.
Lucie County- Strategies for Social Interaction
03-05-02
Sarasota County- What is Functional Behavior Assessment?
03-19-02
Pinellas County- Managing Challenging Behavior
03-20-02 Hillsborough
County- Transitioning to new classroom
All workshops contact:
813-974-2532
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
Ninth Annual CARD Conference
Information on state of the art practices in areas
that promote quality community based life styles for
individuals with Autism and other disabilities.
January 12-13, 2002
Orlando, FL
Adam's Mark Hotel
http://ucf-card.org/news/schedule.html
888-558-1908
Self-Determination Conference
Conference for individuals with developmental
disabilities.
January 18-20, 2002
Orlando, FL
Hyatt Regency, Orlando Int'l Airport
www.flsdc.com
Open Windows Essential Training
This one of a kind 2-day course will teach you how to
integrate medical, behavioral, and nutritional
treatment
options for children with Autism
Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, Dr. Andrew Wakefield,
Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, June Hoefling, Lisa McDonald
January 26-27, 2002
Palm Bay, FL
Renaissance Worldgate Hotel in Orlando
866-423-7248
2-Day PECS
Anthony Castrogiovanni, PhD and Sarah Buswell
February 13-14, 2002
Tampa, FL
Tampa Westshore Hotel
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
The FAMILY C.A.F.E Conference
May 17-19, 2002
Kissimmee, FL
Hyatt Orlando
877-533-4776
www.familycafe.net
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
www.vwcdexpo.com
877-923-3976
IDAHO
Autism Asperger's Super Conference
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray, Dr. Temple
Grandin,
Polly Yarnall, and Norm Ledgin
December 6-7, 2001
Boise, ID
800-489-0727
www.futurehorizons-autism.com
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Sarah Buswell
April 29-30, 2002
Boise, ID
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
ILLINOIS
Illinois State Board of Education
Conducting Parent Meetings for parents
of Children with Disabilities
January 22, 2002
Chicago, IL
Valley View School District
RBrown@isbe.net
217-524-4096
2-Day PECS
Mindy Glassberg and Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S. CCC/SLP
January 17-18, 2002
Chicago, IL
Holiday Inn, Chicago O'Hare International
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
INDIANA
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of Enhancing
Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
March 7-8, 2002
301-656-2190
www.barryprizant.com
IOWA
Autism Awakening First Steps Support Group Meeting
To empower parents and professionals with the
knowledge to
get started with their autism first steps program and
to help
individuals with autism reach their potential.
December 21, 2001,
January 19, 2002,
February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July
20, August 17,
September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21
Cedar Rapids, IA
St. Lukes Hospital Room 163
1-866-PDD-IOWA
319-364-2687
autismawakening@aol.com
KANSAS
Support Group Meeting for parents & children with
ASD
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Lenexa, KS
University of Kansas Regents Center
913-588-5988
www.autismasperger.org
2-Day PECS
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD
March 4-5, 2002
Kansas City, KS
Best Western Inn
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
MAINE
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD.
April 15-16, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of
Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
May 2-3, 2002
Portland, ME
301-656-2190
www.barryprizant.com
MARYLAND
US Department of Education to speak on
Special Education and Transition for
Students with Disabilities
Dr. Robert Pasternack, Assistant Secretary,
Office of Special Education - will be the
Keynote Speaker.
December 10, 2001
Annapolis, MD
Annapolis Radisson Hotel
410-974-6139
MASSACHUSETTS
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP & Susan Peterson, PhD
December 3-4, 2001
Boston, MA
Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham
pyramid@pecs.com
edimaio@pecs.com 888-732-7462
SAVE THE DATE!
DAN! CONFERENCE 2002
May 10-11, 2001
Boston, MA
www.autismresearchinstitute.com
MINNESOTA
Floor Time Workshop
Featuring Serena Wieder, PhD
December 5, 2001
Bloomington, MN
Radisson Hotel South
651-647-1083
mpowell@goldengate.net
MISSOURI
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., & Susan Peterson, PhD
June 11-12, 2002
Bridgeton, MO
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
NEW JERSEY
Eden Institute Presents Professional Training in
Behavioral Teaching Strategies
Topics include:
Overview of Autism, Teaching Techniques,
Communication, Curriculum, I.E.P Development, and
more...
December
3-4, 2001
February
7-8, 2002
April
22-23, 2002
June
3-4, 2002
Princeton, NJ
info@edenservices.com
609-987-0099
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
NEW YORK
A Nutritional Approach to Treating ASD
Renee Simon, MS, CNS and DAN Practitioner
No charge for this event
December 13, 2001
7-9pm
Peekskill, NY
Hudson Valley Hospital
845-526-2463
FACTS - Families & Friends of Autistic Children
Together in Suffolk
December 15, 2001
5:30-7:30pm
Hauppauge, Long Island Calvary Lutheran Church
RosieUrdahl@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/rosieurdahl/myhomepagefacts.html
2-Day PECS
Andrew S. Bondy, PhD, and Lori Frost, M.S. CCC-SLP
February 20-21, 2002
Ronkonkoma, NY
Holiday Inn
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
5th Annual Autism Awareness Conference
Featuring Carol Gray and Temple Grandin
April 26, 2002
Owego, NY
Owego Treadway Inn
rainmansmom@cs.com
www.members.aol.com/autism3
Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
or other Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Vincent Carbone, Behavior Analyst
May 2-4, 2002
Staten Island, NY
www.afny.org
718-370-8200
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni PhD., & JoAnne Matteo, M.D.
CCC/SLP
May 14-15, 2002
Amherst, NY
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
"Ride for Autism"
50 mile bike tour around NYC
June 23, 2002
www.rideforautism.org
NORTH CAROLINA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.
April 11-12, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
NORTH DAKOTA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., and Susan Peterson, PhD
March 18-19, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
OHIO
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication &
Behavior
Featuring Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
January 31-February 1, 2002
Cincinnati (Sharonville), OH
Holiday Inn I-275 North
www.UseVisualStrategies.com 248-879-2598
2-Day PECS
Diane Black, M.Ed, and Anthony Castrogiovanni, PhD
February 25-26, 2002
Cincinnati, OH
Crowne Plaza Hotel
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
OKLAHOMA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Sarah Buswell & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed.
April 16-17, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
OREGON
2-Day PECS
Susan Peterson, PhD., and Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S. CCC-SLP
February 11-12, 2002
Portland, OR
Holiday Inn, Portland Airport
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
PENNSYLVANIA
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:
12/11, 1/28/02, 2/12/02, 2/25/02,
3/12/02, 3/25/02, 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
2-Day PECS Workshop
Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP
January 10-11, 2002
Philadelphia, PA
Ramada Inn at Philadelphia Int'l Airport
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
Follow-up PECS with Lori Frost
Participants must have completed a 2-Day Workshop
January 9, 2002
Philadelphia, PA
Ramada Inn at Philadelphia Int'l Airport
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
Dynamic 2-Day Conference for Parents &
Professionals
"Language & Behavioral Strategies for
Teaching Children with Autism"
Bridget A. Taylor, Psy.D, Ed Fenske, M.A.T., Ed.S.,
Joanne Gerenser, M.A.
CCC-SLP,
Randy Horowitz, M.S. Ed, Christina Burke, M.A., Dr.
Lynn Brennan,
Dr. Richard Kubina, PhD.,
January 18-19, 2002
Newtown, PA
Bucks County Community College
215-598-8237
AJFoundation1@aol.com Fax 215-322-0603
"Stories and Strategies" by Julie Donnelly,
PhD, mother, teacher,
and Autism Consultant; and by Jean-Paul Bovee, M.S., adult with Autism.
March 9, 2002
King of Prussia, PA
Valley Forge Hilton
dsilva@nni.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Aiken Autism Support Group
Susie Bennett, Speech Therapist
Dr. Elizabeth Sirota on using Risperdal
January 17, 2002
Aiken, SC
Aiken Regional Hospital
803-649-5425
dstout6@aol.com
2-Day PECS
Mindy Glassberg and Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
January 21-22, 2002
Columbia, SC
Holiday Inn Coliseum
888-732-7462
www.pecs.com edimaio@pecs.com
TENNESSEE
AIT and Interactive Metronome being offered
Clients being accepted now.
Nashville, TN
Giant Steps Therapy Center
800-952-0288
giantsteps@earthlink.net
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of
Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
February 7-8, 2002
301-656-2190
www.barryprizant.com
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black M.Ed., & Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD
April 23-24, 2002
Nashville, TN
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
TEXAS
Guardianship Workshop with Michele Goldberg, Attorney
December 8, 2001
Norma Archer 281-955-5803 for location
FEAT North Texas Presents, "Watch Me Talk"
Hope for teaching communications to nonverbal
children.
Speaker: Kelle
Wodd, M. Ed, BCBA
December 8, 2001
Carrollton, TX
Easter Seals of Greater Dallas
jamie.lorzadeh@verizon.net www.featnt.org
Asperger Support Group Meeting
Diane Murrell will be featured for a book reading and
signing.
She has a new book published, "Tobin Learns to
Make New Friends."
December 11, 2001
7pm
Houston, TX
The Houston Mennonite Church
clifadcock@prodigy.net
ABA Trainers Continuing Education & Support Group
Christie Enzinna, MA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
December 12, 2001
Cypress, TX
The Carlton Center (281-897-4750)
281-633-3620
Sensory Integration Conference
Featuring Dr. Lynn Balzer-Martin, Patricia S. Lemer,
Janet Mora Nancy Kashman, & Elizabeth Anderson
December 13-14, 2001
Dallas, TX
1-888-357-5867
www.sensoryresources.com
IDEA Reauthorization Public Forum
December 19, 2001
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Convention Center
334-244-3100
TxABA Autism SIG
Continuing Education topics presented by
Behavior Analysts, followed by discussion and planning
for promoting behavior analysis in the Houston area.
Meets Wednesday of odd numbered months.
January 2, 2002
Houston, TX
Harris County MHMR Autism Day Treatment site
281-633-3620
Asperger Support Group Meeting
January 8, 2002
Houston, TX
The Houston Mennonite Church
clifadcock@prodigy.net
FEAT-Houston Meeting
Understanding data:
What is it? How do we get it?
What do we do with it? How important is it?
Christie Enzinna, Certified Behavior Analyst
January 10, 2002
Houston, TX
harris County MHMRA Autism Day Program site
tsloan@flex.net
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of
Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
January 10-11, 2002
Houston, TX
301-656-2190
www.barryprizant.com
SSI, SSDI, and PASS Workshop
Plan for your child's future by attending
Michael E. Thomas - Gulf Coast Benefits Planning
Services -
presentation and ask questions on the above topics.
January 22, 2002
7-9pm
Houston, TX
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
10300 Jones Road
281-897-6452
281-897-6483
Parents as Case Managers 2-Day Seminar
A weekend packed with information to assist you in
accessing services
for persons with disabilities.
February 2-3, 2002
Humble, TX
Humble ISD, New Board Room,
2200 East Way Village Drive
Norma Archer
281-955-5803
Relationship Developmental Assessment &
Intervention
Professional Training Workshop
Main Speaker:
Dr. Steve Gutstein, author of, "Solving
the Relationship Puzzle"
February 21-24, 2002
Houston, TX
The Connections Center
smith@connectionscenter.com 713-838-1362
www.connectionscenter.com
TxABA Annual Conference
Dr. Pat Krantz will be speaking on Autism
March 1-2, 2002
www.scs.unt.edu/depts/behav/txaba/
Social & Communication Intervention
for Children with Autism
Presented by Dr. Kathleen Quill
March 4-5, 2002
Austin, TX JJ
Pickle Research Center
at the University of Texas - Austin
Monte 512-919-5424
monte.parker@esc13.txed.net
Relational Development Assessment & Intervention
Workshop for PARENTS
Main Speaker:
Dr. Steve Gutstein, author of, "Solving
the Relationship Puzzle"
March 13-16, 2002
Houston, TX
The Connections Center
smith@connectionscenter.com 713-838-1362
www.connectionscenter.com
Parents as Case Managers 2-Day Seminar
A weekend packed with information to assist you in
accessing services
for persons with disabilities.
May 4-5, 2002
Houston, TX
Spring ISD, Anderson Leadership Center
16717 Ella Blvd
281-586-1240
281-955-5803
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VIRGINIA
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication &
Behavior
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
December 6-7, 2001
Richmond, VA
Sheraton Park South Hotel
804-828-8151
www.soe.vcu.edu/ttac/
WEST VIRGINIA
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., & Susan Peterson, Ph.D
June 17-18, 2002
Charleston, WV
888-732-7462
edimaio@pecs.com www.pecs.com
WASHINGTON
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed