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January 29, 2002                             Compiled by Michelle Guppy

 

FEAT Calendar of Events - February Update

 

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ALABAMA

PADS Inclusion Conference

April 22-23, 2002

Pelham, AL  Pelham Civic Center

harden@harelaw.com  http://autism-alabama.org

 

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

 

4^th AL-APSE Supported Employment Conference

June 12-14, 2002

Mobile, AL  Adam’s Mark Hotel

bmccomb@dbtech.net  http://al-apse.org/calendar.htm

 

ALASKA

Autism/Asperger’s 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Raun Melmed,

Eustacia Cutler, and Dr. Jeannie McAfee

May 7-8, 2002

Anchorage, AK

1-800-489-0727  www.futurehorizons-autism.com

 

AUSTRALIA

World Autism Congress

Dr. Eric Courchesne (US), Dr. Yoko Kamio (Japan), Ms Wendy Lawson (Australia), & Ms Donna Williams (UK)

November 10-14, 2002

Melbourne, Australia

www.autismcongress.com

 

CALIFORNIA

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.

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

 

AIT and Metronome Therapy

Clients being accepted now.

February 4-13, 2002

San Bernardino, CA

giantsteps@earthlink.net  800-952-0288

 

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

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

 

Autism Awareness Conference

Speakers:  Kathie F. Nunley, Ed.D., Patricia Young, Judy Chapman, and Gary LaVigna, PhD You will have the opportunity to listen to and ask questions of speakers on these topics:  Brain Biology, Transition, Progress without Punishment.

Vendors will be on-site with materials and information.

February 22, 2002 7:30-3:45

Bakersfield, CA  Doubletree Hotel

dbaggs@pacbell.net

661-586-5164  661-747-4379

 

A Journey to Solutions 2002

Reed Martin Conference

March 15-17, 2002

Pasadena, CA  Pasadena Convention Center

www.autismsocietyla.org/events.html

connie@westco.net

 

Using Applied Behavior Analysis To Reduce Challenging Behaviors Workshop #1 Tom Higbee, Ph.D.   Senior Behavior Analyst, Spectrum Center Spectrum Center Presents Its Saturday Series On Autism - Winter 2002 Schedule Low cost workshops to parents and pros who work with ASD children. Latest effective strategies and practical alternatives.

March 16, 2002  9:30 AM – 12:30  Workshops are $25.00 2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 309, Free parking.

Berkeley

Contac Stephanie Chapralis (510) 845-1321 for info.

Auditory Integration Training - 10-Day Session AIT is a non-invasive therapeutic technique which consists of listening to a variety of electronically modulated and filtered music.

March 23-30, 2002

San Diego, CA

terries@execpc.com

 

What is Auditory Integration Training -

and for whom is it most beneficial?

Hear AIT Therapist Terrie Silverman, M.S.-

share her 10+ years experience providing AIT.

March 25, 2002

Encinitas, CA

terries@execpc.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

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

October 29-30, 2002

San Diego, CA

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

Santa Barbara Alternative Treatments for Autism (SBATA)

Parents Support Group

Meets 3^rd Wednesday of every month, 7pm

 

 

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COLORADO

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

 

ENGLAND

FLORIDA

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

Workshop schedule

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

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

 

23^rd National Institute on Legal Issues of

Educating Individuals with Disabilities.

May 5-8, 2002

Tampa, FL

http://www.lrp.com

 

The FAMILY C.A.F.E Conference

May 17-19, 2002

Kissimmee, FL  Hyatt Orlando

877-533-4776  www.familycafe.net

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

October 2-3, 2002

Jacksonville, FL

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

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

 

GEORGIA

Judevine Center for Autism Training at GSSH

Presents a 5-Day Autism Workshop

February 18-22, 2002

Augusta, GA  Gracewood State School & Hospital

gjheffne@dhr.state.ga.us

706-790-2103

 

Asperger Syndrome & Related Conditions:

Creating Behavior Change

Brenda Smith Myles, PhD

Intensive 1-Day Training for parents & professionals on how to perform a Functional Behavior Assessment and put together a Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan.

March 22, 2002

Atlanta, GA  Floyd Building 20^th floor

SPECADVOCT@aol.com  678-935-1152

http://hometown.aol.com/specadvoct/index.html

 

IDAHO

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

2002 Chicago Auto Show at

First Look for Charity - a fundraising

event for Cure Autism Now

Black-tie affair.

February 7, 2002

Chicago, IL  McCormick Place

www.cureautismnow.org/aboutcan/first_look.cfm

323-549-0500

 

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

http://www.bhare.org  bharefoundation@aol.com

Reed Martin Conference

LDA/IL State Spring Workshop

May 3, 2002

Naperville, IL  Holiday Inn

708-430-7532  BevJohns@juno.com

www.ldaamerica.org/Affiliates/IL/

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 8-9, 2002

Chicago, IL  Rosemont

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.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

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

July 11-12, 2002

Indianapolis, IN

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

IOWA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

September 5-6, 2002

Des Moines, IA

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

Parent to Parent Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children (all disabilities allowed currently, now all autism)

3^rd 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

KANSAS

Support Group Meeting for parents & children with ASD

Held the 2^nd 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

 

KENTUCKY

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

August 22-23, 2002

Louisville, KY

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

MAINE

Autism 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Max Wiznitzer, Jim Yerman,

Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Jim Ball, and Dr. Diane Twachtman-Cullen

March 7-8, 2002

Portland, ME

1-800-489-0727  www.futurehorizons-autism.com

 

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

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

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Miller Method 4-Day Training

Sponsored by LCDC and conducted by Arnold Miller, PhD.,

and Eileen Eller-Miller, M.A., CCC

March 11-14, 2002

Boston, MA  Language & Cognitive Development Center

800-218-5232

 

***SAVE THE DATE!***

DAN! CONFERENCE 2002

May 10-11, 2002

Boston, MA

www.autismresearchinstitute.com

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Scott Helsinger, M.S., BCBA, & JoAnne Matteo, M.S., CCC-SLP

July 8-9, 2002

Dedham, MA

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

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 Topics:  Environmental toxins, Chelation therapy, Role of Immunizations, Metabolic disorders, Sulfation deficiencies, Candida, Yeast Free Diet, Systematic approach for treatment.

April 13-14, 2002

Pontiac, MI  Marriott at Centerpointe

www.asaoakland.org

 

MINNESOTA

Advanced PECS Workshop

February 20, 2002

Bloomington, MN

mpowell@goldengate.net  651-647-1083

 

2-Day PECS Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D

February 21-22, 2002

Bloomington, MN

mpowell@goldengate.net  651-647-1083

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Susan Peterson, Ph.D

September 19-20, 2002

Bloomington, MN

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

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

 

MONTANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Anne Hoffman, M. Ed., & Susan Peterson, PhD

November 5-6, 2002

Kalispell, MT

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

NEVADA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 17-18, 2002

Reno, NV

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Reed Martin Conference

April 6, 2002

Portsmouth, NH

connie@westco.net

 

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...

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

 

20^th Annual Conference:  Issues in Autism Keynote presentation, exhibits, 50 workshops...

May 10-11, 2002

Atlantic City, NJ  Atlantic City Convention Center

information@njcosac.org  www.njcosac.org

609-883-8100 x12

 

NEW YORK

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

 

NAAR event with Temple Grandin & Eustacia Cutler

March 12, 2002

Purchase, NY  Performing Arts Center at Purchase College

203-862-9447

 

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism

and other Developmental Disabilities

Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

April 1-3, 2002

Albany, NY  NY State Nurses Assoc. Conference Center

http://nysna.org/directions.htm

www.drcarbone.net

 

5^th 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

 

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

www.rideforautism.org

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

September 26-27, 2002

Latham, NY

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

December 3-4, 2002

Long Island, NY

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

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

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

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

August 5-6, 2002

Cleveland, OH

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

OKLAHOMA

Introduction to Verbal Behavior Therapy

One-day workshop for parents and professionals who are interested in the treatment of Autism.  Addresses gaining expressive language, compliance, and more.

February 21, 2002

Tulsa, OK  Courtyard by Marriot

918-808-8595  ABCofOK@aol.com

 

Hands-On Training of Tutors & Therapists

One-day workshop intended to provide therapists, teachers, and parents with guided practice in techniques.

March 21, 2002

Tulsa, OK  Courtyard by Marriot

918-808-8595  ABCofOK@aol.com

 

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:  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

ASCEND Group Meeting Dates and Topics:

Asperger Syndrome Children Empowered Now with Dignity February 13 - Anthony Rostain, MD, MA - speaking on “New Insights into Asperger Syndrome:  Clues from Neuroscience.” March 13 - Parents & Caregivers support/information meeting.  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

“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

 

Auditory Integration Training - 10-Day Session AIT is a non-invasive therapeutic technique which consists of listening to a variety of electronically modulated and filtered music.

March 30-April 8, 2002

Philadelphia, PA

terries@execpc.com

 

In the Spirit of Sharing:  Making the Connections, Parent to Parent Conference - April 2002 This biennial conference is one of the largest conferences of parents and families in the United States.

April 4-7, 2002

Philadelphia, PA

717-540-4722  ksbrill@aol.com

http://www.parenttoparent.org/2002.htm

 

Reed Martin Conference

April 26-27, 2002

Harrisburg, PA  UCP of Central PA

connie@westco.net

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

October 22-23, 2002

Philadelphia, PA  Essington

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

SOUTH DAKOTA

School-wide Discipline:  Building Comprehensive

Behavioral Supports for Every Student.

Tim Lewis, PhD, and Robert Horner, PhD

April 24-25, 2002

Sioux Falls, SD  Sheraton Hotel

800-658-3080

 

Spring Autism Symposium

Visual Communication Supports & Integrated Play Groups

Linda Hodgdon and Pamela Wolfberg

May 6-7, 2002

Sioux Falls, SD  Sheraton Hotel

800-658-3080

 

TENNESSEE

AIT and Interactive Metronome being offered

Clients being accepted now.

Nashville, TN  Giant Steps Therapy Center

800-952-0288  giantsteps@earthlink.net

 

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Featuring Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

February 4-5, 2002

Nashville, TN  Nashville Convention Center

www.UseVisualStrategies.com  248-879-2598

 

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

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

July 16-17, 2002

Memphis, TN

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

TEXAS

NIDS Coalition Teleconference

Autism Spectrum Disorders, CFIDS, ADD/ADHD, & Learning Disabilities:  “A Medical Epidemic and The Neuro-Immune Connection.”

Featuring Dr. Michael Goldberg, M.D., F.A.A.P

February 2, 2002

Austin, TX  Sun Microsystems, Inc

512-656-6364  featctx@austin.rr.com

 

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

 

“ABC’s of ABA” Beginner’s Workshop

Workshop is an overview of ABA terms & techniques for treatment of individuals with the ASD.

An excellent starting point for parents, therapist, teachers, case workers, family and friends.

February 9, 2002

Ft. Worth, TX  Child Study Center Auditorium

www.FeatNT.org

Asperger Support Group

Meets 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm

Topic:  Panel of Grandparents who have Grandchildren with Asperger Syndrome.

February 12, 2002  7pm

Houston, TX  Houston Mennonite Church

281-935-3254

 

ABA Trainers Continuing Education & Support Group

Christie Enzinna, M.A., Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Reinforcement Schedules & How They Influence Behavior

February 13, 2002  6:30-8:30p

Cypress, TX  Carlton Pre-Vocational Center

Phone 281-897-4750 for Directions

 

Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress Dr. Carl Childress - “The Role of the Optometrist in the Multi-Disciplinary Management of a Child with Learning Differences.”

PEP - East Texas - A Network of Therapy Information for Families and Professionals.

February 19, 2002

East Texas - Longview Early Childhood Intervention Office

903-938-5728 www.peptexas@yahoo.com

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

 

3^rd Annual Texas State Medical Conference on Autism

Dr. Jane El-Dahr, Dr. Paul Hardy, Dr. Ted Kniker, and

Dr. Cindy Schneider

February 23, 2002

San Antonio, TX

www.sanantonioautism.org  www.tcart.org

 

TxABA Annual Conference

Patricia J. Krantz & Edward C. Fenske - “Strategies to Promote Engagement at Home & in the Community.” Wayne W. Fisher - “Functional Analysis & Treatment of Aberrant Behavior.”

Patricia Krantz - “Teaching Children with Autism to Monitor their own Behavior.”

Allen Neuringer - “Reinforced Variability and

the Voluntary Operant.”

Michael Stoutimore - “A Statewide Behavior Analysis Services & Research Project.”

Teresa Rodgers - “Tools for Positive Behavior Change.” Steven C. Hayes - “From RFT to ACT:  Building and Testing a New Behavioral Approach to Language & Cognition.”

March 1-2, 2002

Houston, TX  Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

www.scs.unt.edu/depts/behav/txaba/

http://rhino.scs.unt.edu/depts/behav/txaba/

tsloan@flex.net

 

TxABA Autism Special Interest Group

Invites all educators who attend the Friday workshops to be our guest at a luncheon...

Featuring:  Teachers’ Perspectives on Implementing ABA

March 1, 2002

RSVP Christie 281-239-1133 by 2/14/02

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

 

Autism/Asperger’s 2002

Dr. Temple Grandin, Zoe Mailloux, Dr. Cathy Pratt,

Jerry Newport, Tom McKean, Dr. Raun Melmed,

and a special IEP panel

March 21-22, 2002

Houston, TX

www.futurehorizons-autism.com  800-489-0727

 

Autism/Asperger’s International SuperConference 2002

Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jeannie McAfee, Dr. Luke Tsai,

Dr. Jim Ball, Barb Kirby, Becky Moyes, and Norm Ledgin

April 10-12, 2002

Dallas, TX

1-800-489-0727  www.futurehorizons-autism.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

 

FEAT Central Texas Bi-Monthly Meeting

The DAN Protocol

Dr. Glen Luepnitz

May 17, 2002

Pfugerville, TX  Copperfield Elementary

512-251-6634

 

CRCG Conference:  Celebrating 15 Years of Collaboration in Texas

September 30-October 3, 2002

San Antonio, TX

 

 

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VIRGINIA

Teaching Verbal Behavior:  Hands-On

Training for Tutors and Therapists.

Cherish Richards, BCABA, & Holly Smith, BCABA

February 21-22, 2002

Herndon, VA  Hawthorn Suites

904-504-1778  www.drcarbone.net

 

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

August 26-27, 2002

Norfolk, VA

888-732-7462  edimaio@pecs.com  www.pecs.com

 

WASHINGTON, DC

Public Meeting of the Institute of Medicine’s

Immunization Safety Review Committee.

March 11, 2002

Washington, DC  The Foundry Building Room 2004

www.iom.edu/imsafety

RSVP to 202-334-1342  imsafety@nas.edu

 

***UNLOCKING AUTISM RALLY***

“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!!!

Bring your family and friends and head for DC this Spring!

April 21, 2002  12 noon to 5pm

Washington, DC  on the mall

www.UnlockingAutism.org

***submit your child’s picture to be included in the “Open Your Eyes to Autism” permanent picture display project that will be displayed at the Rally.

~Spread the word to your organizations and schools~

To volunteer to help in this Autism Awareness Effort,

please contact Nancale@aol.com or www.UnlockingAutism.org

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

 

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The NIDS Research Institute & Parent Coalition

Announces the Following Event:

National Video Conference -

Set-Up a Site in Your Area!!!

February 9, 2002

For more information, please call:

Marc Share, marc@healnds.org, 818-951-8579

 

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