Professor Marian Sigman, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Marie Knox, Dr. Deb Keen
Topics: Diagnosis, Assessment, Social Interactions, Personal Perspectives,
Interventions, Resources, and Strategies. November 4-8, 2002 Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group
For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with ASD or
Developmental Delays in Communication, Behavior, & Social Skills Kathy Small and
Andrew Shahan - Helping Children Develop Social and Play Skills across
Environments: School, Home, Playground July 18, 2002
Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center
408-727-5775
Parents Choice Conference
C. Andrew Waters - Waters & Kraus, Vaccine Injury Attorneys; Andrew Hall
Cutler - PhD, Chemist, Chelation; Bruce Bothwell - Special Education Attorney
Michael Lang - BrainChild Nutritionals Devin Houston - Houston Nutraceuticals
Parent Panel August 17-18, 2002 Buena Park, CA near Los Angeles
PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group
For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with ASD or
Developmental Delays in Communication, Behavior, & Social Skills B.J. Freeman -
Skills Children need to reach success as adults. September 19, 2002
Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center
408-727-5775
ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant
The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence
Intended audience: Early Childhood & School age educators, special educators,
SLP's, OT's, Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, Students from these
disciplines, program administrators,
medically related professionals, parents and family members. September 26-27,
2002 San Diego, CA Mission Valley Hilton planitbwz@aol.com
ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant
The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence
Intended audience: Early Childhood & School age educators, special educators,
SLP's, OT's, Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, Students from these
disciplines, program administrators,
medically related professionals, parents and family members. September
30-October 1, 2002 Los Angeles, CA Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City planitbwz@aol.com
ASD Seminar with Dr. Barry Prizant
The SCERTS Model for Enhancing Communicative & Socioemotional Competence
Intended audience: Early Childhood & School age educators, special educators,
SLP's, OT's, Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, Students from these
disciplines, program administrators,
medically related professionals, parents and family members. October 4-5,
2002 San Jose, CA Double Tree Hotel planitbwz@aol.com
PDD/Autism & Related Disorders Education Support Group
For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with ASD or
Developmental Delays in Communication, Behavior, & Social Skills A Panel of
Speech & Language Pathologists will introduce different methods used to treat
children with severe speech and language impairments. October 16, 2002
Santa Clara, CA The Family Resource Center
408-727-5775
Autism/Asperger's 2002
Dr. Jeanette McAfee, Teresa Bolick, Jerry & Mary Newport,
Sean Barron, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Diane-Twachtman-Cullen, Jerry & Mary Newport,
Teresa Bolick, and Nancy Kashman & Janet Mora November 21-22, 2002 Honolulu, HI
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
This conference is designed for psychologists, educators, and the families of
people with high-end Autism Spectrum Disorders who are just beginning to
understand the unique disabilities affected by weak social cognition. October
1-2, 2002 Baltimore, MD Oregon Ridge Lodge 913-897-1004
Presenting cutting edge research from some of the most respected
professionals in the field. Speakers include: Margaret Bauman, MD, Joe Buxbaum,
PhD, Carol Grey, Marvin Natowicz, MD, PhD, Ian Lipkin, PhD, and Jerry Newport
November 1-3, 2002 Danvers, MA Sheraton Ferncroft Conference Center
Positive Behavior Interventions for Children with Autism
Ruth Donlin, The Eden II Schools
July 18-19, 2002
Albuquerque, NM Holiday Inn Mt. View Colorado_Institute_of_Autism@hotmail.com
719-593-7335
NEW YORK
Autism Recovery Training
Offered through SUNY-Canton by Dr. Stephen F. Ledoux.
Two local certificates of completion are offered, one for parents/
paraprofessionals, and one for teachers. Canton, NY 315-386-7423 ledoux@canton.edu
An Icon to I Can Workshop: Adapted Books
A Bridge to Literacy and Language Development
Barbara C. Bloomfield, M.A., CCC-SLP
July 18, 2002
Plainview, NY The Marriott Residence Inn
516-735-3012 KTKetzel@aol.com
Walk F.A.R. for NAAR Kickoff Luncheon
July 25, 2002 12p-2p
Westbury, NY Westbury Manor
516-327-4646 jfleming@naar.org
Unlocking Autism Presents A FAMILY FUN DAY EVENT
Appearances by Sponge Bob * Blue from Blue's Clues
There will be face painting, indoor amusements, and more.... Reservations
Required! July 27, 2002 10a-2p Suffolk County, NY Fun4All in Port Jeff Station
631-220-4727 airwin@optonline.net
The Elija Foundation presents Dr. Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA
A Full Day Workshop on Self Help Skills
Teaching Toileting, Feeding & Dressing - to students with Autism, using
Applied Behavior Analysis. August 3, 2002 8am-5pm Plainview, NY The Residence
Inn
Social Skill Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome &
Social-Communication Disorders A workshop for Parents and Professionals
Presented by Jed Baker, PhD October 7, 2002 White Plains, NY Crowne Plaza
973-313-1803 JandBBaker@aol.com
Autism/Asperger's 2002
Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Kenneth Rubin, Carol Gray, Dr. Lisa Lewis Jim Yerman,
Anne Addison, Maria Wheeler, Sean Barron November 7-8, 2002 Westchester, NY
Asperger Syndrome: Arranging the Environment for Success
This 2-Day workshop will highlight effective strategies for children and
youth with Asperger Syndrome. It is designed for parents, professionals, and
others who work with these unique individuals. October 11-12, 2002 Eugene, OR
Denton County's Parents of Children with Special Needs
Amy Patrick - Director of Education for Partners Resource Network, Inc. Goal
is to reach parents and work in conjunction with other support groups
to help parents understand the Special Education State and Federal Laws,
participate fully in their child's educational decisions, among other things.
Monthly Meetings: 2nd Thursday 7p-9p & Last Saturday 9a-11a Lake Dallas, TX Lake
Dallas Primary School Amy 940-726-6355 amysuepatrick@netscape.net Tami
940-321-9187 mopitup@coserv.net
The ARC of Greater Houston: Sibshops
Workshops for Siblings of Special Needs Children
Call 713-957-1600 for more information
Family Support NAMI-CAN Support Group
A support group for families or caregivers whose children or
adolescents live iwth a neurobiological brain disorder.
Paula Sokolich is on the disabilities committee with the Diocese of
Galveston-
Houston and this is one of their efforts to reach out to our special kids.
You need not be Catholic to attend. July 13, 2002 Angelton, TX Most Holy Trinity
pjsok@earthlink.net
Domonique Randall to present at July GHC-ASA Meeting
July 13, 2002 10am
Topic: Becoming Certified in ABA
Houston, TX UTMSI 1300 Morsund
713-513-7575
PEP - (Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress)
Monthly Meeting
July 18, 2002 6-7:30p
Longview, TX Longview Cancer Center
peptexas@yahoo.com 903-938-5728
FEAT-NT Presents - "A Bio-Medical Dialogue"
A follow-up to the Bradstreet/Kartzinel/Wakefield - "Open Windows"
Conference.
Speakers: Mika McGough and Dr. Seshagiri Rao
July 20, 2002 9a-12p
Colleyville, TX Healthy Approach Market
817-399-9100
PDD/IDA Monthly Meeting
Tony Attwood Video on Aspergers Syndrome
July 23, 2002
Houston, TX
pddida@hotmail.com 713-660-0944
Promoting Independence Public Forum!!!!!!!
SB 367 Task Force Members will present information related to the state's
progress on the Promoting Independence Plan and the
CRCG Conference: Celebrating 15 Years of Collaboration in Texas September
30-October 3, 2002 San Antonio, TX 713-664-5701 x287 lauren_moore@co.harris.tx.us
MyHART - Mentally Handicapped & Autism Awareness Ride for Texas Purpose is to
give each local city a chance to have families, organizations, and others, meet
with their state legislatures to discuss the need for increased funding; provide
pertinent information to our legislatures about funding needs for Texans with
disabilities; provide facts about the explosive growth of Autism; provide
personal stories outlining the need for help; inform about funding proposals for
upcoming Legislation in 2003. 2 Cyclists will be riding from Houston through San
Antonio, Austin, Waco, Fort Worth, and Dallas. Ride begins October 4, 2002 and
ends October 11, 2002 in Dallas Mark - sachnik@utdallas.edu Ron - rgrabau@houston.rr.com
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