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ALABAMA

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

ALASKA

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 11, 2002

Anchorage, AK

800-489-0727

ARIZONA

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 19, 2002

Phoenix, AZ

edfuture@onramp.net

AUSTRALIA

Spotlight on the Spectrum

Professor Marian Sigman, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Marie Knox, Dr. Deb Keen

chisholm.centre@mailbox.uq.edu.au

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

CALIFORNIA

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed

June 6-7, 2002

Anaheim, CA

Spring 2002 Workshop

"Developing Social Skills in Persons with Asperger's Syndrome & High Functioning Autism at Home and at School" - by Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP, MA, CCC June 8-9, 2002 Long Beach, CA Memorial Medical Center of Long Beach Rita Rubin 562-943-3335 brubin698@earthlink.net Caroline/Dean Wilson 562-425-2292 cwilsonlb@aol.com

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. June 13, 2002 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

Berard Auditory Integration Training

10-Day Training for Individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

June 15-24, 2002

San Diego, CA

terries@execpc.com 858-278-9534

Berard, Auditory Integration Training

10-Day Training for Individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

June 20-29, 2002

Laguna Hills, CA

terries@execpc.com 949-951-3362

Berard Auditory Integration Training

July 11-20, 2002

Costa Mesa, CA

giantsteps@earthlink.net 800-952-0288

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

October 29-30, 2002

San Diego, CA

Santa Barbara Alternative Treatments for Autism (SBATA)

Parents Support Group

Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7pm

Linda at sbcalinda@aol.com

CANADA

"Unraveling the Mystery of Autism - from Genetics to

Early Detection and Intervention"

Dr. Becky Ward

June 12, 2002

Ontario, Canada Widdifield Secondary School Theatre rmartin@efni.com

The Geneva Centre in Toronto

Summer Training Institute

Sessions:

August 19-21, 2002

August 22, 2002

August 23, 2002

FLORIDA

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

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

IOWA

IOWA WALK F.A.R. for NAAR

June 15, 2002

Des Moines, IA Gray's Lake

515-246-7940

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

KANSAS

Support Group Meeting for parents & children with ASD

Held the 2nd Saturday of every month

Lenexa, KS University of Kansas Regents Center

Exploring the Spectrum of Autism Disorders

Autism Asperger Resource Center (AARC) Summer Conference

Luke Tsai, MD - Medication Therapy of the New Millennium

Diane Twachtman-Cullen, PhD - A Formula for Designing Highly Effective IEP's for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. June 7-8, 2002 Olathe, KS Olathe Holiday Inn - 913-829-4000 913-588-5988 aarc@kumc.edu

KENTUCKY

Autism Institute 2002

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

August 22-23, 2002

Louisville, KY

LOUISIANA

The Little River Band is appearing in concert which will raise awareness of autism in our community and the proceeds will be used to support the activities of the the Acadian Society for Autistic Citizens, a regional chapter of ASA. June 30, 2002 8:30pm Lafayette, LA Heymann Center Vpar3auadv@yahoo.com 337-236-6658

MARYLAND

"Moving & Communicating: Fun-At-Home O.T. and Speech/Language

Activities" Great ideas for Summer Activities!!

Advice and Hands-On demonstrations!!!

Noelle Welch, OTR/L and Jan Howerton, CCC SLP

June 12, 2002 5-7pm

Leonardtown, MD College of Southern Maryland's Auditorium Admission is free. 301-884-4662 alexande@crosslink.net

Social Skills Instruction & Asperger Syndrome

MASSACHUSETTS

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

PECS 2-Day Training

July 30-31, 2002

Hyannis, MA

Anita Woods 508-564-5099 x22 anitalwoods@hotmail.com

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

October 10-11, 2002

MICHIGAN

Berard AIT and Interactive Metronome Training

June 22-July 1, 2002

Big Rapids, MI

800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

MINNESOTA

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

MONTANA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

November 5-6, 2002

Kalispell, MT

NEBRASKA

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 15, 2002

Lincoln, NE

edfuture@onramp.net

NEVADA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Diane Black, M.Ed., & Sarah Buswell

October 17-18, 2002

Reno, NV

NEW JERSEY

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

Southern New Jersey WALK F.A.R. for NAAR

June 8, 2002

Pennsauken, NJ Cooper River Park

888-777-NAAR

New Mexico

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

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

"Special Olympics New York 2002 Summer Games"

"Ride for Autism"

50 mile bike tour around NYC

June 23, 2002

AUTREAT 2002

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

The Elija Foundation presents Dr. Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA

A Full Day Workshop on Self Help Skills

Basic Elements of the Structured Teaching Approach as Applied to Students

with:

Autism, Developmental Delays, Visual & Motor Impairments, Severe to Profound

Mental Retardation. Presenter: Ronald Larsen, M.S.

August 7, 2002

Plainview, NY The Marriott Residence

516-735-3012 KTKetzel@aol.com

Self-Advocacy Association of NYS National Conference

1st Walk for Autism in Buffalo

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 DAKOTA

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

OREGON

Asperger Syndrome: Arranging the Environment for Success

PENNSYLVANIA

Berard Auditory Integration Training

10-day training for individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

June 7-16, 2002

Wynnewood, PA

terries@execpc.com

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... June 11, 2002 Philadelphia, PA Catholic Social Services Building 215-624-5920 215-332-4360 Lisa62864@aol.com Autism-PDD-Parents@yahoogroups.com

Berks ASA 3rd Annual Conference

"Understanding a Different Way of Being"

by William Stillman, Autism Consultant & Adult with Asperger's Syndrome August 26, 2002 Lansdale, PA North Penn High School dsilva@nni.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 DAKOTA

Fall Autism Symposium

Social-Communication Assessment & Interventions

Kathleen Quill

September 26-27, 2002

Sioux Falls, SD Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center

Pam 800-658-3080 605-357-1431

TENNESSEE

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

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

July 16-17, 2002

Memphis, TN

TEXAS

Newly Formed Parent Group - Dallas, TX

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. First Tuesday of every month Fort Worth, TX The Child Study Center 817-485-7936 marswart@swbell.net

The Special Needs Lifeplan: The What, Why, & How,

of Developing a Unique Plan for you and your Special

Needs Child.

Steven C. Rhatigan, ChLAP, C.E.P - Estate & Financial

Plans for Special Needs.

Topics:

* The 5 Special Needs Life Stages & How to Plan for each.

* Proactive versus Reactive Planning.

* Integrating Special Needs Costs into your Financial Plan.

* How to Navigate the Federal Entitlement Maze.

* The Special Needs Trust.

* The Letter of Intent.

* The 10 Most Common Special Needs Planning Mistakes.

June 1, 2002 Marbridge Foundation Parent Group - Austin

June 17, 2002 NAMI-West Houston 7-9pm

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Topics: Biology Influences, Leaky Gut, Mercury, Nutritional Supplements, ABA

Speakers: Jeff Bradstreet, MD, Jerry Kartzinel, MD, Andrew Wakefield, MD, Stephen Shore, Jose Martinez-Diaz, PhD., BCBA June 1-2, 2002 Grapevine, TX Grapevine Convention Center 321-953-0278 Info@GND.org

Camp Friendship & Camp Play-Along of Collin County

Family co-op camp offering social & friendship opportunities and training for kids with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD, and other social challlenges. June 3-7, 2002 Plano, TX Oak Point Recreation Center Gaylen 972-309-1905 googahly@aol.com

Autism Society of Collin County

The Sibling Panel with Ross Silverston moderating.

June 4, 2002

PEP: Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress in East Texas

Speaker: Beverly Butler Hall, SLP, - "Auditory Intervention Techniques for Sensory Challenged Children" June 20, 2002 6-7:30pm Longview, TX Longview Cancer Center 903-938-5728 peptexas@yahoo.com

PDD/IDA Monthly Meeting

Tony Attwood Video on Asperger's Syndrome

June 25, 2002

Houston, TX

pddida@hotmail.com 713-660-0944

Autism Society of Collin County

Open Microphone and Networking

July 2, 2002

Asperger Syndrome Coalition of US, Gulf Coast Chapter

June 11, 2002 7pm - Sharing Time

PDD/IDA Monthly Meeting

Tony Attwood Video on Aspergers Syndrome

July 23, 2002

Houston, TX

pddida@hotmail.com 713-660-0944

Autism Society of Collin County

Adults with Autism speak about what life is like.

August 6, 2002

Autism/Asperger's 2002

11th Annual Texas State Conference on Autism

September 11-14, 2002

Corpus Christi, TX

361-225-4500 for more information

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

VERMONT

Unlocking Autism presents "An evening with Rascal Flatts"

One of Country's Hottest New Groups!

Brought to you by Froggy 100.9 and Unlocking Autism.

June 22, 2002

Barre, VT Barre Civic Center

802-476-8188 Keys2UA@aol.com

VIRGINIA

2-Day PECS Training Workshop

Susan Peterson, PhD., & Sarah Buswell

August 26-27, 2002

Norfolk, VA

WASHINGTON

National Alliance for Autism Research

Walk F.A.R. for NAAR

June 9, 2002

Redmond, WA Marymoor Park

206-275-4490 autismwalk.org/Seattle

Seattle@WalkFARforNAAR.org

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood

July 13, 2002

Seattle, WA

edfuture@onramp.net

WEST VIRGINIA

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop

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

June 17-18, 2002

Charleston, WV

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