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ARIZONA
Golf Tournament
November 4, 2002
Glendale, AZ Arrowhead Country Club
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK6Ta4Jjj0b/

AUSTRALIA
Spotlight on the Spectrum
Professor Marian Sigman, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Marie Knox, Dr. Deb Keen
Diagnosis, Assessment, Social Interactions, Personal Perspectives, Interventions, Resources, and Strategies.
Brisbane, Queensland
November 4-8, 2002
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK6Ua4Jjj0b/
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)
Melbourne
November 10-14, 2002
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK6Va4Jjj0b/

Auditory Integration Training
March 10-21, 2003
Brisbane, Queensland Darling Point Special School
enquiries@abiq.org www.aitresources.com
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK6Wa4Jjj0b/ earait@aol.com

CALIFORNIA
FEAT of the Greater Bay Area Workshop
Development & Beginning Skills NT vs Delayed Development
November 9, 2002 9:30-4:30pm
Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents
FEAT@php.com

FEAT of the Greater Bay Area Workshop
Community & Generalization
November 13, 2002 7-9pm
Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents
FEAT@php.com

Thinking About You, Thinking About Me
Michelle Garcia Winner - Exploration into clinical aspects
of higher level Theory of Mind deficits.
November 15, 2002 9a-4p
San Jose, CA Santa Clara County Office of Education
www.socialthinking.com cmorton@pacbell.net 408-557-8595

Spectrum Center: Workshops on Autism
Addressing Autism Specific Behaviors: Rituals, Obsessions & Self-Stimulation - presented by Linda Haymes, PhD
November 16, 2002 9:30a-12:30p
Berkeley, CA The Spectrum Center
510-845-1321

Organization for Autism Research: "Research that helps Families Today"
West Coast Autism Golf Classic 2002
Entry Fee: $150 per player, $600 for foursome
Includes Green Fees, Golf Cart, Dinner and Awards
November 18, 2002 10:30am
Vista, CA Vista Valley Country Club
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK63a4Jjj0b/
Call Joy 760-233-8766

FEAT of the Greater Bay Area Workshop
PLAY! Independent and Social Play
November 20, 2002 7-9pm
Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents
FEAT@php.com

FEAT of the Greater Bay Area Workshop
Behavior Functional Analysis adn Writing a Behavior Plan
December 7, 2002 9:30-4:30pm
Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents
FEAT@php.com

Berard Auditory Integration Training
10 day - non-invasive therapeutic technique which helps people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input, and to decrease
hyper or hypo - sensitivity to specific environmental or speech sounds.
December 21-30, 2002
San Diego, CA
terries@execpc.com

FEAT of the Greater Bay Area Workshops for 2003
January 11, 2003 9:30-4:30 - Non-Verbal Communication Methods
February 15, 2003 9:30-4:30 - Social Skils Play Skills
March 22, 2003 9:30-4:30 - Theroy of Mind Pragmatic Language
April 12, 2003 9:30-4:30 - Assessment & IEP's - Measuring Progress
Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents
FEAT@php.com

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
February 8-15, 2003
Redlands, CA
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Inside Out: What makes the person with Autism/Aspergers tick?
Michelle Garcia Winner - Exploration of the Social Cognition & its impact on the school day; review of a multitude of practical strategies.
February 12-13, 2002 9a-4p
San Jose, CA Santa Clara County Office of Education
http://www.socialthinking.com cmorton@pacbell.net 408-557-8595

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
April 4-13, 2003
Orange County, CA
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
July 21-30, 2003
Laguna Hills, CA
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
September 6-15, 2003
Costa Mesa, CA
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net


CANADA
Working Together: Supporting Individuals with PDD/Autism
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA, Joanne Gerenser, MA, CCC-SLP,
November 7-8, 2002
Winnipeg, Manitoba
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK66a4Jjj0b/
estracha@mb.sympatico.ca

The 1st Annual Rock Star Gala & Dance
A fundraiser for the Autism Society of Ontario
(ASO) Wellington county Chapter
November 23, 2002 8pm
University of Guelph - The Bullring
Julie Kahn, 519-837-8463

COLORADO

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA, Getting Kids in Sync
Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR Sensory Integration Dysfunction
November 6, 2002
Denver, CO
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/ 888-357-5867

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
November 15-24, 2003
Colorado Springs, COgk
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

CONNECTICUT

Quality Indicators of Good ABA Programs
Kathleen Dyer, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA
V. Mark Durand, PhD
November 2, 2002 9a-12noon
Windsor, CT The River Street School
mlambert02@snet.net

FAP - Friends of Autistic People - Benefit Gala
Buffet dinner with Silent Auction - Black Tie
November 16, 2002 6-10pm
Greenwich, CT Woman's Club
bridaranyi@aol.com 203-661-8510

FLORIDA

IMFAR Conference
A two-day scientific meeting comprised of keynote presentations as well as slide and poster sessions. All types of research - from molecular biology to neuropsychology to treatment research will be represented at the meeting.
Nov 1 & 2, 2002
Orlando, FL
310 825 3478 www.imfar.org beam@ucla.edu

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
December 15-24, 2002
Bradenton, FL
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Call for Papers - 2003 Conference
March 27-29, 2003
Orlando, FL Raddison Hotel
For more information on topics:
Cindy 813-974-0637 chipple@fmhi.usf.edu
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7aa4Jjj0b/

GEORGIA
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
February 20-21, 2003
Atlanta, GA Radison Hotel Northlake
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7ba4Jjj0b/
248-879-2598

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
March 1-10, 2003
Atlanta, GA
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

HAWAII
Autism/Asperger's 2002
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
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7ca4Jjj0b/
1-800-489-0727

ILLINOIS
Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA - Getting Kids in Sync
Lynn Balzer-Martin, PhD, OTR Improving Assessment & Treatment
November 20, 2002
Chicago, IL
888-357-5867 http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/

INDIANA
Inside Out: What makes the person with Autism/Aspergers tick?
Michelle Garcia Winner - Exploration of the social cognition and it's impact on the school day; review of a multitude of practical strategies.
April 24-25, 2003 9a-4p
San Jose, CA Santa Clara County Office of Education
www.socialthinking.com cmorton@pacbell.net 408-557-8595

INDONESIA
Auditory Integration Training (10 days)
February, 2003
Jakarta & Surabaya, Indonesia
earait@aol.com http://www.aitresources.com 206-463-5237

IOWA
Autism Awakening
 
Autism Awakening Autism In Focus 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.

Next Meeting: November 16, 2002
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA  St. Lukes Hospital Room 163
Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm
319-364-2687 autismawakening@aol.com

This Months Topic:

US Autism Embassy, Center, and Clinic Opens in November.

This meeting will cover topics of services and more. Open to public

Take Home Materials

Stuart Spencer Stratton Memorial

Autism Embassy, Center, and Clinic BUilding Opening Press Release

All media Invited to attend, questions from press invited after Press Release

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA  St. Lukes Hospital Room 163
Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm
319-364-2687 autismawakening@aol.com

Online Advanced Reservation link right below
Autism Awakening
http://autismawakeninginia.bizland.com/autismfirststepsautismsupportmeetings/

Upcoming Autism In Focus Support Meeting 2002 Schedule: 
December 21
Cedar Rapids, IA  St. Lukes Hospital Room 163
319-364-2687 autismawakening@aol.com
 

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

The Son-Rise Program
Breakthrough Strategies for Autism and PDD
Raun K. Kaufman - The Son-Rise Program
Dublin - University College Dublin
To register for these - 001 413 229 2100
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7ia4Jjj0b/

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
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7ja4Jjj0b/

KENTUCKY

Auditory Integration Training
November 1-10, 2002
Somerset, KY Giant Steps Therapy Center
giantsteps@earthlink.net 800-952-0288

LOUISIANA

Sensory Challenged Children 2002 Symposium
Effective Therapeutic Approaches
November 15-16, 2002 8:30a-4:30p
Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana State Police Academy
225-755-2304 225-343-4194 pep@intersurf.com

MARYLAND
Samonas Workshop - Auditory Intervention
November 15-16, 2002
Baltimore, MD Radison Hotel Cross Keys
1-800-726-6627 1-540-213-2164

MASSACHUSETTS

Current Trends in Autism Conference
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
Waltham, MA The Weston Hotel
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7pa4Jjj0b/
ctia@ladders.org

MICHIGAN

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA - "Getting Kids in Sync"
Paula Aquilla, B.Sc., OT - "Creating a Sensory Diet for Young Children"
December 12, 2002
Detroit/Southfield, MI
888-357-5867 http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
June 21-30, 2003
Big Rapids/Grand Rapids, MI
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

MISSISSIPPI
5th Annual Mississippi Autism Conference
Keynote Speaker: Carol Gray
February 6-7, 2003
Hattiesburg, MS Lake Terrace Convention Center
601-266-5163 www.ids.usm.edu 1-888-671-0051

MISSOURI

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA - Getting Kids in Sync
Nancy Kashman, LOTR & Janet Mora, CCC-SLP - An OT and SLP Approach
December 4, 2002
St. Louis, MO
888-357-5867 http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA - Getting Kids in Sync
Nancy Kashman, LOTR & Janet Mora, CCC-SLP - An OT and SLP Approach
December 6, 2002
Kansas City, MO
888-357-5867 http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/

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
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK62a4Jjj0b/

NEVADA

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
October 18-27, 2003
Las Vegas, NV
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

NEW JERSEY

The Center for Developmental Excellence, LLC
is now accepting Enrollment for all programs: Yoga, Katate, Music, Art, Play Groups, Sports Groups, Massage, Computer Tutor, Horseback Riding
Registration begins the week of October 1, 2002
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7xa4Jjj0b/ cdeinfo@comcast.net

New Jersey State Bar Foundation Seminars
Special Education Law Seminar
November 14, 2002 7-9pm
New Brunswick, NJ New Jersey Law Center
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Aa4Jjj0b/ 800-Free Law Admission is free

26th Annual ASAH Conference
Joni M. Jones RN - mother of Adam Jones (as seen in the Autism/Asperger digest)
November 15, 2002
Atlantic City, NJ Convention Center
609-890-1400 x11

New Jersey State Bar Foundation Seminars
Law & Disability Conference
November 21, 2002 9a-12:30p
New Brunswick, NJ New Jersey Law Center
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Aa4Jjj0b/ 800-Free Law
Admission is free

New Jersey State Bar Foundation Seminars
Special Needs Trust
November 14, 2002 7-9pm
New Brunswick, NJ New Jersey Law Center
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Aa4Jjj0b/ 800-Free Law Admission is free

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
February 6-7, 2003
Newark, NJ Holiday Inn Newark
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7oa4Jjj0b/


OHIO

Asperger Syndrome: Strategies for Success
This conference will provide intensive training for parents and professionals who work with children and youth with Asperger Syndrome.
November 15-16, 2002
Toledo, OH Hilton Toledo
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Da4Jjj0b/ 888-4-Asprgr

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA "Getting Kids in Sync"
Paula Aquilla, B.Sc, OT - "Creating a Sensory Diet for Young Children"
December 10, 2002
Cleveland, OH
Sensory Resources 888-357-5867
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
January 24-February 2, 2003
Dayton, OH
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
March 15-24, 2003
Cincinnati, OH
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
June 5-14, 2003
Cleveland/Independence, OH
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net
 

OKLAHOMA
Diet and Biology of Autism
Overview of GFCFdiet, chelation, current theories and research.
Angela Lowry - speaker
November 11, 2002 7-9pm
Edmond, OK Edmond Library
autismpac@aol.com 918-348-7151 artangel@cox.net

Good Communication with the School presented by
Special Education Parent Assoc.
Sherlyn Walton - speaker
November 14, 2002 7-9pm
Broken Arrow, OK Calgary Baptist Church
artangel@cox.net 918-259-9953

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
December 5-14, 2003
Tulsa, OK
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

OREGON
Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
& Related Disorders with Dr. Vincent Carbone
November 1-3, 2002 8a-5p
Portland, OR Portland Conference Center
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Ea4Jjj0b/

PENNSYLVANIA
Inagural STROLLATHON for Rett Syndrome
November 2, 2002
Harrisburg, PA
strollathon@aol.com
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Fa4Jjj0b/
203-677-6798

Successful Inclusion: Practical Strategies for Including
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.
November 8, 2002
Reading, PA BCIU Building
www.autismsocietyofberks.org/pages/events.html
610-736-3739

Demystifying Asperger Syndrome with Bill Stillman
November 9, 2002 9a-4p
Drexel Hill, PA Delaware County Memorial Hospital
610-449-6776 dcwright@ascendgroup.org
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Ga4Jjj0b/

Roseann Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA on "Sensory Integration"
The Children's Hospital of Phila.
November 9, Saturday
BYARM Fellowship Lecture Series.

Gluten-free Casein-free Support Group Meeting - MONTHLY
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Autism Spectrum Resource Center
14 S. State Street, Newtown, PA, 2nd floor above Newtown Travel)
Bring a favorite gf/cf product or recipe. $5
November 9, Saturday
RSVP to Elsie McHale at: eljoco99@comcast.net or (215) 230-9264. www.autismsrc.org

Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey Chapter of CAN:
Seminar for parents and practitioners.
Glenn F. Rall, PhD - Human Immune Response
Sallie Bernard - Mercury and Autism
November 10, 2002 1-4pm
Ft. Washington, PA

Pivotal Response & Classroom Inclusion for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D. & Robert Koegel, Ph.D.
By The Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
November 22, Friday 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Fort Washington, PA Holiday Inn
Fee includes Cont. Breakfast (lunch on your own) $35.00 Parent/Family member of a person with ASD, $55.00 Professional Register by 11/15/02
Anna Filmyer, Anacan@aol.com Act 48 Credits Available

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
May 2-11, 2003
Pittsburgh, PA
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

RHODE ISLAND
"IMAGINE" Gala
November 2, 2002
Cocktail hour begins at 6pm with a silent auction, family
style dinner, and dancing/band.
Cranston, RI on the Pawtuxet
Contact Denise 401-739-2700 x275
Tickets: 50.00 pp

SINGAPORE
WeCAN - Worldwide Collaboration on Autism Needs -
3rd Annual Best Practices Conference.
Three day conference will bring together renowned practitioners
on Autism, Tony Attwood, Gary Mesibov, and others.
November 19-21, 2002
Singapore
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Ha4Jjj0b/

SOUTH CAROLINA
Building Bridges - Collaborative Workshops on Autism
Biological Issues with Autism presented by Dr. William Shaw, PhD
November 2, 2002
Aiken, SC University of SC
DStout6@aol.com

Giant Steps Therapy Center
Applied Behavior Analysis in the classroom.
Spring Autism Symposium
Ron Leaf, PhD
April 28-29, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
800-658-3080 605-357-1431

TENNESSEE
ASA East Tennessee Chapter Fall 2002 Conference
"Effective Behavior Interventions for Individuals with ASD"
Featured Speaker: Maria Wheeler, M.Ed.
November 2, 2002 8:30a-3p
Knoxville, TN Radisson Summit Hill Hotel
865-637-3914
micksuze@concast.net http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Ia4Jjj0b/

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
January 11-20, 2003
Nashville, TN
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
May 21-30, 2003
Chattanooga, TN
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

Giant Steps Therapy Cent - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
October 1-10, 2003
Knoxville, TN
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

TEXAS
5th Annual Creating Connections Conference
Dr. Richard Villa - an international speaker dedicated to the development of support systems for educating all students in the mainstream classroom.
November 2, 2002
817-547-5779 871-877-1474

F2F Citywide Get2gether
Mike Mize, from Cy-Fair ISD will discuss transition & other service opportunities available to kids with disabilities
November 5, 2002 7pm
Houston, TX Family to Family Network
713-466-6304

NAMI-CAN Network Support Group Meeting
November 5, 2002 6-8pm
Fort Worth, TX
Mary Ann Gray 817-569-5911
Please call to reserve for childcare.

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA - Getting Kids in Sync
Nancy Kashman, LOTR & Janet Mora, CCC-SLP - An OT and SLP Approach
November 8, 2002
Houston, TX
888-357-5867 http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/

Greater Houston Chapter of ASA
Monthly Meeting
November 9, 2002 10am
713-513-7575

PEP: Parents/Professionals for Exceptional Progress of East Texas
Monthly Meeting Speaker: Laura Buckner - Partners in Policymaking
November 9, 2002 9:30-11:30a
Longview, TX Longview Cancer Center
903-938-5728 peptexas@yahoo.com

Gulf Coast ASA Meeting
Special: Kent Reed - will speak on Asperger's and Irlen Syndrome
November 12, 2002
Clear Lake, TX Bay Area United Way Service Center
Lynne - 281-482-5711

Cy-Fair ISD Parents Meet MHMRA
MHMR staff will present available services and qualifying criterion for
services.
November 14, 2002 7-9pm
Houston, TX ISC Boardroom, 10300 Jones Road
281-897-6452

FEAT of Central Texas has joined with ASGA:
For information on Autism, Asperger's, and PDD.
November 14, 6:30p: Wellness Plans to Promote Healthy Brain Chemistry.
December 12, 7pm: Holiday Social/Support Meeting
Austin, TX Austin Child Guidance Center
ASGA 512-528-0011

Autism Society of Greater Austin
Daytime Coffee
November 20, 2002 9:30-11a
Austin, TX Le Madeline's (Arboretum)
512-528-0011

Inside Out: What Makes The Person with Autism/Asperger Syndrome tick?
Michelle Garcia Winner - Exploration of social cognition and it's impact on the school day/ review of multitude of practical strategies.
December 4-5, 2002 9a-4p
Plano, TX Dallas area
http://www.socialthinking.com cmorton@pacbell.net 408-557-8595

Gulf Coast ASA Meeting
Parent Sharing Meeting
December 10, 2002
Clear Lake, TX Bay Area United Way Service Center
Lynne - 281-482-5711

Autism Society of Greater Austin
Daytime Coffee
December 18, 2002 9:30-11a
Austin, TX Le Madeline's (Arboretum)
512-528-0011

The Special Needs Lifeplan:
The 5 Special Needs Life Stages and How to plan for each.
* Proactive vs 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 mistakes
January 13, 2003 Alief ISD
January 23, 2003 Cy-Fair ISD
Steven C. Rhatigan, C.E.P
281-364-7211 steve@stemark.com
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7La4Jjj0b/

Guardianship, and Special Needs Trust Workshop
Transfer of Rights occurs at 18 years of age, who will need, or
be legally able to make medicaid or financial choices for your child?
January 23, 2003 7-9pm
Houston, TX ISC Boardroom, 10300 Jones Road
281-897-6452

2003 Conference:
Ami Klin, Ph.D. - Yale Child Study Center
January 25, 2003
More information TBA

Autism/Asperger's 2003 Conference
Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, Carol Gray, Dr. Max Wiznitzer,
Jerry Newport, Dr. Luke Tsai, and Maria Wheeler
January 30-31, 2003
San Antonio, TX
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Ma4Jjj0b/
info@futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727

Inclusion Works Conference
February 27-March 1, 2003
Austin, TX Austin Renaissance Hotel
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Na4Jjj0b/ 800-252-9729

After High School - What Next?
State agencies, service providers, support groups, residential care providers, universities, community colleges, and anyone you request will be invited to provide information at this transition fair.
March 4, 2003 7-9pm
Houston, TX ISC Conference Rooms C/D 10300 Jones Road
281-897-6452

Asperger's Superconference 2003
Featuring Dr. Jeanie McAfee, Kathleen Quill, Anne Addison, Teresa Bolick, and Jerry and Mary Newport
April 9-11, 2003
Dallas, TX Southfork Ranch
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Ma4Jjj0b/
info@futurehorizons-autism.com 800-489-0727

Giant Steps Therapy Center - Auditory Integration Training
Jackie Rockwell - Certified Audiologist and SLP.
Dates are tentative pending adequate registrations.
August 16-25, 2003
Salt Lake City, UT
800-952-0288 giantsteps@earthlink.net

UNITED KINGDOM

Educating pupils with ASD - Mainstream and Specialist
"Implications of care standards legislation"
Mike Collins, Shona Pinkerton. Additional speakers to be confirmed
£99 Professional £60 Parent
12 Nov 2002 Scotland to be confirmed
CONTACT Tel: 0115 911 3363 Fax: 0115 911 3362
NAS Training & Consultancy Department training@nas.org.uk

Lovaas School Shadow Training Seminar
London Early Autism Project Staff
November 14, 2002 9a-4:30p
Bath, United Kingdom The Guildhall
www.londonearlyautism.com info@londonearlyautism.com

Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Continuing Care and Education
Terry Mooney, Shona Pinkerton, Richard Mills, James Graham, Jackie McCormick.
£99 Professional £60 Parent
12 Dec 2002
Scotland - Venue to be confirmed
Tel: 0115 911 3363 Fax: 0115 911 3362
NAS Training & Consultancy Department training@nas.org.uk

Implementing Quality in Care
"Implications of care standards Legislation"
Chris Morgan, Terry Mooney, Greig McNeish, Roger Carroll
£99 Professional £60 Parent
13 Feb 2003
London, Venue to be confirmed
+44 (0)115 911 3363; Fax: +44 (0)115 911 3362
NAS Training and Consultancy training@nas.org.uk

High Functioning Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
A two-day course by Dr Tony Attwood.
Recent developments in social and emotional support, anger management, friendship skills, cognitive behavioural therapy, characterisation skills and other practical strategies to promote positive functioning.
04 Jun 2003
London, Venue to be confirmed
CONTACT +44 (0)1433 631 036 Heghog Consultancy heg.hog@virgin.net

VIRGINIA
Berard Auditory Integration Training
10 day - non-invasive therapeutic technique which helps people to hear
all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input,
and to decrease
hyper or hypo - sensitivity to specific environmental or speech sounds.
November 1-10, 2002
Leesburg, VA Blue Ridge Speech & Hearing
THawsbrsh@aol.com terries@execpc.com

Autism & Disorders of Relating & Communicating:
A 3 day conference with 2 days of pre-conference workshops
Many speakers and topics and workshops!!!
November 6-7, 8-10, 2002
Tysons Corner, VA The Hilton McLean
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Oa4Jjj0b/

National Vaccine Information Center Presents:
3rd International Public Conference on Vaccination
Featuring Michael Palmer and his book "FATAL"
Also featuring: Dr. Andrew Wakefield, Boyd Haley, Mary Megson, Eric Hurwitz, Bernard Rimland, Sue Blevins, Sonnie Bates, and others
November 7-9, 2002
Arlington, VA Gateway Marriott Hotel
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Pa4Jjj0b/
770-977-7991 info@pjadvisors.com

Metabolic Application of NAET for Autism & Auto-Immune Disorders Protocol and training for Medical Practitioners & Clinical Trial Supervisors
November 15-17, 2002
Virginia - Embassy Suites Dulles Airport
Pat Omiecinski 407-812-9446

Bowl-A-Thon with NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler to Benefit "The Faison School for Autism"
Silent Auction of signed NASCAR memorabilia and bowling for the entire family.
November 23, 2002 3-5pm
Mechanicsville, VA AMF Hanover Lanes
autismcenter@vcu.org 804-828-4708

Introduction to Verbal Behavior - Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism & other Developmental Disabilities.
Vincent Carbone - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
March 14-16, 2003
Arlington, VA George Mason University School of Law
lnicklas@comcast.net

Solving the Relationship Puzzle: Opening Doors to Friendship to People in the Autistic Spectrum.
Dr. Steven E. Gutstein.
March 21-22, 2003
Herndon, VA Dulles Hyatt
Register at: http://www.autismoutreach.org

WASHINGTON (STATE)
Auditory Integration Training (10 days)
November 2-11, 2002
Longview, WA
earait@aol.com http://www.aitresources.com 1-206-463-5237

WISCONSIN
10 day - non-invasive therapeutic technique which helps people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input, and to decrease hyper or hypo - sensitivity to specific environmental or speech sounds.
November 11-21, 2002
Oconomowoc, WI
terries@execpc.com

Kathleen Quill speaks on "Social Interaction & Communication in Children with Autism"
November 15, 2002
Madison, WI
http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK7Qa4Jjj0b/

Sensory Integration and Young Children
Carol S. Kranowitz, MA - Getting Kids in Sync
Lynn Balzer-Martin, PhD, OTR - Improving Assessment & Treatment
November 22, 2002
Milwaukee, WI
888-357-5867 http://click.topica.com/maaayq9aaTK67a4Jjj0b/


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