SCAAN Presents: Autism Awareness Forum 2006

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on an upcoming forum in Stark County. FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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SCAAN Presents:Autism Awareness Forum 2006

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 20067:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.THE BARRETTE BUSINESSAND COMMUNITY CENTERWALSH UNIVERSITY2020 EAST MAPLE STREET, NWNORTH CANTON, OH 44720SPONSORED BY The ARC of Stark County and Akron Children's Hosptial

PROGRAM AGENDA7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:50 a.m. Welcome & Program IntroductionsJudy Marks, President Stark County Autism Awareness Network (SCAAN)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Session IA: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Transitions Toulstan

B: Autism 101 Weaver

C: Collaborative Communication: Parents and School Personnel Sklar, Ed.DJudy Marks

10:00 -10:30 a.m. Break

10:30a.m. -12:00 p.m. Keynote: Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism SpectrumDisorderNevada , MD

12:00 -1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30- 2:30 a.m. Session IIA: Social SkillsAnn Pilewski, MA

B: Sensory DietJordy Joyce, OTR/L

C: Components of Effective Intervention ProgramsFiller, RN, BSN, BC

2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Session IIIA: Using Technology to Enhance Learning Outcomes Hood, MA

B: Update on Ohio’s Autism RecommendationsBarbara Yavorcik

C: Executive Functions: Impact Upon AutismCarol A. Krabill, Ed.D.

WHO SHOULD ATTENDEducators, Teacher’s Assistants, Physical Therapists,Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists,Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Case Managers,Advocates, Individuals with Autism/Asperger’s, parentsand family members.

CONTACT HOURSCertificates for 4.5 contact hours of educational (LPDC)credit will be available through Lincoln Way SERRC forthose attending the entire conference. Participants will berequired to complete a brief action plan for submission atthe end of the conference. Certificates will be mailed toparticipants completing all requirements.

FEEFee is $25. Register early as seating is limited.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEDeadline is March 21, 2006. No refunds after deadline.Substitutions permitted. For or additional information,please contact Arc of Stark County at 866-676-0053.