2006 Collaborative Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders - Cincinnati

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2006 Annual Autism ConferenceDate(s): October 20 and 21, 2006Type: ConferenceLocation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Sabin AuditoriumContact: kimberly.collins@... (or) 513-636-4260Sponsor: O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

Conference Registration

You can download the 2006 Annual Autism Conference registration form in portable document format (.pdf):

Registration Form (41k)

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The O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, in partnership with the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, are hosting the 2006 Annual Autism Conference. A schedule of a conference is below.

Friday, October 20, 2006

7:45 am to 8:30 am: Registration 8:30 am: Welcome 8:45 am to 10:00 am: Keynote, Shore, PhD (Life Slightly to the Right) 10 am to 10:15 am: Break 10:15 am to 11:30 am: Morning Session I 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Lunch 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm: O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Update 1 pm to 2:15 pm: Evening Session I 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm: Break 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm: Evening Session II

Friday Tracks

Medical / Research

Morning Session I: G. Gurney, PhD, Division of General Pediatrics (Trends and Epidemiology of ASD) Evening Session I: Molloy, MD, MS, Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Biomedical Research in Autism) Evening Session II: Zimmer, MD (Phospholipids: Their Function in Neuronal Cell Membranes and Potential Relationship to Autism)

Education

Morning Session I: Jo-Anne Prendeville, PhD (Literacy in Autism: What Does the Research Tell Us?) Evening Session I: Christi Carnahan, M.Ed (Linking Functional Academics and Content Standards for Kids with ASD) Evening Session II: Arnold, BA, MA, Nationally Board Certified Teacher, Special Education (Video Modeling Using Windows Movie Maker)

Family / Adult

Morning Session I: Shore, PhD (Challenges Faced by Adults) Evening Session I: Franer, RN, CSN (Managing and Copy with Family) Evening Session II: Thaddeus Nestheide, PsyD (Sibling Issues)

Saturday, October 21, 2006

7:45 am to 8:30 am: Registration 8:30 am: Welcome 8:45 am to 10:00 am: Keynote, -Myles, PhD (Teaching Life Skills: The Hidden Curriculum) 10 am to 10:15 am: Break 10:15 am to 11:30 am: Morning Session I 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Lunch 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm: Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati Update 1 pm to 2:15 pm: Evening Session I 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm: Break 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm: Evening Session II

Saturday Tracks

Asperger Syndrome

AM SESSION I: -Myles, PhD (Interventions to Use When Behavior Is an Issue) PM SESSION I: Manning-, MD (Psychotropic Medications in Individuals with Asperger Syndrome) PM SESSION II: Donna Murray, PhD (Panel Presentation)

Behavior

Morning Session I: Kathy Krebs OTR/L and Foti-Hoff PsyD (Working Together to Solve the Problem: Combining Behavior and Sensory Strategies) Evening Session I: Christi Carnahan and Rena Sorensen-Burnworth, PhD (A Behavioral Approach to Staff Training: Applications at Home and in the Classroom) Evening Session II: Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD (When Picky Becomes a Problem: Feeding Issues in Children with ASD)

Treatment / Communication

Morning Session I: M. Grether, PhD (Autism and Augmentative Communication) Evening Session I: Fox, MA, CCC-SLP (Designing an Environment to Promote Play, Interaction and Integration) Evening Session II: Jayne Osika, OTR/L (Cranial Sacral Therapy: Who, What, When and Why?)

Accreditation

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.00 (5.0 on Friday, October 20 and 5.0 on Saturday, October 21) AMA PRA Category I Credits(s)tm. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Call 513-636-6732 regarding Psychology and Social Work credits.

Special Needs

Cincinnati Children's will take the steps required to ensure no individual with a disability is excluded or denied services because of the absence of ancillary aids or services identified in the American with Disabilities Act. Contact the continuing medical education office at 513-636-6732 within five business days prior to your arrival with any requests.

Donations

If you would like to support The O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, donations are accepted. Donations can be sent to: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, PO Box 643270, Cincinnati, OH 45264-3270. You can also donate online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org/donate. If you have questions or would like to make a donation over the phone, call the Department of Development at 513-636-4561.

Contact Us

For more information about the 2006 Annual Autism Conference, please contact (kimberly.collins@...), 513-636-4260.