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Future Horizons, Inc.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Super Conference

July 21 - 22, 2011

Dixon, IL

Thursday, July 21, 2011

" The Next Generation of Social StoriesT, " with

Carol Gray

Carol Gray wrote the first Social StoryT in the

fall of 1990, and by early 1991 introduced the first guidelines of this

fascinating educational intervention. Since then, Social StoriesT have earned

widespread international popularity and interest. Increasingly they are the

focus of formal research. In their short history, Social StoriesT have earned

the respect of professionals and the affection of parents of those on the autism

spectrum. This presentation looks at Social StoriesT from a variety of

perspectives. Using lecture, demonstration, and activities, participants will

enjoy a first-hand exploration of Social StoriesT and the ever-increasing

research that supports their use.

By attending participants can:

-How Social StoriesT can improve behavioral and

social skills

-The history of the approach

-The formal research and surprising discoveries

that help us understand how Social StoriesT work so well

-Seven ideas to tailor Social StoriesT to

systematically address the core deficits in autism spectrum disorders

Friday, July 22, 2011

" Autism Perspectives, " with Raun Melmed, M.D.

Raun D. Melmed is a developmental and behavioral

pediatrician and Director of the Melmed Center in sdale, Arizona. He is

also co-founder and Medical Director of the Southwest Autism Research and

Resource Center, and Adjunct Senior researcher at the Translational Genomics

Institute in Phoenix. Dr. Melmed has established physician-training programs for

the early identification of infants and toddlers with autism and other

developmental and behavioral concerns. He is currently investigating the

genetics and phenotypes of autism, as well as the use of novel therapeutic

agents in the treatment of ADHD and autism.

By attending, participants can learn:

-Goals of early intervention

-Disorders that may mimic ASD

-How ASD affects socialization

-Behavior as communication

-Sensory challenges

-Medical/nutritional challenges

-Approaches, treatments, and therapies

-How to treat children, not labels

" Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration, "

with a Aquilla, B.Sc., OT

a Aquilla is an occupational therapist. She

has worked with adults and children in clinical, educational, home, and

community-based settings. She founded the Yes I Can! Integrated Nursery School,

Yes I Can! Summer Camp, and the I Love My Baby Program in Toronto. a was

also the founding executive director of Giant Steps in Toronto, an innovative

program of intensive therapies, academics, and support services for children

with autism spectrum disorder. a is the coauthor of Building Bridges Through

Sensory Integration and the author of Sensory Strategies to Improve

Communication, Social Skills, and Behavior DVD.

By attending, participants can learn to:

-Recognize and identify sensory processing

challenges in children

-Define and describe the " inside out perspective "

-List the benefits of a sensory diet

-Create and implement a custom sensory diet

-Recognize behavioral signs of sensory overload

and/or autonomic nervous system overload

-Utilize visual supports

Conference Location:

Historic Dixon Theatre

114 S. Galena Avenue (Rt. 26)

Dixon, IL. 61021

Directions

There is hotel information on the Dixon web page.

Register Now!

Please click here to see the conference pricing

chart. Attendees may choose one or both days. A discounted rate is given to

those who register online using the code SPEC1 with a credit card.

For more information on conference schedule,

prices, and CEUs (ASHA, Social Workers, APA), please visit the web page.

Visit web page for more details and registration

Any questions? Please call 800-489-0727. Thank

you!

For Future Horizons,

Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.

(920) 749-0332

www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com

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Autism and Asperger Syndrome Super Conference in Dixon, IL

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Future Horizons, Inc.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Super Conference

July 21 - 22, 2011

Dixon, IL

Thursday, July 21, 2011

" The Next Generation of Social StoriesT, " with

Carol Gray

Carol Gray wrote the first Social StoryT in the

fall of 1990, and by early 1991 introduced the first guidelines of this

fascinating educational intervention. Since then, Social StoriesT have earned

widespread international popularity and interest. Increasingly they are the

focus of formal research. In their short history, Social StoriesT have earned

the respect of professionals and the affection of parents of those on the autism

spectrum. This presentation looks at Social StoriesT from a variety of

perspectives. Using lecture, demonstration, and activities, participants will

enjoy a first-hand exploration of Social StoriesT and the ever-increasing

research that supports their use.

By attending participants can:

-How Social StoriesT can improve behavioral and

social skills

-The history of the approach

-The formal research and surprising discoveries

that help us understand how Social StoriesT work so well

-Seven ideas to tailor Social StoriesT to

systematically address the core deficits in autism spectrum disorders

Friday, July 22, 2011

" Autism Perspectives, " with Raun Melmed, M.D.

Raun D. Melmed is a developmental and behavioral

pediatrician and Director of the Melmed Center in sdale, Arizona. He is

also co-founder and Medical Director of the Southwest Autism Research and

Resource Center, and Adjunct Senior researcher at the Translational Genomics

Institute in Phoenix. Dr. Melmed has established physician-training programs for

the early identification of infants and toddlers with autism and other

developmental and behavioral concerns. He is currently investigating the

genetics and phenotypes of autism, as well as the use of novel therapeutic

agents in the treatment of ADHD and autism.

By attending, participants can learn:

-Goals of early intervention

-Disorders that may mimic ASD

-How ASD affects socialization

-Behavior as communication

-Sensory challenges

-Medical/nutritional challenges

-Approaches, treatments, and therapies

-How to treat children, not labels

" Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration, "

with a Aquilla, B.Sc., OT

a Aquilla is an occupational therapist. She

has worked with adults and children in clinical, educational, home, and

community-based settings. She founded the Yes I Can! Integrated Nursery School,

Yes I Can! Summer Camp, and the I Love My Baby Program in Toronto. a was

also the founding executive director of Giant Steps in Toronto, an innovative

program of intensive therapies, academics, and support services for children

with autism spectrum disorder. a is the coauthor of Building Bridges Through

Sensory Integration and the author of Sensory Strategies to Improve

Communication, Social Skills, and Behavior DVD.

By attending, participants can learn to:

-Recognize and identify sensory processing

challenges in children

-Define and describe the " inside out perspective "

-List the benefits of a sensory diet

-Create and implement a custom sensory diet

-Recognize behavioral signs of sensory overload

and/or autonomic nervous system overload

-Utilize visual supports

Conference Location:

Historic Dixon Theatre

114 S. Galena Avenue (Rt. 26)

Dixon, IL. 61021

Directions

There is hotel information on the Dixon web page.

Register Now!

Please click here to see the conference pricing

chart. Attendees may choose one or both days. A discounted rate is given to

those who register online using the code SPEC1 with a credit card.

For more information on conference schedule,

prices, and CEUs (ASHA, Social Workers, APA), please visit the web page.

Visit web page for more details and registration

Any questions? Please call 800-489-0727. Thank

you!

For Future Horizons,

Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.

(920) 749-0332

www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com

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