- Autism seminar in Milwaukee

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I might consider going to this, anyone else interested in going to this also??? My brother lives in Milwaukee area, he is a doctor in Milwaukee. Maybe I could stay with him if I went two days?

Subject: Milwaukee Autism Seminar- Adult Transition, Asperger Syndrome

"Autism in the Home, School and Community"

Milwaukee, WI ~ September 21-22, 2006

Sept. 21- Transitioning to Adulthood

Gerhardt: Increasing attention is being paid to needs of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they enter adolescence and grow into adulthood. Where job placement was once considered desirable, now the goal is career development. Instead of residential placement, now there is talk of residential choices in support of quality of life. This workshop will provide an overview of this movement toward transition planning for competent adulthood. Social skills and sexuality will also be addressed in young adults with ASD. Gerhardt is the President of the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and the founder of OAR's Scientific Council.

Sept. 22- Asperger Syndrome

Luke Tsai, MD: This presentation is a "dialogue" between a noted child psychiatrist and the educators and parents who interact daily with adolescents affected by Asperger Syndrome (AS). Attendees will learn the distinct clinical features of AS, along with the similarities and differences between AS and Autism. They will find marked differences in education and intervention measures used for these two disorders. Dr. Tsai also discusses: Effective medical/non-medical treatments and interventions for AS, and how new research and co-existing disorders are influencing the success of treatment and education of AS. Luke Tsai is a professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, and is the Director of the Developmental Disorders Clinic at the University of Michigan. He is also the author of "Taking the Mystery Out of Medications for Autism/Asperger Syndromes."

Early Bird Rates until August 21:

Professionals 1 day: $130, 2 days: $195

Parents 1 day: $95, 2 days: $160

Rates after August 21:

Professionals 1 day: $140, 2 days: $205

Parents Early bird rates still apply

Groups of 4 or more receive 10% off!

For information and registration, see our Milwaukee page at:

www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/milwaukee.html.

We have a block of discounted rooms at the Sheraton, where the conference will be held. Call (414) 481-8000 today - these will go quickly!

Purchase orders, Visa/Mastercard and personal checks are accepted. Full payment is required for entrance into conference.

Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.

2024 Jonathon Drive

Appleton, WI 54914

Phone: (920) 749-0332

Fax: (920) 882-0736

Email: spectrumtrainingsystems@...

Website: http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com