Free Autism Workshop

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Hello Parents, Teachers, Caregivers and Professionals!

Please help us spread the word!  Dr. Leaf is one of the original pioneers of

ABA having worked with autistic children since the 70's.  I promise you it will

be very enlightening!

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month,Autism Partnership invites parents,

educators and other professionals, to attend our complimentary workshop.

Sponsored by the Autism Partnership Family Foundation

Presented by Ron Leaf, Ph.D.

Tuesday, March 16th  9:00am – 3:00pm*

Arrive early: Registration from 8:00 – 8:45amContinental Breakfast will be

provided from 8:00 – 8:45am

Accelerating Success

Children and adolescents can make remarkable progress at home and in school.

Using Contemporary Behavior Therapy, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

(ASD) can learn to successfully communicate, play and develop meaningful

friendships,  but most importantly enjoy a high quality of life.

Topics to be discussed will include:

Navigating the Maze of AutismWhat is Contemporary Behavior Therapy?Critical

Components of Effective EducationHow to Achieve Best Outcome

Workshop will be held at:Long Beach Petroleum Club 3636 Linden AvenueLong Beach,

CA 90807

http://www.autismpartnership.com

There will be plenty of free parking at the facility as well as surrounding

areas.

Seating is limited. To RSVP visit autismpartnersip.com/pre-register.html

*No Host Lunch (12-1pm)  Information for local restaurants will be available at

the event.

For more information please contact Audrey Scolny at or  email:

 ascolny@....

Dr. Leaf

Co-Director of Autism Partnership

Ron Leaf is a licensed psychologist who has over thirty-five years of experience

in the field of autism. Dr. Leaf began his career working with Ivar Lovaas,

while receiving his undergraduate degree at UCLA. Subsequently he received his

doctorate under the direction of Dr. Lovaas. During his professional training at

UCLA, he served as Clinic Supervisor, Research Psychologist, Lecturer, and

Interim Director of the Young Autism Project. He was extensively involved in

many of the Young Autism Project research investigations, contributed to The Me

Book, and is co-author of The Me Book Videotapes, a series of instructional

tapes offering training for teaching autistic children. He is co-author of A

Work in Progress, a manual on behavioral treatment. Dr. Leaf has consulted

nationally and internationally to families, school districts, day programs and

residential treatment facilities. Dr. Leaf served as the Director of Straight

Talk's Developmental Disabilities

Services division for 15 years. This program provided residential and day

treatment for adults with developmental disabilities. Dr. Leaf is also the

Executive Director of Behavior Therapy and Learning Center, a mental health

agency providing treatment, consultation and related services to parents,

program staff and school personnel.