Guest guest Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 " Autism 101 " is a seminar and resource fair sponsored by the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Chapter for families of newly diagnosed children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and those who work with them. The seminar provides information that educates, enables and empowers these families as they begin the journey of caring for, planning for, and treating their child. Additionally, there is a resource fair for families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related goods and services. " Autism 101 " provides concise, down-to-earth information to help parents make sense of it all. The seminar presenters answer many commonly asked questions and gently guide parents through the myriad of medical and educational options, social services, therapies, etc. The resource fair allows families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related goods and services, thus enabling them to expedite the coordination and implementation of treatment options and services for their child. NEXT AUTISM 101 - Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Location: 855 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 Directions: www.stonemillchurch.org Cost for Autism 101 is $10 (includes lunch and materials). Seating is limited, pre-registration strongly recommended. Please visit the ASA website at www.asaga.com or call for more information or to register. Unfortunately, child care is not available. Autism 101 Schedule 8:00am-8:30am Check in and receive materials 8:30am-9:00am What is autism and how is it diagnosed? Dr. Steve Hobbs, Pediatric Psychology Associates 9:00am-9:30am Services, Funding, and Advocacy Heidi , Heidi J. Consulting, Inc. 9:30am-10:00am The Basics of Applied Behavioral Analysis Drs. Coby & Janet Lund, Integrated Behavioral Solutions 10:00am-10:30am The Sensory Connection Margaret Kuneyl, OTR/L, Peach State Pediatric Therapy 10:30am-11:00am Behavior Strategies and Positive Behavior Supports Dr. Montgomery, Reinforcement Unlimited 11:00am-11:30am Promoting Language Skills Toni , Emory Autism Center 11:30am-Noon Enhancing Social and Play Skills Toni , Emory Autism Center Noon-1:30pm - Lunch and Resource Fair 1:30pm-2:00pm Autism's Impact on the Family Newman, Mosaic 2:00pm-2:30pm Using Visual Supports Barineau, Dekalb County Schools 2:30pm-3:00pm Biomedical and Diet Interventions Stefanie , Eating Away Autism 3:00pm-3:30pm Music & Autism: Therapeutic Possibilities Beth Hampshire-Coyle, NMT, MT-BC, Music Therapy Services of Greater Atlanta 3:30pm-4:00pm Accessing Educational Services O'Connell & Nan Britt, SPECTRUM 4:00pm-4:30pm Sleeping, Feeding, and Toileting Issues Mueller, PhD, Southern Behavioral Group 4:30pm-5:00pm The DIR/Floortime Model Dave and Beth Stark, Floortime Atlanta Topics and/or presenters subject to change without notice Please forward as appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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