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[TALKASAPhilly] PENN STATE-'07-National Autism Conf. 7/30-8/3

http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C & I/Autism/

2007 National Autism Conference

July 30–August 3, 2007

The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel

State College, Pennsylvania

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Registration starts April 30, 2007.

Conference Mission

This conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist

educators, providers, and families in developing effective educational and

therapeutic programming for all students with autism spectrum disorders.

Who Should Attend

family members, physicians, speech-language pathologists, administrators, higher

education faculty, general education and special education professionals, early

intervention staff, related service personnel, behavioral health professionals,

and anyone interested in autism spectrum disorders

Outcomes

1.. Cite and relate specific research findings concerning autism spectrum

disorders to assessment, instruction, and progress determination, including

specific communication.

2.. Describe appropriate interventions, materials, and progress-monitoring

practices based on continuous instructional evidence in the areas of cognition,

language, social skills, and motor skills.

3.. Identify, analyze, and apply evidence-based practices for the treatment of

students with autism spectrum disorders in cognition, communication, and social

and motor skills.

4.. Formulate practical and evidence-based instructional plans for students

with autism spectrum disorders in order to have them progress in the general

education curriculum, with specific accommodations in language, cognition, and

social and motor skills.

5.. Incorporate the use of instructional technology and visual-graphic

organizers into the instruction of students with autism spectrum disorders in

order to increase organizational skills and improve achievement.

6.. Relate specific assessment and intervention procedures to the general

education curriculum and academic standards and benchmarks, including specific

applications to communication-based approaches.

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Agenda

Speakers

Children's Institute

Credit Courses

Scholarships

Call for Posters

Fees and Registration

Location and Accommodations

Continuing Education Credits

Contact Us

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