Fwd: FW: PA Autism Training Conference, June 2-4, Lancaster: Register Now!

[Guest guest]

*Bureau of Autism Services*

*Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare *

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*3rd Annual **Pennsylvania** Autism Training Conference (PATC)

“A New Vision for Autism Services: Practical Strategies & Solutions”*

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*REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!!*

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*OVERNIGHT **ROOM** **RATE** GUARANTEED UNTIL **MAY** 2 – call today!*

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*Wednesday-Friday*

*June 2-4, 2010**

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*Registration **8 – 8:45 am*

*Sessions: **8:45 – 4 pm** (Wed/Thurs.)*

* **8:45 – 3:30 pm** (Fri.)*

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LOCATION: Eden Resort Inn & Suites, **222 Eden Road**, **Lancaster**, **PA**

**17601*

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*ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: *This conference will focus on addressing *real-life

situations faced by those who work directly with individuals with autism,

from the youngest children to older adults*. The presenters will share

strategies that exemplify best and most current practices* *developed by

nationally recognized autism experts. Participants should be prepared to

consider challenges for those individuals with autism they currently

support. Each session will offer practical strategies and solutions that can

improve the quality of life for people with an ASD and their families.

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Session Topics: *behavioral/medical collaborations; co-occurring conditions;

effective teaming; customized employment; Positive Behavior Support;

sexuality; sibling issues; self-determination; best practice interventions

and case studies; biobehavioral supports; ASERT Needs Assessment findings

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*PATC Learning Objectives

Attendees of this conference will be able to...

*1. List challenges experienced by persons with an ASD across multiple

settings;

2. Describe customized adaptations and teaming strategies to improve

quality of life for

persons with an ASD across multiple settings;

3. Implement appropriate interventions to support individuals with an

ASD across the

lifespan and multiple settings;

4. Describe the link between ASD communication deficits and challenging

behavior;

5. Explain issues experienced by families and siblings supporting

persons with ASD.

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*WHO SHOULD GO: *Adult Autism Waiver providers,* *ACAP provider

network,* *adult

service providers, direct service staff professionals, BHRS professional

staff, diagnosticians, educators, vocational counselors, employment

providers, clinicians, nurses, pediatricians, social workers, MH clinicians,

family members/caregivers, individuals with ASD

*REGISTRATION FEES

*$50/day for professionals and paraprofessionals

$40/day for family members and self-advocates

*Continental breakfast and lunch are included.*

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*Please visit www.autisminpa.org for detailed session descriptions,

presenter bios, conference agenda, and other conference information not

provided below.*

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*KEYNOTES/GENERAL SESSIONS*

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*WEDNESDAY, June 2*

*“Working Together to Facilitate a Good Life for People with **ASD**” ***

*Presented by Ann R. Poindexter, M.D.*

*THURSDAY, June 3*

*“Customizing Employment: Thinking Outside the Box Store” *

*Presented by **Cary** ****, M.Ed.*

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*FRIDAY, June 4*

*“Positive Behavior Supports: New Perspectives on Problem Behavior” ***

*Presented by M. Fredda Brown, Ph.D.**

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***BCBA credits** offered*

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*WED. June 2 BREAKOUT SESSIONS*

*Conference attendees will select two sessions to attend.*

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*“Solving Significant Problems that Interfere with a Good Life for People

with **ASD**” ***

*Presented by Ann Poindexter, M.D.*

* “Research-Based Strategies for Supporting Siblings of Individuals with **

ASD**” ****

Presented by Beth Glasberg, Ph.D.*

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*“**Power Cards to Improve Conversational Skills in Adolescents with

Asperger Syndrome**”** ***

*Presented by Kathy M. , M.Ed.*

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***** **All Wednesday breakout sessions are approved for BCBA credits.*

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*THURS., June 3 BREAKOUT SESSIONS*

*Conference attendees will select two sessions to attend. *

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* “Linking Discovery and Career Development*

*Presented by **Cary** ****, M.Ed.*

* “**Perceptions on Self-Determination: Informing How We Support People with

**ASD**” ***

*Presented by Nonnemacher, Ph.D. *

* “Collaborative Teaming in PBS: Development of & Reflections from a

Training for Professionals” **

**Presented by ASERT Lehigh Panel*

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* “The Role of a Biobehavioral Inpatient Program for Meeting the Needs of

People with **ASD**” ***

*Presented by J. McGonigle, Ph.D.*

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***BCBA credits** offered*

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*FRIDAY, June 4 BREAKOUT SESSIONS*

*These sessions are all double sessions. Conference attendees will choose

one session to attend. *

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* “Supporting Self-Determination within the Context of Natural Routines” **

Presented by M. Fredda Brown, Ph.D.*

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* “The ASERT 2009 Family Needs Assessment: Understanding the Results and

Developing Recommendations”

Presented by **Eastern ASERT** Team*

* “**The Social Side of Sex: An Examination of Sexuality for Individuals

with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities” ***

*Presented by Dukes, Ph.D. *

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***BCBA credits** offered*

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*Register today** **through our online registration site: * *

http://www.solutionwhere.com/bastraining/cw/main.asp *

*How do I register?*

Visit http://www.solutionwhere.com/bastraining/cw/main.asp to register

online for this and other BAS trainings. If you have not previously

registered for BAS trainings through this system, you will need to create a

free Log-In ID and password prior to accessing the registration form. You

should record your Log-In ID and password so that you will be able to access

documentation of attendance and continuing education. This ID and password

will be stored and can be used to register for future BAS trainings. *Please

note that paper registration forms are no longer used for **BAS** training

opportunities.

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*Is there a registration deadline?

*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who

register for the training but are unable to attend should *deregister online

* as soon as possible. Individuals on the wait list for a session will then

automatically be enrolled.

*Do I need to provide an email address when I register?

*Yes. Registration confirmation, wait list status, and additional

information about the trainings will be sent via email through the online

registration system. Email addresses will not be used for purposes unrelated

to Bureau of Autism Services trainings. If you do not have an email address,

you may provide one for someone who is able to receive the information on

your behalf.

*Can I register multiple people from our agency?

*No. Registering multiple people in the online registration system is

*not*recommended. It is important individual staff create a unique

Log-In ID and

password account to access registration confirmations, wait list status,

attendance records, certificates, continuing education documentation, and

required evaluations.

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*PAYMENT**

*Information about how to submit payment is *included in the email

confirming your completed registration*.

§ *Checks sent by an agency’s accounting department must clearly

note the name(s) of the registrant(s) for crediting payment. A single

payment can be made for more than one registrant.*

§ *A copy of the registration confirmation email for each

registrant must be submitted along with payment.*

§ *Payments received for individuals who have not registered online

will be returned.*

* Cancellation & Refund Policy: *The Bureau of Autism Services, Pennsylvania

Department of Public Welfare reserves the right to cancel or postpone any

course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or

postponement, the Bureau of Autism Services will refund any registration fee

but it is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or any expenses to

participants, including cancellation costs incurred by airlines/travel

agencies. In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, written

notification of cancellation must be received two weeks prior to the lecture

(subject to a service fee). No refunds will be granted thereafter.

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*OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS**

*Overnight accommodations are available at the following hotels. A special

rate for conference attendees is guaranteed for those who make reservations

by the date noted below. *You will need to contact the hotel directly to

make a reservation.*

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*Eden Resort Inn & Suites (CONFERENCE **SITE**)**

*222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Phone: or www.edenresort.com “reserve now”

Rate: standard with 2 double beds: $94.95 per night

Rate: queen beds or 1 king: $114.95 per night

*Reservation Group Number:* *033701*

*Reservation Cut-off Date: **May 2, 2010*

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*Heritage Hotel **Lancaster*

500 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Phone: 1- or

Rate: $89.00 per night

*Reservation Group Name:* *BAS** Autism Conference*

*Reservation Cut-off Date:** **May 2, 2010*

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*CONTINUING EDUCATION

**Note: You must indicate your request for continuing education at the time

of registration. A professional number or license number is required at the

time of registration. Exception: Applicants for BCBA credits and General

Health Care CEUs will apply on site at the conference.

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*CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS: *The Bureau of Autism Services is approved by

the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to offer continuing

education for certified behavior analysts. This program is being offered

for up to 17.0 continuing education credits. BAS maintains responsibility

for the program(s). BCBA/BCABA credits are only available to individuals who

are board certified behavior analysts for the specific sessions noted.

*SOCIAL **WORK** (LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT):* This program is offered for up to

17.5 hours of social work continuing education through the Bureau of Autism

Services, a PA pre-approved provider of social work continuing education.

Each contact hour is equal to 1 continuing education credit. These credit

hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license

renewal. BAS maintains responsibility for the program(s).

*EDUCATORS: *The Bureau of Autism Services is approved by the Pennsylvania

Department of Education to offer continuing education for educators. This

program is being offered for up to 17.5 Act 48 hours. Each contact hour is

equal to 1 continuing education credit. BAS maintains responsibility for the

program(s).

*PSYCHOLOGISTS: *The Bureau of Autism Services is approved by the American

Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.

BAS maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program

is being offered for up to 17.5 continuing education credits.

*COUNSELORS:* The Bureau of Autism Services is an NBCC-Approved Continuing

Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for

programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all

aspects of the program. This program is being offered for up to 17.5 clock

hours (1.75 CEUs).

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*HEALTH **CARE** PROFESSIONALS*: Through Western Psychiatric Institute and

Clinic, nurses and other health care professionals are awarded up to 1.75

Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which are equivalent to 17.5 contact

hours. One CEU is equal to 10 contact hours.

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*For Other Participants: Up to 17.5 General Training Hours *are available

for all other attendees of this conference. Participants may use this

documentation as proof of attendance or when applying for other continuing

education types independently. A Certificate of Attendance, to be completed

by the attendee, will also be provided on site.

*Special Arrangements: *If special arrangements are required for an

individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the

Bureau of Autism Services at no later than two weeks prior to

the conference date.

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*To view the PATC sessions from previous years, please visit **

http://bastraining.tiu11.org <http://bastrainings.tiu11.org/> **!!!!*

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*Bureau of Autism Services Training Staff*

Bureau of Autism Services, Office of Developmental Programs

Department of Public Welfare

PO Box 2675| Hbg PA 17105

Phone: 1- | Fax:

Email: ra-bastrainings@...

*www.autisminpa.org*

*www.dpw.state.pa.us*

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