2007 ASA National Conference Online Registration Now Open

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2007 ASA National Conference

Online Registration Now Open

Monday, March 19, 2007

<http://www.autism-society/conference> www.autism-society/conference

Highlights for this Year’s Conference:

Keynote Speakers

Harland Winter, MD

MassGeneral Hospital

Winner , MA

G. Winner’s Center for Social Thinking

Carr, PhD

State University of New York at Stony Brook

Andy Wakefield, MB,BS, FRCS, FRCPATH

Thoughtful House Center for Children

Wednesday Preconference Sessions

1. Creating Environments that Promote Positive Behaviors for Students

Across the Autism Spectrum

Speakers: Pratt, PhD

Caruso, MA

Filler, BSN, RN

2. Topics in Self-Advocacy: Aspies & the Relationship Conundrum

Speakers: Shore, EdD, Education

Ruth Elaine Hane

3. Autism Spectrum Disorders and Adolescence: Making Your Student's Daily

Program Meaningful

Speaker: Myles, PhD

4. Social Pragmatics

Speaker: Winner , MA

* 2007 ASA National Conference Keynoter

5. A " Best Practice " Approach to Some of Autism's Most Pressing Issue

Speakers: Diane Twachtman-Cullen, PhD, CCC-SLP

Jim Ball, EdD, BCBA

6. Oh the Possibilities….Transitioning from High School to Adult Life

Speaker: Grossi, PhD

7. ASA ½ Day Chapter Leadership 101 Workshop (Wednesday)

Speaker: Sara , Esq.

Educational Credits Offered for Professionals

* CEUs for Hearing & Speech Professionals through ASHA

* Certificate of Attendance and CRUs for Educators

* CEUs for BCBAs- Behaviorists

* CMEs for Medical Professionals

Other Points of Interest

* There are over 100 educational sessions and 120 companies

exhibiting at the conference

* This year’s conference registration rates and hotel rates are

cheaper than 2006

* A group discount is given to those that register more than one

person when they register online

* Gluten Free/Casein Free menu items will be available at select

restaurants at The Westin Kierland as well as in their café and on their

room service menu (PF Changs is located walking distance from the hotel-

they also carry a GF/CF menu)

* An ASA Autism Concierge Desk will be available for those on the

spectrum for additional assistance during the Conference

* 32 Acres of outdoor upscale shopping is located walking distance

from The Westin Kierland

* There is a day spa available at The Westin Kierland as well as two

swimming pools (with lazy river), golf, tennis and much more

There is something for everyone. We encourage people to bring their

families and enjoy this exquisite sdale setting.

For More Information Contact the ASA National Conference Department

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