1st annual FIT Autism Conference and Autism Center (Central Florida)

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FL Sunshine wrote: http://research.fit.edu/autismconference2007/ Oct. 18-19, 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 and special education professionals, early intervention staff, related service personnel, behavioral health professionals and anyone interested in autism spectrum disorders. http://research.fit.edu/autismconference2007/documents/autism_brochure.pdf Info on the Autism Center: Serve Seven Central Counties in

Florida • Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Orange, Osceola, S eminole and Volusia Multidisciplinary Treatment Services • I mplementing research-based practice • Partnering with schools and families • C ollaborating with other professionals Training and Education • F or parents • F or teachers • F or professionals in training • O n-site and in the home Research • D iscovering treatments that work

• A pplications of technology in treatment • U se of real-time telecommunication for parent training The Autism Center will provide treatment, education, training and therapy for persons with autism or ASD. Professionals will have access to training and research opportunities in a world-class facility. One centralized facility offering treatment services for children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders Current services • D iagnosing autism and related disabilities • Behavioral assessment and intervention • L ife skills assessment and training • S ocial skills assessment and training • R esearch on effective treatments • Training workshops and seminars Future services • F eeding disorder assessment and treatment • S ensory and fine motor skills assessment and training • M edical consultation Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. Play now!

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