Saturday, November 6, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWright State University, Student Union, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 |
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
WALK-INS ACCEPTED TO CAPACITY. SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED!
Bookstore provided by Autism & Asperger's Publishing Company.
.7 CEU's provided by Miami Valley Regional Center.
Lunch catered by Wright State University catering. IMPORTANT: Participants who register after Oct. 28 will be on their own for lunch.
About our Keynotes:
MORNING KEYNOTE
Dr. Stephen Mark Shore
Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View Towards Success
Join Stephen in his autobiographical journey from the nonverbal days as he relates his life to the many challenges facing people on the autism spectrum. Some of the areas discussed include classroom accommodation, teaching of musical instruments, as well as issues faced by adults such as relationships, self-advocacy, higher education, and employment. The session ends with a short audience activity demonstrating what it feels like have autism and to struggle through some of the challenges surrounding communication and socialization.
AFTERNOON KEYNOTE
Dr. Robert Naseef
Autism and Family Life: Taking Care of Everyone's Needs
This unique presentation combines the personal and professional perspectives of a psychologist who has raised an adult child with autism. The presenter is internationally known and extensively published. Combining real life experience with scholarship and insight, this presentation will include coping strategies for the family unit. Specific strategies and coping skills for meeting the needs of typically developing siblings, while strengthening and enhancing the parents’ relationship will presented based upon current research and best clinical practices. For more about Dr. Naseef, click the links to the left.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Will be added periodically. Please check back often to see scheduled breakout sessions. Click the menu button on the left.
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