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Please be aware that a listing in our events section, while potentially of interest to those in the Asperger community, does not imply endorsement by ASCEND.
FROM EARLY IDENTIFICATION TO EARLY INTERVENTION" (go to http://stokes.chop.edu/about/directions/ for directions) WHO SHOULD GO: Family Members, Individuals with ASD, Educators, and Other Professionals ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Amy M. Wetherby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, has thirty years of clinical experience and is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has published extensively on early detection of autism spectrum disorders and intervention for children with ASD using the SCERTS model. Dr. Wetherby is the Project Director of the FIRST WORDS Project, a longitudinal research investigation on early detection of autism spectrum and other communication disorders, at the Autism Institute at Florida State University College of Medicine. She is also the Principal Investigator of an early treatment study teaching parents of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders how to support social communication and play in everyday activities. In her presentation, Dr. Wetherby will discuss recent work and discoveries regarding early identification methods and early intervention. COST: This presentation is FREE OF CHARGE PARKING: Available at the Wood Center Garage at CHOP; mention CAR presentation; $3 RSVP: Erin Bogue, 267-426-4914; autism@email.chop.edu ABOUT THE CENTER FOR AUTISM RESEARCH: The Center for Autism Research (CAR) is a collaborative effort between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania. CAR's goals are to identify the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and develop effective treatments. CAR conducts research studies for infants at risk for being diagnosed with ASD (due to having a sibling already diagnosed) as well as toddlers, school-aged children, and adults. Families receive comprehensive assessment reports and are paid for their time and travel costs. For more information, visit http://stokes.chop.edu/car.
********************************************** ASCEND'S 7th ANNUAL CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE ON 10/24/08. THANKS GOES TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THIS CONFERENCE A GREAT SUCCESS!
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER Sheila Wagner, M.Ed. Making Inclusion Really Work for Students with ASD: From the Classroom to the Community Friday, October 24, 2008, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Williamson Restaurant/Conference Center, Horsham, PA About our Speaker: Sheila Wagner, M.Ed., lectures internationally on educating students with ASD. She has published books on inclusive programming for students with ASD in elementary and middle school settings. Her latest book is Inclusive Programming for High School Students with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. In addition, she contributed to the book Asperger’s and Girls featuring the writings of Drs. Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin. Ms Wagner began her experience in the field of autism over 25 years ago at Indiana University. She has been a teacher and school consultant who has worked closely with many counties in Georgia for over 15 years to build inclusive programs for students with ASD. WORKSHOPS A) Asperger's & Girls: Recognition, Programming & Success Sheila Wagner, M.Ed. B) The Autism College & Community Life Acclimation & Intervention Model Michael Greisler, LCSW, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern, The Watson Institute C) Art & Visual Techniques in Social Skills Training Michael Fogel MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Director,The Art of Friendship Social Skills Program at the Child and Family Art Therapy Center D) Enhancing Conversation, Expression, & Daily Transitions for Children with ASDs, Brad Norford, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Norford Psychological Associates E) Asperger's & IEPs: Best Practices Marie Lewis, R.N., Ph.D., Neuro Developmental Disability Case Manager, Behavioral & Educational Consultant
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