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FRIDAY
MARCH 26 - VANCOUVER
Increasing the Social Skills of Children with ASD:
Targeting Acquisition and Motivation
Presented by:
Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA
Executive Director, Alpine Learning Group, New Jersey
As co-founder of the Alpine Learning Group over 20 years ago, Dr. Taylor has a long commitment to research and innovative
practice. She has particularly focused on issues of great importance in contemporary ABA practice, including the need to target
core skills such as joint attention and play in developing programs for children with ASD. The topic of the morning session is ‘Improving the Social Behavior of Children with ASD’. The afternoon’s topic is ‘Let’s Play: Incorporating Peers in the Treatment
of Children with ASD’.
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SATURDAY
MARCH 27, 2010 – VANCOUVER
Bridges to Adulthood for Learners with ASD:
Targeting Skills For the Next Environment
Presented by:
Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D., BCBA
President, Organization for Autism Research
Dr. Gerhardt is internationally recognized for his research and practice in providing supports for teenagers and adults with ASD. An excellent presenter, he combines years of experience in providing direct service to older learners with ASD, with a commitment to researching innovative solutions to the challenges that they face as they mature. He is the author or co-author of a number of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the school-to-work-transition process and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics.
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THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
APRIL 22 - 24, 2010 – VANCOUVER
Celebrate April Autism Awareness Month
- Focus on BC Research in Autism
Pre-Conference Workshop Thursday, April 22, 2010 – Taking the Stress Out of Mealtimes - Tackling Feeding Issues in Children with Autism
Presented by:
Lauren Binnendyk, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Coast Behaviour Analysts, Vancouver
The difference between a fussy eater and a child with a feeding disorder is the impact the eating behavior has on a child’s physical and social development, and on the family's well-being. For many families of children with ASD and other developmental disabilities, meal times are a source of enormous stress. This workshop will focus on providing research tested strategies for turning mealtimes nightmares into a time to enjoy. For over a decade, Dr. Binnendyk has focused her research and clinical work on supporting families of young children with developmental disabilities and severe food refusal behaviour. Her master’s thesis titled, “A Family Centered Positive Behavior Support Approach to the Amelioration of Food Refusal Behavior” is published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions.
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Main Conference Program Friday & Saturday, April 23 & 24, 2010
This conference will feature 15 different presentations, running three concurrent sessions over two days.
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FRIDAY
MAY 7 – VANCOUVER
Evidence-Based Practice in Sensory Processing Disorder: Subtypes, Assessment and Intervention
Presented by:
Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR,
Executive Director, Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation and of STAR (Sensory Therapies And Research Center), Colorado
The major objective of this presentation is to update parents, providers, teachers and others on the evidence suggesting for whom occupational therapy (OT) with a sensory integration approach is effective. In order to accomplish this, first the characteristics of the three classic patterns of Sensory Processing Disorder, and the various subtypes of SPD must be understood. This will be accomplished through a combination of lecture, slides and videotaped examples. In addition, the recent research suggesting that OT is effective with some children will be summarized so that participants can know what is based on opinions and what has been researched. In particular the two treatment trials completed by the SPD Foundation staff will be presented. The application of this trial to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will be addressed.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2010 – VANCOUVER
The Challenge of Adulthood for Teenagers with ASD – Encouraging Resilience & Self- Reliance
Presented by:
Michelle Garcia Winner, CCC-SLP
This will be a world premier of a new workshop by Michelle Garcia Winner, focusing on what school teams and families need to know in order to prepare children with ASD for the challenges of adulthood. Michelle Garcia Winner is a San Jose, CA-based clinician and author who has received a US Congressional award and international recognition for her development of ‘Social Thinking’ concepts. See the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders for published research on her treatment strategies for high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome.
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