May 10-11th Communication Strategies Conference for Autism and NDL in Chicago

"COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR AUTISM AND NONVERBAL LEARNING DISABILITY"

May 10-11th, 2005 ~ Wyndham Chicago NW ~ Itasca, IL

Spectrum Training Systems will be hosting a Communication Strategies conference for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, therapists,
special education teachers, parents and other concerned persons.

Tuesday we will welcome Dr. Diane Twachtman-Cullen as she offers:
1. A complete overview of deficit areas, and innovative ideas for how to address the language and language-based social-cognitive deficits associated with autism, Asperger syndrome, and non-verbal learning disability (NLD).
2. Current research findings will help the understanding and addressing of deficits, and methodology for translating this information into
effective practice.
3. Specific intervention ideas/recommendations for useful resources.

Wednesday's speaker is Maria Bird-West Wheeler:
1. Increase understanding of the behavioral, social and sensory issues related to communication and speech language therapy in autism/Asperger Syndrome and NLD.
2. Learn strategies on how to promote cooperation with therapies, and see demonstrations of visual supports used both in and out of speech/language.
3. Distinguish when to schedule the use of interventions commonly prescribed by SLPs and when to avoid certain interventions.

1.2 CEUs are available from ASHA. (NOTE: ASHA CEUs are only available for TWO day attendance).
12.5 CPDUs are available from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Price for professionals: $130.00 for one day, $195.00 for both days.
Price for parents: $95.00 for one day, $160.00 for both days.

A block of rooms is reserved at the Wyndham. Call (630) 773-4000 for a discounted price of $89.00 per night. These spots will fill quickly!

Purchase orders, Visa/Mastercard and personal checks are accepted. Payment is needed for registrations to be completed.



Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.
2024 Jonathon Drive
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 749-0332 Fax: (920) 882-0736
Email: spectrumtrainingsystems@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.spectrumtrainingsystems.com