Ninth Annual One-Day Conference
Addressing the Challenges of Autism:
"Embracing Life Transitions"
Thursday, June 1, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lighthouse International Conference Center, NYC
Panel Presentation:
From Birth to Adulthood on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent Perspective - Facilitated by Felicia Robinson-Fiorello, Ph.D., Director of Community Services
Keynote Presentation:
Life's Transitions: Preparing Our Students, Preparing Ourselves -
Presented by Chantal Sicile-Kira, Author & "Autism One" Radio Talk Show Host.
Afternoon Break-out Sessions:
Preparing for the Real World of Work -
Presented by Chantal Sicile-Kira, Author & "Autism One" Radio Talk Show Host.
Transitioning to College with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Parent Perspective -
Presented by Ann Palmer, Author, Parent, & Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina Parent Support Coordinator.
Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool and Other Early Childhood Services -
Presented by Nina Lublin, Program Director of Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. and Maxine Boyce, Parent.
Shaking the Transition Blues -
Presented by Karen Hazel, Ph.D. and Donna Fitzsimmons, Principals
Who Should Attend:
The conference is designed for teachers, school psychologists, administrators, speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, parents, and others who work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
ASHA (CEU's) are offered!
For more information or to register call (212) 7416522, Ext. 226 or e-mail hgbtanyas@aol.com
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