Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems.  He also directs social skills training for Millburn Public Schools and is a consultant for several other New Jersey school systems.

 He is on the professional advisory board of ASPEN  (an information network for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome). In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  He is an award winning author of four books on social skills training and has written numerous articles. Recently, ABC news and Nightline featured his work to reduce bullying and increase peer acceptance of students with autism spectrum disorders in the schools.

Session Information:
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Session: Pre- Conference 1
Topic: Social Skills Training and Positive Behavioural Supports for Students with Autism and Asperger's Disorder