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Asperger	Behaviour	Bio-Medical
Challenging Needs	Communication	Co-Morbid Conditions
Current Issues	Current Research	Early Intervention
Education	Family Issues	First Hand Accounts
Sensory Issues	Social Skills	Treatment Approaches

Wednesday November 3, 2010
Pre-Conference sessions
Registration 7:30am - 9:00am
TIME	SESSION	SPEAKER & TITLE	CATEGORY
9:00am - 4:00pm	Pre-Conference sessions
	Pre-Conference - Session #1	Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Evaluation and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Myths and Realities 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Using Functional Behavioral Analyses to Design Effective Behavior Interventions: Keeping the characteristics in mind	Education Treatment Approaches
	Pre-Conference - Session #2	Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP Social Thinking – Understanding the Social Mind	Social Skills Education Treatment Approaches

Thursday, November 4, 2010
Symposium Sessions
Registration 6:30am - 8:30am
TIME	SESSION	SPEAKER & TITLE	CATEGORY
8:30am - 12:00pm	Opening Sessions
	Keynote #1	Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D.	Current Research
	Keynote #2	Nancy Minshew, M.D.	Bio-Medical Early Intervention Current Research
		From Early Identification to Best Outcomes: An Overview of Implications Current Research and Practice
12:15pm- 1:15pm	Lunch Time Special Sessions
12:15pm- 1:15pm	Session A (No registration Needed)	Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Annie Hussie, Samantha Mutis Girl Power – Strategies for Success	Sensory Issues Education First Hand Accounts
1:00pm - 5:00pm	Special Session for Physicians and Psychologists Only (Continuing Education Credits Available)
1:00pm - 5:00pm	Session #3	LinMarie Sikich, Ph.D., Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., Nancy Minshew, M.D., Evdokia Anagnostou, MD From Diagnosis to Intervention: Translating Research into Practice	Bio-Medical Early Intervention Current Research Co-Morbid Conditions Treatment Approaches
1:30pm - 3:00pm	Concurrent Sessions
	Session #4	Marilyn Henn, R.N. and Joe Henn, B.A & M.B.A. Rallying the Troops: A Model for Developing a Support Network	Family Issues Challenging Needs
	Session #5	Tony Attwood, Ph.D. Managing Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness and Anger	Behaviour Social Skills Asperger Current Issues Treatment Approaches
	Session #6	Georgina Robinson, Ph.D. SAASI-HFS: The School-Age Autism Screening Inventory for High Functioning Students	Education Asperger Current Issues
	Session #7	Taylor Crowe, Michael Moon, Jerry Newport A Journey to Success – Careers and Special Talents	First Hand Accounts
	Session #8	Isaac Pessah, Ph.D. Environmental Factors Linked to Autism	Current Issues
3:30pm - 5:00pm	Concurrent Sessions
	Session #9	Tony Attwood, Ph.D. Empowering Our Children: Strategies to Reduce Being Bullied and Teased	Behaviour Social Skills Asperger Current Issues Treatment Approaches
	Session #10	Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Using Special Interests to Achieve Educational Goals	Sensory Issues Education
	Session #11	Ann Turnbull, M.D. Transitioning to Enviable Lives for Adults with Autism	Family Issues Challenging Needs
	Session #12	Teresa Cardon, Ph. D Discover the Power of Initiations: Early Intervention for Children with ASD	Behaviour Communication
	Session #13	David W. Evans, PhD. I Can’t Help It: OCD and Autism	Co-Morbid Conditions
	Session #14	Isabelle Hénault, Ph.D. Healthy Sexuality: Adaptive Skills for Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome	Treatment Approaches

**Friday, November 5, 2010**
Symposium Sessions
Registration 7:00am - 8:30am
TIME	SESSION	SPEAKER & TITLE	CATEGORY
8:30am - 10:00am	Concurrent Sessions
	Session #15	Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. ABA and Older Learners: Transition to a Life of Dignity, Competence and Quality
	Session #16	Paula Kluth, Ph.D. Just Give Him the Whale: Using Passions, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism	Social Skills Education
	Session #17	Evdokia Anagnostou, MD Medication: When, Why and What Next	Bio-Medical Current Research
10:30am - 12:00pm	Concurrent Sessions
	Session #18	Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. Classroom Strategies that Work: Tools for Success	Education Asperger
	Session #19	Stephen Shore, Ed.D. Senses and Sensibilities: An Inside View on Sensory Issues, What They Look Like, Avoiding Them, and Working Through Ones That Occur	Sensory Issues First Hand Accounts
	Session #20	Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D. Missing the Point: Context Blindness	Behaviour Social Skills Education Asperger
12:15pm- 1:15pm	Lunch Time Special Session (No registration Needed)
12:15pm- 1:15pm	Session B	Christine Besnard, Ph.D. Yes, They Can! The Learning of Second Languages by High-Functioning Children with an ASD/Asperger Syndrome	Family Issues
1:30pm - 3:00pm	Concurrent Sessions
	Session #21	Daniel Openden, Ph.D. BCBA Pivotal Response Treatment & The Development of Social Competence	Behaviour Treatment Approaches
	Session #22	Paula Kluth, Ph.D. Educating Students with Autism In Inclusive Schools: A Top 10 List	Social Skills Education
	Session #23	Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D. Getting the Point: Impact of Context Blindness on Social Skills Development	Behaviour Social Skills Education Asperger
3:30pm - 5:00pm	Closing Address
3:30pm - 5:00pm	Session #24	Lindsey Nebeker, Dave Hamrick, and Stephen Shore, Ed.D. Love Conquers All	Sensory Issues First Hand Accounts

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