Upcoming Conferences

We post this list as a courtesy. We do not necessarily endorse the views or services of any of the following conferences, organizations, or speakers. Your experience, and that of others in your community, should be the most trusted guideline when seeking help and support. Please send conference information to Kristin Mills.

• November 12 & 13, 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia
• November 13, 2009 - Farmington, Connecticut
• November 16 & 17, 2009 - Indianapolis, Indiana
• November 17, 2009 - Burlington, Vermont
• November 18 & 19, 2009 - Columbus, Ohio
• December 3 & 4, 2009 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• December 8, 2009 - Suffern, NY
• December 15, 2009 - Marlborough, Massachusetts
• January 12, 2010 - Portland, Maine
• January 26, 2010 - Danbury, Connecticut
• October 8 - 10, 2010 - Catania, Italy

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ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Martin L. Kutscher, M.D. & Scott Bellini, Ph.D.

Crowne Plaza Chicago North Shore
510 E. Rt. 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th, 2009

Thursday, November 12th
ADHD: Living without Brakes
Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.

Current concepts of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) extend much further than the traditional triad of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The course will cover the full range of symptoms experienced by people with ADHD and their families— including over-reactions, brakeless behaviors, easy frustration, disorganization, and “future blindness.” Special emphasis will be given to the concepts of executive function; and to co-morbidities such as autistic spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, anxieties, OCD, tics, depression, bipolar depression, sensory integration disorder, and central auditory processing. Dr. Kutscher empathically summarizes how to identify and differentiate these co-occurring issues. Behavioral therapy at home, organizational support at home and school, and medication treatments will be discussed.

Learning Objectives for Participants:

• Understand the role of executive function problems in ADHD (such as organization and inhibition difficulties).
• Recognize other co-occurring conditions of the syndrome mix of autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety/OCD spectrum disorders, tics, depression, bipolar depression, sensory integration disorder, and central auditory processing disorders.
• Understand the role of behavioral interventions, including: keeping it positive and keeping it calm.
• Understand educational interventions for ADHD, including organizational and study skills.
• Understand the need for continued intervention to provide an ongoing “safety net.”
• Understand the role of medications in ADHD and co-morbid conditions.

Friday, November 13th
No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills
Jed Baker, Ph.D.

Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.

For more information, visit
http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/atlanta2.html.

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Clinical Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders:
From Assessment to Treatment

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.

Keller Auditorium
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connnecticut
Friday, Novemeber 13, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Currently affect 1 out of 150 individuals with striking variability in their level of functioning and developmental trajectories throughout life. Currently, the causes for autism remain unclear; thus treatment requires intensive and comprehensive therapeutic and educational services, possibly throughout the lifespan. This workshop will define the clinical features assocated with ASD and how to differentiate among the different subtypes (e.g., autism, Asperger Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified).

A multidisciplinary approach to assessing and diagnosing the disorder, incorporating the disciplines of psychology, speech pathology, psychiatry, occupational and physical therapy, and genetics will be presented. Specific topics that will be covered include early detection and diagnosis of infants and toddlers at risk for ASD and how diagnostic profiles can change over time, particularly in very young children; evaluation of school-aged children - when paradigm shifts occur in conceptualizing an individual's hierarchy of needs; and diagnostic differentials and comorbidities that arise across the age range (e.g., anxiety and depression in higher functioning individuals).

This workshop will also cover evidence-based practices in treating ASD. These include behavioral interventions, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, social and communication skills programs, and occupational therapy. In addition, effective strateiges for enhancing social-emotional and psychological functiong, vocational, adaptive, and motor skills willl be discussed, particularly in relation to school-age individuals as they prepare for independent living outside of the educational system. Finally, psychopharmacological therapies and alternative interventions that are commonly use in treating ASD will be addressed.

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D. is the Training Director for the Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center. She obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship awarded by the National Alliance for Autism Research, training with Drs. Fred Volkmar and Ami Klin before joing the Yale faculty. Dr. Saulnier supervises and conducts diagnostic evaluations on infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, ranging from 6 months to 21 years of age. Her current research focuses on adaptive behavior deficits in comparison to cognitive ability, particularly in higher functioning individuals.

At the conclusion of this confeerence, participants will be able to:

• Define the clinical features associated with ASD and how to differentiate among them (e.g., autism, Asperger Syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified)
• Recite the evidence associated with early detection and intensive intervention in infants and toddlers with ASDs
• Recite the evidence associated with best practices in treating ASDs throughout the lifespan
• Identify barriers in treating ASDs, both in lower functioning and higher functioning individuals

Visit http://psychiatry.uchc.edu/education/community/mt/MT_Catalog.pdf for complete conference and registration information

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Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

James Emmett & Karen Steffan, MS, CRC

Radisson Hotel
Indianapolis Airport
2500 S. High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Monday, November 16th & Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Monday, November 16th

Career Planning

1. Introduction to ASD & Career Planning
2. Communication Skills in the Initial Interview
3. Interview Communication Graffiti Activity
4. Structuring the Interview Environment
5. Interview Structure Activity
6. Theory of Mind
7. Building the Career Portfolio
8. Career Portfolio Development Activity
9. Partnering with the Business Community
10. Business Development Activity

Career Assessment

1. Creating the Evaluation Plan
2. Assessment Processes for Job Seekers With ASD
3. Skill/Interest Testing
4. Assessing Social/Communication Skills
5. Career Assessment Activity

Tuesday, November 17th

Workplace Supports

1. Workplace Problems
2. Natural Support Development
3. Make/Take Workplace Supports
4. The Classroom as Simulated Workplace
5. Minnesota Work Adjustment Theory
6. Environmental Analysis
7. Work Values Graffiti Activity

Social Communication in the Workplace

1. Social Coaching
2. Basic Steps to Self Advocacy
3. Courtesy Rule Card Activity
4. Sins of the System
5. How to Aid Understanding
6. Conversation Speech Strategies
7. Asking Questions and Listening Strategies
8. Tools to Help Improve Social Communication
9. Social Stories Activity
10. Comic Strip Activity
11. How to be a Competent Communicator
12. Environmental Supports
13. Social Interaction Checklist

Implementing the Career Plan

1. Career Strategies in Action
2. Final Wrap Up – Q & A Session

For more information, visit
http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/indianapolis.html.

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Asperger's Disorder: Advances in Understanding and Interventions

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.

Hilton Burlington
60 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Symposium Description

8:00 to 8:45	Registration/Refreshments
8:45 to 10:15	What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Clinical Features of Autism and Related Conditions Diagnostic Differentiation of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS Current Research Paradigms in ASD Case Examples
10:15 to 10:30	Refreshment Break
10:30 to 11:00	Diagnostic Assessment Early Detection and Initial Diagnosis Developmental, Cognitive, and Speech Assessments Diagnostic and Behavioral Assessments Multidisciplinary Evaluations & Differential Diagnoses
11:00 to 12:00	Educational and Therapeutic Programming Special Education and the Law Parent Training, Education, and Advocacy Determining Appropriate Educational Settings Methods of Treatment and Intervention
12:00 to 1:15	Lunch: On Your Own
1:15 to 2:30	Social, Communication, and Peer Interventions Social and Communication Skills Interventions Conversation Training Play and Interaction with Peers
2:30 to 3:00	Emotional and Behavioral Regulation Psychological and Emotional Supports Addressing Maladaptive Behaviors Psychopharmacological Treatments
3:00 to 3:15	Refreshment Break
3:15 to 4:00	Adaptive, Vocational, and Life Skills Preparation Adaptive Skills Interventions Vocational and Life Skills Training Family and Community Supports
4:00 to 4:30	Complementary and Alternative Interventions Defining CAM Media Interplay and Its Role in Autism Awareness and Treatment Current Research on Efficacy of CAMs

For more information, visit
http://www.neei.org/workshops/conference_details.aspx?WID=1&Camp;ID=65&tab=1

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Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

James Emmett & Christopher Simler

Concourse Hotel
4300 International Gateway
Columbus, OH 43219
Wednesday, November 18th & Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Wednesday, November 18th

Career Planning

1. Introduction to ASD & Career Planning
2. Communication Skills in the Initial Interview
3. Interview Communication Graffiti Activity
4. Structuring the Interview Environment
5. Interview Structure Activity
6. Theory of Mind
7. Building the Career Portfolio
8. Career Portfolio Development Activity
9. Partnering with the Business Community
10. Business Development Activity

Career Assessment

1. Creating the Evaluation Plan
2. Assessment Processes for Job Seekers With ASD
3. Skill/Interest Testing
4. Assessing Social/Communication Skills
5. Career Assessment Activity

Thursday, November 19th

Workplace Supports

1. Workplace Problems
2. Natural Support Development
3. Make/Take Workplace Supports
4. The Classroom as Simulated Workplace
5. Minnesota Work Adjustment Theory
6. Environmental Analysis
7. Work Values Graffiti Activity

Social Communication in the Workplace

1. Social Coaching
2. Basic Steps to Self Advocacy
3. Courtesy Rule Card Activity
4. Sins of the System
5. How to Aid Understanding
6. Conversation Speech Strategies
7. Asking Questions and Listening Strategies
8. Tools to Help Improve Social Communication
9. Social Stories Activity
10. Comic Strip Activity
11. How to be a Competent Communicator
12. Environmental Supports
13. Social Interaction Checklist

Implementing the Career Plan

1. Career Strategies in Action
2. Final Wrap Up – Q & A Session

For more information, visit
http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/columbus.html.

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Paula Kluth, Ph.D. & Jed Baker, Ph.D.

Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Road N.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Thursday, December 3rd and Friday, December 4th, 2009

Thursday, December 3rd
The Inclusive Classroom
Paula Kluth, Ph.D.

This interactive day features group activities, real-world stories, and tools you can bring back to the classroom immediately. Participants will learn practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum labels & other disabilities within a general education classroom. The centerpiece of the presentation is Paula's "Top Ten Strategies List for Inclusive Classrooms" in which she addresses the need for sensory supports, visuals, active learning, "safe space", and materials that capitalize on student strengths. Other topics addressed include defining (and redefining) autism, listening to the voices of those with autism, creating more responsive lessons, making the classroom comfortable, and providing opportunities for communication skill development. The presentation provides teachers with the necessary knowledge and strategies to understand every student as complex, as capable, and as a learner.

Friday, December 4th
No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills
Jed Baker, Ph.D.

Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.

For more information, visit
http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/cedarrapids.html.

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Asperger's Disorder: Advances in Understanding and Interventions

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.

Holiday Inn Suffern
3 Executive Blvd
Suffern, New York 10901
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Symposium Description

8:00 to 8:45	Registration/Refreshments
8:45 to 10:15	What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Clinical Features of Autism and Related Conditions Diagnostic Differentiation of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS Current Research Paradigms in ASD Case Examples
10:15 to 10:30	Refreshment Break
10:30 to 11:00	Diagnostic Assessment Early Detection and Initial Diagnosis Developmental, Cognitive, and Speech Assessments Diagnostic and Behavioral Assessments Multidisciplinary Evaluations & Differential Diagnoses
11:00 to 12:00	Educational and Therapeutic Programming Special Education and the Law Parent Training, Education, and Advocacy Determining Appropriate Educational Settings Methods of Treatment and Intervention
12:00 to 1:15	Lunch: On Your Own
1:15 to 2:30	Social, Communication, and Peer Interventions Social and Communication Skills Interventions Conversation Training Play and Interaction with Peers
2:30 to 3:00	Emotional and Behavioral Regulation Psychological and Emotional Supports Addressing Maladaptive Behaviors Psychopharmacological Treatments
3:00 to 3:15	Refreshment Break
3:15 to 4:00	Adaptive, Vocational, and Life Skills Preparation Adaptive Skills Interventions Vocational and Life Skills Training Family and Community Supports
4:00 to 4:30	Complementary and Alternative Interventions Defining CAM Media Interplay and Its Role in Autism Awareness and Treatment Current Research on Efficacy of CAMs

For more information, visit
http://www.neei.org/workshops/conference_details.aspx?WID=1&Camp;ID=65&tab=1

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Asperger's Disorder: Advances in Understanding and Interventions

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Symposium Description

8:00 to 8:45	Registration/Refreshments
8:45 to 10:15	What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Clinical Features of Autism and Related Conditions Diagnostic Differentiation of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS Current Research Paradigms in ASD Case Examples
10:15 to 10:30	Refreshment Break
10:30 to 11:00	Diagnostic Assessment Early Detection and Initial Diagnosis Developmental, Cognitive, and Speech Assessments Diagnostic and Behavioral Assessments Multidisciplinary Evaluations & Differential Diagnoses
11:00 to 12:00	Educational and Therapeutic Programming Special Education and the Law Parent Training, Education, and Advocacy Determining Appropriate Educational Settings Methods of Treatment and Intervention
12:00 to 1:15	Lunch: On Your Own
1:15 to 2:30	Social, Communication, and Peer Interventions Social and Communication Skills Interventions Conversation Training Play and Interaction with Peers
2:30 to 3:00	Emotional and Behavioral Regulation Psychological and Emotional Supports Addressing Maladaptive Behaviors Psychopharmacological Treatments
3:00 to 3:15	Refreshment Break
3:15 to 4:00	Adaptive, Vocational, and Life Skills Preparation Adaptive Skills Interventions Vocational and Life Skills Training Family and Community Supports
4:00 to 4:30	Complementary and Alternative Interventions Defining CAM Media Interplay and Its Role in Autism Awareness and Treatment Current Research on Efficacy of CAMs

For more information, visit
http://www.neei.org/workshops/conference_details.aspx?WID=1&Camp;ID=65&tab=1

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Asperger's Disorder: Advances in Understanding and Interventions

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.

Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel
363 Maine Mall Rd
South Portland, ME 04106
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Symposium Description

8:00 to 8:45	Registration/Refreshments
8:45 to 10:15	What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Clinical Features of Autism and Related Conditions Diagnostic Differentiation of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS Current Research Paradigms in ASD Case Examples
10:15 to 10:30	Refreshment Break
10:30 to 11:00	Diagnostic Assessment Early Detection and Initial Diagnosis Developmental, Cognitive, and Speech Assessments Diagnostic and Behavioral Assessments Multidisciplinary Evaluations & Differential Diagnoses
11:00 to 12:00	Educational and Therapeutic Programming Special Education and the Law Parent Training, Education, and Advocacy Determining Appropriate Educational Settings Methods of Treatment and Intervention
12:00 to 1:15	Lunch: On Your Own
1:15 to 2:30	Social, Communication, and Peer Interventions Social and Communication Skills Interventions Conversation Training Play and Interaction with Peers
2:30 to 3:00	Emotional and Behavioral Regulation Psychological and Emotional Supports Addressing Maladaptive Behaviors Psychopharmacological Treatments
3:00 to 3:15	Refreshment Break
3:15 to 4:00	Adaptive, Vocational, and Life Skills Preparation Adaptive Skills Interventions Vocational and Life Skills Training Family and Community Supports
4:00 to 4:30	Complementary and Alternative Interventions Defining CAM Media Interplay and Its Role in Autism Awareness and Treatment Current Research on Efficacy of CAMs

For more information, visit
http://www.neei.org/workshops/conference_details.aspx?WID=1&CID=53

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Asperger's Disorder: Advances in Understanding and Interventions

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.

Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center i
Danbury, CT 06810
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Symposium Description

8:00 to 8:45	Registration/Refreshments
8:45 to 10:15	What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Clinical Features of Autism and Related Conditions Diagnostic Differentiation of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS Current Research Paradigms in ASD Case Examples
10:15 to 10:30	Refreshment Break
10:30 to 11:00	Diagnostic Assessment Early Detection and Initial Diagnosis Developmental, Cognitive, and Speech Assessments Diagnostic and Behavioral Assessments Multidisciplinary Evaluations & Differential Diagnoses
11:00 to 12:00	Educational and Therapeutic Programming Special Education and the Law Parent Training, Education, and Advocacy Determining Appropriate Educational Settings Methods of Treatment and Intervention
12:00 to 1:15	Lunch: On Your Own
1:15 to 2:30	Social, Communication, and Peer Interventions Social and Communication Skills Interventions Conversation Training Play and Interaction with Peers
2:30 to 3:00	Emotional and Behavioral Regulation Psychological and Emotional Supports Addressing Maladaptive Behaviors Psychopharmacological Treatments
3:00 to 3:15	Refreshment Break
3:15 to 4:00	Adaptive, Vocational, and Life Skills Preparation Adaptive Skills Interventions Vocational and Life Skills Training Family and Community Supports
4:00 to 4:30	Complementary and Alternative Interventions Defining CAM Media Interplay and Its Role in Autism Awareness and Treatment Current Research on Efficacy of CAMs

For more information, visit
http://www.neei.org/workshops/conference_details.aspx?WID=1&CID=61

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Autism Europe 2010

Congress Venue and Date
Centro Culturale “Le Ciminiere”
Viale Africa, Catania, Sicily
08 - 10 October 2010

Keynote Speakers: David Amaral, Simon Baron-Cohen, Thomas Bourgeron, Ernesto Caffo, Eric Fombonne, Joaquin Fuentes, Patricia Howlin, Ami Klin, Catherine Lord, Franco Nardocci, Giacomo Rizzolatti, Sally J. Rogers, Sebastiano Russo, Sir Michael Rutter, Renato Scifo, Rutger Jan van der Gaag, Fred Volkmar

Congress Calendar

Deadline on-line abstract submission (final and irrevocable)	31 January 2010
Deadline notification of selected papers/posters	30 April 2010
Deadline confirmation of acceptance to attend	31 May 2010
On-line Earlybird registration until	31 May 2010
Preliminary Scientific Programme on-line	15 June 2010
Final Scientific Programme on-line	30 September 2010
Book of Abstracts on-line	30 September 2010

Official Congress Language
The official language of the Congress is English

Simultaneous Translation
State-of-the-art lectures and keynote presentations in plenary:
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Parallel paper and poster presentations:
English, Italian

Please see the Congress Programme

Abstract Submission Deadline : 31 January 2010

• This deadline is final and irrevocable and no extensions are foreseen
• Abstracts can only be submitted on-line via the Congress web site
• Abstracts sent by post, fax or email will not be accepted
• Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered

Congress Topics

• Neurosciences and Cognitive Functioning
• Neurobiology, Epidemiology and Genetics
• Treatment and Education, Provision and Services

Continuing Education Credits
The Congress Organisers are offering continuing education credits for Italian delegates

Online Registration

• Congress Registration can only be made online via the Online Registration page of the official Congress web site
• All participants are required to register and pay in full to attend the Congress
• Upon receipt of registration and payment of registration fees, all participants will receive a confirmation message and Congress registration number on the e-mail address they provide. Status of payment and registration can be checked via the login on the Congress website
• Letters of invitation for visa and/or sponsorship purposes will be issued at no additional charge but only after registration and payment of Congress fees is finalised.
• What registration does not include: Social Dinner, Meals and coffee breaks, Accommodations

Registration Fees
All registration fees are expressed in Euro

	Earlybird until 31 May 2010	From 1 June 2010 and on site
Congress Participant	€ 350	€ 450
Congress Participants who are Individual Members of Autism Europe*	€ 300	€ 350
Parents, Self-Advocates, Undergraduate Students**	€ 150	€ 200
Parents, Self-Advocates, Students** who are Individual Members of Autism Europe*	€ 100	€ 200

* Participants registering as individual members of Autism-Europe must be up-to-date with their membership subscriptions and will be asked to enter their 2010 AE membership code on registration as proof of membership.

** Participants registering as ‘students’ must be undergraduate students in full-time education at the time of registering for the Congress. Proof of undergraduate status must be produced at the Registration Desk of the Congress venue.

To become an Individual Member of AUTISM-Europe, please visit the AUTISM-EUROPE membership page and follow the instructions there.

Official Social Event
A Congress Dinner will be organised for the evening of Saturday 9 October. More details will be available nearer the date. If you wish to participate in the Social Dinner, please subscribe to this event when you register.

Substitution
If, after registering, you are unable to attend, you are welcome to nominate someone else to attend in your place at no additional cost. Substitutions must be notified to the Congress Organisers.

Congress Cancellation Policy
All substitutions, requests for refunds and cancellations must be made in writing to the Congress Organisers via the dedicated e-mail on the Online Registration page of the Congress Website.

Refunds
The effective date is the date of reception of cancellation on the website
Cancellation until 30 June 2010 full refund minus a 20% administrative processing fee
Cancellation from 1 July to 10 September 2010 50% refund
Cancellation after 11 September 2010 no refund

For more information, visit http://www.autismeurope2010.org.