Specific Disabilities

The Expanding World of PBS: Science, Values, and Vision

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00 -0500

Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront, St. Louis, MO This 7th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support will feature over 150 oral presentations, posters, and skill-building workshops highlighting empirical findings, assessment and intervention methods, current topics, and other aspects of Positive Behavior Support. Presentations and workshops will focus on 3 areas: school related developments, cross-area issues, and developmental disabilities/children and adults at risk. Keynote speakers include: Glen Dunlap, V. Mark Durand, Rob Horner, and Ann Turnbull.

Mental Illness and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:00 -0500

Sheraton West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA

Thursday, April 1: Mental Illness in Children with Christopher Okiishi, M.D.

Friday, April 2: Building Social Relationships in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, with Scott Bellini, Ph.D.

CEUs are available for either one day (0.6 CEUs) or two days (1.2 CEUs). There are six hours of lecture per conference day. CEUs are an additional $25.

Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:00 -0500

Kearney Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Kearney, NE Theme: A Framework for Success: Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Speakers: Fern Sussman, author of "More Than Words" will present training ideas for SLPs, parents, and professionals. Mary Schlieder, author of "With Open Arms", currently works with grade 6-12 behavioral and social challeges. Joe Steffy has a diagnosis of autism and Down syndrome. Nonverbal, he uses an AAC device to share his story of perseverance and success. Andrew Neiland is an active member of the Nebraska Youth Leadership Council and is using his self-advocacy skills to be a voice for all youth with disabilities. Ruth Aspy is a licensed psychologist with the Ziggurat Group. Dr. Aspy specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Barry Grossman is a licensed psychologist and author. He, along with Dr. Aspy, wrote "The Ziggurat Model" on designing interventions for students with Asperger's Disorder and high-functioning autism. James Emmett is a national leader in development of employment services for persons with autism spectrum disorders. He serves as CEO of Integrated Behavioral Systems, and is a partner in the consulting firm Two Steps Forward.

Autism Intervention Conference (Thompson Center for Autism : Columbia, MO)

MUConf3@missouri.edu; 523-882-2429; 1-866-682-6663 (Christine Pickett) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00 -0500

Holiday Inn Select Executive Center, Columbia, MO The University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri is proud to announce the 5th annual Autism Intervention Conference. This conference aims to educate and provide support for parents and professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, medical professionals, applied behavior analysts, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, service coordinators, and advocates. The conference strives to provide an atmosphere of hope and upholds a commitment to sharing comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of assessment and intervention strategies supported by research. The conference includes vendor and agency booths, a University of Missouri Thompson Center Meet and Greet, and sessions presented by regionally and nationally-recognized researchers and practitioners in the field of autism.

Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism Spectrum

cd@usd.edu; 1-800-658-3080 (Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00 -0500

Schroeder Auditorium, Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD Intended audience: Educators, Therapists, and Parents The Spring Autism Conference presenter is Thomas S. Higbee, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation at Utah State University. Dr. Higbee is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with autism and other developmental disabilities in home-, center-, and school-based programs. Intensive interventions developed by researchers in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) have been shown to produce positive outcomes in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In this conference, an overview of the various techniques that make up the ABA approach to intervention for young children with ASD will be presented and discussed. These techniques will include: discrete trial teaching, social scripting and script fading, video modelling, visual activity schedules, naturalistic teaching techniques, and other research-based interventions. Strategies for implementing these techniques in public school settings will be discussed and a consultation model for helping school districts build capacity to provide these research-based services will be presented. Registration fees: $175 professional rate, $125 family rate, $60 full-time university student rate (South Dakota)

Mental Illness in Children

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00 -0500

Workshop Presenter: Christopher Okiishi, M.D. Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North, Brooklyn Center, MN An overview of the most common childhood psychiatric conditions: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, tic disorders, cognitive disorders, and psychotic disorders. Learning objectives for each group of disorders will be: diagnostic strategies; symptoms and hallmark behaviors; predisposing factors; co-morbid disorders and disorder comparisons; impact of symptoms on individuals, family, and friends; skills training for parents/teachers; statistics and prevalence of disorders; reasons to treat and how to treat; managing difficult situations. CEUs are available for one day (0.6 CEUs).

Spring Vision Conference for parents and professionals

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:30 -0500

This is a conference sponsored by Iowa Braille School Statewide System for Visiosn Services every spring for parents and professionals. Resources and vendors who could support this group of indiviuals are encouraged to participate. The Parent Solution: Expanding their Future and Yours. Spring Vision conference for parents and professionals who work with their children. Adventureland Inn, Altoona,IA. Family events begin Friday evening at 6:30pm. Saturday keynote 8:45.Breakout sessions and exhibits until 4:30pm. Sunday schedule 8:45-11:45pm. Contact Kathy Hintz for registration information.