Autism 101 Seminar and Resource Fair for Newly Diagnosed Families

Saturday, September 6, 2008
Northstar Church
3413 Blue Springs Road
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

“Autism 101” is a seminar and resource fair sponsored by the Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Chapter for families of newly diagnosed children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The seminar provides information that educates, enables and empowers these families as they begin the journey of caring for, planning for, and treating their child. Additionally, there is a resource fair for families to meet and interact with local providers of autism related goods and services.

Pre-registration Required
$10 per person
Please visit the ASA-GGC website at www.asaga.com or call (770)904-4474 to register or for additional information.

Vendor space available

Autism 101 Schedule

8:00am-8:30am
Check in and receive materials

8:30am-9:00am
What is autism and how is it diagnosed?
Dr. Steve Hobbs, Pediatric Psychology Associates

9:00am-9:30am
Services, Funding, and Advocacy
Stacey Ramirez, University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

9:30am-10:00am
The Basics of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Drs. Coby & Janet Lund, Integrated Behavioral Solutions

10:00am-10:30am
The Sensory Connection
Margaret Kuneyl, OTR/L, Peach State Pediatric Therapy

10:30am-11:00am
Behavior Strategies and Positive Behavior Supports
Dr. Robert Montgomery, Reinforcement Unlimited

11:00am-11:30am
Promoting Language Skills
Charlie Coleman, Emory Autism Center

11:30am-Noon
Enhancing Social and Play Skills
Charlie Coleman, Emory Autism Center

Noon-1:30pm
Lunch and Resource Fair

1:30pm-2:00pm
Sleeping, Feeding, and Toileting Issues
Jason Cavin, Marcus Institute

2:00pm-2:30pm
Using Visual Supports
Karen Barineau, Dekalb County Schools

2:30pm-3:00pm
Biomedical and Diet Interventions
Stefanie Smith, Eating Away Autism

3:00pm-3:30pm
Music & Autism: Therapeutic Possibilities
Beth Hampshire-Coyle, NMT, MT-BC,
Music Therapy Services of Greater Atlanta

3:30pm-4:00pm
Accessing Educational Services
Mary O’Connell & Nan Britt, SPECTRUM

4:00pm-5:00pm
Autism’s impact on the family
Elizabeth Newman, Living the Mosaic

5pm-6pm
Resource Fair

Topics and/or presenters subject to change without notice.
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