When
Wednesday October 8, 2014 at 8:15 AM EDT-to-
Thursday October 9, 2014 at 3:45 PM EDT
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Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8:15 - 9:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Co-morbidities of ASD: Impact on Physical Health, presented by Dr. Susan Hyman
10:00 - 11:55 AM: Symptoms as Solutions: ART in ASD, presented by Dr. Laurence Sugarman
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 PM: Sensory & Vestibular Processing: The Impact on Self-Regulation, presented by Felicia Thierer, OTRL
2:30 - 3:45 PM: Anxiety & Autism: A Developmental Approach, presented by Dr. Lori Jeanne Peloquin
Thursday, October 9, 2014
8:15 - 9:00 AM: Check In and Continental Breakfast
9:00 Am - 12 PM: The Hidden Curriculum, presented by Dr. Brenda Smith Myles
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 PM: Practical Solutions for Understanding Rules in Social Situations, presented by Dr. Brenda Smith Myles
Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow.
The spirit of the annual fall conference and workshop is to bring dedicated teaching professionals, school personnel, parents, and all those who work with individuals in the autism community together to share best practices and strategies. In partnership we hope to improve the quality of life for all those living with autism.
About AutismUp
AutismUp is the leading local 501(c)3 autism advocacy organization in Rochester, NY and the surrounding area. Founded in 2004 by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), AutismUp has grown to include more than 1,100 family and professional member households.
Mission:
AutismUp is dedicated to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. Parent member input continues to steer the organization, with the guidance of a Board of Directors, sharing one cause, one mission, and one voice.
Conference Registration Fee:
$150 per person for the two-day conference. Single day rates are $75 (Oct. 8) and $100 (Oct. 9)
$100 Student (must show valid student ID at check-in) for both days. $50 (Oct. 8) / $75 (Oct. 9)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Beth at bciardi@autismup.org for information before you register.
Registration fee includes: Conference materials-including electronic versions on a custom USB Flash Drive, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Refreshments, Parking
Registration Deadline is October 6, 2014. Cancellations are subject to a $35 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations within seven (7) days prior to the event.
If you wish to pay with a Purchase Order, please note the P.O. number on the online registration form, and send a copy of the Purchase Order to AutismUp, 180 Linden Oaks Dr, suite 250, Rochester, NY 14625 or fax to 585-248-9159. Please also bring a copy of the P.O with you to the conference registration.