Aspergers Millions Undiagnosed features Dr. Tony Attwood, Carol Gray, Jerry Newport and Jeanette McAfee, M.D. This is a 30 minute presentation that educates on the complexities that cause so many people with Aspergers to go undiagnosed. Sponsored by Future Horizons. January 1, 2006  Free Online, http://tinyurl.com/aj5tm 888-355-7161

Behavioral Strategies, Medications & Public Safety for ASD - Maria Bird-West Wheeler, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dennis Debbaudt January 9 - January 10, 2006,  Orlando 8am-3:45pm- Parents, $160 & Professionals, $195 Double Tree- Universal Entrance - Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. http://tinyurl.com/d39oh spectrumtrainingsystems@yahoo.com 920-749-0332

Keeping Current With Increasingly Common Diagnosis of ADHD, ADD, Autism, Asperger's, OCD, & Tourette's - (Overview, Assessment, Diagnosis, Educational Support Strategies)
January 10, 2006,  Fairview Heights 9am-4:30pm Four Points by Sheraton, 319 Fountains Parkway - Lorman Education Services www.lorman.com  866-352-9539 customerservice@lorman.com

Childhood Autism & Related Disorders- Dr. Teresa Bolick - Autism research, Best practices, Interventions that follow from what  we know about brain, behavior, development & assessment.ABA vs. incidental teaching - Time for a truce? Working with physicians &other providers who work with the team. January 11, 2006,  Bedford from 8:30 -4pm $135 by Dec 27 after $155 SERESC, 29 Commerce Dr - Robin Knight www.seresc.net/?page=autism rknight@seresc.net 603-206-6816

January 10-13, 2006, Boston 9am-3:30pm Hilton Boston Backbay - Jill Galinato www.rdiconnect.com parents@rdiconnect.com 1.866.378.6405 Ext 108 Free Screenings - Active Healing Inc. - Active Healing, a non profit that works with children with Autism, Asperger's & other disabilities is offering a Free 30 minute developmental screening that could provide insight into the root of your childs struggles. Learn effective approaches to minimize their daily challenges. January 21, 2006 Gloucester Free - Call for an appointment Active Healing Inc, 15 Lexington Ave, Magnolia, MA 01930 - Sargent Goodchild www.activehealing.org sarge@activehealing.org 978-525-3608

Commonwealth Autism Service Winter Workshop - Pediatric Sleep Issues in Children & Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Robert W. Montgomery, Ph.D. January 12, 2006,  Virginia Beach 8am-3:30pm VA Beach Higher Education Center, Old Dominion University, 1881 University Dr. Becky Boswell www.autismva.org bboswell@autismva.org 800-649-8481

Behavioral Strategies, Medications & Public Safety for ASD - Maria Bird-West Wheeler, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dennis Debbaudt January 12 - January 13, 2006, Ft. Lauderdale 8am-3:45pm- Parents, $160 & Professionals, $195 Concourse Airport - Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. http://tinyurl.com/d39oh spectrumtrainingsystems@yahoo.com 920-749-0332

Keeping Current With Increasingly Common Diagnosis of ADHD, ADD, Autism, Asperger's, OCD, & Tourette's - (Overview, Assessment, Diagnosis, Educational Support Strategies)
January 12, 2006, East Peoria 9am-4:30pm Stoney Creek Inn, 101 Mariner's Way - Lorman Education Services 866-352-9539  www.lorman.com customerservice@lorman.com  

Introduction to TEACCH - This two-day workshop provides an introduction to the characteristics of autism, diagnosis, culture of autism & its classroom implications, TEACCH overview as well as information on the structured teaching component of TEACCH (physical structure, daily schedules, one to one instruction & workstations).
January 18-19,2006,  Springfield Gardens, 8 - 2:45pm $300 per person Herbert G. Birch Early Childhood Center - Melissa Currelley www.hgbirch.org hgbMelissaS@aol.com 212-741-6522 Ext 226

Living the Life: ADD & ADHD - Dr. Scott Hunter, Neurophysiologist, & team from the University of Chicago Hospital's ADD/ADHD Clinic. Come learn from Dr Hunter &his team about the different diagnosis, the impact on learning, medication decisions, strategies for families, supports for educational plans & much more for children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. January 21, 2006,  Champaign from 8am - 3pm Free w/reservation Faith United Methodist Chruch, 1719 S. Prospect Ave, Carla Oldham www.proudd.com proudd@proudd.com 630-978-1615

Get Able – Gentle Enhancement Therapy for Any Body to Live Efficiently - A HANDLE workshop for identifying and treating the root cause of problems across the life-span. Learning and social difficulties related to attentional disorders (ADD/ADHD); head injury; autism; sensory disturbance and motor problems; Tourette’s January 21 & 22, 2006  Riverside, CA from 9am to 4:30pm each day. La Granada South School, 10353 Gramercy Ave. Barbara Herzberg 951-687-2639 imbarb40@sbcglobal.net

Autism Leadership Academy -  The Autism Consortium is offering a one-week training academy on developing leadership in the area of autism in education. Training will focus on identifying leadership styles, models for supporting educators, & the impact of special education law on the education of individuals with autism. Presented by Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA & Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP January 23 - January 27, 2006, Davie $1,000 for full week Nova Southeastern University Mailman Segal Institute Family Center Village - Christine Reeve http://tinyurl.com/cdv5o autism@nova.edu 954-262-7168

Keeping Current With Increasingly Common Diagnosis of ADHD, ADD, Autism, Asperger's, OCD, & Tourette's - (Overview, Assessment, Diagnosis, Educational Support Strategies) 866-352-9539 January 26, 2006, Arlington Heights 8:30am-4pm Double Tree Hotel, 75 West Algonquin Rd - Lorman Education Services www.lorman.com customerservice@lorman.com

Sensory Integration & Movement - Maureen Mattiello, PT January 26, 2006, Walled Lake 7pm-9pm; $25 Abilities Center, 2075 E. West Maple Rd. Ste. B-204 - Heather Campbell www.abilitiescenter.com therapy@abilitiescenter.com 248-926-0909

Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D. - Educational Programming for People with Autism. Gina Green, Ph.D. - The Quality of the Evidence about Autism Treatments as well as Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism. Dr. Linda Copeland - Biomedical Aspects of Autism. The conference will give professionals Continuing Education Units. January 27, 2006,  Alexandria 8am - 3pm $125/ Person Downtown Holiday Inn Convention Center 701 Fourth St - Chase Crump www.stmarys-rts.org ChaseC08@yahoo.com 318-445-6443 Ext 2144

Auditory Integration Training (AIT) - a ten day, noninvasive educational & therapeutic technique which helps people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input, & to decrease hyper or hypo-sensitivity to specific environmental or speech sounds. AIT has been used with individuals with autism, PDD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, hearing sensitivities, auditory processing challenges, attention deficit disorders & behavior challenges. February 11 - 20, 2006,  Milwaukee $1- early registration discount available St. Francis Children's Center, 6700 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, WI 53217 - Terrie Silverman www.we-exist.net/ait terries@execpc.com 262-569-7828

Social Thinking Across the Home & School Day - Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP, Internationally recognized speaker & author. Discover the I LAUGH model of Social Cognition, which demonstrates how social processing difficulties impact social skills, group activities & academic tasks. Learn why students with social  difficulties experience related academic challenges & functional treatment skills for school & home.  February 9, 2006 in  San Jose, CA from 9am-4pm $120 Prof/$115 Family David's Restaurant 5151 Stars & Stripes Dr., Santa Clara - Ben Mica www.socialthinking.com bmika@pacbell.net 408.557.8579

Nonverbal Learning Disorders & Apraxia - Martha Burns, Ph.D. February 3, 2006, Wichita 8am-3:30pm $129-$220 Heartspring Conference Center, 8700 E 29th St North - Brenda Montoya  316-634-8792 www.heartspring.org bmontoya@heartspring.org

Autism Awareness Centre Presents - Brenda Smith Myles - The Hidden Curriculum & Janet Casali - Introduction to Developing Communication Skills for Verbal & Non-Verbal Individuals with ASD February 3 & 4, 2006,  Edmonton from 8:30am - 4:30 pm; Early Bird - 1 Day Parent - $9May 2 Day Parent - $150/ 1 Day Professional - $150/ 2 Day Professional $225; Lunch Included Mayfield Inn & Suites - 11615 - 109 Ave. - Victoria Harris or Christine Russo www.autismawarenesscentre.com vharris@shaw.ca or chris.aaci@shaw.ca 1-866-724-2224

New Directions Conference - Conference focused on children with autism spectrum disorders & other learning/sensory processing difficulties. Speakers include: Cindy Griffin on homeopathy, Devin Houston on digestive enzymes, Chris Butz on making your environment a healthy house Tara Mirchandani, OTR on identifying Sensory Processing Disorders & Practical Solutions Cathy Weinmann, SLP on Alternative Solutions for Auditory Processing Disorders February 4, 2006, Indianapolis from 8am-5pm, $50 $30 adv by Jan 1 To Be Announced, please see website for details - Alison O'Malley  317-371-9232 www.omalleytherapysolutions.com alison@omalleytherapysolutions.com

February 10, 2006 in San Jose, CA from 9am-4pm $120 Prof/$115 Family David's Restaurant 5151 Stars & Stripes Dr., Santa Clara - Ben Mica www.socialthinking.com bmika@pacbell.net 408.557.8579

RDI Four Day Parent Training Seminar - Join Dr's. Steve Gutstein & Rachelle Sheely for four intensive days of lively discussion, videos & hands-on-exercises. YOu will be able to construct an RDI program for your child that will overcome the core cognitive, social,
autism spectrum. February 14-17, 2006,  Orange County area/CA

Sensory Integration Workshop Series - Sensory Integration & Behavior Kim Waters, MS, LLP & Laura Aula, MSW, ACSW February 23, 2006,  Walled Lake from 7pm-9pm; $25 Abilities Center, 2075 E. West Maple Rd. Ste. B-204 - Heather Campbell www.abilitiescenter.com therapy@abilitiescenter.com 248-926-0909

5th Annual AL Autism Conference - Best Intervention Practices in ASD: Cathy Pratt, Gary Mesibov, Ruth Sullivan, Tristam Smith, Shiela Wagner, Connie Kasari. Febuary 23-24, 2006 in Tuscaloosa Thursday from12-4:30 Fri 7:15-4:30 Bryant Conference Center - Jennifer Muller autism.ua.edu  205-951-1364 director@autism-alabama.org

Autism Society of America- Los Angeles Working Together For Autism - Lisa Ackerman-A parent's perspective Diane M.Kennedy Rebecca S. Banks-the ADHD -AUTISM connection Jean McAfee -Navigating the Social World Stephen Shore -Life on & sightly to the right of the Autism Spectrum Pamela Wolfberg-Guiding Children on the Autism Specturm in Peer Play:Integrated Play Groups Model & Rick Clemens, MA- Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh- Sharon Hensel- Cohen, SLP-Devin Houston, Ph.d.-David Sponder- Johathan - Tarbox Kurt Woeller, D.O. -Alyssa- Wolf-Mark Woodsmall-Emily Iland,B.A.,M.O.M. February 23-25, 2006, Los Angeles from 7am 5pm For parents $110 a day includeds lunch early registration $150 for pre-conference workshop - Registration www.asalosangeles.org Registration@asalosangeles.org 562-804-5556 voice mail

RDI: Going to the Heart of Autism 2-Day Workshop - Dr. Steve Gutstein dramatically illustrates the Relationship Development Intervention Program (RDI) via audience participation & hours of video taken from actual intervention sessions. March 4 - Mar 5, 2006,  Madison from 9am-4pm; $275by Feb 17 Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr. - Kristin Adiska www.rdiconnect.com adiska@rdiconnect.com 866-378-6405 x 119

Introduction to TEACCH - This two-day workshop provides an introduction to the characteristics of autism, diagnosis, culture of autism & its classroom implications, TEACCH overview as well as information on the structured teaching component of TEACCH (physical structure, daily schedules, one to one instruction & workstations).
March 30-31, 2006,  Springfield Gardens from 8 - 2:45pm $300 per person Herbert G. Birch Early Childhood Center - Melissa Currelley www.hgbirch.org hgbMelissaS@aol.com
212-741-6522 Ext 226
 

Evening with Marty Murphy - Families & children (11 or above) with ASD come listen to Marty Murphy. Marty is an adult with Autism as she talks openly about living with autism & have her field question from the group. This is a great opportunity for tweens & above to see & relate to an adult with autism. April 7, 2006,  Champaign from 6-8pm $5pp adv by Mar 25 $10pp at door Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect Ave, Carla Oldham www.proudd.com proudd@proudd.com 630-978-161

53rd Annual Autism Conference - Living the Life - Barbara T. Doyle,  MS a clinical consultant/author on Autism Spectrum Disorders A to Z. This interactive conference will cover the life cycle of ASD & ways to support the child with ASD. Lunch is provides. Childcare with adv reservation. Vendor/Support Fair 8am-2pm. Vendors may purchase a booth for $10 April 8, 2006, Champaign $20 with reservation by Mar 25 Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect Ave. Carla Oldham www.proudd.com proudd@proudd.com 630-978-1615

Posabilities & Dazzle School of Performing Arts Gala - A black tie event in Rochester NY to raise money to re-hab the building for the new Posabilities Program for autistic children & adults. Silent art auction with pieces from Continuing Developmental Services art program, & catering by local company that employs developmentally disabled adults. Entertainment by local musicians & talents that donated their time to further the program. April 22, 2006,  Rochester $100 per person 7pm-11:30pm Dazzle Theater 112 Webster ave, Rochester ny 14609 - Laura Johnson 585-321-9935 TFARochester@hotmail.com

Medical Aspects and treatments of Autism Panel - Each panelist will have the opportunity to answer questions submitted pryor to the Panel date. Those who will be sitting on the Medical aspects and treatment panel include: Dr. Neveda Reed, Akron Children's Hospital/Neurology/Autism, Dr. Richard Cowan, Beh. 101/Kent State, Dr. Shelly Russell, Pediatrician, Becky Rupert/ Homeopath, Keela Odenkirk/Parent and Dr. Shellie Russell, Pediatrician. April 24, 2006,  Wooster from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ree Wooster Community Hospital, North and South Auditorium - Angel Thompson OASIS_WC@Yahoogroups.com

First Annual Autism Awareness  Cruise - Parents of a child with autism know how tough it can be to get the whole family on vacation. So one group has come up with a way to make it easier – a special cruise. The Autism Cruise travels on the Carnival Imagination. The cruise is organized by the Cruising Channel, a travel business run by a family with two special needs children. May 4-8, 2006,  Key West and Cozumel www.autismcruise.com  info@autismcruise.com

Childhood Communication Seminars - Autism & The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation & Transactional Support) Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Mar 6 - March 7, 2006, Los Angeles/CA from 8:30am-3:30 pm $295 before Sep1; $315 after; parent rate: $195 Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside, 6161 W Centinela Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 - Kelly Dickson www.ccseminars.com

Auditory Integration Therapy - A 10 day, non-invasive intervention developed by Dr. Guy Berard to help children & adults with Autism, Language delays, auditory processing differences, including hypersensitivity to sound, ADHD, Central Auditory Processing, & other behavior & cognitive problems. March 10 to 19, 2006, Honolulu, $1500 TBA - Sharda Ramlackhan, M.A. www.autismusa.com shardaears@aol.com 508-397-3277 

Third Annual L.A. Celebrity Golf Challenge - Join stars from the sports and entertainment industries for a round of golf -- and raise money to benefit children with autism. In addition to enjoying a day of golf in this stunning setting,  an evening gala & live auction. tinyurl.com/aheeu March 27, 2006,  Pacific Palisades, at the Riviera Country Club kelly@ccseminars.com 401-467-7008

Westin Wine & Food Festival by Dan Marino - 100 Wine Booths, 40 Food Booths, Jazz Music; ID is required. Presented by the Grape Merchant and Weston Town Center. April 2, 2006,  Weston Town Center on Main Street, 4-8pm Bell Tower Circle and Market Street Admission to the Wine Tasting is $40 at door, $30 prepaid. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Toni Goehmann at 954-888-1771 ext. 108or e-mail Toni at toni@danmarinofoundation.org www.danmarinofoundation.org/events.html

Childhood Communication Seminars - Autism & The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation & Transactional Support) by Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.  April 27 - 28, 2006 Wichita, Kansas.  8:30am-3:30 pm $295 before Sep 1; $315 after; parent rate: $195 Heartspring, 8700 E 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67226 - Kelly Dickson www.ccseminars.com kelly@ccseminars.com 401-467-7008

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