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Events
Find
out about upcoming conferences and events throughout the nation.
Autism
Conferences
Thanks
to information provided by www.futurehorizons-autism.com
and www.autismconnect.org.
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Date
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City, State
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Conference Name
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Description
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For More Information
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January 8-9, 2001
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Princeton, NJ
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Early Intervention Training Program for
Professionals: "Effective Treatment Strategies for
Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (0-3 years)"
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Joni, 609-987-0099
or
EdenSvcs@aol.com
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January 17-19, 2001
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Birmingham, AL
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Alabama Federation Council for Exceptional
Children Super Conference
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Terry Hyche, 205-929-5370
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January 18-19, 2001
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Sacramento, CA
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Communicating through Assistive Technology
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Examines assistive and computer technology
options, and innovative teaching and support strategies,
and discusses technology funding issues
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Supportive Life Institute, 916-567-1974
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January 19, 2001
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Glen Ellyn, IL
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Successful Intervention Strategies for Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders Preschool through Intermediate
Grades
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Dr. Marrea Winnega and Irena Paz present
a one-day interactive workshop geared toward professionals
and parents of children with autism spectrum disorders,
pre-school through the intermediate grades
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www.autismillinois.
org/ nw2001ws.htm
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January 29-30, 2001
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Novi, MI
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Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
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Speakers: Byron Rourke, PhD, FRSC; Sue Thompson,
MA, CET; Liane Holliday Willey, PhD; James Loomis, PhD
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Linda, 802-446-3577
or
ljmooney@vermontel.net
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February 1-3, 2001
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Redondo Beach, CA
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Behavior Analysis Conference
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Speaker: Dr. Ivar Lovaas
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Cal-ABA, 916-447-7341
or
www.calaba.org
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February 14, 2001
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Montgomery, AL
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Assessing Children with Autism Workshop
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Dr. B. J. Freeman, UCLA Autism Evaluation
Clinic
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Montgomery Alabama State Department of Education:
334-242-9700
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February 15, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Fundamentals of Structured Teaching
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TEACCH training for classroom teachers and
aides in self-contained special education classrooms, school
psychologists, other related services personnel, such as
speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and
parents of children with autism
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www.teacch.com
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February 17, 2001
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Lakeland, FL
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Facing Autism
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Speakers: Lynn Hamilton
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Karla, 863-859-1477, ext. 328
or
karlajoy@aol.com
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February 19-20, 2001
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San Antonio, TX
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Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
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Linda, 802-446-3577
or
ljmooney@yahoo.com
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February 21-23, 2001
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Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Applied Behavior Analysis Conference
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Speaker: Maureen Schepis, Ph.D.
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828-432-5924
or
mschepis@hci.net
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February 27-28, 2001
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Warwick, RI
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Teaching High Functioning Students with Autism
and Asperger’s Syndrome in Grades K-12
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Speakers: Catherine Flaherty and Galene
Fraley
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1-401-222-4600, ext. 2014
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March 1, 2001
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Asheville, NC
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TEACCH Workshop for Teachers of High-Functioning
Students with Autism in Grades 1-12
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Focuses on working with students with high-functioning
autism/ Asperger’s syndrome who are being educated in the
regular educational classroom grades 1-12.
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www.teacch.com
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March 8-9, 2001
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Washington, DC
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Communicative and Socio-emotional Competence:
Early Intervention to the Early School Years.
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Speaker: ASHA CEU’s Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D.,
CCC-SLP
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301-656-2190
or
www.barryprizant.com
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March 8-10, 2001
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Stamford, CT
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Celebration of Breakthroughs II – Auditory
Integration Training
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www.georgianainstitute
.org
or
georgianainstitute@
snet.net
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March 8-10, 2001
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San Diego, CA
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Conference 2001: International Conference
on Science in Autism Treatment
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Speakers: Edwin Cook, M.D.; Tristram Smith,
Ph.D.; Richard Fox, Ph.D.; Bridget Taylor, Psy.D.; Ronald
Kallen, M.D.; Michael Fabrizio, M.A.; James Black, M.D.,
Ph.D.; Michael Aman, Ph.D.; James Mulick, Ph.D.
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175 Great Neck Rd., Ste. 406, Great Neck,
NY 11021, 516-466-4400
or
ASAT@autism-
treatment.org
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March 16-17, 2001
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New Orleans, LA
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Language Processing Disabilities/Autism:
Strategies and Interventions
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800-223-5766
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March 16-17, 2001
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Philadelphia, PA
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2nd Annual PECS Expo
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Speakers: Dr Andrew Bondy; Lori Frost; Temple
Grandin; Marjorie Charlop-Christie; Scott Helsinger; Rose
Kraft; Liliana Mayo Ortega; Ilene Schwatz; Beth Sulzer-Azaroff;
Mary Jane Weiss
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www.pecs.com
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March 27, 2001
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Denver, CO
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Dr. Tony Attwood on Asperger’s syndrome
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Speaker: Dr. Tony Attwood
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800-489-0727
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March 29-30, 2001
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Asheville, NC
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Fundamentals of Structured Teaching
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Covers the basics of implementing structured
teaching in the classroom using lecture and hands-on activities.
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www.teacch.com
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March 29-30, 2001
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Houston, TX
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Autism 2001 – Houston
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Speakers: Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Temple Grandin,
Lynn Hamilton
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800-489-0727
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April 6-7, 2001
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Indianapolis, IN
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The Road Less Traveled: Supporting Individuals
with High-functioning Autism and Asperger’s
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Discusses the interests and energies of
family members, professionals, and individuals with high-functioning
autism, Asperger’s, or other pervasive developmental disorders.
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Donna Beasely
812-855-6508
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April 8, 2001
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Mahoney State Park, NE
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Workshop on Early Intensive Intervention
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Speakers: Lynne Hamilton - Understanding
applied behavior analysis: a parent’s perspective; Eric
Larsson, Angela Keene - Teaching higher level social skills
in the elementary school years.
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featofne@altel.net
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April 18 –21, 2001
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Kansas City, MO
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Council for Exceptional Children Convention
and Expo
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Keynote speaker: Beverly Sills.
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www.cec.sped.org
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April 19-20, 2001
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Annapolis, MD
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Autism 2001 – Annapolis
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April 20, 2001
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Hoffman Estates, IL
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The 2001 Care Conference: Curing Autism
through Research and Education
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Speakers include Andrew Wakefield, Jeff
Bradstreet, Paul Shattock.
Practical and useful information will be shared by some
of the world’s leading experts in the field of autism
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847-854-6601
or
http://bhare.org/
CareConference.html
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April 25-27, 2001
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Washington, DC
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The Power of One! Autism Awareness Conference
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Covers why grass roots politics are important.
Focuses on how to be more effective in contacting political
officials, and how to back up the lobbyists working on autism
issues every day in Washington, DC.
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oyeproject@aol.com
or
www.unlockingautism.org
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April 26-27, 2001
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Autism 2001 – Pittsburgh
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Speakers: Dr. Temple Grandin, Carol Kranowitz,
Christy Magnusen, Lynn Hamilton, Dr. Patricia Prelock, and
a High-Functioning Panel
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800-489-0727
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April 27-28, 2001
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Heritage Country Club, Johnson City, NY
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Broome-Tioga Autism Society Conference
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Speakers: Tony Attwood (27 April), Dr. Bernard
Rimland and Dr. Robert Naseef (28 April)
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http://members.aol.com/
autism3/2001
registration.html
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April 27-28, 2001
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Syracuse, NY
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2001 Autism Awareness Conference
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rainmansmom@cs.com
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April 27-29, 2001
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Pasadena, CA
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A Journey to Solutions – 2001: The 9th annual
Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) Conference
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Speakers include Anne M. Donnellan, Ph.D.;
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP; Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.;
Jeff Strully, M.A.
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www.autismsocietyla
.org
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April 29, 2001
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North Brunswick, NJ
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Asperger’s Syndrome Education Network, Inc.
(ASPEN) Annual Spring Conference: Special Issues of Adolescence
and Adulthood
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Speakers: Jerry Newport and Dr. Peter Gerhardt
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www.aspennj.org
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May 1-2, 2001
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Tulsa, OK
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Dr. Tony Attwood on Asperger’s Syndrome
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Speaker: Dr. Tony Attwood
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apna@apna.es
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May 2-4, 2001
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Asheville, NC
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Diagnosis and Assessment in Autism
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Three-day workshop on two instruments used
in the diagnosis and assessment of autism: the Childhood
Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Psychoeducational Profile-Revised
(PEP-R)
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www.teacch.com
or
828-251-6319
or
PGreene9@juno.com
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May 3-5, 2001
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Dallas, TX
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Autism Super-Conference
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Speakers: Dr. Temple Grandin, Carol Gray,
Dr. Max Wiznitzer, Catherine Faherty, Dr. Raun Melmud, Jerry
Newport, Dr. Fulvia Castelli
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800-489-0727
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May 3-5, 2001
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TBA (Minnesota)
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Minnesota State Autism Conference
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Speakers: May 3 - Dr. Ross Greene, author
of The Explosive Child; May 4 - Dr. B.J. Freeman, UCLA Child
Development Clinic; May 5 - Temple Grandin
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www.tcas.org/
conferen.htm
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May 4-5, 2001
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Atlantic City, NJ
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Issues in Autism
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Annual conference for the New Jersey Center
for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community, Inc.
(COSAC)
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800-4-AUTISM (in NJ)
or
609-883-8100
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May 4-5
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KI Convention Center, Green Bay, WI
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Autism Society of Wisconsin (ASW) 2001 Annual
Conference
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888-4AUTISM
or
asw@asw4autism.org
or
http://www.asw4autism
.org/Conference/Conf01.hmt
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May 5, 2001
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Spectrum Center, Berkeley, CA
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Play and Language Skill Development
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Workshops on topics on applied behavior
analysis and autism, presented by Spectrum Center staff
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510-845-1321
or
www.spectrumcenter.org
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May 7-8, 2001
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Anchorage, AK
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Autism 2001 – Alaska
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Speakers: Carol Gray, Dr. Max Wiznitzer,
Dr. Raun Melmed, Dr. Diane Twachtman-Cullen
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800-489-0727
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May 11-12, 2001
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Atlanta, GA
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Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) 2001 Spring Conference
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Speakers include: Sudhir Gupta, Sidney Baker,
Jon Pangborn, Bernard Rimland, Paul Shattock, Jeff Bradstreet,
Lisa Lewis, Kenneth Bock, Stephanie Cave, Jane El-Dahr,
Amy Holmes, Paul Hardy, James Laidler, Woody McGinnis, Nancy
O’Hara, Andrew Stoll, Jayne Barese
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609-921-3717
or
DANregistration@
aol.com
or
autism.com/ari/dan2001.html
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May 15, 2001
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Tinley Park, IL
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Help Me Understand… Living with Autism
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The ARC, 708-206-1930
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May 15-16, 2001
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome
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913-588-5988
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May 17, 2001
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Holyoke, MA
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Annual Autism Conference
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800-892-7003
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May 17-18
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Atlanta, GA
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Autism Conference 2001: From Research to
Practice
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404-727-8350
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May 24-25, 2001
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St. Louis, MO
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Autism 2001 - St. Louis
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Speakers: Dr. Lianne Holiday Willey, Elizabeth
Gerlach, Carol Gray, Michelle Winner, De Anne Hyatt-Foley,
and a High-Functioning Panel
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800-489-0727
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May 24-25, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Educating Students with Autism : The 22nd
Annual TEACCH Conference
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Annual TEACCH conference with keynote speakers:
Lynn Koegel, Ph.D.; Gail McGee, Ph.D.; Gary B. Mesibov,
Ph.D.; Eric Schopler, Ph.D.; and other professionals from
around the world
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www.teacch.com
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June 6, 2001
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Princeton, NJ
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A Day of Ideas and Ideals, Eden Institute
Foundation: Princeton Lecture Series
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Keynote speaker: Dr. Ivar Lovaas
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609-987-0099
or
members@aol.com/
edenSvcs
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June 7-8, 2001
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Livonia, MI
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Visual Strategies for Improving Communication
and Behavior
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Speaker: Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CC-SLP
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248-879-8598
or www.Use
VisualStrategies.com
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June 14-15, 2001
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Buffalo, NY
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Autism 2001 – Buffalo
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Speaker: Dr. Temple Grandin
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800-489-0727
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July 9-13, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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TEACCH Classroom Training Program
(This session is separate from the training
beginning July 16, 2001)
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5-day training session for teachers, psychologists,
physicians, speech and language therapists, as well as researchers,
clinicians, and others interested in students with autism
and related communication handicaps
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919-966-4126
or
Alice_Wertheimer@
med.unc.edu
or
www.teacch.com
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July 16-20, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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TEACCH Classroom Training Program
(This session is separate from the training
beginning July 9, 2001)
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5-day training session for teachers, psychologists,
physicians, speech and language therapists, as well as researchers,
clinicians, and others interested in students with autism
and related communication handicaps
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1-919-966-4126
or
Alice_Wertheimer@
med.unc.edu
or
www.teacch.com
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July 18-21, 2001
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San Diego, CA
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Autism Society of America’s National Conference
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Includes presentations on communication,
education, family and community, medicine and research,
and adulthood and independence
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www.autism-society.org
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July 23, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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TEACCH Classroom Training Program
(This session is separate from the training
beginning July 30, 2001)
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5-day training session for teachers, psychologists,
physicians, speech and language therapists, as well as researchers,
clinicians, and others interested in students with autism
and related communication handicaps
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1-919-966-4126
or
Alice_Wertheimer@
med.unc.edu
or
www.teacch.com
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July 30, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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TEACCH Classroom Training Program
(This session is separate from the training
beginning July 23rd, 2001)
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5-day training session for teachers, psychologists,
physicians, speech and language therapists, as well as researchers,
clinicians, and others interested in students with autism
and related communication handicaps
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1-919-966-4126
or
Alice_Wertheimer@
med.unc.edu
or
www.teacch.com
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August 6-8, 2001
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Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State
College, PA
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Progress through Partnership : The Fourth
Annual National Conference on Autism
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To provide a comprehensive selection of
current topics on autism spectrum disorders, including national
research, assessment, effective intervention, and service
delivery models
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814-863-5100
or
ConferenceInfi1@
outreach.psu.edu
or
www.outreach.psu.edu/
C&I/Autism
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September 17-21, 2001
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Advanced Level II TEACCH Training
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This course is designed for teachers, psychologists,
physicians, speech and language therapists, parents, and
other professionals who have previously participated in
the 5-day intensive TEACCH Training Program.
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919-966-4126
or
Alice_Wertheimer@
med.unc.edu
or
www.teacch.com
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September 22-23, 2001
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Sacramento, CA
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Capitol Autism Conference – 2001
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www.feat.org
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October 5-7, 2001
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San Diego, CA
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Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) 2001 Fall Conference
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October 16-17, 2001
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Grand Rapids, MI
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The First Annual Gray Center Conference
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Speakers: Carol Gray, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr.
Temple Grandin, Dr.
Diane Twachtman -Cullen, Linda Hodgdon, and Dr. Liane Holliday
Willey.
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www.thegray
center.org
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October 26, 2001
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Owensboro, KY
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2001....A Mind Odyssey, with Dr. Temple
Grandin
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Speaker: Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
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Nancy Boyett, 270-826-0510
or
www.kentucky-
autism.org
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November 9-10, 2001
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San Diego, CA
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International Meeting for Autism Research
(IMFAR)
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A scientific meeting featuring keynote presentations
as well as slide and posters sessions. All types of research,
from molecular biology to neuropsychology to treatment research,
will be represented.
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916-734-7825
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