Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference
2010 Milestones Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference, Cleveland, Ohio
The Annual Milestones Conference features research based approaches
fostering lifelong strategies for success from early childhood to adulthood. The conference is an opportunity for parents, professionals and adults with autism to network, hear about local resources and continue learning best practices for school, home, community and work.
The 8th Milestones Annual Autism/Asperger's Conference
8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (8 a.m. registration)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Executive Caterer's at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive . Cleveland, OH 44124
Keynote Speaker:
Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA
Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, Rutgers University
Author of:
- Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism
- Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister on the Autism Spectrum
- Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism ans Asperger Syndrome
This conference is for you if you are a . . .
special educator • inclusion teacher • classroom aide • speech therapist • occupational therapist • psychologist • social worker • nurse • music or art therapist • physical therapist • school counselor • parent or relative of individual with autism spectrum disorder • behavioral therapist
Targeted workshops for parents and professionals working with young children, elementary, middle and high school, as well as adults with autism, Asperger’s or social communication challenges.
Learn techniques to implement right away at home, school, and in the community
You will learn how to:
- Develop behavior support plans
- Target and teach social skills across the age spans
- Increase functional communication
- Manage behaviors in the classroom
- Grow interests into potential employment possibilities
- Manage vocational struggles
- Navigate the medical maze
- Access services and understand individual’s rights
- Use animation to learn hard language concepts
- Behavioral strategies for home and school
- Transition from childhood to adulthood
- Guide teens through puberty
- Helpful hints for educators working with students
Schedule
8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (8 a.m. registration)
Conference Registration Fees
Fees
| Professional Registration Fee (price includes CEUs, lunch and binder) |
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| Professional Group Discount per person (4 or more from same organization with single payment) |
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| Student 25 years old or younger |
$75 |
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| Family Member Registration Fee (price includes lunch and binder) |
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| Family Group Discount per person (4 or more from same organization with single payment) |
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| Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
$60 |
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Binder without Conference Registration |
$50 |
Scholarships
A limited amount of conference scholarship aid is available. For a scholarship application, please download the Scholarship Form, email conference@milestones.org or call
(216)464-7600.
Changes/Cancellations
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until June 15, 2010 and
refunds granted minus 30% of administrative costs. Substitutions for
original registrants are acceptable.
Professional Development (CEU's) Offered
.6 CEUs for Speech Languague Pathologists on various levels: professional and related areas is pending through ASHA.
Professional development credit for 6 contact hours are also available for occupational therapy, education, social work, counseling, psychology, MRDD-CPD and toward BCBA. General attendance will also be available. Please call 216-464-7600 to verify approval.
Workshop Selection
Over the course of the conference, there are three workshop time slots with multiple options per time slot. Please choose one topic for each workshop time slot.
Meals
Registration fees include a buffet lunch. The meal includes vegetarian options if requested. It will not be possible to arrange for special meals on-site.
Advertising/Exhibiting/Sponsorship Information
We invite you to promote your organization at the 2010 Conference Life-Long Stragegies for Success: School, Home, Community and Work. Opportunities are available to be a conference sponsor, exhibitor at the conference, and advertiser in the conference binder. Your message will reach 600 attendees.
Download our advertising, sponsorship, and exhibiting participation letter and form
Interactive Form- complete and email back to info@milestones.org
Contact conference@milestones.org for further information or to indicate your interest.
Conference Location and Directions
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive,
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 From 80 East/ 90 East or I-90 West
Take I-90 East or I-90 West to I-271 South. Exit 32 Brainard/Cedar Road. Make a left onto Brainard Road, Left onto Cedar Road, Left onto Lander Road (not Landerbrook). Right onto Landerhaven Drive. Follow signs into Landerhaven, turn left into parking lot. From I-71 North or I-480 East or I-480 West
Travel to I-271 North. Exit 32 at Brainard/Cedar Road. At the top of the exit, make a Right onto Brainard Road. Left onto Cedar Road (it says Cedar East). Left onto Lander Road (not Landerbrook). Right onto Landerhaven Drive. Follow signs into Landerhaven, turn left into parking lot. From I-80 West
Travel to I-480 West, then I-271 North. Exit 32 at Brainard/Cedar Road. At the top of the exit, make a Right onto Brainard Road. Left onto Cedar Road (it says Cedar East). Left onto Lander Road (not Landerbrook). Right onto Landerhaven Drive. Follow signs into Landerhaven, turn left into parking lot. There is ample free parking on the grounds.
Questions/Special Assistance
Please call Milestones Organization at 216-464-7600 or email conference@milestones.org. |
