The 8th Milestones Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference
June 22, 2010
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.
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 and 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
8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (7:30 a.m. registration)
Workshops A
A-1 Practical Solutions: Successful Inclusion of Individuals with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's
Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA Rutgers University (All Ages, BCBA tracks)
A-2 Understanding FBA Process to Aid in Everyday Troubleshooting of Challenging Behavior
Colleen Muhvic, M.Ed, NCSP, BCBA Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School tracks)
A-3 Social Skills through the Lifetime: What really works?
Jay Berk, Ph.D. Private Practice
Brian Starcher, M.Ed., P.C.C.-S. Private Practice (Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School and Adult tracks)
A-4 Writing IEP Goals For The Transition Age Student With Autism (Panel)
Moderator: Edward Flegel State Support Team Region 3 (Middle/High School track)
A-5 Using Errorless Learning for New Skills (Hands-On Session)
Jaclyn Chrissinger, M.S., BCBA Positive Education Program
A-6 Self-Monitoring Behavior in the Classroom Setting
Robin Ludwig, M.A., BCBA Geagua County ESC (BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)
A-7 Classroom Organization, the Key to Your Student’s and Staff’s Success
Scott Gossett Achievement Centers for Children (Early Intervention/Elementary track)
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
• Poster Sessions
• Exhibits
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workshops B
B-1 Reaching out and Joining In: Strategies for Understanding the Social World
Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA Rutgers University (All ages, BCBA tracks)
B-2 Syncronizing Funding Streams and Adult Services for Desired Outcomes (Employment, Residential, Community Participation)
Chris Filler Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) (All ages track)
B-3 So You Have an iPhone – What Apps Will Make it a Sensible Assistive Device for an Individual on the Autism Spectrum?
Howard Shane, Ph.D. Monarch Center for Autism, Boston Children's Hospital Collaboration and Harvard Medical School (Middle/High School and Adult tracks)
B-4 Accessing Employment for the Individual with Autism: Panel
Moderator: Patricia Otter
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland (Adult track)
B-5 Decreasing Problem Behavior with Positive Behavioral Support (PBS): Team Buy-In Difficulties and Successes (Hands-On Session)
Christine Austin Step by Step Academy (Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School tracks)
B-6 Reviewing Key Aspects of the BACB Code of Conduct
B-7 Introduction to Using Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies in the Classroom
Krissy Ingham Westlake Preschool
Kiersten Johnson ABA Outreach Services (Early Intervention/Elementary track)
3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Workshops C
C-1 Fluency: Making Skills Accurate, Fast and Meaningful
Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)
C-2 The Emotional, Hormonal, Human Roller Coaster: Strategies for Surviving Puberty
Nevada Reed, MD KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center (Middle/High School track)
C-3 Making Visuals Work for Better Behavior and Improving Outcomes (Hands-On Session)
Lauren Stafford Monarch Teaching Technologies (Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)
C-4 Vaccines and Myths
Johanna Goldfarb, MD Cleveland Clinic (Early Intervention/Elementary track)
C-5 Using ABA to Develop Social Competence and Self Regulatory Behavior
Jennifer Krumins Teacher, Author (Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)
C-6 Teaching Play and Joint Attention to Young Children with Autism in the Classroom
Connie Wong, Ph.D., Piper Maas, M.Ed., Barbara Gapinski, M.Ed., Sarah Booth, M.Ed. Cleveland State University (Early Intervention/Elementary and BCBA tracks)
C-7 Discrete Trials: Classroom Application for Groups of Students (Hands-On Session)
Jennifer Sweeney , M.A., BCBA Solutions Behavioral Consulting
Leah Gongola, Ph.D., BCBA-D Youngstown State University (BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)
Conference Registration - Now Open!
There are 2 ways to register:
1) To register via check or purchase order: fill out this conference registration form and return it to us with payment or P.O. by
mail: Milestones Autism Organization mail: 23880 Commerce Park, Ste. 2, Beachwood, OH 44122
email: conference@milestones.org
fax: (216) 464-7602
Professional Registration Fee (price includes CEUs, lunch and binder)
$160
Professional Group Discount per person (4 or more from same organization with single payment)
-$10
Student 25 years old or younger
$75
Family Member Registration Fee (price includes lunch and binder)
$120
Family Group Discount per person (4 or more from same organization with single payment)
-$10
Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder
$60
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.Scholarship recipients may not register online.
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
BCBA
Counseling
Education
Developmental Disabilties
Marriage and Family Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Social Work
Speech
General attendance credit 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 including vegetarian options. 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. Opportunities are available to be a conference sponsor, exhibitor at the conference, and advertiser in the conference binder. Your message will reach 600 attendees.
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.
Milestones Organization • 23880 Commerece Park, Suite 2 • Beachwood • Ohio, 44122• (216) 464-7600
