Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference
Life-Long Strategies for Success
Milestones 10th Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference
Tuesday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cleveland, Ohio
Milestones Autism Organization kicks off its 10th Anniversary Year with a 2-day Conference featuring five national speakers and a future trends technology fair presented in the newly refurbished meeting rooms of Cleveland Public Auditorium and Conference Center in downtown Cleveland.
Local & Nationally Known Speakers include:
- Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, author of The Hidden Curriculum, Simple Strategies That Work!, Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments, among many other publications, recognized authority on Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism.
- Joanne Gerenser, PhD, executive director of Eden II Programs, associate editor of the Journal of Speech-Language
Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis, recognized authority on social communication in children and adults with Autism.
- Peter Gerhardt, EdD, author Asperger’s From the Inside Out and The Parents’ Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome, recognized authority on the transition process for adults on the Autism spectrum.
- Beth Glasberg, PhD, BCBA, author of Stop that Seemingly Senseless Behavior!, recognized for her research challenging behaviors in children on the Autism Spectrum.
Evidence-based workshop topics include:
- Challenging Behaviors
- Social Skills & Communication
- Public School Best Practices
- High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s
- Adults
New This Year:
- Future Trends Technology Fair
"The Milestones Conference offers attendees an opportunity to learn current and practical information from seasoned practitioners who have in-depth knowledge and expertise in autism treatment." - Steven Wexberg, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- This Conference is for You If..
- Professional Development (CEUs) Offered
- Advertising/Exhibiting/Sponsorship Information
- 2011 Sponsors
- Location
This conference is for you if you are a . . .
Teacher, Special Educator, Intervention Specialist • Administrator, Director •
Adult Service Provider •
Classroom Aide or Paraprofessional •
Behavior Therapist, Consultant •
DD, Support Administrator or Case Manager •
Music or Art Therapist • Occupational Therapist •
Parent or Relative of individual with Autism, Asperger's syndrome or social communication challenges •
Parent Mentor or Advocate •
Person with Autism, Asperger's syndrome or social communication challenges •
Physician •
Psychologist •
Social Worker or Counselor •
Speech Language Pathologist
You will learn how to:
- Target and teach social thinking across the age spans
- Develop and effective ABA program
- Address eating, sleeping and toileting issues
- Handle and prevent out of control behavior at home and school
- Increase outcomes of behavioral fluency
- Understand and apply successful research models
- Access transition and adult resources
Professional Development (CEU's) Offered
At past conferences professional development credit for 6 contact hours has been available for
- BCBA
- Counseling
- Early Intervention (DODD)
- Education
- Developmental Disabilities
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Speech
General attendance credit will also be available.
Advertising/Exhibiting/Sponsorship Information
We invite you to promote your organization at the 2012 Conference. Opportunities are available to be a conference sponsor, exhibitor at the conference, and advertiser in the conference binder. Your message will reach over 1200 attendees.
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Contact conference@milestones.org or 216-464-7600 for further information or to indicate your interest.
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Conference Location
Cleveland Public Auditorium and Convention Center
500 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
2011 Sponsors (add your name to the list in 2012)
The 9th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference has been made possible by the generous support of:
Lead Sponsors:
The Albert B & Audrey G. Ratner Family Foundation
& Forest City Charitable Foundation
Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
Keynote Sponsors:
OAR - Organization for Autism Research
Saint Luke's Foundation
Workshop Sponsor:
Arthur McBride, Sr. Family Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
David and Inez Meyers Foundation
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals
SUPER Learning Center
Education Scholarship Sponsors:
David & Robert Stein Foundation
Ernst & Young LLP
Questions/Special Assistance
Please call Milestones at 216-464-7600 or email conference@milestones.org |
