Life-Long Strategies for Success Milestones 9th Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference Tuesday June 21, 2011, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cleveland, Ohio Registration Now Closed. Walk-ins Welcome for an additional $10.
One day can make a big difference!
Practical strategies to implement right away
NEW! OAR (Organization for Autism Research) track bringing cutting-edge research to parents and professionals.
NEW! Discounted Professional rates for groups of 4-9 and 10+.
NEW! Parents & Relatives rate rollback - $100!
Learn 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.
Keynote: Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP Author, developer of Social Thinking for persons with social-cognitive deficits, including autism-spectrum disorder.
"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 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 Therapist
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
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -
Keynote Social Thinking: Perspective Taking at Home, School and Work
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, Think Social Publishing
A-1
Thinking About YOU, Thinking About ME: Theory of Mind
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, Think Social Publishing
A-2
Behavioral Fluency in the Classroom and Beyond
Rick Kubina, PhD, BCBA Pennsylvania State University (OAR and BCBA tracks)
A-3
Topics in Autism Research at The Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
Tom Frazier, PhD;
Aletta Sinoff, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D;
Allison Newman, MEd, BCBA;
Francine Dimitriou, MEd, Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism (BCBA track)
A-4
Crisis Prevention, Intervention & De-Escalation for Students with ASD
Mary Ellen Fecser, MEd, Positive Education Program
A-5
Social Skills for Transitioning to Postsecondary or Vocational Settings
Sally Lewis, PhD;
Charity Anne Kurz, Youngstown State University
A-6
Fostering Independent Self Care & Planning Early for Future Health Care Needs
Irene Cihon Dietz, MD, Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Medical Center
A-7
ABA 101: Core Elements of a Behavioral Program
Julie Knapp, PhD, BCBA-D, Knapp Center for Childhood Development and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. -
Lunch, Poster Sessions, Exhibits
B-1
From Homework to Real Work: Organizing Strategies for the Real World
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, Think Social Publishing
B-2
Ensuring Quality of Life Post 21: Effective Non-Academic Programming for Older Students
Anne S. Holmes, MS, CCC, BCBA, Eden Autism Services (OAR and BCBA tracks)
B-3
Monarch’s Practical Data Collection System for Goal Setting and Improved Outcomes
Kevin P. Kearns, PhD, SUNY Fredonia and Monarch Center for Autism, Bellefaire JCB
Howard Shane, PhD, Children’s Hospital of Boston and Monarch School of Bellefaire JCB
Debra Mandell, OTR/L, MA, Monarch Center for Autism, Bellefaire JCB
B-4
Blending Methodologies: Finding the Right Fit
Debora Dennis, MA, Avon Local Schools
Mary Beth Koss, Achieve Consulting/Achievement Centers for Children
B-5
When Picky Eating Is a Problem: Feeding Disorders in Children with ASD Cara Cuddy, PhD;
Roberta E. Bauer, MD;
Tamara Misch, MOTR/L, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
B-6
College Survival Guide: Getting There & Making It
Teresa Kammerman, MD, Pediatricenter of Greater Cleveland
Matthew Kosiorek, College Internship Program
Kurt Jensen, PsyD, Jensen Assessments
Michael McManmon, PsyD, College Internship Program
B-7
Social Skills Through the Lifetime: What Really Works
Jay Berk, PhD, Private Practice
C-1
Creating Practical Solutions for Challenges in Daily Life Jan Cline, MS, CCC-SLP, Bittersweet, Inc.
C-2
Social Interaction Program for High School Students with ASD
Carolyn Hughes, PhD, Vanderbilt University (OAR and BCBA tracks)
C-3
What’s Happening in Autism at Rainbow & More
Christine Barry, PhD;
Ann Marie Dragon, RN, BSN, MBA;
Marcie Hall, MD;
Maureen Hockaday, MA, CCC/SLP;
Shanna Kralovic, DO;
Molly McVoy, MD; Julie Knapp, PhD, BCBA-D;
Nancy Roizen, MD;
Max Wiznitzer, MD, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
C-4
Sleep Tight: How to Address Sleep Problems
Kim L. Renner, MS, BCBA, LLP, Private Practice (BCBA track)
C-5
Eyes on the Prize: Successful Transition from Adolescence to Early Adulthood
Kurt Jensen, PsyD, Jensen Assessments
C-6
Show Me the Money: All About Waivers, Medicaid & Local Funding in Ohio Marla Root, Step By Step Academy
C-7
Preschool & Co-Treatment: Play, Language & Socialization Deborah Conway, MA, CCC-SLP;
Alicia Fiorilli, CTRS, Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities
C-8
Making It Click and Stick: Using Technology to Generalize Skills Lauren Stafford, Monarch Teaching Technologies
D-1
How to Create a Successful Learning Environment
Jessica E. Emick, PhD;
Katie Glick, MA, CCC-SLP/L;
Allison Schumer, MS, Total Education Solutions
D-2
Diagnosis & Treatment of Co-Existing Neuropsychiatric Disorders Luke Tsai, MD, FAACAP, Oakland University, University of Michigan (OAR track)
D-3
Speech Generating Devices and Autism: An Introduction to Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning
Abigail Morgan, MA, CCC-SLP;
Elyse McDavid, MS, CCC-SLP, Helping Hands Center for Special Needs
D-4
Free Transition to Adult Resources Available from the County Board of DD Paul Lynn, PhD;
Thomas Kelbley, PhD, Cuyahoga County Board of DD
D-5
Parents as Partners in Education: Making It Work Jennifer Krumins, MEd, Autism Aspirations
D-6
A Behavioral Approach to Toilet Training Kim L. Renner, MS, BCBA, LLP, Private Practice (BCBA track)
D-7
Get Ready to Read! Assessment & Systematic Instructional Techniques
Larry Orrach, MEd;
Mary Damer, MA, International Dyslexia Association
D-8
The Most Common Errors Made Utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis Jocelyn M. Geib, MA, CCC/SLP, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
Discounted rate: 4-9 Professionals (includes CEUs) with single payment
$150
Discounted rate: 10+ Professionals (includes CEUs) with single payment
$140
Student rate 25 years or younger
$75
Family Member rate - Discounted for 2011!
$100
Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's syndrome rate
$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 scholarship@milestones.org or call (216) 464-7600.
Changes/Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted in writing until June 14, 2011 and
refunds granted minus 30% of administrative costs. Substitutions for
original registrants are acceptable.
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.
Workshop Selection Over the course of the conference, there are four 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 2011 Conference. Opportunities are available to be a conference sponsor, exhibitor at the conference, and advertiser in the conference binder. Your message will reach over 650 attendees.
1)
To pay via check or purchase order (no online fees):
fill out the Participation form and return it with your payment or purchase order
mail: Milestones Autism Organization mail: 23880 Commerce Park, Ste. 2, Beachwood, OH 44122
email: conference@milestones.org
fax: (216) 464-7602
2) To pay via credit card or PayPal (online fees apply):
*Books may not be sold at exhibitor tables except through our exclusive book vendor.
Contact conference@milestones.org or 216-464-7600 for further information or to indicate your interest.
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Conference Location and Directions Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive,
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
(440) 449-0700
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.
Hotel Information
Staybridge Suites 440-442-9200* (right next to the conference facility)
Embassy Suites 216-765-8066*
Clarion Hotel 216-831-5150
Hilton 216-464-595
* Special conference rates apply at Staybridge and Embassy Suites
Sponsors (as of 6/15/11 - add your name to the list)
The 9th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference has been made possible by the generous support of:
