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Knowledge is
Power: Conferences, Workshops and Lectures
Attending conferences and other educational presentations is an
efficient way to keep current on the latest autism treatment
developments. The new research often presented in such forums can take a
long time finding its way into the mainstream of information.
FEAT accepts no advertising for these listings and only includes
those which appear to have particular merit. For the most part, FEAT’s
listings are focused on treatment practices that have been validated by
research. If you know about an event that may be suitable for inclusion,
kindly send the information to
ctfeat1@ctfeat.org.
ASCONN’s Blogspot
The Autism Society of Connecticut (ASCONN) provides a more comprehensive
listing service through its “Autism
in Connecticut” blog. The blog format permits people to post
information on a broad range of autism related presentations, support
groups, and activities.
Opportunities at SERC
Connecticut’s State Education Resource Center (SERC), a non-profit
organization primarily funded by the Connecticut State Department of
Education, holds “professional development” workshops every school year,
some of which are of interest to parents as well. You’ll find upcoming
events listed at their web site,
www.ctserc.org.
SERC doesn’t organize the listings by topic so you’ll need to scroll
through all of them to find workshops pertaining to autism.
Pre-registration is required. The events tend to be very reasonably
priced. SERC also offers scholarships to parents. SERC is also home to
the Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center (CT PIRC) which
presents workshops on more general topics of presumed interest to
families.
Saint Joseph College
Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, which is one of the only
educational institutions in Connecticut offering the complete course
sequence necessary to obtain certification in applied behavior analysis
(ABA), offers free public lectures on autism treatment topics.
Registration is required. For details go to
www.sjc.edu/academics/continuing_studies/info_session.
Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, CT, will offer an Autism
Spectrum Disorders Summer Institute from August 9 - 12, 2010
from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The fee is $150.00 for those who register
before June 30, 2010. After this date the fee will be $200.00.
Participants who attend the entire conference are eligible for 3 CEUs.
This four-day program is designed to provide parents, educators and
professionals with an introduction to autism spectrum disorders and
education/intervention strategies. It will help caregivers and teachers
understand the educational needs of children with autism and will
improve dialogue between teachers and parents. Speakers include: Michael
D. Powers, Psy.D.,Rhea Paul, Ph.D., Kristen Powers, M.S., OTR/L, and
John D. Molteni, Ph.D., BCBA-D.
More information and online registration
SAVE THE DATE!
Autism New Jersey’s 28th Annual Conference, October 7-9, 2010,
Atlantic City. New Jersey’s statewide autism organization, “Autism New
Jersey,” (formerly known as COSAC) sponsors educational events
throughout the year, as well as an outstanding, three-day, annual
conference now in its 28th year. For more information, visit
www.autismnj.org.
Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT)
Conference, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, October 14-15
2010. This popular annual conference is primarily focused on
professionals but many parents as well find it extremely worthwhile.
BABAT is an affiliated chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis
International and of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts.
Learn more at
www.babat.org.
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