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Conferences on Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome

A calendar of conferences and workshops on autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome, in the U.S. and Canada. We do not evaluate the quality or value of any conference. We publish this calendar as a public service.

To include your autism conference, please email us (no attachments) the information for your event, in a format similar to the items listed below, at least one month in advance. Listings are free and updated monthly.

January 6, 2009
Dr. Celine Saulnier of the Training Director for the Yale Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center will present "Asperger's Disorder and Autism: Advances in Understanding and Interventions" in Mansfield, Massachusetts. For registration and more information: call (413) 499-1489, ext. 1, or visit www.neei.org. Cost: $149.

January 16-17, 2009
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, sponsored by the Special Students of Hernando, in Spring Hill, Florida. Speakers: attorney Peter Wright and Pamela Wright. Topics include special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress and regression, smart IEPs, and tactics and strategies for effective advocacy for students with disabilities. Fees: $150 to $175. Registration and information: see their web site.

January 19-21, 2009
Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton 2nd Annual Conference at the Edmonton Marriott River Cree Resort in Edmonton, Canada. Keynote speakers include Linda Hodgdon discussing "Using Visual Strategies" and Michelle Garcia Winner on "Social Thinking." Other topics include feeding challenges, pre-linguistic communication, and sensory management. For information and registration, visit www.childrensautism.ca or call (780) 495-9235.

January 22-23, 2009
Michelle Garcia Winner will be presenting on "Looking Into the Mind of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Like Disabilities and Teaching Beyond the Think Social! Curriculum" in Ventura County, California. Information and registration: visit www.socialthinking.com or the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) at venturacountyselpa.com.

January 27, 2009
Dr. Celine Saulnier of the Training Director for the Yale Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center will present "Asperger's Disorder and Autism: Advances in Understanding and Interventions" in East Hanover, New Jersey. For registration and more information: call (413) 499-1489, ext. 1, or visit www.neei.org. Cost: $149.

January 31, 2009
A workshop,  "From Autism to Motherhood" with Anni Bergman Ph.D., will trace the development of an autistic child from age 3 to adulthood, when she had become a mother and an artist. Dr. Bergman is founder and co-director of a program affiliated with The NY Freudian Society. Location: The Metropolitan Center for Mental Health,
1090 St. Nicholas Avenue, in New York City. Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40; $25 for students. Information: email mitppnyc@aol.com or visit www.MITPP.org .

February 6-8, 2009
The Association for Behavior Analysis International will hold an autism conference, "Research to Practice: Making Real Changes in the Lives of People with Autism," at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. Topics include "Recent Developments in Behavioral Programming and Interventions" and "Using Science to Guide Autism Treatment." Speakers include: Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA; Dr. Mary Jane Weiss, an author of Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism; and Drs. Robert and Lynn Koegel. Robert Koegel directs the Koegel Autism Center at University of California-Santa Barbara, and Lynn Koegel, who appeared on "The Supernanny" show, is co-author of Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life. Information and registration: see the ABAI web site.

February 7, 2009
A conference on "The Dynamic Child II: Addressing Our Collective Needs (children, parents, teachers, therapists)" will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Maple Park, Illinois (outside Chicago). Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, will discuss "Sensory Strategies to Improve Children's Learning and Behavior." The afternoon sessions will be devoted to stress management for parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum, special sibling challenges, and reducing stress and burnout for teachers and therapists. Cost: $84 (early bird) or $99 (regular) for families; and for continuing education credit, $99 (early bird) or $119 (regular). For information and registration, please call 630-444-0077 or visit www.ctspediatrics.com.

Feburary 8-10 2009
The Yaldeinu School presents behaviorist Dr. Vincent J. Carbone of the Carbone Clinic at a workshop on "Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities" at the Rose Castle Catering Hall in Brooklyn, New York. For information and registration, call Lisa/Idy at 718-851-0123 or email poeme_99@hotmail.com .

February 20, 2009
Carol Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, will be at the Heartspring center for children with special needs to discuss "Getting Children in Sync with Fun and Functional Activities" in Wichita, Kansas. The conference will be at the Heartspring Conference Center from 8-4 CST and also will be available for live webcast. CEU's will be available. Registration: heartspring.tv. Information: www.heartspring.org or call 316-634-8723 or email webcast@heartspring.org.

February 22-23, 2009
The National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs' Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference will be held in Marriottsville, Maryland (near Baltimore). "Access to the Workforce for Adult and Adolescent Learners with AD/HD and Asperger's Syndrome" will feature three plenary sessions and small-group discussions of how breakthrough strategies developed by nationally recognized educators apply to the evolving economy; issues affecting the new workforce; transition to postsecondary education and the workforce; advocacy issues and techniques; and more. All-inclusive registration fee of $250 covers 1.5 days of sessions, overnight accommodations, and meals. Day-only registration is $135. Registration and information: visit the NAASLN web site or call (888) 5-NAASLN.

February 26-March 1, 2009
The 2009 Biennial Autism Congress presents "Autism Through the Lifespan" at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Speakers include Peter Bell of Autism Speaks; Dr. Jeff Bradstreet; Dr. Mark Geier; Lianne Holliday-Willey, author of Pretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome; Valerie Paradiz, author of Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome; Stephen Shore Ph.D., author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome; William Shaw Ph.D., author of Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD; and Sheila Wagner, author of Inclusive Programming For Elementary Students with Autism. For information and registration, visit their web site.

March 20, 2009
Sacramento Speech Language Pathologists present "Social Thinking Across the Home and School Day" with Michelle Garcia Winner in Sacramento, California. Ms. Winner is a speech-language pathologist specializing in social cognitive challenges. The techniques she will share are appropriate for use in helping students with high-functioning autism, Asperger syndrome, non-verbal learning disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and related challenges. Information: email janej@jabbergym.com .

March 26-28, 2009
The Sixth International Conference on Positive Behavior Support will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. The conference is dedicated to promoting research-based strategies that combine applied behavior analysis and biomedical science with person-centered values and systems change to increase quality of life and decrease problem behaviors. For information, visit www.apbs.org or email ialvarez@fmhi.usf.edu.

April 24, 2009
Linda Hodgdon will be at the Heartspring center for children with special needs to discuss "Visual Strategies for Improving Communication" in Wichita, Kansas. This conference will also be available for Live Webcast. The conference will be at the Heartspring Conference Center from 8-4 CST. Registration is available at heartspring.tv and information is at heartspring.org. CEU's will be available. Questions: call 316-634-8723 or email webcast@heartspring.org.

May 29-31, 2009
The MAE Alliance presents Dr. Vincent J. Carbone of the Carbone Clinic at a workshop on "Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities" at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. For information and registration, please visit their web site.

June 4-5, 2009
Michelle Garcia Winner will be at the Heartspring center for children with special needs in Wichita, Kansas. She will discuss "Social Thinking Across the Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition" on June 4. The June 5 topic is "Looking into the Mind with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Like Disabilities: Exploring how Informal Assessment, Mental Health and Adult Transition Issues Link to Practical Program Development." The conference will be at the Heartspring Conference Center from 8-4 CST. CEU's will be available. Registration: heartspring.tv. Information: visit www.heartspring.org, call 316-634-8723 or email webcast@heartspring.org.

July 22-25, 2009
Autism Society of America's 40th Annual National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders in St. Charles, Illinois. Details to be available later. For information on submitting a paper, visit www.autism-society.org .

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