Myles, OCALI to speak in Putnam County

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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ANNOUNCEMENT – PLEASE POST OR PASS ON

The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and

The Northwest Ohio Regional Autism Advisory Council (NWORAAC)

Present the Following NWORAAC Regional Conference:

Autism Spectrum Disorders:

Current Practices and Interventions

With Keynote Speaker:

Myles, Ph.D.

International Speaker, Author, Researcher and Academician

When: Thursday, March 1, 2007

Time: From 8:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.

Where: Putnam County Educational Service Center

Ottawa, OH

PROGRAM

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration (coffee and rolls)

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Comprehensive Autism Planning System

( Henry, Executive Director, OCALI)

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Vocational Transition and Autism

(Donna Owens, Consultant, OCALI)

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Using Assessment to Develop IEP’s

(Ann Pilewski, Director of Autism Services, OCALI)

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. LUNCH

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Hidden Curriculum

( Myles, Ph.D.)

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. BREAK

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Panel of All of the Speakers

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONFERENCE

During the last decade the number of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has increased 500%. This has resulted in the need to provide informative and on-going educational programs to those who work with these special needs individuals. Educators, social workers, counselors, psychologists, speech and language professionals, mental health professionals, etc., need to be well-equipped with the necessary tools in order to maximally serve those living with autism spectrum disorder. This conference is intended to provide those in attendance with a unique educational opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this conference attendees will be able to:

Describe and explain the Comprehensive Autism Planning System;

Recite the basic components of vocational transition and autism;

Discuss how using assessment to develop IEP’s will enhance outcomes;

Describe why knowing about hidden curriculum is important for individuals who work with individuals who have autism;

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REGISTRATION FEE (includes morning coffee & rolls, lunch and handouts):

$15 (For NWORAAC Members and their staff)

$40 (For Non-NWORAAC Members*)

NOTE: SEATING LIMITED TO 85

Certificates of Attendance, provided by the Northwest Ohio SERRC, for 4.75 contact hours will be available at the conclusion of this conference.

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL COUPON OFFER!

All registrants will be given a $10.00 mail-in coupon that can be used to purchase books or materials written/prepared by Myles, Ph.D. (through the Autism Asperger Publishing Company). Look for your coupon, which will be in your registration packet, the day of the conference. For an overview of Dr. Myles’ books and materials go to:

http://asperger.net.

**TO BECOME A MEMBER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION**

For information on how to become a member of NWORAAC, or for questions, please contact:

Jo Swartzberg, M.L.S.

Coordinator of Autism Services

Northwest Ohio Regional Autism Advisory Council

(419) 354-9010, x137

E-mail: wcesc_msw@...

ABOUT BRENDA SMITH MYLES, PH.D.

Myles, Ph.D. is the Chief of Programs and Development of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence and an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas where she co-directs a graduate program in Asperger Syndrome and autism. The recipient of the 2004 Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award and the 2006 Princeton Fellowship Award, she has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (with Southwick) and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon), the winner of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Work. has made over 500 presentations all over the world and written more than 150 articles and books on autism and Asperger Syndrome. In addition, she has received millions of dollars in grants to support the education of students on the autism spectrum. Myles is on the executive boards of several organizations, including the Organization for Autism Research and Maap Services Inc. As well, she was just acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world from 1997 to 2004.

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REGISTRATION FORM

(Please return, with payment, no later than Thursday, February 22, 2007.)

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PLEASE PRINT

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________________________ ZIP CODE: __________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: _____________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________

NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:

____________ @ ____________ = $ __________________

# Registrations @ $15 or $40 pp Total amount enclosed

Make the check payable to: Autism Society of Ohio

Mail registration form w/check to: Jo Swartzberg at the address below

PLEASE CHECK YOUR LUNCH OF CHOICE:

__________ Ham and cheese croissant

__________ Turkey and cheese croissant

__________ Veggie and cheese croissant

NOTE: SEATING LIMITED TO 85

Mail registration form and check to:

Jo Swartzberg, M.L.S.

Coordinator of Autism Services

Northwest Ohio Regional Autism Advisory Council

c/o Wood County ESC

1867 N. Research Drive

Bowling Green, OH 43402

(419) 354-9010, x137

CANCELLATION POLICY

A full refund will be given if the registration is cancelled by February 27.