Newly diagnosed High Functioning Autism

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My 4 yr 2 mo old daughter was recently diagnosed and I am now

discussing therapy options with her special education teacher.

Her IEP meeting is this Friday. My daughter is verbal, but has very

poor conversational skills. She also does not interact with peers and

has immature play skills. Testing so far shows poor pragmatics, high

IQ and poor social skills. Informally the school agrees to speech

therapy at her private preschool (small group of NT peers), but they

appear resistant to behavioral intervention. They feel she does not

have " any behavioral problems at school " . Where can I find

information to support the need for behavioral tx for a verbal child

with primarily poor pragmatics and social skills?

I also like to begin attending conferences. Any recommendations on

speakers, etc. that discuss therapy for high functioning autism?

Thanks,