Angel of Autism Conference, Wilkes-Barre PA

[Guest guest]

October

8th and 9th

Genetti's Best Western Hotel

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Sponsored by SAFE, Inc. (Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere)

and The Coalition on Autism

Phone: 570.822.7259

1.877.510.SAFE

Fax: 570.270.6994

www.autismsafe.org

Secretary Estelle B. Richman

PA Department of Public Welfare

D. Challman, MD

Ira Fingle, Esq.

Nina Wall Cote, MSS, LSW

Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, MD

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jerry Newport

Dennis Debbaudt

Rhen

Galbraith, PhD, BCBA

t Burke

Wiseman

Donna Salkin and Tina Dawson

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Miklos, MS, BCBA

M. Caffrey, M Ed

Debra Schafer, BS

DeAnne D. Salzer, MS, CCC-SLP

Eaton, M Ed

Barbera, RN, MSN, BCBA

A Torisky

McElwee, MS, BCBA

Gates, Esq

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004

9:00am-10:00am

Keynote address—Department of Public Welfare

10:00am-12noon

* The Impact of Autism on the Family

Nina Wall Cote

* Relational Frame Theory— McElwee

* Asperger's presentation

Donna Salkin, Tina Lawson

* PA Health Law Project— Gates, Esq.

12noon-1:00—LUNCH

* Coalition on Autism Meeting

1:05pm-2:30pm

* Building a Child's First Programming Paradigm

t Burke

* Autism in the 21st Century

Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, MD

* From Mom and Dad to Parent Advocate

Debra Schaefer

2:30pm-4:00pm

* Parent Power—t Burke

* Partnering in Autism— Rhen

* Toilet Training for Children with Autism

Barbera

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2004

9:00am-10:00am

Keynote address—Jerry Newport

10:00am-12noon

* Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts

Ira Fingle

* Promoting Speech and Language: Part 1

DeAnne Salzer

* Verbal Behavior in the Classroom

Caffrey

* Educating and Building Awareness

Wiseman, Eaton

* Applied Behavioral Analysis Prospective

Carl Charnetski

12noon-1:00—LUNCH

1:05pm-2:30pm

* Promoting Speech and Language: Part 2

DeAnne Salzer

* Fluent Verbal Bahavior— McElwee

* Project Review: PA Verbal Behavior Project

Galbraith, Mike Miklos, M. Barbera

2:30pm-4:00pm

* The Brain and Autism: What Do We Know

Challman, MD

* Transfer Trials:Stimulus Control Procedures

Mike Miklos

* Legal Issues-IEP's/Due Process—Ira Fingle

* Transition to Adulthood—Dan Torisky

* SAFE in the Community—Dennis Debbaudt

Parents—$100.00 for 1 day, $150.00 for 2 days

Professionals—$150.00 for 1 day, $200.00 for 2 days

Students—no 1 day rate, $100.00 for 2 days

* The fee includes a continental breakfast

and lunch buffet each day

Accommodation Autism 2004 will be held at Genetti's Best Western

Hotel, Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. SAFE has reserved a block

of rooms for the convenience of out-of-town travelers to the

conference. Call 1-800-833-6152 for reservations and mention the

SAFE conference to receive the special rate. Single rate is

$79/day; double rate is $84/day. Each additional person over double

occupancy will incur any additional charge of $5 per night. You are

responsible for your own reservations and payment. For other

accommodation suggestions please call the SAFE office at 1-877-510-

7233.

* Please note: childcare will be available for those who want to

bring their children by the Wilkes-Barre YMCA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th

7:00pm-10:00pm—pre-conference Kick-Off Party

All participants are invited for an evening of live

entertainmnet provided by " Big DaddyDex " blues band to celebrate

SAFE's 3rd annual conference.

Location: Genetti's, Market Street, Wilkes-Barre

SATURDAY OCTOBER 9th

7:30pm-9:30pm—Entertainment/Fundraiser

Please join us for a night of entertainment at the Dorothy

Dixon Darte Center, Wilkes-Barre. Come out and see child prodigy

Matt Savage. Matt is 12 years old and is a remarkable pianist. He

will be giving a special concert performance for our SAFE members

and conference attendees. Ticket prices for adults is $25, children

under 16 is $15. Advance reservations are requested. Call SAFE

office for more details at 570-822-7259.

The Autism 2004 conference is dedicated to T. Shadie, known

to many families throughout Pennsylvania and beyond as the Angel of

Autism. was the founder and chairperson of the board of

directors of S.A.F.E., Inc. (Supporting Autism and Families

Everywhere) Those who knew understood her commitment and

dedication to children with autism and their families. never

asked, " Can we do this? " She asked, " How can we make this happen? "

Through her outstanding work, touched the lives of many

children and their families. is fondly remembered by

everyone who knew her. She will always be autism's special angel.

As always, SAFE is committed to providing assistance for those

families who cannot afford to pay fees. Scholarships are available

per child on a one time basis. In order to receive a scholarship,

parents should address a letter of need to the SAFE Scholarship

Committee, c/o R. Shadie, 469 S. lin Street, Wilkes-

Barre, PA 18702

Phone: 570-822-7259

Fax: 570-270-6994

www.autismsafe.org