The 2004 Autism Conference in Brisbane Australia

[Guest guest]

The 2004 Autism Conference - 14 & 15 May 2004

Brisbane Australia

· ABIQ is proud to be working along side .ka, Autism

Queensland Inc. and Disability Services Queensland to bring to you The 2004

Autism Conference in conjunction with the National Autism Awareness Week

2004

The theme of the conference will be " Reach for the Stars " , reflecting the

belief that children with ASD have boundless potential to achieve.

Presentations will cover a range of treatment approaches enabling families,

carers and professionals to become better informed about how to assist the

child with ASD to reach his or her full potential.

The conference has secured the following world-renown professionals to

deliver keynote presentations:

· Dr Tony Attwood - " Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Emotion

Management "

When Dr Attwood is not traveling all over the world to present at seminars

and conferences, he runs a diagnostic and treatment clinic for children and

adults with Asperger's Syndrome. For more information, refer to

www.tonyattwood.com.au

· Dr Doreen Granpeesheh - " Recent Advances in the Treatment of

Children Diagnosed With Autism "

Dr Granpeeheh is the renowned psychologist who founded the Center for Autism

and Related Disorders, Inc (C.A.R.D.) in 1990. CARD is one of the largest

organizations in the world providing treatment to children with Autism, PDD

and Asperger's Syndrome. For more information on CARD refer to

www.centerforautism.com

· Donna - " Impulse Control and Anxiety States in

People with Autism Spectrum Conditions "

Like many able people with autism born in the 60's and earlier, Donna was

not diagnosed with autism until adulthood. She is an author of a number of

best sellers on Autism. Donna has traveled the world to speak at

conferences and has worked with people affected by autism and Asperger's

Syndrome. For more information, refer to www.donna.inuk.com

· Dr Underwood - " The biomedical treatment of Autism "

A well-known biomedical pediatrician who has done a lot of work to help

people with Autism. Dr Underwood operates his medical practice in Sydney.

· Shore - " Life on and slightly to the right of the

Autism Spectrum "

Diagnosed with " Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies " and

nonverbal until age four, Shore was viewed as " too sick " to be

treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization.

With much help from his parents, teachers, and others, Shore is now

completing his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University

with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their

capacities to the fullest extent possible. is the author of the

book " Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger's

Syndrome " . For more information, refer to www.autismasperger.info

· Amy B. t - " The SCERTS Model "

Amy is a pediatric occupational therapist and collaborator of the SCERTS

Model in United States. The acronym " SCERTS " refers to Social Communication

(SC), Emotional Regulation (ER) and Transactional Support (TS). These three

areas are believed to be the primary developmental dimensions to be

prioritized in a program designed to support the development of children

with ASD and their families. In the SCERTS model, it is recognized that the

most meaningful childhood learning experiences occur in everyday activities

and should therefore occur with a variety of partners (e.g., parents,

brothers and sisters and other children) in everyday routines and social

situations. For more information, refer to www.commxroads.com

· Bester - " Signature Campaign - A Voice for Autism in

Australia "

is the mother to four children, two presenting with Autism Spectrum

Disorder. She is an international Autism consultant, founder of jesse.ka,

and author of the book, " The Learning Curve Series " . For more information,

refer to www.jesseka.com

Other presenters at the 2004 Autism Conference will include Dr Lawrie

Bartak, Jane Remington-Gurney, Annette O'Sullivan, Wallace, Dr

Markovich, Dr Deed, Jeanie , Dr Devin Houston, Dr Sylvia Rodger,

Marcy McCarthy, Mark Darling, Swayn, Holly Brennon, Helen Merry,

Jacinta Costello, Jill Ireland, ann Kerr, Kylie Walsh, Garnett,

and many others.

The 2004 Autism Conference is an event not to be missed.

Visit www.abiq.org for registration forms and a full program or phone 07

3264 2582