Autism Conference in Plymouth Meeting

[Guest guest]

practical strategies for preparing 

adolescents for adulthood

    

 A Day with Dr. Gerhardt

 

    Doubletree Hotel,    Plymouth Meeting

  Thursday,  November 6, 2008

  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(Registration and Continental Breakfast starts at 8 a.m.)

 

 

Quick Reference of subjects to be addressed during conference:

 

Career choices

Recreation/Leisure

Sexuality

Social skills

Quality of life

ABC data

Problematic behaviors

Hygiene

Functional communication

Safety

Self-monitoring

Personal mobility

Employment in community

Job matching

Independence

Preparing community job sites

Family support

Video Modeling

Self-Protection

Quality of Life

Research

Applied behavior Analysis

 

 

 

****REGISTRATION FORM*****

 

Name:    _________________________________________    

E-mail  confirmation:_________________________________

 Address: ________________________________________              

  Phone:     ________________________________________

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REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ASAPHILLY.ORG

 

Conf. registration fee (please check one):                        Check all that

apply:

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Parent—$25                                                                      \

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Professional—$50                                                                \

       o  I need a certificate of attendance

o  Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder—no charge        o  Add me to the

asaphilly  list-serv

 

Make checks payable to: ASA, Gr. Phila. Ch.                   No purchase orders

please.

Mail registration to:  ASA Greater Phila. ,  c/o Carol Rosser, 1036 Nash

Avenue,  Lansdale, PA  19446

Questions: solveautism@...

If any special accommodations are needed for an attendee, notification must be

received by October 6, 2008.

 

NO refunds for cancellations after 10-25-08

..About ASA, Greater  Phila. Chapter:

The Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, is a parent-driven

nonprofit organization. This chapter serves the 5 county region of SE

Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery

Counties).The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong

access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their

families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities

through advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to autism.

Please note: The ASA, Greater Phila, Chapter, does not endorse individual

programs, therapies, schools, facilities, or the theories or practices of any

individual person. The presentations of speakers at autism events are for

informational purposes and should not be interpreted as endorsements.

 

For more information about the chapter, visit our website at www.asaphilly.org

or call our  “Information and Referral” line at 610-358-5256.

 

 

DAY’S AGENDA

·           8:00 am   Registration/Continental Breakfast

·           8:30 am  Morning Session begins

 

·           9:45 am – 10:00 am  Break

 

·          11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch (On your own)

 

·          12:30 pm -  Afternoon Session begins

 

·            2:30 pm – 2:45 pm  Break

 

·            2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Questions from audience

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

F. Gerhardt, Ed.D.

Dr. Gerhardt is President of the Organization for Autism Research, a

nonprofit organization, the mission of which is to fund applied research and

disseminate the relevant findings in support of learners with Autism Spectrum

Disorders and their families.  Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience

utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents

and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in educational, employment, and

community based settings.  He is the author or co-author of articles and book

chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the

school-to-work-transition process, assessment of social competence, and analysis

and intervention of problematic behavior.   He has presented nationally and

internationally on these topics.  Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from the

Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Gerhardt was recently

awarded the W. son Award for Significant

Contributions to Effective Behavior Intervention by New York State ABA. 

 

Dr. Gerhardt has been an active member of land ABA since relocating to

land (from New Jersey) 6 years ago and he is currently the President-Elect. 

Previously, he had served on the Board of Directors on New York State ABA and

was a founding director of Connecticut ABA. 

 

Today, professionals, families and learners with ASD are beginning to redefine

the outcomes of the transition process beyond simple job placement to focus on

career development and measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. 

To this end, this presentation will provide an overview and practical

suggestions for transition planning AT ANY AGE in support of desirable and

individualized employment outcomes with attention to assessment, community based

training, employment development, job-related social skills,  and quality of

life concerns.    

 

Directions:

From the Airport

Take Interstate 95 South to Route 476 North. Follow 476 North to Exit 20 --

Germantown Pike West (the last exit). Merge with Germantown Pike -- at the third

light turn right onto Hickory Road. Go to first light and make a left onto

Fountain Road. Hotel is at the first stop sign on your right.

New York/ New Jersey Turnpike

Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 -- Pennsylvania Turnpike. Go west on the

Turnpike to Exit 333 -- Norristown. Following signs to Plymouth Road, turn left

at the first light onto Plymouth Road. Turn right onto Germantown Pike at the

next light. Proceed on Germantown Pike and turn right onto Hickory Road at the

second light. Go to first light and make a left onto Fountain Road. Hotel is at

the first stop sign on your right.

Washington DC, and Wilmington, Delaware

Take Interstate 95 North to Route 476 North. Take Route 476 to Exit 20 --

Germantown Pike West. At the third light, turn right onto Hickory Road. Go to

first light and make a left onto Fountain Road. Hotel is at the first stop sign

on your right.

Route 476

Take Route 476 to Exit 20 -- Germantown Pike West. At the third light, turn

right onto Hickory Road. Go to first light and make a left onto Fountain Road.

Hotel is at the first stop sign on your right.

From Downtown Philadelphia

Take Interstate 76 west to Exit 331B -- Plymouth Meeting/Route 476. Take Route

476 north to Exit 20 -- Germantown Pike West. At the third light, turn right

onto Hickory Road. Go to first light and make a left onto Fountain Road. Hotel

is at the first stop sign on your right.