TASH Teleconference series on Autism

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TASH Teleconference series on Autism

> March 26, 2002

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> A new session has been added -- Please excuse the duplication, however, we

are

> re-sending this announcement to assure that you have a complete list of

the upcoming

> teleconferences on autism-related topics. We would be most appreciative if

you

> would forward this message (with this request included) to any e-mail

lists or

> groups in which you participate that include participants who may have

interest

> in these topics .... Thank you!

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> TASH is pleased to announce a series of teleconferences in April 2002! The

teleconferences

> are being held in celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, a month

that

> is dedicated to bringing Autism into the spotlight to promote knowledge

and public

> awareness. TASH is committed to the pursuit of Equity, Opportunity and

Inclusion

> for people who have been labeled with " severe " disabilities, including

those

> people whose label falls within the Autism Spectrum.

>

> How it Works

> The sessions will take place on the phone. Each registrant or registered

site

> (you can have as many participants at a site as you would like) receives

an 800

> number and code to dial in for the session and handouts to view while

listening

> to the presentation. Each session will last for 90 minutes. The session

will

> include the presentation, and time for questions and answers with the

presenters.

> The sessions feature exciting and knowledgeable speakers and the very

latest

> in progressive thoughts and supports related to individuals with autism.

>

> Schedule of Sessions

> Tuesday, April 2, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Pacific

> An Incidental Teaching Approach to Early Intervention for Toddlers with

Autism

> Gail McGee, Emory University School of Medicine

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> Tuesday, April 9, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Pacific

> Supporting Students with Autism in General Education Classrooms: Learning

/ Communication

> Issues

> Rae Sonnenmeir University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability,

Training

> Director,MCH-LEND Program; McSheehan, Technology and Educational

Consultant

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>

> Wednesday, April 10, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Pacific

> Pivotal Response Intervention

> Lynn Koegel, University of California, Santa Barbara

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> Tuesday, April 16, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Pacific

> Supporting Students with Autism in General Education Classrooms: Designing

Positive

> Behavioral Supports

> Rae Sonnenmeir University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability,

Training

> Director,MCH-LEND Program; McSheehan, Technology and Educational

Consultant

>

>

> Wednesday, April 17, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Pacific

> Understanding the Implications of Research

> Maher Choutka, Parent, Gradute Student at Lehigh University

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> Thursday, April 18, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Pacific

> Journey to Understanding: A Generational Perspective from Parents

> Ruppmann, TASH; Barbara Cutler, Autism National Committee; Catriona

,

> land DD Council , President , County Chapter Autism Society of

America

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> Tuesday, April 30, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Pacific

> Living Real Lives

> L. Strully, Executive Director, Broderick, Director of

Supported

> Living, Paton, Director of Supported Employment and Personalized

Day Support,

> Dody Farrell, Director of Prism; Jay Nolan Community Services

>

> Wednesday, May 1, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Pacific

> Understanding Autism in New Ways

> Anne Donnellan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Martha Leary, Canada

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> Friday, May 3, 2002 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern; 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Pacific

> Behavior Management: Big Bad Wolf or Necessary for Success?

> Wade Hitzing, Ph.D., Ft. Meyers, Fl.

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> For complete session descriptions and for registration information, please

go

> to www.tash.org/teleconferences

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