*PENN AUTISM NETWORK's 3rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE (3/28/08)

[Guest guest]

This is the one I was referring to if anyone was going to attend,

would love any handouts from this one, it revolves around the older

issues. It is nice to have information from other states.

Tks. Irma

*PENN AUTISM NETWORK's 3rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE

" FACING THE FUTURE WITH OPTIMISM "

*

*Friday, March 28, 2008, 8 a.m. � 4:15 p.m.

University of Pennsylvania Campus, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street,

Philadelphia, PA

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*Featured Panel Session

" Living Arrangements for Adults on the Spectrum: A Variety of Options "

**Moderated by* * Rostain, M.D.*, Medical Director for Penn's

Social Learning Disorders Program

*Introduced by* *Nina Wall Cot�*, Director of PA's Bureau of Autism

Services

*Panel Features:

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- * McCarty*, Executive Director, Intra-Governmental Council on

Long Term Care

- * Gates, Esq.*, Managing Attorney, Pennsylvania Health Law

Project

- *Annemarie e, Ph.D.*, Corporate Officer, Special People in the

Northeast

- *Roy Diamond*, President, Autism Living and Working

- *Jim McFalls*, Director of Youth & Adult Services, KenCrest

*Featured Plenary Session

" Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education for Students on the Spectrum "

*Presented by * on, V.P.*, Autistic Self Advocacy Network

*Plus 12 Individual Workshops and a Resource Fair!

*For more info: , www.med.upenn.edu/pan,

adultadd@...

*ABOUT PENN AUTISM NETWORK

*Penn Autism Network (PAN) is a collaborative group of family members,

individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and the people who

work with them. PAN's mission is to maximize awareness about issues of

importance for adults with ASD and their families; to identify,

develop and disseminate resources to promote successful adaptation and

inclusion in the community; and to serve as a catalyst for positive

programmatic and systemic changes.

*

**ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

*This conference presents a unique and exciting opportunity to focus

on promoting systems of supports and services for *adults with ASD,

including transition to adulthood issues*.

*Participants of this conference will be able to:

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- Define effective intervention strategies and therapeutic techniques

for adolescents and adults with ASD;

- Develop skills required to address the needs of individuals with ASD

in specific areas as addressed;

- Utilize new knowledge for creating environments conducive to best

outcomes for individuals with ASD;

- Recognize the complexities of transitioning to adulthood for

individuals with ASD and their families.

*WHO SHOULD GO

*Family Members, Individuals with ASD, Educators, Psychologists,

Health Professionals, Social Workers, Behavioral Specialists,

Administrators, Direct Care Providers, Paraprofessionals, Service

Coordinators

*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*8 - 8:45 am Registration, Continental Breakfast,

Bookstore/Resources

8:45 - 9:00 am Welcome Remarks

9:00 - 10:30 am " Living Arrangements for Adults on the Spectrum: A

Variety of Options "

10:30 - 10:45 am Break, Bookstore/Resources

10:45 - 12:15 pm Workshops Session I

12:15 - 1:00 pm Lunch, Bookstore/Resources

1:00 - 2:30 pm " Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education for Students

on the Spectrum "

2:30 - 2:45 pm Break, Bookstore/Resources

2:45 - 4:15 pm Workshops Section II

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*REGISTRATION FORM

For a downloadable registration form, visit http://www.med.upenn.edu/pan .

*Registration is on a first-come basis. Seating is limited. Please be sure

to complete ALL information.

Speakers and agenda are subject to change. Forms must be postmarked by

3/19/07.

Name:

________________________________________________________________________

Title (if app.):

___________________________________________________________________

Org./School/Co. (if app.):

__________________________________________________________

Address:

_______________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________ State: ______ Zip:

____________

E-mail (for confirmation):

__________________________________________________________

Phone:

________________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to *Trustees of the University of PA* and mail

to:

Penn Autism Network, Univ. of PA Dept. of Psychiatry, 3535 Market Street,

2nd Floor, Phila., PA 19104.

*Registration Fees *(Please circle one.)

Continental breakfast and lunch are included.

*By 2/29

After 2/29

*Professional $140

$160

Family member or paraprofessional $110 $130

Individual w/ ASD or student * $80 $100

* We require proof of full-time student status.

*Workshops Session I *

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*Workshops Session II

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*Note about workshop selections: *We will make every effort to place

you in

your first choice for workshops. *Please identify your 1st through 6th

choices* on the registration form. Assignments will be made on a

first-come,

first-served basis.

*Continuing Education Units: *I would like to receive 6 CEUs.

I am a: ______ Psychologist ______ Educator ______ Social Worker

______ Certified Counselor

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*WORKSHOPS SESSION I

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*A) **Preparing Students with Asperger Syndrome and Other Disabilities

for College *Presenters: * Varrassi*, Fairleigh Dickinson

University; *Lori Shery *, ASPEN

* **Life After High School for Cognitively Challenged Students with

Autism

*Presenter: *Jane Thierfeld Brown*, Univ. of Connecticut School of Law

*C) **Best Practices in Vocational Transition Assessment for Adults

with ASD

*Presenter: *Margaret J. Kay, Ed.D.*, Psychologist in Private Practice

*D) **How the Law Can Help You Get and Keep a Job

*Presenters: *Ira Fingles, Esq.*, Hinkle, Fingles & Prior; *

Wong, Esq.

*, Wong Fleming

*E) **Employment Counseling Program for Young Adults with ASD

*Presenters: *J. Ramsay, Ph.D.* and * S. Brodkin, M.D.*,

both of Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

*F) **Setting the Stage for Social Success

*Presenter: * B. Schneider*, Acting Antics

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WORKSHOPS SESSION II

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*G) **Effective Transitioning to Higher Education for Students with ASD

*Presenters: *Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D.*, Univ. of Connecticut School of

Law; * King, M.Ed.*; *Lorraine Wolf*, Ph.D., Boston Univ.; *Ruth

Bork*,

M.Ed., Northeastern University

*H) **Comprehensive Transition Strategies in Vocational and Community

Instruction for Adolescents with ASD

*Presenter: * Gerhardt*, Organization for Autism Research;

*Gloria Satriale* and *Lou Chance*, PAAL Program (Preparing

Adolescents for Adult Life)

*I) **Autistic Self-Advocates and College: Diverse Experiences &

Perspectives

*Presenters: * on* and *Ari Ne'eman*, Autistic Self

Advocacy Network

*J) **Functional Fixations and Designing Realities*

Presenters: * , Ph.D.*, & *Herman Axelrod*, Green Tree

School; * Schoenberger* and * Silverman* of United Cerebral

Palsy

*K) **Legal Issues for Older Children and Adults

*Presenter: *Ira Fingles, Esq.*, Hinkle, Fingles & Prior

*L) **ASD and Co-Morbid Psychiatric Disorders

*Presenter: *Annie Steinberg, M.D.*, Univ. of Pennsylvania School of

Medicine

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*Continuing Education Information*

Note: All CEU requests must be checked on the registration form.

*For Psychologists:* The Department of Psychiatry University of

Pennsylvania is approved by the American Psychological Association to

offer continuing education for psychologists. The Department of

Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania maintains responsibility for

this program. Each workshop and session carries 1.5 CEUs for a total

of six (6) CEUs.

*For Educators: *This conference is approved for six (6) Act 48 hours

to be provided by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.

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**For Social Workers and Counselors:** *This program is co-sponsored

by the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice

for a total of six (6) CEUs.

- *Social Work:* Participants who attend the entire program are

eligible to receive 6 Social Work Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice is a

pre-approved provider of CE credits for Pennsylvania licensed Social

Workers. Each contact hour is equal to one CEU. Social Workers from

states other than Pennsylvania should contact their licensing board to

determine whether CEU's granted by the University of Pennsylvania

School of Social Policy & Practice are accepted for licensure renewal.

- *National Certified Counselors:* Participants who attend the entire

program are eligible to receive .5 NCC Continuing Education Credits.

The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice is

recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer

continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We adhere to

NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. One CEU is equivalent to ten

contact hours. (NBCC #4486)

*For Other Professionals:* We will provide a Certificate of Attendance

on the day of the conference. You will be required to submit this

certificate to your professional organization.

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*If special arrangements are required for an individual with a

disability to attend this meeting*, please contact the Office of

Continuing Education at 215/662-2818 no later than two weeks prior to

the lecture date.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented

students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University

of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,

sexual orientation, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age,

disability or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in

the administration of educational policies, programs or activities,

admission policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic or other

administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding

this policy should be directed to the Executive Director, Office of

Affirmative Action, 1133 Blockley Hall, Philadelphia, PA

19104-6021 or 215/898-6993 (Voice) or 215/898-7803 (TDD).

*Cancellation and Refund Policy: *The Department of Psychiatry,

University of Pennsylvania, reserves the right to cancel or postpone

any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of

cancellation or postponement, the Department of Psychiatry will refund

any registration fee but it is not responsible for any related costs,

charges, or any expenses to participants,

including cancellation costs incurred by airlines/travel agencies. In

order to process refunds for course withdrawals, written notification

of cancellation must be received two weeks prior to the lecture

(subject to a service fee). No refunds will be granted thereafter.

*Out-of-Town Visitors* should visit www.gophila.com for a complete

guide to accommodations, restaurants and sightseeing.

*For public transportation, driving and parking information*, visit

www.facilities.upenn.edu/visitUs .