https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/donna-williams.mp3 ‘Autism’ is one word but underlying autistic development and behaviour can be a ‘fruit salad’ of conditions. One of those is commonly Agnosias. Gnosia means ‘to know’. Agnosias are where the brain struggles to put meaning to incoming sensory information Understanding agnosias may demonstrate the wide diversity of autistic realities and challenge old and […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/lisa-lieberman.mp3 Hiring one-to-one support for a child or young adult with ASD can seem overwhelming, but when done well, everyone wins. It requires time, and diligent care to ensure a child is safe and well nurtured. With 23 years of hiring providers for her husband with multiple sclerosis, and son with ASD, Lisa will share […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/rebecca-estepp.mp3 This presentation will provide an overview of biomedical interventions for children with autism from a parent’s point of view. Get information on how to select a Defeat Autism Now (DAN) doctor. Learn the common medical issues found in autism and which medical tests address these issues. Learn more about diets, supplements and other treatments […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/andrea-macken.mp3 Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the presentation will provide parents, caregivers, and professionals proactive tools to manage their child’s challenging behaviors before they occur. In addition, attendees will learn to identify the patterns of their child’s challenging behaviors including the triggers and functions of these behaviors.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/lisa-lieberman.mp3 The IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a meeting held to design a unique and tailored education plan for your child. This workshop provides helpful tips and suggestions for a successful IEP meeting. This workshop is suitable for new and experienced parents and professionals.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/josh-feder.mp3 DIR/Floortime is a way of relating to a child and adults in which we recognize and respect the emotional experience and expressions of the person, shown in his or her actions, ideas, and intentions, and interact in a way that helps that person use his or her natural emotions with an even greater sense […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2010/mp3/temple-grandin.mp3 In this keynote, Temple will discuss teaching through specific examples, as well as Sensory Processing Disorder and it’s place in the DSM V, currently being updated.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/SuccessfulInclusion.mp3 Inclusion as a philosophy, Accommodations vs. Modifications, Motor planning in Autism, Teacher’s attitudes towards inclusion, Presuming Competence as the Least Dangerous Assumption, How to create a successful team, Literacy Ladders vs. Literacy webs.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/VisionandLiving.mp3 Dr. Hillier will be discussing “Vision and Living Within the Autistic Spectrum,” including Vision Therapy. Vision Therapy is an individualized, supervised, treatment program designed to correct visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies. Vision Therapy sessions include procedures designed to enhance the brain’s ability to control: * eye alignment, * eye tracking and eye teaming, * eye […]

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