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04-04-2008, 12:49 PM
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The Mid-America Super Conference on Autism & Asperger's Syndrome 2008 - Dixon
Dixon, Illinois
July 17-18, 2008
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Temple Grandin, Maria Wheeler and the very popular Young Adult Panel!
The Mid-America Super Conference
on Autism & Asperger's Syndrome 2008 - Dixon
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Tony Attwood
from Brisbane, Australia -
one of the top minds on
Asperger's Syndrome
www.TonyAttwood.com
Dr. Temple Grandin
co-author of Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
and author of Animals in Translation, Emergence -
Labeled Autistic and Thinking in Pictures
www.templegrandin.com
Maria Wheeler, M.Ed.
author of Toilet Training for Individuals with
Autism and other Related Disorders
and co-author of
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Topics
'TBA' - with Dr. Tony Attwood
'Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships' - with Dr. Temple Grandin
'Effective Behavior Strategies' with Maria Wheeler
Schedule - Register Early as Seating is Limited!
July 17, 2008 Agenda July 18, 2008 Agenda
7:00 am Registration and Coffee
8:15 Welcome and Announcements
8:30 Dr. Temple Grandin
10:00 Break
10:30 Maria Wheeler
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 Maria Wheeler continues
2:30 Break
3:00 Young Adult Panel
4:30 Day One Ends
Conference Accreditation(s) per day:
APA Continuing Education Credit = 6
ASHA Continuing Education Units = .6
AOTA
7:30 am Registration and Coffee
8:15 Welcome and Announcements
8:30 Dr. Tony Attwood
10:00 Break
10:30 Dr. Tony Attwood continues
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 Dr. Tony Attwood continues
2:30 Break
3:00 Dr. Tony Attwood continues
4:30 Conference Ends
Conference Site
Conference Site Information:
The Dixon
Historic Theatre
114 South Galena Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Local Hotel Information:
Mention the Autism Conference for special rates.
Brandywine Hotel and Suites
815-284-1234
Quality Inn & Suites
815-288-2001
Comfort Inn
815-284-0500
Super 8 Motel
815-284-18004
Parking will be available away from downtown with shuttle service that will run every 20 minutes between the conference location and the parking area. View parking map here.
Conference Location Information:
Located in downtown Dixon and 97 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, this historic 1922 newly restored theatre is considered one of the most beautiful in the area.
Hotel Information:
Nestled in a quiet country setting in the heart of the scenic Rock River Valley, the Brandywine Hotel & Suites is Dixon's only full service hotel.
Register for the Dixon Conference
Interested in registering?
You can call us at 1.800.489.0727 or click on the registration links below.
Printable registration form for Purchase Orders, Fax orders and mailing click here.
NOTE: The prices you see below represent a special $5.00 discount from listed brochure prices.
This discounted rate is only available for online registrants.
Two Days One Day
Professional $190.00 $140.00
Parents/Family Members $155.00 $120.00
Student $155.00 $120.00
Person with Autism $110.00 $ 65.00
* Group Rate - Professionals $165.00 /per person $125.00 /per person
* Group Rate - Family $135.00 /per family member $105.00 /per family member
* To qualify for Group rates there must be 5 or more people on the same credit card, check or purchase order.
Register NOW!
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing by the date indicated below:
More than 30 days prior to first day of conference: you receive your choice of a full refund via check, credit for FH materials, or a future conference registration.
Less than 30 days but more than three days prior to first day of conference: you receive a full refund via credit for FH materials or a future conference registration.
Three days or less prior to first day of conference: no refunds available. Sorry - no exceptions.
Yes! You can substitute someone else if you cannot attend. Please notify us 24 hours in advance.
Future Horizons, Inc.
721 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76013
Contact Us
Phone 800.489.0727 * Fax 817.277.2270
Future Horizons is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Future Horizons maintains responsibility for the program. Future Horizons is offering this activity for continuing education credit. Participants may register and receive credit available for each day is listed on the agenda. Participants leaving early will not be given credit. Participants must follow the workshop attendance policy in the handout packet. Upon request, a copy will be mailed with your registration confirmation.
Future Horizons is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to sponsor continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for CEU's intermediate level; professional area. ASHA approval of continuing education sponsorship does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Future Horizons is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of continuing education. Each workshop is offered for .6 CEU’s. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. *Does not apply in the state of California.
Conference may satisfy state licensing requirements for special education teachers and related special service professionals. Please consult your state licensing agency.
I am going to do everything I can do go to this.. Thought i would ask. would love to meet all of you in person. :)
The Mid-America Super Conference on Autism & Asperger's Syndrome 2008 - Dixon
Dixon, Illinois
July 17-18, 2008
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Temple Grandin, Maria Wheeler and the very popular Young Adult Panel!
The Mid-America Super Conference
on Autism & Asperger's Syndrome 2008 - Dixon
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Tony Attwood
from Brisbane, Australia -
one of the top minds on
Asperger's Syndrome
www.TonyAttwood.com
Dr. Temple Grandin
co-author of Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
and author of Animals in Translation, Emergence -
Labeled Autistic and Thinking in Pictures
www.templegrandin.com
Maria Wheeler, M.Ed.
author of Toilet Training for Individuals with
Autism and other Related Disorders
and co-author of
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Topics
'TBA' - with Dr. Tony Attwood
'Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships' - with Dr. Temple Grandin
'Effective Behavior Strategies' with Maria Wheeler
Schedule - Register Early as Seating is Limited!
July 17, 2008 Agenda July 18, 2008 Agenda
7:00 am Registration and Coffee
8:15 Welcome and Announcements
8:30 Dr. Temple Grandin
10:00 Break
10:30 Maria Wheeler
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 Maria Wheeler continues
2:30 Break
3:00 Young Adult Panel
4:30 Day One Ends
Conference Accreditation(s) per day:
APA Continuing Education Credit = 6
ASHA Continuing Education Units = .6
AOTA
7:30 am Registration and Coffee
8:15 Welcome and Announcements
8:30 Dr. Tony Attwood
10:00 Break
10:30 Dr. Tony Attwood continues
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 Dr. Tony Attwood continues
2:30 Break
3:00 Dr. Tony Attwood continues
4:30 Conference Ends
Conference Site
Conference Site Information:
The Dixon
Historic Theatre
114 South Galena Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Local Hotel Information:
Mention the Autism Conference for special rates.
Brandywine Hotel and Suites
815-284-1234
Quality Inn & Suites
815-288-2001
Comfort Inn
815-284-0500
Super 8 Motel
815-284-18004
Parking will be available away from downtown with shuttle service that will run every 20 minutes between the conference location and the parking area. View parking map here.
Conference Location Information:
Located in downtown Dixon and 97 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, this historic 1922 newly restored theatre is considered one of the most beautiful in the area.
Hotel Information:
Nestled in a quiet country setting in the heart of the scenic Rock River Valley, the Brandywine Hotel & Suites is Dixon's only full service hotel.
Register for the Dixon Conference
Interested in registering?
You can call us at 1.800.489.0727 or click on the registration links below.
Printable registration form for Purchase Orders, Fax orders and mailing click here.
NOTE: The prices you see below represent a special $5.00 discount from listed brochure prices.
This discounted rate is only available for online registrants.
Two Days One Day
Professional $190.00 $140.00
Parents/Family Members $155.00 $120.00
Student $155.00 $120.00
Person with Autism $110.00 $ 65.00
* Group Rate - Professionals $165.00 /per person $125.00 /per person
* Group Rate - Family $135.00 /per family member $105.00 /per family member
* To qualify for Group rates there must be 5 or more people on the same credit card, check or purchase order.
Register NOW!
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing by the date indicated below:
More than 30 days prior to first day of conference: you receive your choice of a full refund via check, credit for FH materials, or a future conference registration.
Less than 30 days but more than three days prior to first day of conference: you receive a full refund via credit for FH materials or a future conference registration.
Three days or less prior to first day of conference: no refunds available. Sorry - no exceptions.
Yes! You can substitute someone else if you cannot attend. Please notify us 24 hours in advance.
Future Horizons, Inc.
721 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76013
Contact Us
Phone 800.489.0727 * Fax 817.277.2270
Future Horizons is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Future Horizons maintains responsibility for the program. Future Horizons is offering this activity for continuing education credit. Participants may register and receive credit available for each day is listed on the agenda. Participants leaving early will not be given credit. Participants must follow the workshop attendance policy in the handout packet. Upon request, a copy will be mailed with your registration confirmation.
Future Horizons is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to sponsor continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for CEU's intermediate level; professional area. ASHA approval of continuing education sponsorship does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Future Horizons is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of continuing education. Each workshop is offered for .6 CEU’s. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. *Does not apply in the state of California.
Conference may satisfy state licensing requirements for special education teachers and related special service professionals. Please consult your state licensing agency.
I am going to do everything I can do go to this.. Thought i would ask. would love to meet all of you in person. :)