ASA conference
To all: Here's info about an ASA conference on Saturday, March 8. Temple
Grandin and Ami Klin are both terrific presenters. For more information,
contact Carol Rosser at 215-362-0998 or drosser890@aol.com.
Best, Deirdre
ASCEND Group Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We do not
endorse any specific professional or therapeutic treatment. We are not
meant to be a replacement for medical or legal advice. Our mission is to
raise public awareness about Asperger Syndrome, to advocate for improved
education and services, and to provide support and information to the
Asperger community.
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"Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 2003"
with Temple Grandin, Ph.D. and Ami Klin, Ph.D.
sponsored by Autism Society of America, Gr. Phila. Chapter
Saturday, March 8, 2003
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (registration at 8:00 a.m.)
(lunch on your own)??
Valley Forge Hilton
King of Prussia, PA??????
Target audience
Anyone and everyone involved with individuals experiencing the autism
spectrum (parents, grandparents, special education teachers, regular
education teachers, therapists, paraprofessional support staff,
administrators, guidance counselors, psychologists, etc.).
About the presenters
Temple Grandin, Ph.D. ?is our nation's most expert designer of humane
facilities for livestock animals.? At the age of 2, Dr. Grandin was
diagnosed with autism. Alienated, as a child, from the emotional and
social life of her peers, Dr. Grandin used the positive aspects of her
condition---powers of logic, observation, and focus---to become an
accomplished scientist. She went on to earn a Ph.D. in Animal Science
(University of Illinois, 1989). Her area of expertise is the care and
handling of livestock, including their processing in meat plants. She is
presently Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State
University.? Dr. Grandin is an internationally renowned speaker on
autism. She is the author of two autobiographies:? Emergence: Labelled
Autistic and Thinking in Pictures.?
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Ami Klin, Ph.D. is Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychology &
Psychiatry and Chief of Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center, New
Haven, CT. He coordinates psychological evaluations at the Yale Child
Study Center Developmental Disabilities Clinic, and the diagnostic,
neuropsychological, and social cognitive assessments of three large,
federally-funded program projects focused on behavioral and
neurobiological aspects of autism and related conditions.? His research
activities focus on psychological and biological mechanisms impacting on
socialization, particularly as these mechanisms are expressed in
individuals with autism and related severe social disabilities. These
studies include novel techniques such as the new eye-tracking laboratory
that allows researchers to see the world through the eyes of individuals
with autism, as well as to measure their patterns of viewing of
naturalistic social situations. He is the author of over 80 publications
in the field of autism and related conditions.?
Day's agenda
* 8:00? a.m.???? Registration and Continental Breakfast
* 9:00? a m.?? ???Welcome
* 9:15 -11:45 a.m.? Temple Grandin, Ph.D.? "Visual Thinking, Sensory
Issues, and Vocations"
* 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m.??? Lunch (on your own)
* 12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.??? ASA Announcements
* 1:00?? p.m. -? 2:00?? p.m.??? Ami Klin, Ph.D.? "Asperger Syndrome:?
Clinical Features"
* 2:00?? p.m. -? 4:00 p.m.????? Ami Klin, Ph.D.??? "Overview of
Educational and Behavioral Interventions for More Able Individuals with
Severe Social Disabilities"
ACT 48 Credit? provided by ASA Berks County Chapter
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Directions to the Valley Forge Hilton:? From the Pennsylvania Turnpike
and Schuylkill Expressway Interchanges (I-276/I-76 Interchanges), take
Route 202 North (DeKalb Pike) towards King of Prussia.? Continue for 1
mile.? The hotel is on the right.? Address:? 251 W. DeKalb Pike, King of
Prussia, PA.? Hotel's phone is:? 610-337-1200.
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Please note:? Sponsored by the Autism Society of America, Greater
Philadelphia Chapter.? ASA, Greater Philadelphia 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.
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?????????????? ****************REGISTRATION FORM********************
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Name:??? ________________________________
Address:________________________________??????????
E-mail(for confirmation):____________________
Phone:________________________________?????????
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Check all that apply:
*Teacher, Reg. Ed.??? ????? *Teacher, Sp. Ed.???? *Therapist????
*Teaching Asst? *Administrator???? *Counselor?? *Parent????
*Grandparent???? *Person w/ ASD?? *Other _________________?
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If requesting ACT 48 credit, please include your social security
number:? ____________________
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Please check one:
*? family member--$25.00
*? professional?? --$50.00
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Make checks payable to: ASA, Gr. Phila. Ch.
No purchase orders please
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Check all that apply:
*? I need a certificate of attendance
*? I need a receipt
*? Add me to the asaphilly yahoo e-mail list
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Mail to:? ASA, Gr. Phila. Ch.
c/o Carol Rosser
??????????????? 1036 Nash Avenue
??????????????? Lansdale, PA ?19446
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For info:? call ???? 215-362-0998
????????????? email ?????? drosser890@aol.com
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Seating is limited!
Registration postmark deadline: Feb. 28, 2003
NO refunds for cancellations after 2-28-03