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CONFERENCES
TEXAS CONFERENCES
TEXAS MEETINGS
US CONFERENCES
FUTURE HORIZON CONFERENCE LIST

Texas:
taken from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Texas-Autism-Advocacy/

TxABA Autism SIG
Continuing Education topics presented by Behavior Analysts, followed by discussion and planning
for promoting behavior analysis in the Houston area. Meets Wednesday of odd numbered months.
January 2, 2002 Houston, TX Harris County MHMR Autism Day Treatment site 281-633-3620

Asperger Support Group Meeting
January 8, 2002 Houston, TX The Houston Mennonite Churchclifadcock@p...

FEAT-Houston Meeting
Understanding data: What is it? How do we get it? What do we do with it? How important is it?
Christie Enzinna, Certified Behavior Analyst
January 10, 2002 Houston, TX harris County MHMRA Autism Day Program site, tsloan@f...

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence. Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
January 10-11, 2002 Houston, TX 301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com

SSI, SSDI, and PASS Workshop Plan for your child's future by attending
Michael E. Thomas - Gulf Coast Benefits Planning Services -presentation and ask questions on the above topics.
January 22, 2002 7-9pm Houston, TX Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 10300 Jones Road 281-897-6452 281-897-6483

Parents as Case Managers 2-Day Seminar
A weekend packed with information to assist you in accessing services for persons with disabilities.
February 2-3, 2002 Humble, TX Humble ISD, New Board Room,
2200 East Way Village Drive Norma Archer 281-955-5803

Relationship Developmental Assessment & Intervention Professional Training Workshop
Main Speaker: Dr. Steve Gutstein, author of, "Solving the Relationship Puzzle"
February 21-24, 2002 Houston, TX The Connections Center
smith@c... 713-838-1362www.connectionscenter.com

TxABA Annual Conference
Dr. Pat Krantz will be speaking on Autism
March 1-2, 2002 www.scs.unt.edu/depts/behav/txaba/

Social & Communication Intervention for Children with Autism
Presented by Dr. Kathleen Quill
March 4-5, 2002 Austin, TX JJ Pickle Research Center at the University of Texas - Austin
Monte 512-919-5424 monte.parker@e...

Relational Development Assessment & Intervention Workshop for PARENTS
Main Speaker: Dr. Steve Gutstein, author of, "Solvingthe Relationship Puzzle"
March 13-16, 2002 Houston, TX The Connections Center
smith@c... 713-838-1362
www.connectionscenter.com

Parents as Case Managers 2-Day Seminar
A weekend packed with information to assist you in accessing servicesfor persons with disabilities.
May 4-5, 2002 Houston, TX Spring ISD, Anderson Leadership Center
16717 Ella Blvd
281-586-1240 281-955-5803


ONGOING MONTHLY MEETINGS IN TEXAS: -
taken from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Texas-Autism-Advocacy/


Family to Family Network of the Houston Area
Families and friends of children with disabilities and or chronic illness working together.
1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm www.familytofamilynetwork.org 713-466-6304

Autism Support Group 3rd Wednesday of the Month
San Antonio, TX "Any Baby Can Office" http://www.anybabycansa.org 210-227-0170

San Antonio Autism Society Meetings Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
San Antonio, TX Northside Church of Christ  210-308-8752 www.sanantonioautism.org

The ARC of Texoma
2nd Monday of each month Lbasinger@t...

Bay Area Community Resource Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month, 8:30am
Bay Area United Way Service Center 281-282-6038

Mental Retardation Planning Advisory Council 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am
Houston, TX 3110 Southwest Freeway Dee Hall 713-970-7150

The ARC of Greater Houston Parent Support Groups Aldine: 3rd Friday 10-12
Channelview: 1st Monday 7-9pm Alief: 1st Thursday 6:30-8:30pm Contact Monica Vaughan 713-957-1600

The Attention Defecit Disorders Association Southern Region
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month Call 281-897-0982

The Autism Society of Collin County Support/Networking
3rd Monday of the month 214-925-2722

Collin County Autism Society 1st Tuesday of every month
Plano, TX 214-925-2722

FEAT-Houston, Inc.
2nd Thursday of odd numbered months 7-9pm Call FEAT at 281-348-7067 www.feathouston.org

Friends Interested in Students Needing Pervasisve Supports (FISH)
Call 713-694-6300 x315

Greater Houston Chapter of the ASA
2nd Saturday 9:30am Call 713-513-7575

Houston Parent Information Network 1st Thursday at the Children's Museum 12 noon
Call 713-926-2580 or 713-661-5511

Parents Educating Parents 1st Tuesday 9:30am 3rd Tuesday 11:30-1:30pm
Call 281-362-1918 or 281-363-3619

PDD/IDA
4th Tuesday except in December - 7pm Call Gina 713-660-0944 www.hounet.com/autism

Dallas Asperger Network for all PDD's - DANISH Meets 4th Thursday of the month.
Richardson, TX Contact merinance4@a...

The Autism Society of Greater Tarrant County 3rd Tuesday of every month
Child Study Center 6:30pm Fort Worth, TX http://www.asgtc.org

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter - ASA 2nd Tuesday of each month except December 7-9pm
Clear Lake Presbyterian Church Clear Lake, TX http://kidquest.com/asa/tgcc

Family to Family Network of Collin County For families with children of all types of special needs or  illnesses.
3rd Thursday of each month during the school year Dallas, TX Christ Episcopal Church 713-466-6304

Easter Seals of Greater Dallas Massage Class for Special Needs Children
3rd Wednesday of month - 10-11:30am
Carrollton, TX Trinity Center Lisa 972-394-8900 jgray@e...

US CONFERENCES - taken from http://www.feat.org

ALABAMA
Trends in Autism Research:
Early Diagnosis and Intervention
January 11, 2002 7:30am
Tuscaloosa, AL Bryant Conference Center
University of Alabama Campus
205-348-6225 or 205-348-3029

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
JoAnne Matteo, M.S. CCC/SLP & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
June 10-11, 2002
Birmingham, AL
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

ARIZONA
2-Day PECS
Susan Peterson, PhD., and Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S. CCC-SLP
January 28-29, 2002
Phoenix, AZ Crowne Plaza Hotel, Downtown
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

CALIFORNIA
2001 Health and Wellness Forum
Developmental Disabilities Conference will consist of
four special sessions, five sets of workshops, keynote
presentations and a reception.
December 5-7, 2001
San Diego, CA San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
ewoolfor@d... 916-657-2692
http://www.dds.ca.gov/wellness/main/wellnessforum2001.cfm

Elk Grove Unified School District Presents:
"Integrating & Educating Students with ASD"
A series of monthly lecture workshops for teachers,
professionals, and parents - about Autism Spectrum Disorders.
12/6/01, 01/10/02, 02/07/02, 03/14/02,
04/11/02, 05/09/02, 06/13/02
Times are 6:30-8:30pm
All workshops located: Barbara Comstock Morse,
Multi-Purpose Room, 7000 Cranleigh Avenue,
Sacramento, CA
Belt3@a... LWeissmann@a...

Social Skills Workshop
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray
December 11-12, 2001
San Francisco, CA
800-489-0727 www.futurehorizons-autism.com

Social Skills Workshop
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray
December 13-14, 2001
Ontario, CA (not Ontario, Canada)
800-489-0727 www.futurehorizons-autism.com

Training Series presented by FEAT-GBA
For individuals with experience in implementing behaviorally based
ABA programs for children with autism.
Presented by Shelley Davis of LEAP
December 15 - Language & Communication
January 12 - Social Skills
February 9 - Theory of Mind
March 16 - Assessment & IEP's
Trainings held on Saturday's 9:30-4:30
Santa Clara, CA Parents Helping Parents Center
408-727-5775 408-514-6737

OC Chapter of CAN presents
Special Education Workshop: "Surviving & Getting
what you want in the IEP Process!"
Speaker: Paul Roberts - Attorney at Law
December 15, 2002
Newport Beach, CA
twilson@c... 888-AUTISM

Autism Intervention SoCal
Meeting will be a roundtable discussion of what
toys, games, and software your child really loves.
December 16, 2001
San Diego, CA Catholic Charities in Mira Mesa
LCRose@i...

Autism Bio-Medical Support Group
December 19, 2001
Santa Clara, CA Parents helping Parents
ldressler@a... 408-727-5775 www.php.com

Annabel Stehli, Author, Speaker,
and Founder of the Georgiana Institute.
Speaking on Auditory Integration Training
December 20, 2001
San Diego, CA Penasquitos Lutheran Church
terries@e...

Auditory Integration Training
Ten-day training session for individuals with auditory processing
challenges, hypersensitivity to sound, Autism, PDD, Dyslexia,
Learning Disabilities, Behavior Challenges, and Language deficits.
December 22-31, 2001
San Diego, CA
terries@e...

Innovatively Nutritional, Behavior Program for Autism
coming to Anaheim, California
ICDRC's focus is to lead families to comprehensive, integrated
treatment soon after the child is diagnosed and at a
cost they can afford.
January 11-12, 2002
Anaheim, CA
https://www.angelfire.com/on/FEATNews/ICDRC_Brochure.html

Bio-Medical Conference in Southern California
Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, Dr. Andrew Wakefield,
June Hoefling, Lisa McDonald
January 11-12, 2002
Anaheim, CA Disneyland Hotel
info@g... 321-953-0278

3-Day Intensive Workshop on PATH, Solution Circles, and other
tools for creative facilitation, problem-solving, & community building.
January 28-30, 2002
Petaluma, CA
For detailed information: http://www.community-works.net/petaluma.htm

AIT and Metronome Therapy
Clients being accepted now.
February 4-13, 2002
San Bernardino, CA
giantsteps@e... 800-952-0288

2-Day PECS Training Workshop
JoAnne matteo, M.S., CCC/SLP and Sarah Buswell
March 21-22, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
June 6-7, 2002
Anaheim, CA
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

COLORADO
Teaching Language & Appropriate Behavior
to children & adults with Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Patrick McGreevy, PhD., PA, and Associates
January 11-12, 2002
Colorado Springs, CO Sheraton Hotel
www.behaviorchange.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Lori Frost, M.S. CCC-SLP & Mindy Glassberg
May 7-8, 2002
Denver, CO
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

CONNECTICUT
"My Experience with Autism, Visual Thinking,
Learning Language, and Getting a Job"
Dr. Temple Grandin
December 4, 2001
Greenwich, CT Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium
203-661-8510

ENGLAND
Son-Rise Program Start UP
This primary course delivers intensive instruction
in the core fundamentals of the Son-Rise Program.
January 13-17, 2002
Enfield, England The Royal Chace Hotel
001-413-229-2100 http://www.son-rise.org

FLORIDA
Why Should My Children Change Their Diet?
Lauren R. Braun, Registered Dietician
December 4, 2001
Miami, FL Kendall Speech & Language Center
305-274-7883

Sensory Integration Conference
Featuring Dr. Lynn Balzer-Martin, Patricia S. Lemer,
Janet Mora, Nancy Kashman, & Elizabeth Anderson
December 6-7, 2001
Orlando, FL
1-888-357-5867 www.sensoryresources.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Andrew S. Bondy, Ph.D & Mindy Glassberg
December 6-7, 2001
West Palm Beach, FL Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach
pyramid@p... edimaio@p... 888-732-7462

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)
Workshop schedule
01-10-02 Pinellas County- Positive Behavior Support
01-15-02 Pinellas County- How to Teach New Skills
01-23-02 Hillsborough County- Managing Challenging Behavior
01-24-02 St. Lucie County- Positive Behavior Support
01-30-02 Lee County- What is Autism?
02-05-02 St. Lucie County- Communication Strategies
02-07-02 Pinellas County- Positive Behavior Support
02-12-02 Pinellas County- Toilet Training
02-21-02 St. Lucie County- Positive Behavior Support Plans
02-27-02 Lee County- Support Strategies for Transition
03-05-02 St. Lucie County- Strategies for Social Interaction
03-05-02 Sarasota County- What is Functional Behavior Assessment?
03-19-02 Pinellas County- Managing Challenging Behavior
03-20-02 Hillsborough County- Transitioning to new classroom
All workshops contact:
813-974-2532 http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu

Ninth Annual CARD Conference
Information on state of the art practices in areas
that promote quality community based life styles for
individuals with Autism and other disabilities.
January 12-13, 2002
Orlando, FL Adam's Mark Hotel
http://ucf-card.org/news/schedule.html
888-558-1908

Self-Determination Conference
Conference for individuals with developmental
disabilities.
January 18-20, 2002
Orlando, FL Hyatt Regency, Orlando Int'l Airport
www.flsdc.com

Open Windows Essential Training
This one of a kind 2-day course will teach you how to
integrate medical, behavioral, and nutritional treatment
options for children with Autism
Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, Dr. Andrew Wakefield,
Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, June Hoefling, Lisa McDonald
January 26-27, 2002
Palm Bay, FL Renaissance Worldgate Hotel in Orlando
866-423-7248

2-Day PECS
Anthony Castrogiovanni, PhD and Sarah Buswell
February 13-14, 2002
Tampa, FL Tampa Westshore Hotel
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

The FAMILY C.A.F.E Conference
May 17-19, 2002
Kissimmee, FL Hyatt Orlando
877-533-4776 www.familycafe.net

World Congress on Disability
Intended to educate, inform, and provide a useful
exchange of ideas for persons with disabilities and
special healthcare needs and those involved
in their care and development.
October 3-6, 2002
Orlando, FL Orange County Convention Center
www.vwcdexpo.com 877-923-3976

IDAHO
Autism Asperger's Super Conference
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray, Dr. Temple Grandin,
Polly Yarnall, and Norm Ledgin
December 6-7, 2001
Boise, ID
800-489-0727 www.futurehorizons-autism.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Sarah Buswell
April 29-30, 2002
Boise, ID
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

ILLINOIS
Illinois State Board of Education
Conducting Parent Meetings for parents
of Children with Disabilities
January 22, 2002
Chicago, IL
Valley View School District
RBrown@i... 217-524-4096

2-Day PECS
Mindy Glassberg and Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S. CCC/SLP
January 17-18, 2002
Chicago, IL Holiday Inn, Chicago O'Hare International
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

INDIANA
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of Enhancing
Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
March 7-8, 2002
301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com

IOWA
Autism Awakening First Steps Support Group Meeting
To empower parents and professionals with the knowledge to
get started with their autism first steps program and to help
individuals with autism reach their potential.
December 21, 2001, January 19, 2002,
February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17,
September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21
Cedar Rapids, IA St. Lukes Hospital Room 163
1-866-PDD-IOWA 319-364-2687 autismawakening@a...

KANSAS
Support Group Meeting for parents & children with ASD
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Lenexa, KS University of Kansas Regents Center
913-588-5988 www.autismasperger.org

2-Day PECS
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD
March 4-5, 2002
Kansas City, KS Best Western Inn
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

MAINE
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black, M.Ed., and Susan Peterson, PhD.
April 15-16, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of
Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
May 2-3, 2002
Portland, ME
301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com

MARYLAND
US Department of Education to speak on
Special Education and Transition for
Students with Disabilities
Dr. Robert Pasternack, Assistant Secretary,
Office of Special Education - will be the
Keynote Speaker.
December 10, 2001
Annapolis, MD Annapolis Radisson Hotel
410-974-6139

MASSACHUSETTS
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP & Susan Peterson, PhD
December 3-4, 2001
Boston, MA Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham
pyramid@p... edimaio@p... 888-732-7462

SAVE THE DATE!
DAN! CONFERENCE 2002
May 10-11, 2001
Boston, MA
www.autismresearchinstitute.com

MINNESOTA
Floor Time Workshop
Featuring Serena Wieder, PhD
December 5, 2001
Bloomington, MN Radisson Hotel South
651-647-1083 mpowell@g...

MISSOURI
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., & Susan Peterson, PhD
June 11-12, 2002
Bridgeton, MO
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

NEW JERSEY
Eden Institute Presents Professional Training in
Behavioral Teaching Strategies
Topics include: Overview of Autism, Teaching Techniques,
Communication, Curriculum, I.E.P Development, and more...
December 3-4, 2001
February 7-8, 2002
April 22-23, 2002
June 3-4, 2002
Princeton, NJ
info@e... 609-987-0099

Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc.
Annual Spring Conference
Speakers: Charles Cartwright, MD, Stephen Shore,
and Dennis Debbaudt
April 28, 2002
Iselin, NJ Woodbridge Hilton
Aspenorg@a...

NEW YORK
A Nutritional Approach to Treating ASD
Renee Simon, MS, CNS and DAN Practitioner
No charge for this event
December 13, 2001 7-9pm
Peekskill, NY Hudson Valley Hospital
845-526-2463

FACTS - Families & Friends of Autistic Children Together in Suffolk
December 15, 2001 5:30-7:30pm
Hauppauge, Long Island Calvary Lutheran Church
RosieUrdahl@a...
http://hometown.aol.com/rosieurdahl/myhomepagefacts.html

2-Day PECS
Andrew S. Bondy, PhD, and Lori Frost, M.S. CCC-SLP
February 20-21, 2002
Ronkonkoma, NY Holiday Inn
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

5th Annual Autism Awareness Conference
Featuring Carol Gray and Temple Grandin
April 26, 2002
Owego, NY Owego Treadway Inn
rainmansmom@c... www.members.aol.com/autism3

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
or other Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Vincent Carbone, Behavior Analyst
May 2-4, 2002
Staten Island, NY
www.afny.org 718-370-8200

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni PhD., & JoAnne Matteo, M.D. CCC/SLP
May 14-15, 2002
Amherst, NY
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

"Ride for Autism"
50 mile bike tour around NYC
June 23, 2002
www.rideforautism.org

NORTH CAROLINA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M. Ed.
April 11-12, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

NORTH DAKOTA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., and Susan Peterson, PhD
March 18-19, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

OHIO
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
Featuring Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
January 31-February 1, 2002
Cincinnati (Sharonville), OH
Holiday Inn I-275 North
www.UseVisualStrategies.com 248-879-2598

2-Day PECS
Diane Black, M.Ed, and Anthony Castrogiovanni, PhD
February 25-26, 2002
Cincinnati, OH Crowne Plaza Hotel
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

OKLAHOMA
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Sarah Buswell & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed.
April 16-17, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

OREGON
2-Day PECS
Susan Peterson, PhD., and Jo-Anne Matteo, M.S. CCC-SLP
February 11-12, 2002
Portland, OR Holiday Inn, Portland Airport
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

PENNSYLVANIA
Autism/PDD Parent's Group of Philadelphia
Families working together to support, inform, and make a difference.
All interested persons are invited to join - you do not have to be a
parent to join...
Meeting dates: 12/11, 1/28/02, 2/12/02, 2/25/02,
3/12/02, 3/25/02, 4/9/02, 4/28/02, 5/14/02, 5/19/02, 6/11/02
Philadelphia, PA Catholic Social Services Building
215-624-5920 215-332-4360 Lisa62864@a...
Autism-PDD-Parents@yahoogroups.com

2-Day PECS Workshop
Andrew S. Bondy, PhD., Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP
January 10-11, 2002
Philadelphia, PA Ramada Inn at Philadelphia Int'l Airport
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

Follow-up PECS with Lori Frost
Participants must have completed a 2-Day Workshop
January 9, 2002
Philadelphia, PA Ramada Inn at Philadelphia Int'l Airport
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

Dynamic 2-Day Conference for Parents & Professionals
"Language & Behavioral Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism"
Bridget A. Taylor, Psy.D, Ed Fenske, M.A.T., Ed.S., Joanne Gerenser, M.A.
CCC-SLP,
Randy Horowitz, M.S. Ed, Christina Burke, M.A., Dr. Lynn Brennan,
Dr. Richard Kubina, PhD.,
January 18-19, 2002
Newtown, PA Bucks County Community College
215-598-8237 AJFoundation1@a... Fax 215-322-0603

"Stories and Strategies" by Julie Donnelly, PhD, mother, teacher,
and Autism Consultant; and by Jean-Paul Bovee, M.S., adult with Autism.
March 9, 2002
King of Prussia, PA Valley Forge Hilton
dsilva@n...

SOUTH CAROLINA
Aiken Autism Support Group
Susie Bennett, Speech Therapist
Dr. Elizabeth Sirota on using Risperdal
January 17, 2002
Aiken, SC Aiken Regional Hospital
803-649-5425 dstout6@a...

2-Day PECS
Mindy Glassberg and Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
January 21-22, 2002
Columbia, SC Holiday Inn Coliseum
888-732-7462 www.pecs.com edimaio@p...

TENNESSEE
AIT and Interactive Metronome being offered
Clients being accepted now.
Nashville, TN Giant Steps Therapy Center
800-952-0288 giantsteps@e...

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of
Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence.
Barry M. Prizant, PhD., CCC-SLP
February 7-8, 2002
301-656-2190 www.barryprizant.com

2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Diane Black M.Ed., & Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD
April 23-24, 2002
Nashville, TN
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

VIRGINIA
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication & Behavior
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
December 6-7, 2001
Richmond, VA Sheraton Park South Hotel
804-828-8151 www.soe.vcu.edu/ttac/

WEST VIRGINIA
PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tony Castrogiovanni, PhD., & Susan Peterson, Ph.D
June 17-18, 2002
Charleston, WV
888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

WASHINGTON
2-Day PECS Training Workshop
Mindy Glassberg & Anne Hoffman, M.Ed
April 22-23, 2002
Erin 888-732-7462 edimaio@p... www.pecs.com

Future Horizons Conferences-taken from http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com

Autism/ Asperger's 2002 - Maine
Portland, Maine
March 7 - 8, 2002

Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Max Wiznitzer, Jim Yerman, Dr. Luke Tsai, Dr. Jim Ball, and Dr. Lisa Lewis.

For more information, call Future Horizons at 1-800-489-0727 or click here.

Autism/ Asperger's 2002 - Houston
Houston, Texas
March 21 - 22, 2002

Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, Jerry Newport, Zoe Mailloux, Dr. Cathy Pratt, Thomas McKean, Dr. Raun Melmed, and an IEP Panel.

For more information, call Future Horizons at 1-800-489-0727 or click here.

Autism/Asperger's International Superconference 2002
South Fork Ranch, Texas
April 10 - 12, 2002

Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jeannie McAfee, Dr. Luke Tsai, Norm Ledgin, Becky Moyes, and Dr. Jim Ball.

For more information, call us at 1-800-489-0727

Autism/ Asperger's 2002 - Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
May 9 - 10, 2002

Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Raun Melmed, Dr. Luke Tsai, Eustacia Cutler, and Dr. Jeannie McAfee.

For more information, call us at 1-800-489-0727

Other Conferences

Auditory Integration Training for People with Auditory Processing Challenges
San Diego, California
December 22 - 31, 2001

For more information e-mail terries@execpc.com

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence
Houston, Texas
January 10 - 11, 2002

For more information, call 301.656.2190 goto www.barryprizant.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 10 - 11, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Teaching Language & Appropriate Behavior to Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
January 11 - 12, 2002

For more information, goto www.behaviorchange.com

Bio-Medical Conference in Southern California
Anaheim, California
January 11 - 12, 2002

For more information, call 321.953.0278 or e-mail info@gnd.org

Innovatively Nutritional, Behavior Program for Autism
Anaheim, California
January 11 - 12, 2002

For more information, goto www.angelfire.com/on/FEATNews/ICDRC_Brochure.html

Trends in Autism Research: Early Diagnosis and Intervention
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
January 11, 2002

For more information, call 205.348.6225 or 205.348.3029

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for Middle and High School Students
Wellesley, Massachusetts
January 12, 2002

For more information, call 617.527.2894, goto www.aane.org or e-mail info@aane.org

Ninth Annual CARD Conference
Orlando, Florida
January 12 - 13, 2002

For more information, call 888.558.1908 or goto ucf-card.org/news/schedule.html

Son-Rise Program Start-Up
Enfield, England
January 13 - 17, 2002

For more information, goto www.son-rise.org/srsu_england.html

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Chicago, Illinois
January 17 - 18, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Language & Behavioral Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism
Newtown, Pennsylvania
January 18 - 19, 2002

For more information, call 215.598.8237 or e-mail AJFoundation1@aol.com

Self-Determination Conference Conference for Individuals with DevelopmentalDisabilities
Orlando, Florida
January 18 - 20, 2002

For more information, goto www.flsdc.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Columbia, South Carolina
January 21 - 22, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

SSI, SSDI, and PASS Workshop
Houston, Texas
January 22, 2002

For more information, call 281.897.6452 or 281.897.6483

Live Interactive Tele-Class Featuring Catherine Faherty

January 22, 2002

For more information, goto www.autismtoday.com

Autism & Play
New York, New York
January 23, 2002

For more information, call 44.1224.863312 or email lisa_playtherapist@yahoo.co.uk

Relationship Developmental Intervention Workshop
Houston, Texas
January 24 - 27, 2002

For more information, goto www.connectionscenter.com or e-mail smith@connectionscenter.com

Autism & Play
Laguna Niguel, California
January 25, 2002

For more information, call 44.1224.863312 or email lisa_playtherapist@yahoo.co.uk

Open Windows Essential Training
Palm Bay, Florida
January 26 - 27, 2002

For more information, call 866.423.7248

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Phoenix, Arizona
January 28 - 29, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PATH, Solution Circles, and Other Tools for Creative Facilitation
Petaluma, California
January 28 - 30, 2002

For more information, go to www.community-works.net/petaluma.htm

Live Interactive Tele-Class Featuring Catherine Faherty

January 29, 2002

For more information, goto www.autismtoday.com

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication and Behavior with Linda Hodgdon
Cincinatti, Ohio
January 31 - February 1, 2002

For more information, call 248.879.2598 or goto www.UseVisualStrategies.com

4th Annual Mississippi Conference on the Autism Spectrum
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
January 31 - February 1, 2002

For more information, call 888.671.0051 or goto www.ids.usm.edu

Parents as Case Managers Seminar
Humble, Texas
February 2 - 3, 2002

For more information, call 281.955.5803

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication and Behavior with Linda Hodgdon
Nashville, Tennessee
February 4 - 5, 2002

For more information, call 248.879.2598 or goto www.UseVisualStrategies.com

Live Interactive Tele-Class Featuring Catherine Faherty

February 5, 2002

For more information, goto www.autismtoday.com

Theory of Mind
Newton, Massachsetts
February 10, 2002

For more information, call 617.527.2894, goto www.aane.org or e-mail info@aane.org

Family Fun Day Autism Benefit
Port St. Lucie, Florida
February 10, 2002

For more information, e-mail Vandra2@aol.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Portland, Oregon
February 11 - 12, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Live Interactive Tele-Class Featuring Catherine Faherty

February 12, 2002

For more information, goto www.autismtoday.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Tampa, Florida
February 13 - 14, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Ronkonkoma, New York
February 20 - 21, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Overland Park, Kansas
February 21 - 23, 2002

For more information, call 913.492.8755

Relationship Developmental Assessment & Intervention Professional Training Workshop
Houston, Texas
February 21 - 24, 2002

For more information, call 713.838.1362 or goto www.connectionscenter.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Cincinnati, Ohio
February 25 - 26, 2002

For more information, e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Teaching the Language of Social Skills within the School
Wellesley, Massachusetts
March 2, 2002

For more information, call 617.527.2894, goto www.aane.org or e-mail info@aane.org

Social & Communication Intervention for Children with Autism
Austin, Texas
March 4 - 5, 2002

For more information, call 512.919.5424 or e-mail monte.parker@esc13.txed.net

"Stories and Strategies" with Julie Donnelly
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
March 9, 2002

For more information, e-mail dsilva@nni.com

Relationship Developmental Assessment & Intervention Workshop for Parents
Houston, Texas
March 13 - 16, 2002

For more information, call 713.838.1362 or goto www.connectionscenter.com

Autism Society of Los Angeles
Pasadena, California
March 15 - 17, 2002

For more information, call 818.953.3855

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Bismarck, North Dakota
March 18 - 19, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
San Francisco, California
March 21 - 22, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Our Own Stories
Wellesley, Massachusetts
April 2, 2002

A man with Asperger's and two parents speak about their lives.

For more information, call 617.527.2894, goto www.aane.org or e-mail info@aane.org

Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention
New York, New York
April 3 - 6, 2002

For more information, goto www.cec.sped.org

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Charlotte, North Carolina
April 11 - 12, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Bhare Foundation 2002 CARE Conference
Chicago, Illinois
April 12, 2002

For more information, call 847.352.7678

Autism Society of North Carolina Annual Conference
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
April 12 - 13, 2002

Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood.

For more information, e-mail conference@autismsociety-nc.org or call 919.743.0204

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Portland, Maine
April 15 - 16, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 16 - 17, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Seattle, Washington
April 22 - 23, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Nashville, Tennessee
April 23 - 24, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Statewide Autism Resources and Training
Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 25 - 27, 2002

For more information, call 616.895.6611 or fax 616.336.7317

5th Annual Autism Awareness Conference
Owego, New York
April 26, 2002

Featuring Carol Gray and Temple Grandin

For more information, goto www.members.aol.com/autism3 or e-mail rainmansmom@cs.com

Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc. Annual Spring Conference
Iselin, New Jersey
April 28, 2002

For more information, e-mail Aspenorg@aol.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Boise, Idaho
April 29 - 30, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The "SCERTS" Model of Enhancing Communication and Socioemotional Competence
Portland, Maine
May 2 - 3, 2002

For more information, call 301.656.2190 goto www.barryprizant.com

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
Staten Island, New York
May 2 - 4, 2002

For more information, call 718.370.8200 or goto www.afny.org

Parents as Case Managers Seminar
Houston, Texas
May 4 - 5, 2002

For more information, call 281.955.5803

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Denver, Colorado
May 7 - 8, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

DAN! Conference 2002
Boston, Massachusetts
May 10 - 11, 2002

For more information, goto www.autismresearchinstitute.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Amherst, New York
May 14 - 15, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Workshop for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 15 - 16, 2002

Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood.

For more information, email kirstencallesen@mobilixnet.dk

The FAMILY C.A.F.E Conference
Kissimmee, Florida
May 17 - 19, 2002

For more information, call 877.533.4776 or goto www.familycafe.net

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Anaheim, California
June 6 - 7, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

PECS 2-Day Training Workshop
Birmingham, Alabama
June 10 - 11, 2002

For more information, call 888.732.7462 or e-mail edimaio@pecs.com

Ride for Autism
New York, New York
June 23, 2002

For more information, goto www.rideforautism.org

World Congress on Disability
Orlando, Florida
October 3 - 6, 2002

For more information, call 877.923.3976 or goto www.vwcdexpo.com

Asperger's Syndrome with Dr. Tony Attwood
Kansas City, Missouri
October 14 - 15, 2002

For more information, call 618.397.2131

World Autism Congress
Melbourne, Australia
November 10 - 14, 2002

For more information, goto www.autismcongress.com

Check out http://network54.com/Forum/58400, http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/ and http://www.feat.org
for other information on autism conferences.

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