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1 1 0 th a n n u a l presented by kadlec neurological resource center August three rivers convention center Keynote Speaker: Temple Grandin, phd Temple Grandin, phd, is the most accomplished and well-known adult with Autism in the world. ADDITIONAL GUEST presenters include: Stephen Shore, phd, author of Autism for Dummies Julie Matthews, cnc, Nutrition Specialist Neil Rawlins, md and Katie Karlson, md, MTHFR Specialists University of Washington Autism Center s presenters: Amy Rodda, phc, ccc-slp, and Rachel Loy, ms, cf, slp, Tablet Technology, Applied Behavior Analysis and Challenging Behaviors

2 2 Event Schedule daily schedule Tuesday, August 12, :00 am-11:30 am keynote: Temple Grandin, phd My Experience with Autism breakout sessions tuesday, August 12, :45 pm-4:00 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions Part 2: Challenging Behaviors: An Overview 11:30 am-1:00 pm 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2:30 pm-2:45 pm 2:45 pm-4:00 pm Lunch (on your own) Breakout Sessions Break, visit the vendors Breakout Sessions breakout sessions wednesday, August 13, :00 am-11:00 am Nutrition Workshop wednesday, August 13, :00 am-11:00 am Nutrition Workshop or 9:00 am-10:15 am Breakout Sessions Julie Matthews, cnc Part 1: Autism & ADHD Diet and Nutrition Workshop. Nourishing Hope: Food Matters for Autism (ADHD and More) 9:00 am-10:15 am Morning Breakout Sessions 10:15 am-10:30 am 10:30 am-11:45 am Break, visit the vendors Breakout Sessions Stephen Shore, phd Bullying: Practical Solutions for Eradicating Bullying for Individuals with Autism and Other Special Needs 11:45 am-1:00 pm 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Nutrition Workshop or 1:00 pm-2:15 pm Breakout Sessions 2:15 pm-2:30 pm 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Lunch (on your own) Break, visit the vendors Breakout Sessions breakout sessions tuesday, August 12, :00 pm-2:30 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions Stephen Shore, phd Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View Towards Success Amy Rodda, phc, ccc-slp Rachel Lowy, ms, cf-slp Part 1: Increasing Communication in ASD with Tablet Technology Part 1: Challenging Behaviors: An Overview 2:45 pm-4:00 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions Stephen Shore, phd Examining Comparative Approaches for Educating Children with Autism Amy Rodda, phc, ccc-slp Rachel Lowy, ms, cf-slp Part 2: Increasing Communication in ASD with Tablet Technology Part 1: The Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 10:30 am-11:45 am Afternoon Breakout Sessions Amy Rodda, phc, ccc-slp Rachel Lowy, ms, cf-slp Part 1: Increasing Communication in ASD with Tablet Technology (This is a repeat of yesterday s session). Part 2: The Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Nutrition Workshop Julie Matthews, cnc Part 2: Autism & ADHD Diet and Nutrition Workshop. Cooking To Heal: Effective Autism Diet Implementation 1:00 pm-2:15 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions Amy Rodda, phc, ccc-slp Rachel Lowy, ms, cf-slp Part 1: Increasing Communication in ASD with Tablet Technology (This is a repeat of yesterday s session). Part 3: The Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions Neil Rawlins, md & Katie Karlson, md Methylation as a Treatment Strategy for Autism Part 4: The Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 2 August 12-13, 2014

3 Meet the Speaker: Temple Grandin 3 Keynote Speaker: Temple Grandin, phd Temple Grandin, phd, is the most accomplished and well-known adult with Autism in the world. Her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes has been brought to the screen. In 2010, Claire Danes starred in the Emmy-Winning HBO movie, Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin is known world-wide for her work on the design of livestock handling facilities. She is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, and speaks around the world on both Autism and cattle handling. Dr. Grandin s current bestselling book on Autism is Different: Not Less. She also authored: The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger s, Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, Animals Make Us Human, Animals in Translation, Thinking in Pictures, and Emergence: Labeled Autistic. My Experience with Autism Dr. Grandin will share her experiences with autism, giving both her personal perspective and imparting practical information that both professionals and family members can use to enhance the lives of those with ASD. She will discuss the importance of early intervention and managing sensory issues effectively. She will share how people with autism think. Dr. Grandin will discuss the impact autism has in the workplace. She will share her passion about nurturing talents and turning special interests into paid work that is well-suited to individuals with ASD. August 12-13,

4 4 Meet the Speaker: Stephen Shore Featured Speaker: Stephen Shore, phd Nonverbal until four, Dr. Shore was deemed too sick for outpatient treatment at an early age. Diagnosed with Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies, Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where his research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism. In addition to talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on a range of adult issues as discussed in his books: Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Ask and Tell: Selfadvocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum, the critically acclaimed, Understanding Autism for Dummies, and the newly released DVD, Living along the Autism Spectrum: What it means to have Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View Towards Success Join Stephen in his autobiographical journey from the nonverbal days as he relates his life to the many challenges facing people on the autism spectrum. Some of the areas discussed include classroom accommodation, teaching of musical instruments, as well as issues faced by adults such as relationships, self-advocacy, higher education, and employment. The session ends with a short audience activity demonstrating what it feels like to have autism and to struggle through some of the challenges surrounding communication and socialization. Participants will be able to: Examining comparative approaches for educating children with autism 1. List two or more examples of how characteristics of autism can be reframed as strengths. 2. Learn a 4 step approach of disclosing to an individual with autism that emphasizes strengths while being realistic about challenges they face. 3. Develop a better understanding of how it feels to have autism. Noting that there has been no true comparison between educational/behavioral/developmental approaches for working with children on the autism spectrum, qualitative research was initiated to investigate Applied Behavioral Analysis, TEACCH, Daily Life Therapy, Miller Method, and DIR. Other methods such as RDI and SCERTS are also discussed. Some preliminary findings suggest that current definitions of autism are lacking and a more multi-dimensional approach is needed. The autism spectrum as currently employed is too wide to be useful; many techniques are applicable across approaches, and a general sense that people with autism have something valuable to contribute to the community as a whole. Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the differences between behavioral and developmental approaches for educating children with autism. 2. Understand the importance of matching the intervention to the needs of the person with autism. 3. Identify techniques that are used in common between approaches even if they are given different names. Bullying: Practical Solutions for Eradicating Bullying for Individuals with Autism and Other Special Needs A great majority of people with autism experience bullying in school, in the community, and even into adulthood resulting in possible life-long negative implications such as lowered self-esteem, difficulties in relationships, and depression. This presentation will focus on informing parents, educators, clinicians, and others on how to identify and eradicate bullying on the individual, classroom, and school-wide levels. Participants will be able to: 1. Define the act of bullying. 2. List two or more indicators indicating when bullying may be taking place. 3. List ways to stop bullying when it occurs. 4. Identify how learning effective skills in selfadvocacy can help stop or prevent bullying. 5. Identify educational steps for bully-proofing school systems. 4 August 12-13, 2014

5 Meet the Speaker: Julie Matthews 5 Featured Speaker: Julie Matthews, cnc Julie is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism spectrum disorders. She provides dietary guidance backed by scientific research and applied clinical experience. Her award winning book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, has helped people around the world to make food and nutrition choices that aid the health, learning, and behavior of those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental delays. She presents at leading autism conferences in the US and abroad, and is the Nutrition Editor of the Autism File magazine. She is on the advisory boards of the US Autism & Asperger Association and Autism Nutrition Research Center. Julie has a private nutrition practice in San Francisco, California, and supports families and clinicians from around the world. Autism & ADHD Diet and Nutrition Workshop Nourishing the body through food and essential nutrients is an important step to healing autism; dietary intervention can relieve symptoms. In these sessions, Julie Matthews, cnc will explain the biochemistry and nutrient deficiencies underlying autism and related disorders. You will learn the scientific rationale behind special diets and supplementation for autism and gain understanding of the most effective dietary strategies. She will then explain how to begin and follow a special diet, providing nutritious meal ideas, recipes, and more! With twelve years clinical experience specializing in children with autism, Julie has developed a BioIndividual Nutrition TM approach based on each person s unique needs. Participants will: 1. Learn the scientific connections between diet and symptoms; body, brain, and behavior. 2. Know how to create a healthy diet for any child. 3. Be able to avoid the most common pitfalls of special diet. 4. Know how to make meals that nourish the whole family. 5. Be able to help even the pickiest eaters expand their diet. part one Nourishing Hope: Food Matters for Autism (ADHD and More) Julie will explain the science behind diet and nutrition for autism and give an overview of the most effective ASD diet options including GFCF, SCD, Body Ecology, Feingold, low oxalate, and more. She will discuss the foundations of a healthy diet, which foods and ingredients to avoid, nourishing foods to add, making changes that work for the whole family and strategies for adults and picky eaters. You ll become empowered to get started right away or make further progress with helpful healing strategies. part TWO Cooking To Heal: Effective Autism Diet Implementation Julie will teach how to effectively implement an autism diet, focusing on the GFCF diet and including common meal ideas and substitutions for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and others. She will provide food and meal ideas that are nutrient dense and picky-eater friendly. You ll learn time saving tips, get meal ideas, and receive kid-friendly recipes for implementing the GFCF diet, and experienced families will learn how to advance their approach and effectiveness. Who should attend? Parents & Caregivers, Clinicians & Therapists, Dietitians & Nutritionists, Nurses and Educators, Diet Naysayers August 12-13,

6 6 Amy Rodda, Rachel Lowy & Ashley Penney Amy Rodda, phc, ccc-slp Rachel Lowy, ms, cf-slp Amy is a speech-language pathologist at the UW Autism Center. She received her Master s Degree in Communication Disorders from Truman State University in 2004 and currently is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington. Her research is focused on social language development and disabilities; specifically she is interested in determining early indicators of impairment for higher functioning children who are on the autism spectrum. Rachel is a speech-language pathologist at the UW Autism Center. She received her Master s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington in Rachel completed her clinical internship at Seattle Children s Autism Center, where she provided therapy focusing on functional communication for children severely impacted by autism. During this program, she also developed an AAC interface used in social skills camps for nonverbal preschool-aged children. Ashley is a behavior and education consultant at the University of Washington Autism Center and a certified special education teacher. She received her M.Ed. in Special Education at UW with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis in Ashley has experience in early intervention, challenging behaviors, supporting children with autism in a variety of educational settings. Ashley became a board certified behavior analyst in 2009 and is currently a doctoral student in special education at UW. Increasing Communication in ASD with Tablet Technology presented by Amy ROdda & Rachel Lowy We hope to make this presentation interactive, so feel free to bring your own ipad or tablet or smartphone. However, if you will be attending sans device, you will be able to view our device via projector. This presentation will cover four areas of interest: 1. Brief overview of general ipad controls to maximize functional use (e.g. guided access and app restrictions). 2. Basic and more advanced features of two commonly used communication apps (Proloquo2Go and Talk Tablet), including basic programming, customization based on user needs, and sharing via DropBox. 3. Go-to clinical tools such as timers and schedules. 4. Favorite games and programs used as reinforcement or for skill-building. Challenging Behaviors: An Overview presented by Ashley Penney Objectives: 1. Participants will understand how a functional relationship between challenging behavior and the environment can develop. 2. Participants will understand the different categories of functions that challenging behaviors can serve. Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) presented by Ashley Penney Objectives: 3. Participants will have an understanding of some effective prevention strategies that reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviors occurring. 1. Participants will understand that Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of behavior that informs intervention and practice. 2. Participants will understand the basic teaching loop and be able to describe the four components. 3. Participants will have a beginning understanding of effective instructional strategies used in ABA. 6 August 12-13, 2014

7 conference registration Full Name address city state zip phone number ( ) fax ( ) employer (if registering as professional) Payment or purchase order must accompany registration. Registration confirmations will be sent by . professional August $195 August 12 only $145 August 13 only $145 Family Member/Student August $120 August 12 only $95 August 13 only $95 PAYMENT OPTIONS Purchase Orders Check # PO# Accounts Payable Fax# Credit Card: Pay online at Cancellation Policy If you have registered and cannot attend, you may send a substitute without penalty. A $20 cancellation fee will apply to all registrants who give written notice after July 25, 2014, via US Mail, fax, or . All Purchase Orders are subject to the same policy. Certificates of Attendance will be available at no charge. Clock Hours Clock hours will be available for educators and Speech Pathologists working in a school system. Please see the Clock Hours registration table at the conference. Richland School District will provide clock hours for their district only at no charge. Kennewick School District (KSD) will provide clock hours for KSD and all other districts for $2 per clock hour. Continuing Education Units Available through Heritage University for an additional $25 fee. Check - Make checks payable to KNRC and mail to: Kadlec Neurological Resource Center 1268 Lee Boulevard Richland, Washington There is a $50 fee for returned checks No reservations. Payment or Purchase Order must accompany registration. Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available for family members. Please call (509) August 12-13

8 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 178 Salem, OR 1268 Lee Boulevard Richland, WA (509) Featured Speaker: Neil Rawlins, md Dr. Rawlins is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and cutting edge data on Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR). Dr. Rawlins is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He practices at Kadlec Clinic in Richland, Washington. His interest in MTHFR stemmed from helping his son recover. His biochemistry background led him to look for solutions including methylfolate at the time it was released as Deplin. This information has helped countless people. Dr. Karlson is Board Certified in Family Medicine and provides care to patients of all ages. Featured Speaker: Katie Karlson, md From children through adults, Dr. Karlson focuses on providing patients with individualized care and currently practices at Kadlec Clinic in Kennewick. Dr. Karlson did her residency thesis on MTHFR and keeps apprised of the latest research in this area. Methylation as a Treatment Strategy for Autism This presentation will focus on the nutritional supplement options that help improve some of the genetic factors that are associated with Autism. By using methylated vitamins, studies have shown that as many as 75% of children with Autism respond with symptom improvements to components of these recognized treatment strategies. Objectives: 1. Identify some of the genetic factors that predispose someone to Autism symptoms. 2. Learn nutritional supplementation strategies to help improve those genetic factors. 3. Know some of the environmental factors that combine with genetics to worsen symptoms. 4. Develop strategies to help avoid environmental triggers that worsen symptoms.