Autism: Valuing the Present, Shaping the Future. 15th Annual Autism Conference. Center for Autism and Related Disorders. October 15 & 16, 2015

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1 15th Annual Autism Conference Center for Autism and Related Disorders Kennedy Krieger Institute Director: Rebecca Landa, PhD, CCC-SLP Autism: Valuing the Present, Shaping the Future October 15 & 16, 2015 Radisson Hotel North Baltimore 2004 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD Keynote Speakers: Opening Keynote: Judith Reaven, PhD Director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic of JFK Partners, University of Colorado School of Medicine Closing Keynote: A panel discussion of adults on the spectrum and parents This annual conference is the premier educational autism event in the area for educators, clinicians, families, researchers, and healthcare professionals hoping to increase their understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The twoday conference will address a wide range of topics across the lifespan of those with ASD. It will also offer candid, firsthand accounts of living with autism, which will provide valuable insights and benefit parents, professionals, and individuals with autism. Participants will be able to attend a variety of breakout workshops geared toward their specific interests. We are all born with great potential. Shouldn t we all have the chance to achieve it?

2 Conference Schedule Thursday, October 15, 2015 Friday, October 16, :00 8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 9:00 a.m. Welcome Rebecca Landa, PhD, CCC-SLP 9:00 10:15 a.m. Breakout Session IV Presenters Repeat (E, F, G, H) 9:00 10:30 a.m. Opening Keynote Address Judith Reaven, PhD 10:30 10:45 a.m. Morning Break & Exhibits 10:15 10:30 a.m. Morning Break & Exhibits 10:30 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session V Presenters (I, J, K, L) 10:45 a.m. Noon Noon 1:15 p.m. Breakout Session I Presenters (A, B, C, D) Lunch (provided) & Exhibits 11:45 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch (provided) & Exhibits 1:00 2:15 p.m. Breakout Session VI Presenters Repeat (I, J, K, L) 1:15 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session II Presenters Repeat (A, B, C, D) 2:30 2:45 p.m. Afternoon Break & Exhibits 2:45 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session III Presenters (E, F, G, H) 2:15 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Break & Exhibits 2:30 4:00 p.m. Closing Keynote Panel Discussion with Parents and Adults on the Spectrum 4:00 5:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle Networking Reception Important information Highlights of the 2015 conference Nationally recognized leaders representing a variety of disciplines and approaches will focus on positive strategies to improve learning and social success, and promote best outcomes for children and adolescents on the spectrum. Diverse topics including anxiety, behavior, genetic causes, intervention strategies, executive functions, communication supports, inclusive practices, sleep issues, sensory processing, difficulty with writing, feeding concerns, and bullying. Hear personal stories and information about navigating life with autism from those on the spectrum and parents. For additional information or to register, visit Radisson Hotel North Baltimore (formerly the North Baltimore Plaza Hotel) Address: 2004 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD Hotel Information The hotel has reserved a block of rooms with a special rate of $99/night for CARD conference attendees who make reservations by September 30, The hotel phone number is Mix and Mingle Networking Reception All conference attendees are invited to attend the networking reception on Thursday, October 15 at 4 p.m., following the last workshop session. Enjoy wine and cheese while you mix and mingle with speakers and attendees. Poster presentations highlighting innovative autism research at Kennedy Krieger Institute will also be on display. Tickets are $10. Conference Exhibits A variety of businesses, service providers, and local support resources will showcase products and services for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals during the conference. The exhibitor hall is located in the main atrium of the hotel. autismconference.kennedykrieger.org

3 Session Descriptions Opening Keynote Address Facing Your Fears Managing Anxiety Symptoms in Everyday Life for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders This presentation will review the Facing Your Fears program of research, highlighting the core components of the manualized cognitive behavioral group treatment approach developed to reduce the severity and interference of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with high-functioning ASD. An overview of the intervention, along with the results of treatment studies to date, will be provided. Adaptations for minimally verbal youth will also be discussed. Clinical and research implications based on the data thus far will be included in the presentation. Presented by Judith Reaven, PhD Session A Redefining Behavior: Practical Solutions for School, Home, and Community This presentation for educators and caregivers will describe and discuss the importance of effective sensory processing function and its relationship to children s ability to attend, respond, and adapt to the environment around them. The session will also detail how maladaptive sensory processing affects children s observable behavior and ability to effectively participate in daily interactions at home, in school, and in the community. Practical solutions to address common behaviors that impede children s function will be offered. Presented by Beth Aune, OTR/L Session B Implementing Evidence-based Practices to Increase Writing Skills in Students with ASD This session will review brain imaging research highlighting why individuals with ASD and sensory disorders struggle with the writing process. The session will explore the organization, sensory, motor, and language challenges these students experience during the writing process, and demonstrate ways in which technology and Universal Design for Learning can be used to enhance skill development for writing. The strategies set forth in this presentation are based on evidence-based practices and are aligned with Common Core Standards. Session C Building a Bridge Towards Success: An Integrative Model for Inclusion for Students with High-functioning Autism For individuals with autism, inclusion in a mainstream educational environment is important to create the conditions for success in later life. Parents of children with ASD fear that they will live in an environment that will be noncommittal at best and not meet their needs. John Miller, a special educator with a decade of experience, will examine the strategies and steps to make inclusion a less stressful and more rewarding experience, and will cover pragmatics, executive functioning, and organization, sensory, and behavior issues. The speaker will draw from his experiences both as a teacher and as an individual with autism. This interactive presentation will offer tools to help individuals with ASD succeed and even flourish in an inclusion setting. Presented by John Miller, MEd Session D Social Skills Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Language Challenges This session will focus on identifying core deficits of autism and language disorders that contribute to difficulties with social skill development. Parents and professionals will learn strategies to foster children s attention, engagement, and communication with peers and in groups. Presented by Jennifer Horton, LCSW-C, and Stacy Booker, MS, CCC-SLP Session E Autism and Everyday Executive Function Executive functions not only support attention and behavior, but also provide needed structure for social skills. This presentation will provide an overview of how executive function can be used to enhance social skills and communication for individuals with ASD. Presented by Paula Moraine, MEd Session F Sleep: The Final Frontier Sleep problems are common in children with autism, and can affect behavior, mood, and quality of life for the whole family. This session will review common sleep problems and what to expect in their diagnosis and treatment, highlighting new developments in the world of sleep in autism. Presented by Jennifer Accardo, MD, MSCE Presented by Cheryl Boucher, MSEd, OTR, and Kathy Oehler, MS, CCC-SLP

4 Session G The BIG BANG of AAC: Theories, Foundations, and a Practical Guide to Implementation Attendees of this workshop will gain a broad understanding of the range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports for children who are minimally verbal. Participants will actively engage in activities to build understanding of AAC theory and explore how to integrate theory and foundational skills into personal device use. The presenters will share their knowledge of how to build a foundation for AAC in preschool and early elementary school classrooms, thus bridging the gap between the different communication environments. Presented by Michael Molinaro, MS, CCC-SLP, and Melissa Subock, MS, CCC-SLP Session H Bringing Early Achievements Evidence-based Strategies to Classroom Preschool Teachers This presentation will describe how the evidencebased Early Achievements intervention was adapted for implementation in public preschool classrooms for children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays. Elements of the intervention, which was developed for two-year-olds by Dr. Landa at Kennedy Krieger Institute s Center for Autism and Related Disorders, will be described. Feasibility for implementation in public preschool classrooms will be discussed. Presented by Rebecca Landa, PhD, CCC-SLP Session I Update on Genetic Causes of Autism This presentation will describe the types of genetic variation that have been linked to autism spectrum disorders and related genetic diseases, and highlight the successes to date, the implications of these findings, and the future directions of ASD causal research. Presented by Daniele Fallin, PhD Session J GI Issues and Food Selectivity in Children with ASD Gastrointestinal (GI) concerns are common in children with autism spectrum disorders, as are strong food preferences. This session will cover common GI problems and management, as well as theories about the relationship of ASD to the GI tract. Drs. Levey and Girolami will discuss the range of feeding problems seen in children with ASD, and the interdisciplinary treatment approach used in the Feeding Disorders Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Session K ASD and Bullying: Positive Interventions for Victims and Perpetrators One of the biggest problems facing children with autism is victimization by bullies. This session will provide strategies to teach students self-advocacy skills and how to avoid and protect themselves from bullying. The presenter will discuss how to question individuals with autism who are either victims or perpetrators in bullying scenarios. Attendees will leave better prepared to create an environment in which individuals with autism are empowered and bullying is dealt with in a practical, proactive manner. Presented by John Miller, MEd Session L But What Do I Do Tomorrow? Three Key Strategies for Supporting a Person with Autism Those who support a child with ASD face many challenges. Sifting through the vast amount of research and available interventions can be overwhelming. This session focuses on what everyone parents, teachers, extended family, support personnel can do each day to ensure success for the child and for all involved. This presentation is full of humor, reality, and practical ideas. Presented by Alyson Beytien, MS, BCBA Closing Keynote Straight from the Source: A panel of adults on the spectrum and parents will share their firsthand experiences, perspectives, challenges, and joys of living with autism. What helped? What didn t? What would they do differently? Candid firsthand accounts of living with autism will provide valuable insights and benefit parents, professionals, and individuals with autism. Panel Discussion Moderator: Melanie Pinkett-Davis, MSW, LCSW-C Panelists: John Miller, MEd, special educator and individual on the spectrum; Michael Shor, MSW, therapist and individual on the spectrum; Alyson Beytien, MS, BCBA, autism consultant, behavior specialist, and mother of three sons with autism; Betsy Shor, MSW, LICSW, clinical social worker and mother of Michael, listed above Presented by Eric Levey, MD, and Peter Girolami, PhD

5 Registration Information Register online at autismconference.kennedykrieger.org. REGISTRATION TYPE EARLY-BIRD By 5/31/2015 ADVANCE By 8/30/2015 REGULAR By 10/11/2015 Onsite Mix & Mingle Reception Thursday 4:00 5:30 p.m. FULL REGISTRATION Professionals $300 $325 $350 $375 $10 Family Members, Persons with ASD, Kennedy Krieger Employees ONE-DAY REGISTRATION One-day registration is valid for a particular day purchased. $200 $225 $250 $275 $10 Professionals $150 $175 $200 $225 $10 Family Members, Persons with ASD, Kennedy Krieger Employees $100 $125 $150 $175 $10 Accepted forms of payment include: Check (made payable to Kennedy Krieger Institute CARD) Credit card (Visa and MasterCard) Cancellation Policy: A $35 administration charge will be applied to all cancellations. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Meals are included in the registration fee. Continuing Education Credit American Speech-Language Hearing Association: Pending CEUs Occupational Therapy: Pending CEUs Social Work and Psychology: The Kennedy Krieger Institute Department of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor Social Work continuing education programs. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Department of Social Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute. It qualifies for 5.75 Cat. I CEUs for October 15, and 5.25 Cat. I CEUs are being awarded for October 16, for 11 Cat. I CEUs total for both days. For further information, contact the Social Work office at Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: This CE Program has been approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists for Category A CE hours for each day and a total of hours for both days.

6 707 North Broadway Baltimore, Maryland Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Baltimore, MD Permit No Registration Information for Kennedy Krieger Institute s 15th Annual Autism Conference October 15 & 16, 2015 Radisson Hotel North Baltimore Timonium, MD Register now to take advantage of early bird prices. 15th annual Autism Conference Conference Objectives Thursday Identify at least five evidence-based strategies to help students with ASD and related disorders improve writing skills in order to meet Common Core Academic Standards Learn how to interpret behavior of children as their communication of sensory, social/emotional, and physical needs Describe relative contribution of genes when considering the causes of autism Name three pivotal instructional goals for preschoolers with ASD Friday Communicate strategies that can be used to increase social engagement in the home, in school, and in the community Be familiar with common GI problems seen in children with ASD and common treatments Understand how to build a foundation for AAC in preschool and early elementary school classrooms Increase knowledge of modification strategies to meet all levels of need This conference is geared toward family members, psychologists, teachers, school administrators, counselors, social workers, related service providers, educational paraprofessionals, and others interested in ASD. The photograph being used on this page is for illustrative purposes only, and any person shown is a model.