US Autism & Asperger Association th Annual World Conference Schedule

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1 Thursday, September 4 4:30pm-9:00pm 6:30pm-6:45pm Welcome 6:45pm-7:45pm Panel Discussion: The Siblings Siblings of individuals on the autism spectrum will share their experiences and answer questions. 7:45pm-9:00pm Meet and Greet: Networking and Support All attendees, including parents, siblings, individuals with ASD, speakers, health care professionals, teachers, and everyone registered for the conference, will have an opportunity to network with each other in a relaxing atmosphere. Friday, September 5 7:00am-5:00pm 8:15am-8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:30am-9:30am The Time is Now: 10-minute keynotes about what we learned from living with autism. Keynotes Christopher M. Gauthier, MFA - Self-advocate and USU Professor of Art and Photography Raun K. Kaufman -Subject of an award-winning NBC television movie Jennifer O'Toole - Self-advocate, Founder of Asperkids and teacher Stephen M. Shore, EdD -Self-advocate and world renowned professor at Adelphi University Benjamin Tarasewicz - Self-advocate, public speaker, actor, musician

2 9:30am-10:00am 10:00am-11:00am Effective Biomedical Interventions: Treating the Underlying Causes of the Symptoms Phillip C. DeMio, MD Autism Breakthrough: The Groundbreaking Method Raun K. Kaufman Core Academics: All Classrooms Begin With a Focus On "Me" 11:00am- 12:00pm Assessing and Teaching Functional Living Skills to Individuals of All Ages Using The AFLS Jim Partington, PhD, BCBA The Detection and Treatment of the Most Common Biochemical Abnormalities in Autism William Shaw, PhD Unlocking the Precious Precocious Potential of ASD Kids Jennifer O'Toole 12:00pm-1:00pm Break, Lunch on your own, Expo, and "Meet the Authors" 1:00pm-2:00pm New Discoveries in the Underlying Pathobiology of Autism Valerie Hu, PhD The Continuums of Autism: Cognition, Sensory Processing and Behavior Music, the Carrier Signal for Verbal Communication Stephen M. Shore, EdD 2:00pm-3:00pm Diagnosis of and Treatment for Disorders that A Compelling Story of Recovery Lori Knowles-Jimenez Daniel Knowles Panel: New Interventions for Schools Jennifer O'Toole

3 are Comorbid with Autism (e.g., depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD) Theodore Henderson, MD, PhD Jim Partington, PhD, BCBA Stephen M. Shore, EdD 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Panel: The Doctors and Researchers The panelists presenting in this workshop discuss the most frequently asked questions associated with medicine, research, and interventions. They will review medical cutting edge interventions and treatments as well as cutting edge research. Each panelist will provide a take away message with regards to their area of specialty in the field of autism/asperger's Syndrome. Saturday, September 6 7:00am-5:30pm 8:15am-8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:30am-9:30am Ten Tips to Reduce Brain Overload Martha Herbert, MD, PhD - Harvard professor on the cutting edge of autism research Keynote 9:30am-10:00am 10:00am- 11:30am Panel: Self-Advocacy - Challenges Throughout the Lifespan The panelists presenting in this breakout session each describe his or her personal experiences with autism or Asperger Syndrome in the areas of Visual Thinking, Sensory Problems, Difficulties with Communication, Socialization, Work Environment, Education, and many other challenges they face each day. Panelists discuss challenges and transitioning through

4 the life span. One specific area discussed will be bullying and ASD. 11:30am-12:30pm Break, Lunch on your own, Expo, and "Meet the Authors" 12:30pm-1:30pm Functional Imaging of the Brain - New Discoveries J. Michael Uszler, MD From Preschool to Post- Secondary Education: Navigating Systems and Preparing for Transitions Special exclusive interview with Tim Page. Grateful for the Diagnosis; It Explained Everything Tim Page, DFA 1:30pm-2:30pm Get Started Now - Food and Nutrition Matter! Julie Matthews, CNC Improvements in Overall Behavior William Shaw, PhD 10 Key Steps to Finding a Job and Keeping It Margaret Dillon Katz 2:30pm-3:00pm Break, Expo, & Book Signing - Exhibit Hall 3:00pm-4:00pm Co-Infections Including Lyme Disease and How To Treat Them Kenneth Stoller, MD Building Relationships, Marriage, and Family in the Context of Autism Christopher M. Gauthier, MFA Panel: Support Services for Missouri and Kansas Vonda Minor Jennifer Smith 4:00pm-5:00pm Breakout Session, TBA Living with Aspergers: Navigating a Delicate Balance Christopher M. Gauthier, MFA Panel: Parents Facing a Lifetime of Daunting Challenges Joyce Miller DeMio Tammy Matassa

5 Vonda Minor other parents TBA Sunday, September 7 8:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-10:00am Tips and Tricks for Your New Grocery Shopping Treasure Hunt Joyce Miller DeMio Nutrition Workshop: Supplements, Kids, and Fun with your Blender Julie Matthews, CNC Breakout Session, TBA 10:00am-10:30am - Exhibit Hall 10:30am- 12:00pm Panel: Bringing It All Together Leading autism experts who are parents of children with autism and professionals will share in their personal experiences in the areas of medical/biomedical treatments, behavioral/developmental interventions, diet and nutritional interventions, advocacy, adjunct therapies, family issues, special needs trusts, IEPs, and much more. Q&A 12:00pm Conference concludes