PENN AUTISM NETWORK s 4th ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROMOTING ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD

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1 PENN AUTISM NETWORK s 4th ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROMOTING ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD Friday, March 20, 2009, 8:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m. University of Pennsylvania Campus, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA Online registration is available at At this link you can register with a credit card or print out your form to mail with a check. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Deirdre Wright at dewright@mail.med.upenn.edu or 215/ for details. FEATURED PLENARY SESSION Self-Advocacy & Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum Presented by Stephen Shore, EdD, Author, Self Advocate & Assistant Professor, Adelphi University FEATURED PANEL SESSION The Self Directed Support Corporation Model for Individuals with ASD Moderated by David Gates, Esq, Policy Director & Senior Attorney, PA Health Law Project Plus 14 Individual Workshops and a Resource Fair! For more information: (215) or This conference is approved for 5.5 CEUs for Educators, Psychologists and Social Workers! ABOUT PENN AUTISM NETWORK Penn Autism Network (PAN) is a collaborative group of family members, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and the people who work with them. PAN s mission is to maximize awareness about issues of importance for adults with ASD and their families; to identify, develop and disseminate resources to promote successful adaptation and inclusion in the community; and to serve as a catalyst for positive programmatic and systemic changes. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE This conference presents a unique and exciting opportunity to focus on promoting systems of supports and services for adults with ASD, including transition to adulthood issues. Participants of this conference will be able to: Define effective intervention strategies to promote advocacy and successful community integration for adolescents and adults with ASD. Develop skills to address the needs of adolescents and adults with ASD and their families in specific areas. Share best strategies and utilize new knowledge for creating healthy environments and promoting positive relationships conducive to best outcomes for individuals with ASD. Make new connections with others who are working on behalf of individuals with ASD and their families. WHO SHOULD GO Family Members, Individuals with ASD, Educators, Psychologists, Health Professionals, Social Workers, Behavioral Specialists, Administrators, Direct Care Providers, Paraprofessionals, Service Coordinators SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:15 9:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, Bookstore/Resources

2 9:00-9:15 am Welcome Remarks w/ Special Guest Nina Wall-Cote, Director, DPW s Bureau of Autism Services 9:15-10:30 am Self-Advocacy & Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum 10:30-10:45 am Break, Bookstore/Resources 10:45-12:15 pm Workshops Session I 12:15-1:00 pm Lunch, Bookstore/Resources 1:00-2:15 pm The Self Directed Support Corporation Model for Individuals with ASD 2:15 2:30 pm Break, Bookstore/Resources 2:30-4:00 pm Workshops Section II * REGISTRATION FORM For a downloadable registration form, visit Registration is on a first-come basis. Seating is limited. Please be sure to complete ALL information. Speakers and agenda are subject to change. Forms must be postmarked by 3/11/09. Name: Title (if app.): Org./School/Co. (if app.): Address: City: State: Zip: (for confirmation): Phone: Please make checks payable to Trustees of the University of PA and mail to: Penn Autism Network, Univ. of PA Dept. of Psychiatry, 3535 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Phila., PA Registration Fees (Please circle one.) Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Professional $170 Family member or paraprofessional $140 Individual w/ ASD or student * $110 * We require proof of full-time student status. Workshops Session I A B C D E F G Workshops Session II H I J K L M N Note about workshop selections: We will make every effort to place you in your first choice for workshops. Please identify your 1st and 2nd choices on the registration form. Assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Continuing Education Units: I would like to receive 6 CEUs. I am a: Psychologist Educator Social Worker Certified Counselor I would like to receive a Certificate of Attendance: Yes No Certificates will be available on the day of the conference for those who make this request in advance. * WORKSHOPS SESSION I

3 A. Promoting Independence for Adults with ASD: Employment & Beyond Presenters: Gloria M. Satriale, BCABA, Exec. Dir., and Avram Glickman, BA, Community Educ., Dir., Preparing Adolescents for Adult Life B. Supporting Students with Autism on the College Campus: Practice & Research Insights Presenters: Ari Ne'eman, President, and Scott Robertson, VP, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network; Christine Foley, Student Coordinator, COMPASS Program, Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.; Kristina Chew, PhD, Assist. Professor, St. Peter's College C. ASD & Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders: Challenges and Opportunities Presenter: Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA, Medical Dir., Adult Dev. Disorders Section, Dept. of Psychiatry, Penn School of Medicine D. Self-Advocacy & Parenting Along the Spectrum Presenters: Robert Naseef, PhD, Psychologist, Alternative Choices; Stephen M. Shore, Author, Self Advocate, and Assist. Professor, Adelphi University E. Learning, Living & Working in the Community Presenters: Anne Holmes, MS, CCC, BCBA, Chief Clinical Off., Nina Finkler, MEd, LDT/C, BCBA, Dir. of Outreach/Support Svcs., Jamie Douglas, MA, Dir. of Adult Svcs., Eden Family of Services F. Intermingling the Roles of Technology, Advocacy & the Media Presenters: Eric Mitchell, PhD, Clinical Dir., and Herman Axelrod, PhD, Exec. Dir., Green Tree School; Felicia Hurewitz, PhD, Assist. Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Drexel Univ. G. Transition Planning & Beyond: How to Survive & Flourish After Graduation Presenters: Ira Fingles, Esq, Hinkle Fingles & Prior, Attorneys at Law; Domenico Cavaiuolo, PhD, Professor, East Stroudsburg Univ. WORKSHOPS SESSION II H. The Logic of Happiness: Positive Psychology Interventions for Individuals with ASD Presenters: Katherine Dahlsgaard, PhD, Assoc. Dir., Inst. for Social/Emotional Dev., Dept. of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, CHOP; Stacey Petersen, MS, Doctoral Candidate, Dept. of Prof. Psychology, Chestnut Hill College I. ACCLAIM (The Autism College & Community Life Acclimation and Intervention Model) Presenters: Michael Greisler, LCSW, and Lori Zychowski, PsyD, Psychological Svcs. Dept., The Watson Institute J. A Social Coaching Model for Parents Presenters: Mary Riggs Cohen, PhD, Autism Spectrum Resource Consulting; Annie Steinberg, MD, Clinical Assoc. Professor, Psychiatry/Pediatrics, Penn School of Medicine K. Vocational Skill Development for Learners on the Spectrum with Challenging Behaviors Presenters: Alan Arici, MEd, Dir. of Vocational Programming, Patricia Neary, MS, Curriculum Coordinator, and Shannon Welteroth, MS, Curriculum Coordinator, Melmark, Inc. L. Empowering Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome & PDD-NOS in a Peer Mentored Group Setting Presenters: Joyce Harding, RN, Director, and Lorie Brew, MS, Counselor, The Coffeehouse Center of Bucks County M. Promoting Community Integration: Learning Lessons from Other Disability Groups Presenter: Mark Salzer, PhD, Assoc. Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Penn School of Medicine N. Transition Planning & Beyond: How to Survive & Flourish After Graduation

4 Presenters: Ira Fingles, Esq, Hinkle Fingles & Prior, Attorneys at Law; Domenico Cavaiuolo, PhD, Professor, East Stroudsburg Univ. * Continuing Education Information Note: All CEU requests must be checked on the registration form. For Psychologists: The Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Pennsylvania is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Pennsylvania maintains responsibility for this program. Each workshop carries 1.5 CEUs. Plenary sessions carry 1.25 CEUs. For Educators: This conference is approved for 5.5 Act 48 hours to be provided by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. For Social Workers: This program is co-sponsored by the Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. Social Work: Participants who attend the entire program are eligible to receive 5.5 Social Work Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice is a pre-approved provider of CE credits for Pennsylvania licensed Social Workers. Each contact hour is equal to one CEU. Social Workers from states other than Pennsylvania should contact their licensing board to determine whether CEU s granted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice are accepted for licensure renewal. National Certified Counselors: Participants who attend the entire program are eligible to receive.5 NCC Continuing Education Credits. The Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice is recognized by the Natl. Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for Natl. Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. One CEU is equivalent to ten contact hours. (NBCC #4486) For Other Professionals: We will provide a Certificate of Attendance on the day of the conference. You will be required to submit this certificate to your professional organization. If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Off. of Continuing Education at 215/ no later than two weeks prior to the lecture date. The Univ. of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Univ. of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities, admission policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic or other administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Exec. Dir., Off. of Affirmative Action, 1133 Blockley Hall, Phila., PA or 215/ (Voice) or 215/ (TDD). Cancellation and Refund Policy: The Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Pennsylvania, reserves the right to cancel or postpone any seminar due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the Dept. of Psychiatry will refund any registration fee but it is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or any expenses to participants, including cancellation costs incurred by airlines/travel agencies. In order to process refunds for seminar withdrawals, written notification of cancellation must be received two weeks prior to the day of the event (subject to a service fee). No refunds will be granted thereafter.

5 Out-of-Town Visitors should visit for a complete guide to accommodations, restaurants and sightseeing. For public transportation, driving and parking information, visit For general information about this conference contact Deirdre Wright at 215/ or dewright@mail.med.upenn.edu