We are a team of parents and professionals who are dedicated to
organizing high-quality, practical conferences across the country, in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute and other local and national autism groups.
We invite you to attend one of our upcoming conferences in 2010.
4th Annual Anaheim Autism/Asperger's Conference The Most Comprehensive Autism Conference Series in Southern California February 6-7, 2010 • Anaheim Convention Center • Anaheim, California
Stephen Shore, Ed.D. – Life on the Autism Spectrum
In addition to working with children and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his books Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Ask and Tell: Self-advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum, and the critically acclaimed Understanding Autism for Dummies.
Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D.,
BCBA – Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr. Granpeesheh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and the Founder and President of the Board of Autism Care and Treatment Today (ACT Today).
Using special brain imaging to guide treatment for
anxiety, OCD, hyperactivity and other problems in autism – Jeff Bradstreet, MD and Michael Uszler, MD, Saturday Evening Plenary Session
Pasadena "Back to School" Autism/Asperger's Conference The Most Comprehensive Autism Conference Series in Southern California August 13-14, 2010 •
Pasadena Convention Center • Pasadena, CA
Featured Keynote Speakers
Jerry Newport & Mary Meinel-Newport Jerry Newport is the author with Asperger syndrome whose life was the basis for the 2005 feature-length movie Mozart and the Whale. He is known for his frank advice and humor when giving presentations.
Arizona "Back to School" Autism/Asperger's Conference Featuring Tracks on School, Family, Medical, Social/Speech and Teen/Adult Issues September 18-19, 2010 •
Phoenix Convention Center • Phoenix, Arizona
Featured Keynote Speaker
Michelle Garcia Winner, CCC-SLP Michelle Garcia Winner received a Congressional award for her development of Social Thinking, a treatment approach that has assisted individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Asperger syndrome, ADHD and other social-cognitive difficulties.
3rd Annual New York City Autism/Asperger's Conference "Educating & Healing Children with Autism" Fall 2010 • New York, NY
Check back soon for more information on our 2010 New York City Conference!
Stephen Shore, Ed.D. – Life on the Autism Spectrum
Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D.,
BCBA – Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Michelle Garcia Winner, CCC-SLP