Autism Conference in Buellton by Eden Autism Services
WHO: Eden Autism Services
WHAT: AUTISM: Planning through the Lifespan
WHEN: Wednesday, April 13 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 14 8:30 am – 3:30 p.m. 8:45 am – 9:00 am Breakfast & registration 9:00 am – 3:30 pm program (see schedule for details)
WHERE: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott 555 McMurray Way, Buellton, CA 93427
COST: $75. per person for both days or $25 for Wednesday only
Registration Sign Up by April 13: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/edenif_conf_register
CONTACT: (609) 987-0099 x 3520 Susan Bird Susan.Bird@edenservices.org
Limited number of family scholarships courtesy of ASA SB
NOTE: If you are claiming CEUs for ASHA, BBS, CA BRN or BACB an additional $20 fee will be charged at the door to receive certification.
SPEAKERS: Phillip Hain, L.A. Executive Director of Autism Speaks on Advancing the Future of Adults with Autism; Anne Holmes, M.S., C.C.C., BCBA Clinical Director of Eden Autism, discussing The Power of Reinforcement and Its Effect on Behavior, Understanding the Needs of Individuals with ASD and Translating ABA into the Classroom Environment; Margie Oppel, attorney, Disability Rights on Legal Rights of Families Impacted by Autism; Jarice Butterfield, PhD Director of SELPA on Assistive Technology for Persons with Autism; Claudia Echavarria, M.Ed. on Individualized Transition Planning for Students Turning 16; Judy Corliss, R.N. on Managing the Medical Maze and another with her husband, Mark Corliss and Sara Black, Director of Supported Living Services for Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis on Supported Living; and Thomas McCool, EdD, President/CEO Eden Autism Services and Victor Dominocello, M.A. on Human Sexuality and Autism. Dr. McCool is responsible for developing these conferences and was named “Innovator of the Year” by Princeton’s Chamber of Commerce. He will also open the symposium. This is Eden’s fourth autism conference in our community.
Synopsis: Autism resources and services become harder to find once a person has aged out of the school system. This conference is designed for parents, family members, teachers, friends and medical professionals on how to assist people with autism throughout their life span. A few topics deal with classroom behavior and the basic needs of a person with ASD. In addition, the symposium will introduce discussions on legal rights and managing medications, new technology applications, human sexuality and give insights on coping mechanisms for people with autism and those around them.
Conference Partners: Autism Society of America/Santa Barbara; Innovative Learning; Santa Barbara County Education Office; Santa Barbara SELPA;
Santa Barbara School Districts
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, April 13
Registration 3:00 – 3:30
Breakout Session I 3:30 – 4:30
Power of Reinforcement and Its Affect on Behavior
Anne Holmes, M.S.,C.C.C., BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer, Eden Autism Services
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Thursday, April 14
Registration 8:15 – 8:45 Continental Breakfast provided
OPENING REMARKS 8:45 – 9:00
Dr. Thomas McCool, EdD
President/CEO Eden Autism Services
PRESENTATION 9:00 – 10:00
Advancing the Future of Individuals with Autism
Phillip Hain
Executive Director, LA Chapter of Autism Speaks
BREAK 10:00 – 10:15
SESSION 1A 10:15 – 11:15
Assistive Technology for Persons with Autism
Jarice Butterfield, Ph.D. CBIS
Director SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area)
SESSION 1B 10:15 – 11:15
Managing the Medical Maze
Judy Corliss, RN, BSN
BREAK 11:15 – 11:30
SESSION 2A 11:30 – 12:30
Understanding the Needs of Individuals with ASD
Anne Holmes, M.S., C.C.C., BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer, Eden Autism Services
SESSION 2B 11:30 – 12:30
Human Sexuality and Autism
Dr. Thomas McCool, EdD, President/CEO Eden Autism Services and Victor Dominocielo, M.A. Human Biology and Health Teacher, Santa Barbara Middle School
LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN 12:30 – 1:15
Discounted lunch will be offered by the Marriott
SESSION 3A 1:15 – 2:15
Individualized Transition Planning for
Students Turning 16
Claudia Echavarria, M.Ed.
Coordinator, SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area)
SESSION 3B 1:15 – 2:15
Legal Rights of Families Impacted by Autism
Margie Oppel, Esq.
Attorney for Disability Rights
BREAK 2:15 – 2:30
SESSION 4A 2:30 – 3:30
Translating ABA into the Classroom Environment
Anne Holmes, M.S, C.C.C., BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer, Eden Autism Services
SESSION 4B 2:30 – 3:30
Supported Living
Judy and Mark Corliss, Sara Black
Parents of an adult with autism and Director of Assisted Living
Q& A Social 3:30 – 4:30
