START Conference: One Size Does Not Fit All: Effective Practices for Each Student

Tue, Apr 27, 2010 - Wed, Apr 28, 2010

Lansing, MI

Event Location:	Lexington Lansing Hotel 925 S. Creyts Rd. Lansing, MI 48917
Time(s):	Start Time 8:30 AM End Time 4:00 PM

Cost(s):	Pre-conference: $50; Conference: $100	Save to Calendar

SB-CEUs?: Yes

Event Description:

Pre-conference session on April 27:
STatewide Autism Resources and Training (START) is pleased to have Paul Wehman, Ph.D. as our Pre-conference keynote speaking on the topic area of Transition to Adulthood. Dr. Wehman will talk about “Vocational&Community
Integration for Youth with Autism.” Areas include: transition from school to adulthood and how to develop and implement an effective community-based life skills program.

Conference session on April 28:
The focus of the 2010 START Conference is “One Size Does Not Fit All.” Laura Schreibman, Ph.D. will share recent research on identifying variables that impact treatment response and how understanding these variables help us individualize treatment plans.

Afternoon breakout sessions:

Customized Employment: Discovering Genius, Launching Careers
Components of High Quality Public School Programs for Learners with Autism
Universal Design for Learning in the General Education Classroom
Promoting Learning Opportunities through Structured Play in the Early Childhood Classroom
Asperger Syndrome: Why did he say that?