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ABIQ Welcome » Events » 2004 Autism Conference

The 2004 Autism Conference: Day 1 - Friday, 14 May 2004

Keynote addresses (Registration starts at 7:30 am and program starts at 9 am)

•  Dr Tony Attwood Cognitive Behaviour Therapy For Emotion Management ( Handout )
•  Dr Doreen Granpeesheh   Recent Advances In The Treatment Of Children Diagnosed With Autism ( (Handout)
•  Tracy Bester Signature Campaign - A Voice For Autism In Australia

Concurrent Sessions

1:00 - 3:00pm sessions

3:30 - 5:30 pm sessions

Services 1             

Information on some services currently available for children with ASD and how parents can make appropriate service choices for their child.

•  Dr Lawrence Bartak - Finding The Best Wizard: Choosing Appropriate Service

•  Autism Queensland ( Handout )

•  Dr Sylvia Rodger - Stronger Families And ASD

Services 2

The session continues to offer information regarding services currently available for children with ASD.

•  Dr Doreen Granpeesheh - The CARD Program: Procedures And Curriculum (Handout)

•  Maryann Kerr, Kylie Walsh & Jill Ireland - Family And Early Childhood Services Team (FECS) ( Handout )

Therapies 1

Presentations focus on therapies that may support the development of an individual with ASD.

•  Mark Darling - Neurofeedback: Brainwave Training For The Treatment Of Autistic Spectrum Disorders ( Handout )

•  Joanne Elmer -   Sensory Integration Applications To Children With ASD (Handout)

•  Maureen Hawke - Neuro-Developmental Programs As Part Of A Holistic Approach To Autism ( Handout)

Therapies 2

Presentations focus on therapies that may support the development of an individual with ASD.

•  Marcialyn McCarthy - Exceptional Progress In Therapy (Handout )

•  Annette O'Sullivan, Nathan O'Sullivan & Jane Remington-Gurney - Using Intelligence To Get The Body To Work

•  Linda Baldwin - ABA In The Real World: What Are We Achieving?

Strategies 1

Practical strategies for supporting a child with ASD in school and early childhood settings.

•  Natalie Swayn - Classroom Issues And Strategies In Supporting Students With ASD

•  Jane Remington-Gurney, Julie Wallace & Alison - Discovering William (Handout)

•  Maurean Brand - Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings ( Handout)

Strategies 2

Presentations offering strategies aimed at developing skills in key areas such as socialisation, communication and managing transitions.

•  Helen Merry & Jacinta Costello - Practical Application of Visual Language Systems (Handout)

•  Michelle Garnett - (Social Skills Training In Asperger Syndrome ( Handout)

•  Michael Chan & Kathleen Davey - Using Computer Technology To Teach Children With ASD (Handout)

Workshop

Donna Williams - Communication strategies (Handout)

Day 2 - Saturday, 15 May 2004

Keynote addresses (Program starts at 8:30 am)

•  Donna Williams Impulse Control And Anxiety States In People With Autism Spectrum Conditions ( Handout )
•  Dr Anthony Underwood     The Biomedical Treatments Of Autism
•  Amy Laurent The SCERTS Model
•  Stephen Shore Life On And Slightly To The Right Of The Autism Spectrum

Concurrent Sessions

1:00 - 3:00 pm sessions

3:30 - 5:00 pm sessions

Personal perspectives

Speakers will offer short insights into their experiences with autism.   Be inspired and motivated - chaired by Tracy Bester

•  Vicki Cella
•  Beverley Sipos
•  Maria Carroll (Handout )
•  Jessica Bester
•  Michael Katonga
•  Harold Stone
•  Tracy Bester - Boundaries Of Self/Spatial Awareness ( Handout )

Research

Current research in the field of Autism.

•  Dr Daniel Markovich - Is Autism A Genetic Disorder?

•  Liz Chamberlain - A Glyconutritional Supplement Challenges Our Understanding Of Autism As An Autoimmune Disorder

Approaches to Learning

A diverse range of topics focusing on learning within the context of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

•  Amy Laurent - SCERTS Part 2

•  Jane Remington-Gurney - Differences Often Need to be Accommodated - Not Dismissed (Handout)

•  Mogens Johansen - A Closer Look at Autism and Play; Does the 'eyes' have it? ( Handout )

Growth and Changes

Presentations will cover issues relating to social, emotional and physical changes through the lifespan.

 

•  Stephen Shore - Developing Relationships For People With Autism: A Lifespan Approach ( Handout)

•  Holly Brennan - Puberty in Autism

Bio-medIcal issues 1

A range of topics including possible influences on childhood behaviour, heavy metal toxicity and bio-medical testing.

•  Dr Gary Deed - Metabolism, Mothers and 'Madness' (Handout)

•  Dr Anthony Underwood - Chelation treatment in Autism

•  Irina Rodriguez - Biomedical Testing Research Summary

Bio-medical issues 2

Presentations will focus on nutritional intervention and the use of enzymes for digestive health.

•  Dr Devin Houston -   Enzymes and Digestive Health in Autism ( Handout )

•  Jeanie Ryan - Common Food Sensitivities in Autistic Syndromes: Avoiding Nutritional Deficiencies ( Handout )

Workshop

Donna Williams - Working with Challenging Behaviour ( Handout )

 

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