Autism: A Conference for Parents and Professionals

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Workshops will be given. REGISTER NOW.

Workshop Schedule

8:30am – 3:30pm Respite (child care) – Boardroom East

8:30am – 9am Registration – Lobby
Continental Breakfast – Phoenix Ballroom

9:00am – 9:15am Welcome – Phoenix Ballroom
Yvette Watts, President, QSAC Board of Directors

9:15am – 10:15am Keynote – “Educating Students with Autism: Are we Preparing for Life Beyond the Classroom?”
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA

10:30 – 11:45am Workshops

Workshop Beginner – 7th Floor – Diamond Room
“What Now? What next? Curriculum Development and Problem Solving,” Mariann Lai, MS.Ed, S.A.S, BCBA

Workshop Intermediate – 7th Floor – Gallery Room
“Behavioral Interventions for Parents and Professionals,”
Peter Sturmey, PhD

Workshop Advanced – Lower Level – Garnet Room
“Using Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies to Promote Advanced Social Skills in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder,”
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA

12pm – 1:00pm Buffet Box Lunch – Phoenix Ballroom

1:00 – 2:15pm Workshops

Workshop Beginner – 7th Floor – Diamond Room
“Increasing Independent Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,”
Zenayda LaFontaine, MS.Ed, BCBA and
Anne Denning, MA, BCBA

Workshop Intermediate – 7th Floor – Gallery Room
“Assessing Potential Reinforcers: Current Practice & Issues,”
Ronald Lee, PhD, BCBA

Workshop Advanced – Lower Level – Garnet Room
“Communicating with Parents: Art or Science,”
Gilbert Louis, MS.Psy

2:30 – 3:30pm Panel Discussion – 7th Floor – Gallery Room