Be a part of our 2009 MAAP Conference: Knowledge is Power!

MAAP Services and AAPC
Proudly presents
2009 Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

October 10th and 11th
Kansas City, Missouri
Marriott Hotel

Keynote Speakers:
Gary Messibov, Ph.D.
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D.

Presenters will include:
Lara Blanchard, M.A., BCBA
Julie Donnelly, Ph.D.
Kate Duffy
Judy Endow, M.S.W.
Brian King, M.S.W
Susan Moreno, M.A.
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
Kristi Sakai
Stephen Shore, Ph.D.
Edna Smith, Ph.D.

Featuring:
Behavioral workshop
Spouse’s workshop
Information on current issues and therapies
Entire track of panels and presentations by individuals on the ASD spectrum

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THINGS YOU WILL LEARN AT THE 2009 MAAP CONFERENCE:

• The structure and overall philosophy of the TEACCH Method.
• Disclosure issues and ethics
• Coping strategies for ASD's who are married
• The Eclipse Curriculum: executive functioning skills, attribution, and many other independence-building strategies.
• Developing talents into a career
• Current issues and pending legislation that effects individuals with autism
• Setting up a safe, relaxing and sensory friendly home
• Dealing with explosive behavior as a caregiver
• Self regulation of explosive behavior
• The CAPS curriculum: classroom design and teaching strategies that WORK!
• Coping strategies for partners with ASD spouses
• Effective counseling strategies for NS/ASD couples
• Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Effective tools for successful parenting

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