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Autism Today: Contemporary Practices for Older Students
and Young Adults with Autism
June 15, 2007
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Holiday Inn Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW,
Washington DC
Conference Sponsors
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
o University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities
District of Columbia’s Developmental Disabilities Council
District of Columbia State Policy Council on Family Supports
Purpose
The development of skills that foster independence are extremely important as older
students and young adults become more integrated into the community. The
development of appropriate social skills, communication skills, and behavior can be
challenging. Autism Today: Contemporary Practices for Older Students and Young
Adults with Autism will focus on contemporary practices geared toward the older
student and young adult. An interdisciplinary faculty of leaders in the field of autism will
present evidenced-based information on intervention, research, and advocacy that
promotes independence and full community participation.
Goals
Following this one-day course the participant will:
Identify key advocacy strategies that parents can use to enhance service delivery for
their children with autism.
Incorporate contemporary intervention strategies into an individualized plan of
services and supports.
Apply current research findings in the design and implementation of services to
individuals with autism.
Audience
Autism Today: Contemporary Practices for Older Students and Young Adults with
Autism will cover a broad range of topics and is designed for family members,
occupational therapists, physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, teachers, and
others who want to learn about evidenced based practice for individuals with autism
Session Descriptions
Three Keys to Success in Managing Life on the Autism Spectrum Wolf Dunaway
In an engaging and inspirational talk, Wolf Dunaway, an adult with autism, will share his three keys to
success. Mr. Dunaway will share the journey he describes “from a child very much impacted by autism to
a man who has learned to manage it enough to have a nice job, home and an awesome if structured life”.
Behavioral Considerations with the Older Student and Young Adult Neal Horen, PhD
Dr. Horen will discuss intervention strategies used to assist youth and young adults to manage
challenging behaviors. He will focus on direct interventions and strategies that may be used to enhance
social skills and appropriate behavior.
The Use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Strategies with Students with
Autism Joanne Cafiero, PhD
Dr. Cafiero will present research based practices in the use of AAC with students with autism. Topics will
include the use of AAC to foster speech development and matching AAC features with the students
learning style. Case studies will illustrate the application of AAC methodology and the impact these
interventions have on behavior, self-management, attention to task, and family stress. Included will be
teacher-tested tools, video-tapes, and outcome measurements.
The Importance of Parent Advocacy in System Change Ben Dorman, PhD and Catriona Johnson, MS
Family members are the driving force for positive changes in education and services for individuals with
autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Dorman and Ms. Johnson will discuss advocacy at the local, state and
federal levels. Parent involvement in advocating for system change requires building relationships with
school administrators, policy makers, and service providers. Using examples of successful advocacy by
parents, this presentation will discuss why and how individuals with autism and family members must
collaborate to advocate for improved services for individuals with autism across the lifespan.
Sensory Processing and Individuals with Autism Janet Thomas, MEd, OTR/L
Individuals with autism may have sensory issues that create barriers to their everyday functioning.
Understanding how the sensory system impacts behavior is key to promoting functional outcomes. This
session will provide an overview of sensory systems and sensory processing. It will explore the unique
sensory profiles often seen in individuals on the autism spectrum and will discuss various strategies that
can lead to adaptive functioning.
Autism and Literacy Joanne Cafiero, PhD
This workshop will present contemporary research and promising practices used to promote literacy in
students with autism. Adapted literature with technology applications will be shown to increase on-task
behavior, speech, appropriate behavior, and literacy.
Including Students with Autism in General Education: Advocating for Your Child
Ben Dorman, PhD. and Catriona Johnson, MS.
Nearly 65% of students with autism ages 6-21 are educated in separate classrooms or schools for the
majority or all of the school day. There is wide variation in the number of students with autism included in
general education classrooms for the majority of the day, ranging from over 60% in New Hampshire to
virtually none in the District of Columbia, despite overwhelming evidence that, when done correctly,
students with autism can thrive in inclusive settings. This presentation will discuss inclusive practices and
ways to advocate for services in the general education classroom.
The Autism Spectrum: New Understandings, Effective Interventions Peter Daniolos, MD
Dr. Daniolos will provide parents and practitioners with a foundation for understanding the research of
effective interventions used with individuals on the autism spectrum. This session will review recent
theories on autism, and focus on therapeutic interventions, with a special emphasis on effective
psychotherapies.
Registration Form: PLEASE RETURN BY May 25, 2007
Autism Today: Contemporary Practices for Older Students and Young Adults with
Autism
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Agenda
8:00-8:30 Registration
8:30-8:45 Welcome
8:45-9:45 Three Keys to Success in Managing Life on the Autism Spectrum
Wolf Dunaway
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-12 Break Out Sessions I
Please circle 1st and 2nd choices. Session enrollment is limited
1st 2nd Behavioral Considerations with the Older Student and Young Adult
Neal Horen, PhD
1st 2nd The Use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Strategies
with Students with Autism Joanne Cafiero, PhD
1st 2nd The Importance of Parent Advocacy in System Change
Ben Dorman, PhD and Catriona Johnson, MS
12:00-1:15 Lunch (Provided)
1:15-3:15 Break Out Sessions II
Please circle 1st and 2nd choices . Session enrollment is limited
1st 2nd Autism and Literacy Joanne Cafiero, PhD
1st 2nd Sensory Processing and Individuals with Autism Janet Thomas, MEd, OTR/L
1st 2nd Including Students with Autism in General Education: Advocating for
Your Child Ben Dorman, PhD and Catriona Johnson, MS
3:15 Break
3:30-4:30 The Autism Spectrum: New Understandings, Effective Interventions
Peter Daniolos, MD
Return registration form to: GUCCHD, 3300 Whitehaven St. NW, Suite 3300, Box 571485,
Washington, DC 20057-1485 FAX: 202-687-8899 Email: tm336@georgetown.edu
Return registration form to: GUCCHD, 3300 Whitehaven St. NW, Suite 3300, Box 571485,
Washington, DC 20057-1485 FAX: 202-687-8899 Email: tm336@georgetown.edu
Parking: Limited parking is available at the Holiday Inn for a fee. There are parking garages on
Wisconsin Avenue as well as limited on-street parking.
Public Transportation
From the Rosslyn metro take the 32 or 35 bus to 35th St. and Wisconsin Ave. Walk .01 mile
north to the Holiday Inn.
From Dupont Circle, take the D2 bus to T & 35th St. Walk approx. 2 blocks north on 35th St.
bear left on Wisconsin Ave. Walk a short distance up Wisconsin Ave. to the Holiday Inn.
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