New Conference Features
- Suggested professional, family and self-advocate tracks
- Sessions presented in Spanish for Spanish speaking families
- Poster Session
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
| 8:00 – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Exposition | ||||||
| 8:00 – 5:00 pm | Sensory Room | ||||||
| 8:00 – 8:45 | Registration and Coffee | ||||||
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Conference Welcome | ||||||
| 9:00 – 10:30 | State of the State Keynote Conversation The Autism Plan for Georgia: Highlighting Achievements and Next Steps Emily Rubin, Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaFacilitator: Daniel Crimmins Ph.D., Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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| 10:30-10:45 | Break | ||||||
| Tracks | Adult Services & Supports | Elementary and Secondary Education | Community Services and Supports | Transition from Youth to Adult Systems | Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services | Referral and Diagnosis | Spanish Speaking Track |
| Location | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | How to Seek, Gain and Maintain Employment Kylie Moore, BS Nathan Heald, LMSW All About Developmental Disabilities |
Basics of Special Education Law Tim Schwarz, J.D. Law Office of Tim Schwarz |
Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis: Application for Individuals of all Ages and Environments Michael Morrier, Ph.D, BCBA-D Emory Autism Center Dr. Robert Babcock, Ph.D, BCBA-D RA Babcock & Associates, LLC |
Improving Self-Determination: A Strengths-Based Transition Intervention for a Youth with ASD Teal Benevides, Ph.D, MS, OTR/L Augusta University Anne Ladd Georgia Department of Education |
Transitioning Comprehensive Clinical Care: A Medical Home is not a House, but Everyone Needs One Andrea Videlefsky, MD Adult Disability Medical Home |
Autism Identification: From Psychometrics to Systems Brian, Barger, Ph.D Center for Leadership in Disability |
Know Your Rights Adelina Nicholls Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights *Presented in Spanish |
| 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm | Networking Lunch | ||||||
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Poster Session | ||||||
| 2:30 – 3:15 pm | Featured Speaker and Award Recipient
Facilitator: Daniel Crimmins Ph.D., Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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| 3:15 – 3:30 pm | Break | ||||||
| Tracks | Adult Services & Supports | Family Support | Transition from Youth to Adult Systems | Community Services and Supports | Early Intervention and Preschool Services | Elementary and Secondary Education | Spanish Speaking Track |
| Location | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Health and Wellness: The Role They Place for ASD Adults Scott Kramer Chattanooga Autism Center |
4 Things That Should Be Included In Wills For Parents With Children With Autism DJ Jeyaram, Esq. Jeyaram & Associates |
How to Prepare Students and Plan for Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs Susanna Miller-Raines Center for Leadership in Disability Karla Wade, Ph.D Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Theresa Tucker, Ed.S East Georgia State University |
Using Applied Behavior Analysis for Skill Acquisition and Reduction of Problem Behavior: Going Beyond the Basics Dr. Robert Babcock, Ph.D, BCBA-D RA Babcock & Associates, LLC Michael Morrier, Ph.D, BCBA-D Emory Autism Center |
Introduction to Language Acquisition through Motor Planning Christine Kramlich, MA Prentke Romich Company |
Engaging Students Through Visual Supports and Communication Jennifer Ro, MA, CCC-SLP Amy Thomsen, MS, CCC-SLP Forsyth County Schools |
Latino Community Practice Consortium Meeting *Open to the public *Presented in English |
Thursday, May 4, 2017
| 8:00 – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Exposition | ||||||
| 8:00 – 5:00 pm | Sensory Room | ||||||
| 8:00 – 8:45 | Registration and Coffee | ||||||
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Conference Welcome | ||||||
| 9:00-10:30 | State of the Research Keynote
Autism and the Media: Distinguishing between Fact and Fiction Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Facilitator: Daniel Crimmins Ph.D., Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | ||||||
| Tracks | Adult Services & Supports | Elementary & Secondary Education | Early Intervention and Preschool Services | Referral and Diagnosis | Family Support | Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services | Spanish Speaking Track |
| Location | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Workplace: An Expanding Legal Frontier Wendy Hensel, J.D. GSU College of Law |
Teaching Foundational Math for Students with Significant Processing Challenges Sarah Champ, MS The Community School |
The Basics of the DIR/Floortime Model: An Evidence-Based, Interactive Approach for Working with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum David Nelson, LPC The Community School |
Preparing Licensed Psychologists to Identify Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Georgia Autism Assessment Collaborative (GAAC) Michael Morrier, Ph.D, BCBA-D Catherine Rice, Ph.D Emory Autism Center Donna Johnson Sally Cannon MEd Georgia Department of Public Health |
Marriage and Family Life on the Spectrum: Move Beyond Surviving to Thriving Stephanie Holmes, MA Autism Spectrum Resources for Marriage & Family, LLC |
Behavioral Coping Plans: Best Practice For Children With Special Needs In Healthcare Jessica N. Palumbo Dufur, BS, CCLS, CEIM Ashley G. McClain, BS, CCLS Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta |
Accepting our differences to understand the Autism Spectrum Lola Hernandez *Presented in Spanish |
| 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm | Networking Lunch | ||||||
| 1:30 – 3:00 | State of the Union Keynote Social Justice and Autism: Challenging Injustice and Valuing Diversity Lydia X. Z. Brown Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu Larkin Taylor-ParkerFacilitator: Breanna Kelly, LCSW Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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| 3:00 – 3:15 | Break | ||||||
| Tracks | Early Intervention & Preschool | Community Services and Supports | Adult Services & Supports | Family Support | Transition from Youth to Adult Systems | Emergency Preparedness & First Responders | Spanish Speaking Track |
| Location | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3:15 – 4:45 | Let’s Get Social: Practical Strategies to Help Teachers & Parents Encourage Social Skills Development LeNaya Smith, MA Kaleidoscope Kids |
Georgia Autism Skills for Life: Model for A Peer Mediated Adult Social Skills Group Merideth Sinclair, MS, CRC Georgia State University Courtney, M.Ed, BCBA University of Georgia |
My Voice. My Participation. My Board: Leadership Training for Individuals with ASD and IDD Miyah Sundermeyer Evan Nodvin Lara Swenson |
Sensory Friendly Concerts: Fun for All SenAbilities Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D Sensory Friendly Foundation Jason Rodencal,MS University of South Florida |
Autism and Relationships: Building Meaningful Connections Beth Champ, MS, MBA, LPC Dave Nelson, LPC The Community School |
Emergency Preparedness for the Autism Home Debi Taylor Spirit of Autism, LLC |
Support Specifically Dedicated for our Families Liz Diaz Yabuku, MA, NCC, LAPC, CAMS *Presented in Spanish |
| 5:00 – 5:15 | Closing Remarks | ||||||
Sensory Room
The sensory room is designed to provide a quiet, peaceful space to soothe and offer a sensory break as needed. The sensory room will be open throughout the entire conference for your convenience.
