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Inclusion and Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders

December 3 - 4, 2009

Cedar Rapids, IA
Conference Registration Form
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Schedule for Conference Days
7:00-8:00am
8:00-9:30am
9:30-9:45am
9:45-11:30am
11:30am-12:30pm
12:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:15pm
2:15-3:30pm
Check-In
Speaker
Break
Speaker
Lunch (on your own)
Speaker
Break
Speaker
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conference information
Use the above form with checks and
purchase orders. If paying with credit
card, please
pay for conference online.
Registration Information:

-Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase orders.
-Purchase orders, Visa, Mastercard and checks are accepted.  
-A registration form must be completed for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-Requisitions are not accepted.
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Professional 2 Days:            
Thru Nov. 2: $175
      After Nov. 2:: $205

Professional 1 Day:
Thru Nov. 2: $125       After Nov. 2:: $140
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Parent:
2 Days: $120        1 Day: $80
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Are you a
professional AND
a parent of a
child with ASD?
Register as a
professional if your
fee is being paid for
by your work, or if you
will be reimbursed for
the conference.
Parent fees are
only
for those who must
pay out of their
own family budgets.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Substitutions are allowed. For
checks and purchase orders, cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be subject to a $30
administration fee. With online registration, cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be
charged a $15 administration fee. No refunds will be made for those cancelling during the two weeks before the
conference. No exceptions. Cancellations will be accepted only in writing.

Meals:
Lunch will be on your own. Breakfast and afternoon snack are included in your registration fee.

Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, Visa, MC, checks and cash are accepted.

3 Options for Educational Credit: (Parents not eligible)
1. Certificate of Attendance- This certificate is available for either the 6 hours (one day) or 12 hours (two days) of
training for this conference.  It outlines the content and hours of instruction.

2. IACET CEU’s (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) are offered for this activity.  
Individuals wishing to earn CEUs are advised to check with their certification body, licensure agency, and/or employer to
determine if these CEUs can be used to satisfy specific requirements. The CEU website for these IACET CEU’s is:
http://www.aacinstitute.org/CEUs/.  IACET CEUs may be useful to-

Social Workers
ABA therapists (applied behavioral analysis)
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Educators/teachers
Psychologists
Nurses

3. Graduate Credit- Workshop participants may choose to earn graduate credit from Silver Lake College for extending
the knowledge and skills gained in the workshop to an independent and authentic application of theory to practice within
his/her relevant educational and/or professional setting. Some workshops are available for either one (1) OR two (2)
graduate credits; other workshops are available only for one (1) graduate credit. Please refer to the credit registration
form and the syllabi regarding the credit options available.
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Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Road N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-6600
Pay for conference online
A block of rooms has been
reserved for
$114 plus tax per
night. Please call the hotel to
make your reservations today!
Thursday,
Dec. 3
This interactive day features group activities, real-world stories, and tools you can bring back
to the classroom immediately. Participants will learn practical ways of supporting students
with autism spectrum labels & other disabilities within a general education classroom. The
centerpiece of the presentation is Paula’s “Top Ten Strategies List for Inclusive Classrooms”
in which she addresses the need for sensory supports, visuals, active learning, “safe space,"
and materials that capitalize on student strengths. Other topics addressed include defining
(and redefining) autism, listening to the voices of those with autism, creating more responsive
lessons, making the classroom comfortable, and providing opportunities for communication
skill development. The presentation provides teachers with the necessary knowledge and
strategies to understand every student as complex, as capable, and as a learner.

Learning Objectives for Participants:
-Compare and contrast definitions of autism
-Learn how some people with autism see and experience schooling
-Learn the benefits of inclusive schools for students with autism
-Learn active learning techniques appropriate for K-12 classrooms
-Learn ideas for adapting curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
-Learn techniques for supporting the development of communication skills and competencies
in inclusive classrooms
The Inclusive Classroom, with Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills,
with
Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and
interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective
behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part
of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills,
how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from
peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.

Learning objectives for participants:
-To understand the reasons for social skill deficits and disruptive behaviors.
-To learn strategies to deal effectively with meltdowns and be able to put together an effective
behavior plan to prevent frustrations.
-To understand how to put together a social skills training program in schools or at home.
-To learn ways to motivate verbal and non-verbal students to want to socialize.
-To learn several strategies for teaching and generalizing skills.
-To learn how to create programs for typical peers to accept students with disabilities and
model positive behaviors.
Friday,
Dec. 4