UPCOMING CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

DAN! (TM) 2003 - Defeat Autism Now!

Spring Symposium

The Physician's Responsibility in the Autism Epidemic: A Navigational Guide to Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Options

May 16-18, 2003

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Downtown Marriott

Science for Clinicians, Take Home Practicalities for Parents

From the Spring Symposium brochure: "Become a participant in a new frontier, based on scientific and medical evidence, that provides a biomedical approach to assessing and treating autism spectrum disorders.  Attending the DAN! (TM) Meeting will equip you with an understanding of how clinical testing and specific therapies can pave the way to improving the autistic condition.  The theme of DAN! (TM) is that nutritional, metabolic and immunologic issues do exist in autism, and indeed are a central part of the problem, and that resolution or improvement of these issues is a prerequisite to success with other therapies such as sensory integration, speech therapy, behavioral modification, and special educational classes."

For more information, please visit: http://www.DANconference.com/ or call 1-609-921-3717 (long distance).

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

PRESENTING

CAROL GRAY
&
TONY ATTWOOD

October 17&18, 2003

Coast Terrace Inn, Edmonton, Alberta

Carol Gray (October 17): Carol Gray is a gifted teacher, speaker and author. Numerous parents and professionals, as well as children with whom they live and work, have been helped by Carol's innovative ideas. She was first known for her Social Stories. Carol is the editor of the Jenison Autism Journal.

Tony Attwood (October 18): Dr. Attwood is a world-renowned expert on Asperger's Syndrome and author of the best selling book of that name. Dr. Attwood has spoken around the world on Asperger's. He currently maintains a clinical practice that includes clients in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.

For more information, please visit: http://www.keystotreasures.com/ or call 1-780-488-9497 (long distance).

The Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support MODEL

Presented by World-Renowned Clinician and Lecturer

Dr. Barry Prizant, CCC-SLP

November 17 &18, 2003

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Centennial Auditorium

From the SCERTS MODEL brochure: "The SCERTS Model (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transaction Support) developed out of 25 yrs of research and clinical/educational practice by a team of professionals. Each team member brought their area of expertise to the table to create this comprehensive approach for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families . SCERTS is a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing communication and socio-emotional abilities. Recognizing that the daily activities of a young child revolve around his/her family, home and school, the SCERTS Model provides families and professionals with the tools and support they need to build on a child's abilities and emerging concepts and skills."

For more information, please visit: http://www.saworkshops.org/ or call 1-888-288-4767 to register.