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2013 Daily Schedule

on 22 October 2012. Posted in Across the Spectrum

Click on a Breakout Session below
for detailed information about presenters and presentations.

The 2013 Southeastern “Across the Spectrum” Autism/Asperger Conference schedule is subject to change.

Schedule

Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013

6:30 - 8:00am	Check in to receive materials and On-Site Registration
7:30am - 5:00 pm	Exhibit Hall and Bookstore Open
8:15 - 8:30am	Opening Session (Grand Ballroom)
8:30 - 10:00am	Keynote Presentation by Raun Kaufman
10:00 - 11:00am	Morning Break - Designated Exhibit Hall Time
11:00 - 12:15pm	Break-out Session 1 (concurrent sessions)
12:15 - 1:30pm	Lunch - On Your Own - Designated Exhibit Hall Time
1:30 - 2:45pm	Break-out Session 2 (concurrent sessions)
2:45 - 3:15pm	Afternoon Break - Designated Exhibit Hall Time
3:15 - 4:30pm	Break-out Session 3 (concurrent sessions)

7:15 - 8:00am	Check in to receive materials and On-Site Registration (if applicable)
7:30am - 4:00 pm	Exhibit Hall and Bookstore Open
8:15 - 8:30am	Opening Session
8:30 - 10:00am	Keynote Presentation by Jennifer O'Toole
10:00 - 11:00am	Morning Break - Designated Exhibit Hall Time
11:00 - 12:15pm	Break-out Session 1 (concurrent sessions)
12:15 - 1:30pm	Lunch - On Your Own - Designated Exhibit Hall Time
1:30 - 2:45pm	Break-out Session 2 (concurrent sessions)
2:45 - 3:15pm	Afternoon Break - Designated Exhibit Hall Time
3:15 - 4:30pm	Break-out Session 3 (concurrent sessions)

Thursday, February 28, 2013 ~ Breakout Session 2 - 1:30 - 2:45pm

Understanding the Emotional Journey for Family’s Who Have Children with Special Needs: How to Use The Emotional Journey Process
By: John Chimarusti, Ph.D., LMSW, Carrie Tingley Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sexuality Education Curricular Development for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism
By: Lisa Dille, Ed.D., Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ and Katherine Czado, M.A., Kessler Foundation Research Center, NY

Occupational Therapy and Ayres Sensory Integration: Helping Children with Autism Develop Active Participation Skills in Meaningful Life Activities
By: Debi Hinerfeld, M.S., ORT/L, Brenau University, Georgia

Using Visual Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
By: Betty Linton, M.Ed., Joan Adams, M.Ed., and Kaye Parham, M.Ed., Georgia Network of Education and Therapeutic Services at Horizon Academy, Lowndes County Schools, Valdosta, Georgia

Using Student Interest to Motivate
By: Meridith Pettigrew, M.Ed., The King’s Daughters’ School Center for Autism, Columbia, Tennessee

38 Rules of Social Engagement, A Humorous Retelling of How Life Taught Me Social Skills
By: Laura Nadine, author, public speaker, music teacher, filmmaker, adult with Autism, Lilburn, Georgia

Assistive Technology Solutions for Written Expression and Reading
By: Betsy Rohrbaugh, M.Ed., Parkaire Consultants, Marietta, Georgia

ASD and Communicating through Behavior
By: Lee Stickle, M.S.Ed, and Jane Goetz, M.S.Ed, TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Support Project, Kansas City, Kansas

Understanding the Experiences of Students with ASD in Higher Education from Their Point of View
By: Fleur Wiorkowski, Ph.D., Fort Worth, Texas