The 5th Annual Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Chapter
Autism/Asperger Conference will be Friday and Saturday, March 6-7,
2009 in Suwanee, Georgia.

In an effort to make the conference more affordable to families
touched by autism, we are offering a $25 discount. The discount
coupon will be accepted until midnight on Tuesday, February 17th. To
take advantage of this offer, visit the ASA-GGC website at
www.asaga.com and click on 2009 Annual Conference. Complete the
online registration and enter coupon code PARENT. Again, this coupon
will only be valid until Tuesday night so don't delay.

Stonemill Church*
855 Northbrook Parkway
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
*Stonemill Church offers a beautiful state-of-the-art conference
venue. ASA-GGC has no religious affiliation.

Registration Includes:
- Two Full Days of Incredible Presentations and Phenomenal Presenters
- Lunch and Snacks Included with Registration
- Free T-shirt and Tote
- On-Site Bookstore
- Exhibit Hall
- Raffle Drawings

For more information, please visit the ASA-GGC website at
www.asaga.com

"Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside
View Towards Success"
By: Stephen Shore, Individual with ASD, Author, Professor, New York

"An Integrative BioMedical Approach to Autism and AdHD"
By: Rhett Bergeron, MD, Covenant Health Clinic, Roswell, Georgia

Asperger's Syndrome.... Working it out in the Schools"
By: Mo Buti, M.Ed., Autism Coordinator, Chicago Public Schools,
Illinois

"Making it Work at School"
By: Mo Buti, M.Ed., Autism Coordinator, Chicago Public Schools,
Illinois

"Treasure Chest of Tools: Practical Strategies for Teaching Social
Skills to Individuals with Autism"
By: Amy Cook, M.Ed., Kimberly Coppola, M.Ed., Laura Haratine, M.Ed.,
BCBA, and Paula Sacca, M.Ed., Founders, autism4teachers.com, Orlando,
Florida

"Recipes for Success: How to "SPICE" up your Autism Program"
By: Amy Cook, M.Ed., Kimberly Coppola, M.Ed., Laura Haratine,
M.Ed.,BCBA and Paula Sacca, M.Ed., Founders, autism4teachers.com,
Orlando, Florida

"A Conversation on Behavior – and what to do about it"
By: Dan Crimmins, Ph.D., Director, and Stacey Ramirez, Director of
Individual and Family Supports, Center for Leadership in Disability,
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

"Where Data Makes the Difference"
By: Michael Darden, CEO & President - A Deeper View, LLC, Atlanta,
Georgia

"Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the
Utilization of Practical Strategies"
By: Patricia Goodwin Ed.D., NBCT and Gail Harris, M.Ed., Cobb County
Public Schools, Georgia

"Your Words Matter: Changing You Communication to Develop
Relationship and Thinking Abilities in Individuals with ASD"
By: Janice Guice, MA, CCC-SLP, Lisa Cheyette, Ph.D., Colleen
Chambers, MS, CCC-SLP, and Rebekah Stroud, MS, Essential
Communication Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia

"Practical Visual Support Strategies to Promote Social Skills
Acquisition for Parents and Teachers"
By: Heather Hackett-Hayes, M.Ed., Senior Behavior Analyst, May
Institute, Atlanta, Georgia

"Bright Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Making the Most of Academic
Strengths in Students with ASD"
By: Lynette Henderson, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, Tennessee

"Financial Planning for Individuals with Special Needs"
By: Pam Hoppe, ChFC®, MetDESK, Atlanta, Georgia

"Create Access to Independent Employment"
By: Marian Joiner, Director, The Model Classroom, Atlanta, Georgia

Lunch and Learn – Panel Discussion
Facilitator: Kent Logan, Ph.D., Autism Specialist, Dekalb County
Public Schools, Georgia

"Basics of Diagnosis – It's Not as Simple as it Seems"
By: Robert Montgomery, Ph.D., BCBA, Reinforcement Unlimited,
Woodstock, Georgia

"From Shattered Glass to Mosaic; Coping Strategies for Families and
Professionals"
By: Elizabeth Newman, Founder, Living the Mosaic Foundation

"Practical Strategies to Writing IEP Goals and Writing Them Well"
By: Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism,
Indiana University

"There's No Place Called Inclusion; Educating Students in General
Education Settings"
By: Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism,
Indiana University

"Best Practice Strategies for Reducing Challenging Behavior"
By: Sandra Rivers, M.Ed., BCBA, Asst. Director of Clinical Services,
May Institute, Atlanta, Georgia

"Feeding Problems in Young Children: Assessment and Treatment
Considerations"
By: Jennifer Schmidt, Psy.D. and Tiffany Gilmore, Psy.D., Pediatric
Psychology Associates, Georgia

"Promising New Insights, Therapies, and Tests for Autism and PDD,
Part I"
By: William Shaw, Ph.D., Director, Great Plains Laboratory for
Health, Nutrition and Metabolism, Lenexa, Kansas

"Promising New Insights, Therapies, and Tests for Autism and PDD,
Part II"
By: William Shaw, Ph.D., Director, Great Plains Laboratory for
Health, Nutrition and Metabolism, Lenexa, Kansas

"Chicken Soup for the Special Needs Soul"
By: Karen Simmons, Founder - Autism Today, Alberta, Canada

"The GI Jungle: Understanding the Importance of the Gut/Brain
Relationship"
By: Hank Sloan, ND, DrPH, D. Hom, The Genesis Center, Cumming,
Georgia

"You are Under Arrest: What Individuals with ASD Don't Know About the
Law CAN Harm Them!"
By: Sheila Wagner, M.Ed., Asst. Director, Emory Autism Center,
Atlanta, Georgia

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