WAPADH http://www.wapadh.org Celebrating Self-Advocacy, Interdependence, and Membership Wed, 01 May 2013 21:24:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Summer Autism Institute http://www.wapadh.org/2013/05/summer-autism-institute/ http://www.wapadh.org/2013/05/summer-autism-institute/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 21:23:22 +0000 admin http://www.wapadh.org/?p=1746 csusm summer institute picture

California State University San Marcos
School of Education

In collaboration with:

University of San Diego
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Autism Institute

Present:

Summer Institute 2013

“Learning from Neuroscience and New Understandings of Autism: Creating Personalized Supports Across the Lifespan.”

June 13 – 15, 2013

Thursday, June 13, 2013: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14, 2013: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, 2013: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

California State University San Marcos
ARTS Building, Room 111

Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience recently published a groundbreaking special topics issue on “Autism: The Movement Perspective.” Keynote and general sessions will feature authors from this publication. Emphasis will be on breakthroughs in neuroscience and how to apply new ideas to support people with autism. Breakout sessions by researchers, self-advocates, parents, and practitioners will highlight personalized supports for communication, behavior, and socialization across the lifespan.

Presenters Include:

Dr. Anne M. Donnellan – Professor and Director of USD Autism Institute
Dr. Elizabeth Torres – Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, Department of Psychology
Pat Amos – Parent, Author and Advocate
Martha Leary, MA, CCC-SLP – Researcher and Practitioner
Michelle Hardy, MM – Neurologic Music Therapist, Program Director of Kris’ Camp
Dr. Jodi Robledo – Assistant Professor, California State University San Marcos
Dr. Richard Villa – BayRidge Consortium, Inc.
Self-Advocates: Stephen Hinkle, Peyton Goddard, and Steven Kapp
And MANY MORE!

Daily Schedule, Presenter Bios, Session Descriptions COMING SOON!

Conference Fee: $150.00

SPACE IS LIMITED for this special event. Please register by May 25th

Click here for more information!

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This ‘WAPADH Strategic Plan 2013-2017′ is the result of that effort….

WAPADH Strategic Plan (PDF)

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