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Advances and Best Practices in
AUTISM LEARNING DISABILITIES ADHD
An in-depth and thought provoking 1 1/2 day conference for professionals and parents.

This conference features leading researchers, educators and clinicians in
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Disorder, Learning Disabilities and ADHD.


Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. LA, CA 90049

Friday September 26th  &  Saturday September 27th
 PRESENTERS:


Margaret L. Bauman, M.D
Associate Professor of Neurology
Harvard University Medical School
Handouts


Jan Blacher, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
University of California Riverside
Handouts


Michael G. Chez, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Neurology
Sutter Neuroscience Institute & Sutter Memorial Hospital
Professor, Pediatric Neurology
University of California Davis Medical Center
Handouts


Glen Dunlap, Ph.D.
Research Professor
Division of Applied Research & Educational Support
University of South Florida
Handouts


Barbara Firestone, Ph.D.
President & CEO, The Help Group
Vice Chair, California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism
Handouts


Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D.
President & Chair
Scientific Council Organization for Autism Research
Handouts


Robert L. Hendren, D.O.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Chief, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Executive Director, UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Handouts


Connie Kasari, Ph.D.
Professor, Division of Psychological Studies in Education
UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Sciences
Handouts


Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Pediatrics & Neurology
New York Medical College
Handouts


Elizabeth Laugeson, Psy.D.
Director
The Help Group - UCLA Autism Research Alliance
Handouts


Alan M. Leslie, Ph.D.
Director, Cognitive Development Lab
Professor, Psychology & Cognitive Science Department
Psychology & Center for Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
Handouts


Philip Levin, Ph.D.
Program Director, The Help Group - UCLA Neuropsychology Program
Assistant Clinical Professor
Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior
Handouts


Sandra Loo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor-In-Residence, Division of Child Psychiatry
Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Handouts



Enrique Lopez, Psy.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Cedars - Sinai Medical Center Clinical Assistant Professor
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA


Catherine Lord, Ph.D.
Director, University of Michigan Autism & Communication Disorders Center
Professor, Psychology & Psychiatry
Research Professor, Center for Human Growth & Development
Handouts


Maureen W. Lovett, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist, Neurosciences & Mental Health
Program Director, Learning Disabilities Research Program
The Hospital for Sick Children
Professor, Pediatrics & Psychology
University of Toronto
Handouts


Areva D. Martin, Esq.
President, Special Needs Network
Managing Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP


Irene Martinez, MSW
Executive Director
Fiesta Educativa


Maja J Mataric, Ph.D.
Professor, Computer Science & Neuroscience Co-Director, Robotics Research Lab Senior Associate Dean for Research Viterbi School of Engineering, USC


Sara McCracken, Psy.D.
Director
The Help Group Autism Spectrum Disorders Programs
Handouts


Istvan Molnar-Szakacs, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Handouts


Derek A.Ott, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Division of Child Psychiatry
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA


Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP
Director
Communication Crossroads
Handouts


Janiece Turnbull, Ph.D.
Private Practice
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Director of Neurobehavior Services
Handouts


Louis A.Vismara, M.D.
Policy Consultant, Senator Don Perata
Board of Directors
M.I.N.D. Institute at UC Davis
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 REGISTRATION FORM  
First Name:  ** Last Name:  **
Profession:   Profession License:    (Required for CEU's)
 Address: **
City: 
State:  Zip: 
Home Phone:  ** Work Phone:  **
Fax:  E mail:  **
   ** Required Fields
 Continuing Education Credit:         (select if applicable)

Psychology
CME
L.C.S.W.
Registered Nurse
MFCC/MFT
Speech-Language Pathologist
Non-Professional
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
As per the guidelines set forth by the accrediting organizations, in order to receive credits for each day and your certificate for each day, you must sign in prior to the first session of the morning and remain until the conclusion of the daily program: Friday session 8 credits; Saturday session 3 credits; combined sessions 11 credits.

Psychologists:
The Help Group is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists. This course is eligible for up to 11 hours of continuing education credits. The Help Group maintains responsibility for the program.

Continuing Medical Education (CME):
This is an activity offered in association with the Semel Institute, a CMA – accredited provider in collaboration with The Help Group.  Physicians attending this course may report up to 11 hours of Category 1 credits toward the California Medical Association’s Certification in Continuing Medical Education and the American Medical Association’s Physician’s Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he or she actually spent on the educational activity.

Speech Pathologists:
This course has been approved for up to 11 hours of continuing education credits (provider #PDP86) by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.

Social Workers and MFCC/MFT:
The Help Group is an accredited provider for continuing education credits for LCSW’s and MFCC/MFT (provider #PCE940). This course meets the qualifications for up to 11 hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Registered Nurses:
This course has been approved for up to 11 hours of continuing education credits by the California Board of Registered Nursing (provider #13137).

Teachers:
Professional development hours are available.

 REGISTRATION FEES:         ( If the appropriate pricing is not selected, it will be selected for you based on profession and number of days attending )
   Must Choose One
PARENT:   Friday and Saturday  $125.00    Friday Only  $100.00    Saturday Only  $50.00   
 
PROFESSIONAL:   Friday and Saturday  $175.00    Friday Only  $145.00    Saturday Only  $60.00   
 
STUDENT (full-time):   Friday and Saturday  $100.00    Friday Only  $80.00    Saturday Only  $35.00   
 
  Friday September 26th
   
       Friday, Sep 26, 2008  ....   08:15: AM  -  09:30: AM
     
       Friday, Sep 26, 2008  ....   09:30: AM  -  10:45: AM
     
       Friday, Sep 26, 2008  ....   11:00: AM  -  12:15: PM
     
       Friday, Sep 26, 2008  ....   01:30: PM  -  02:45: PM
     
       Friday, Sep 26, 2008  ....   02:45: PM  -  04:00: PM
     
       Friday, Sep 26, 2008  ....   04:15: PM  -  05:30: PM
     
  Saturday September 27th
   
       Saturday, Sep 27, 2008  ....   08:30: AM  -  09:45: AM
     
       Saturday, Sep 27, 2008  ....   09:45: AM  -  11:00: AM
     
       Saturday, Sep 27, 2008  ....   11:15: AM  -  12:30: PM
     
 
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