What You Will Learn

• What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• How do you get an evaluation for a child?
• How can you develop communication skills for a child?
• How to advocate --- tips and strategies
• What services exist in Queens?
• What do you need to know about early childhood services?

Workshop Schedule

8:30am – 3:30pm Respite (child care) – Boardroom East

8:30am – 9am Registration – Lobby

Continental Breakfast – Phoenix Ballroom

9:00am – 9:15am Welcome – Phoenix Ballroom

Yvette Watts, President, QSAC Board of Directors

9:15am – 10:15am Keynote – “Educating Students with Autism:  Are we Preparing for Life Beyond the Classroom?” Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA

10:30 – 11:45am Workshops

Workshop Beginner – 7th Floor – Diamond Room

“What Now? What next? Curriculum Development and Problem Solving,” Mariann Lai, MS.Ed, S.A.S, BCBA

Workshop Intermediate – 7th Floor – Gallery Room

“Behavioral Interventions for Parents and Professionals,” Peter Sturmey, PhD

Workshop Advanced – Lower Level – Garnet Room

“Using Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies to Promote Advanced Social Skills in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA

12pm – 1:00pm Buffet Box Lunch – Phoenix Ballroom

1:00 – 2:15pm Workshops

Workshop Beginner – 7th Floor – Diamond Room

“Increasing Independent Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” 

Zenayda LaFontaine, MS.Ed, BCBA and Anne Denning, MA, BCBA

Workshop Intermediate – 7th Floor – Gallery Room

“Assessing Potential Reinforcers:  Current Practice & Issues,” Ronald Lee, PhD, BCBA

Workshop Advanced – Lower Level – Garnet Room

“Communicating with Parents: Art or Science,” Gilbert Louis, MS.Psy

2:30 – 3:30pm Panel Discussion – 7th Floor – Gallery Room