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Practice and Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders for Professionals and Parents
"STRUCTURING SUCCESS”
Autism Queensland featured the latest Research on ASD at the 2007 Australian Biennial Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The Research Forum on day 3 of this event will feature the latest Research related to Autism Spectrum Disorders by International and National Academic, Clinical and Practitioner Researchers. Research papers will focus on current Research into Education, Early Intervention, Therapy, Communication, Independence and Support of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The Plenary Session will include the presentation by Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Kate Sofronoff of the outcomes of their research: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Anger Management in Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Kate Sofronoff, Tony Attwood, Sharon Hinton, Irina Levin
Professor Tony Attwood
Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He works in private practice in Brisbane and is an adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland.
Dr Kate Sofronoff
Kate Sofronoff is the Director of Clinical Programs, School of Psychology and
Director of Research: Families of Children with Special Needs, The Parent and family Support Centre, The University of Queensland
Day 1 and 2 - TEACCH MASTERCLASS with Professor Gary Mesibov
TEACCH's Structured Teaching Approach to Working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD) |
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| 9:00 | - | 10:30 | Overview of ASD & Learning Styles in Autism | |
| 10:30 | - | 11:00 | Morning Tea | |
| 11:00 | - | 12:30 | Learning Styles (Continued) | |
| 12:30 | - | 1:30 | Lunch | |
| 1:30 | - | 3:00 | Structured Teaching | |
| 3:00 | - | 3:30 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3:30 | - | 5:00 | Structured Teaching (Continued) | |
| 6:00 | - | Welcome Cocktail Party | ||
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| 9:00 | - | 10:30 | Extending the Principles | |
| 10:30 | - | 11:00 | Morning Tea | |
| 11:00 | - | 12:30 | Communication | |
| 12:30 | - | 1:30 | Lunch | |
| 1:30 | - | 3:00 | Social & Leisure Skills | |
| 3:00 | - | 3:30 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3:30 | - | 5:00 | Summary & Discussion | |
| 6:30 | - | 7:00 | Gala Dinner Cocktails | |
| 7:00 | - | Gala Dinner | ||
Day 3 -PROGRAM: RESEARCH FORUM
DAY 3 |
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9:00 AM |
Key Note Lecture by Professor Bruce Tonge, Monash University.The benefits of parent education for parents of young children with Autism. |
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10:30 AM |
MORNING TEA AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS |
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11:00 AM |
Dr. Kate Sofronoff, The University of Queensland, |
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12:00 PM |
LUNCH AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS |
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12:45 PM |
Dr. Jacqueline Roberts, University of Sydney |
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1:45 PM |
Associate Professor Robyn Young, Flinders University |
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2:45 PM |
AFTERNOON TEA AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS |
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Sessions |
S1 |
S2 |
S3 |
3:15 PM |
Britt Edwards, |
Janine Bounds, A study of the outcomes of collaborative and structured support for primary school teachers to facilitate inclusive education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
Josephine Barbaro, Prospective identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder in infancy and toddlerhood: The social attention and communication study (SACS) |
3:45 PM |
Dr Jill Ashburner,Ana Pennington,Autism Queensland The Introduction of Keyboarding to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Handwriting Difficulties: A Help or a Hindrance? |
Tracey Chamlin, Department of Education, Training and the Arts, Overview of literature on the relationship between teaching strategies, student engagement and academic achievement for high school students with ASD’s.
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Francis Hoyte, The use of politeness in the language of children with high functioning autism: a systemic functional analysis |
4:15 PM |
Elaine Keane, ‘Where are they now?’ A long-term follow-up study of children with autism graduating from Autism Spectrum Australia’s satellite class program. |
Dawn Shuping Yeo, Comparison of food preferences between Queensland Primary School-Age Children with and without Asperger’s Syndrome. |
Jessica M Paynter, Theory of Mind, Social Skills, Syntax and Vocabulary in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
4:45 PM |
PANEL DISCUSSION AND CLOSE |
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5:00 PM |
Meeting for Research Network |
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When & Where - 15th, 16th & 17th of October 2008
Sofitel Brisbane will play host to this year's National Autism Event hosted by Autism Queensland. The Sofitel is a time honoured, five star hotel and a world class conference venue, located in the very centre of Brisbane City.
You're Invited
The TEACCH MASTERCLASS and RESEARCH FORUM is open and inclusive to a broad range of participants. This event will be relevant to everyone whose personal or professional life relates to improving the life outcomes for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teachers, Therapists, Parents, Health Professionals, Carers, Specialists, para-professionals, pre-service educators, academics and service providers will all benefit from participation in this remarkable three day event.
About Us
Autism Queensland is a community based, not for profit, Incorporated Association. As the peak provider in Queensland of services to children and adults with ASD and to their families, Autism Queensland draws on expertise gained during its 40 year history to deliver quality Education, Therapy and Support Services.
In March 2007 Autism Queensland hosted the 2008 Biennial Australian Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders on the Gold Coast. In October 2008 Autism Queensland is proud to deliver another significant Education and Research offering to National and International participants.
Vision
A life of choice and opportunity for people living with Autism
Mission
To facilitate a life of choice and opportunity for people living with Autism through changing perceptions, delivering quality outcomes and advocacy.
Key Drivers
- Changing perceptions
- Enhancing choice
- Creating opportunity
Who should attend?
Two days with Professor Gary Mesibov in this TEACCH Masterclass will benefit Teachers, Therapists other Professionals and Paraprofessionals working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as Parents and Carers.
Registration Fees
| Stream | Member Late | Non Member Late | Carers & Students |
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| TEACCH | 700.00 | 850.00 | 550.00 |
| FORUM | 300.00 | 400.00 | 250.00 |
| BOTH | 900.00 | 1100.00 | 700.00 |