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| Houston hosts World Autism Meeting |
Dear Friends
& Colleagues,
Letting you know about the
5th World
Autism Organisation (WAO) Congress that will be hosted in Houston, Texas, 12 –
15 November 2018.
The WAO congress is a joint venture between Associations from Mexico (notably in Nuevo Leon), with significant assistance from regional associations and centres from Houston, making it a genuine “Tex-Mex” event.
The WAO congress is a joint venture between Associations from Mexico (notably in Nuevo Leon), with significant assistance from regional associations and centres from Houston, making it a genuine “Tex-Mex” event.
Dr Josh
Conference HERE
Conference Program
Check back often for program updates!
*Program is subject to changeMONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2018
| TIME | SESSION | |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00AM - 6:00PM | Registration Open | |
| 1:00PM | Welcome & Opening Ceremony | |
| 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Plenary 1 "Autism Around the Globe" Four 15 Minute Presentations |
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| 3:30PM - 4:30PM | Plenary 2 "Challenges and Work to Develop Appropriate Services in Different Countries" Four 15 Minute Presentations |
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| 4:30PM | Close for the day Showing of brief musical video | |
| 5:00PM - 7:00PM | Welcome Reception | |
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018
| TIME | SESSION | |
| 7:00AM - 5:00PM | Registration Open | |
| 7:30AM - 4:00PM | Exhibit & Poster Areas Open | |
| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.01-CS.07 | |
| CS 01 | Multiple
Microbial Infections, and Biotoxin Illness in Autism Spectrum
Disorders: Effective treatment Strategies to Enhance
Neuro-Endocrine-Immune Recovery Dashore, Jodie A (USA) |
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| CS 02 | Effectiveness of Counseling Programs for Developing Art Expression for people with Autism Ahmed, Nadia E (Egypt) |
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| CS 03 | Growing
Neurons in the Autistic Brain: A Systemic Approach Integrating Dan
Siegel's Interpersonal Neurobiology Model and the Pioneers of Autistic
Brain Research Miller, M Grayson (USA) |
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| CS 04 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 05 | Excelling With Autism: Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate Practice Aspy, Grace R (USA), Myles, Brenda S. (USA) |
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| CS 06 | Evaluation of the Needs of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Analysis of Treatment Plans While in College Dotson, Wesley H (USA) |
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| CS 07 | Senses and Sensibilities: An Inside View to Recognizing and Accommodating for Sensory Differences Shore, Stephen M. (USA) |
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| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.08-CS.14 | |
| CS 08 | Failing Internalizing Autistics: A Discussion of Health Care Disparities in ASD Gassner, Dena (USA) |
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| CS 09 | Ain't Just Misbehavin' Buron, Kari D. (USA) |
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| CS 10 | Description of Skills, Characteristics and Support Needs in the Neuropsychological Field for Students with School-age ASD López Aguiar, Edel (Mexico) |
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| CS 11 | The ASPECTSS™ of An Architecture for Autism: Origins, Examples and the Future of Expanding Presumptions Mostafa, Magda (Egypt) |
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| CS 12 | Please Don't Make Me Write! Rescuing our Reluctant Writers Oehler, Kathy (USA) |
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| CS 13 | The
Re-Building of the Guided Relationship in Order to Promote Development
of Thinking and Relating in Children with ASC (A Presentation in
Spanish) Perez Andreessen, Claudia A. (USA) |
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| CS 14 | Autism in Syria Aldawodi, Rasha |
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| 1:00AM - 10:30AM | - AM Break - | |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.15-CS.21 | |
| CS 15 | The Importance of Early Developmental Screening Mark, Boyd (USA) |
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| CS 16 | Behavior Mapping: a Visual Strategy for Teaching Appropriate Behavior to Children with Autism Buie, Amy J. (USA) |
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| CS 17 | Self-Directed
Learning, Platform Building & Intrinsic Motivation Lead to "In The
Flow" of Learning (& Better Memory Retention) Fisher, Gayle Y. (USA) |
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| CS 18 | Peer Socialization, Play and Imagination: Guiding Individuals on the Autism Spectrum in the Culture of Childhood and Beyond Wolfberg, Pamela (Canada) |
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| CS 19 | Oral
health of people with autism. Educational support in oral health and
access to adapted care. The example of the SBDH-RA Network, France Miranda, Sandra (France) |
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| CS 20 | Inside Autism: Our Beautiful World Clairy, Kim J (USA) |
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| CS 21 | Challenges Faced by Parents and People with Autism in Sub Saharan Africa Nyatanga, Charlotte (Swaziland) |
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| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.22-CS.28 | |
| CS 22 | Cases study (3 cases) in the Autistic Spectrum and the Possibility of a Syndrome’s Existence Bochatziar, Evangelos S. (Greece) |
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| CS 23 | Stand by Me: Empowering Bystanders to End Bullying in Schools Cohen, Christine R. (USA) |
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| CS 24 | Neuropsychotherapy & High Functioning Autism / Asperger's Syndrome Samson, Jeremy (Australia) |
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| CS 25 | A Practical, Step-Up Approach: Integrated Treatment and Robotic Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions Margow, Shelley (USA) |
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| CS 26 | Sensory Strategies for Classroom Success Boucher, Cheryl (USA) |
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| CS 27 | Stem Cell Research & Autism Mondragon-Teran, Paul (Mexico) |
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| CS 28 | Child Characteristics and Parental Stress of Raising Children with Autism in Pakistan Rauf, Nelofar K. (Pakistan) |
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| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | - Lunch Break - | |
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Parent Networking | |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.29-CS.35 | |
| CS 29 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 30 | The Language of Learning to Behave: Strategies and Intervention Arwood, Ellyn L. (USA) |
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| CS 31 | The Next Generation of Social Stories Gray, Carol (USA) |
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| CS 32 | Werkwijzer a Methodology for Supporting People with Visual Impairment in Combination with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASS) Verstappen, Ellie (Netherlands) |
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| CS 33 | Nature Hippotherapy Horticulture: Three Powerful Catalysts for Treatment of Autism Payne, Becky (USA) |
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| CS 34 | Emergency Call to Autism Success Lynn, Jenn (USA) |
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| CS 35 | Utilising Taekwondo to Bridge the Functional Performance Gap for Children Living with Autism (ASD/ASC) Pearce, Samantha (Australia) |
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| 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.36-CS.42 | |
| CS 36 | Why are women diagnosed late with autism and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes? (EDS) Green, Jane F. (United Kingdom) |
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| CS 37 | Sos:
Social Skills in Our School: Envisioning a Center Without Walls to
Serve the Needs of High-functioning People with Autism in All
Communities Dunn, Michelle A (USA) |
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| CS 38 | Effective
Strategies for Addressing the Diversified Learning Needs of Students in
Mainstream Classrooms: A Training Manual for Preparing Teachers for
Inclusive Education Hossain, Saima Wazed (Bangladesh) |
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| CS 39 | Revisiting The Incredible 5 Point Scale Curtis, Mitzi (USA) |
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| CS 40 | Closing The Socialization Gap Lane, William H (USA) |
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| CS 41 | Learning the Dance of Life Mastronardi, Kristine B. (USA) |
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| CS 42 | The One Big Thing No One is Talking About: Interception, The Eighth Sensory System Mahler, Kelly J. (USA) |
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| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | - PM Break - | |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.43-CS.49 | |
| CS 43 | “The Effects of an Exercise Programme on Children with Autism” – It’s Impact on Fitness Levels Coffey, Craig (Ireland) |
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| CS 44 | Tennis: A Therapeutic Sport for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Pugliese, Lisa (USA) |
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| CS 45 | Building the Capacity for Conversation in Young Children with ASD: Strategies for ECE Programs Rydell, Patrick J. (USA) |
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| CS 46 | Interdisciplinary
Preparation of Speed-Language-Pathologists and Special Educators to
Support Diverse Learners on the Autism Spectrum in Inclusive Settings Wolfberg, Pamela (Canada) |
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| CS 47 | The
impact of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), co-designed with the
autism community to make change in the knowledge and understanding of
the lived experience Donaldson, Emma (Australia) |
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| CS 48 | Staying on the Path Lee, Katherine A. (USA) |
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| CS 49 | A Video Parent-Training Program for Families of Children with ASD in Southeastern Europe Hughes-Lika, Jamie (USA) |
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| 5:00PM - 6:00PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.50-CS.56 | |
| CS 50 | Microglial Signaling with Phytocannabinoids in Autism Spectrum Disorders Bogner, Christian (USA) |
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| CS 51 | Challenging Autism with Exercise Geslak, David S. (USA) |
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| CS 52 | Recognising, assessing and treating some of the most significant symptoms of ASD using visual processing modification Jordan, Ian (UK) |
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| CS 53 | An
Examination of the Key Determinants for Non-profit Organization
Sustainability: How Do We Assure the Continuation of Services to People
with ASD? Toscano, John A. (USA) |
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| CS 54 | "I Don't Know Why He Feels Sad!": Using Narrative Texts to Close the Comprehension Gap for Students on the Autism Spectrum Pace, Patti (USA) |
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| CS 55 | My Story of Successful Inclusion is Based on Exceptions to the Rule - Helpful Hints on the How Schmidt, Peter (Germany) |
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| CS 56 | AutpPlay and The Virtual Sandtray App: Integrating Methods to Help Children with Autism Improve Social and Emotional Deficits Stone, Jessica (USA) |
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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2018
| TIME | SESSION | |
| 7:30AM - 4:30PM | Registration Open | |
| 7:30AM - 4:00PM | Exhibit & Poster Areas Open | |
| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.57-CS.63 | |
| CS 57 | Gut Feelings: Linking the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome ith Behavior and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder Luna, Ruth Ann (USA) |
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| CS 58 | The Syntactical Profile of Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Adams, Skye (South Africa) |
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| CS 59 | Closing the Gap – in a School for Students with ASD Thomson, Mary I. (Australia) |
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| CS 60 | Teaching Social Skills in Natural Settings Bahme, Deborah (USA) |
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| CS 61 | Effective Research-based Approaches That Support Employment Stability Rettie, Robin L. (USA) |
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| CS 62 | Introducing “The Social Diet®: why Every Child Needs One and What it Is" Goresko, Stacy Ph.D (USA) |
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| CS 63 | What Works when Counselling Lives Affected by Autism? Nicholson, Elaine J. (United Kingdom) |
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| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.64-CS.70 | |
| CS 64 | Understanding Autism for Health Care Providers - Advice from an Autistic Health Care Professional Lesko, Anita (USA) |
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| CS 65 | Parents Taking Action: An Educational Program for Latino Parents of Children with ASC Magaña, Sandy M. (USA) |
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| CS 66 | Understanding Parent Participation in the Postsecondary Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Pilot Project Widman, Cheryl J. (USA) |
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| CS 67 | Learning to Dance on a Moving Floor: More Than Just Social Skills Dela Cruz, Renee (Australia) |
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| CS 68 | Career Trajectory: Techniques for ASD Candidates to Find, Secure, and Retain a Fortune 500 Corporate Job Santillan, Ramon (USA) |
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| CS 69 | From Autism Awareness to Acceptance: to Appreciation: Fulfilling and Productive Lives as the Rule Rather Than the Exception Shore, Stephen M (USA) |
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| CS 70 | Through the Force of Affection Gudiel, Kareen M. (Guatemala) |
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| 10:00AM - 10:30AM | - AM Break - | |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.71-CS.77 | |
| CS 71 | New Brain Findings in Autism and Treatment Implications Rossignol, Daniel (USA) |
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| CS 72 | Supporting
Social Participation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Observations in the Natural Context of an Interest-Based School Club Chen, Yu-Lun (USA) |
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| CS 73 | Support Group for Students with Asperger Syndrome Saur, Anna C. (Norway) |
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| CS 74 | Behavior Analysis Telehealth Services Around the Globe: Teaching Parents to Treat Problems Behavior at Home Tsami, Loukia, (USA) |
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| CS 75 | Parental Tutoring and the Guided Participation Relationship in Preschoolers with Autism Hobson, Jessica A. (USA) |
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| CS 76 | Sibling Support: A Phenomenological Study of Sibling Relationships in Families with High Functioning Autism Jaggers, Karen L. (USA) |
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| CS 77 | Effectiveness of Project FUSE :Fostering Unlimited Success and Empowerment Schoen, Sarah (USA) |
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| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.78-CS.84 | |
| CS 78 | Autism and Comorbidities: A Personal Account Clairy, Kim J. (USA) |
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| CS 79 | Teaching Self-Determination Skills to Individuals with Autism Hammer, Deborah (USA) |
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| CS 80 | Inclusive
Practices for Students with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
that Reduce the Likelihood of Challenging Behavior Adreon, Diane (USA) |
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| CS 81 | Creating Independence: Exploring a Pathway for Success in the Workplace Sheely, Rachelle (USA) |
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| CS 82 | Needing More, Needing Less: Communication Within the Close Relationships of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition Wilson, Bronwyn M. (Australia) |
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| CS 83 | To Tell, when to Tell, and How - when is the Appropriate Moment to Share the Autism Diagnosis with Your Child/Teen, and How Santomauro, Josie (Australia) |
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| CS 84 | Oral Session TBC | |
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | - Lunch Break - | |
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Parent Networking | |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.85-CS.91 | |
| CS 85 | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: The Why and How of Use in Autism Spectrum Disorder Casanova, Manuel F. (USA) |
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| CS 86 | Overcoming Motivational Barriers to Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education Settings Silvanathan, Anne (Malaysia) |
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| CS 87 | A dream-match in Danish retail industry Bak, Britta (Denmark) |
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| CS 88 | Preparing for the Upcoming Holidays Dantzler, Jennifee (USA) |
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| CS 89 | PACA | |
| CS 90 | Recognizing the Extroverted Artistic Aspie Carr, Joe (USA) |
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| CS 91 | The
Effectiveness of the Therapeutic Vaulting as a Tool for the Development
of Social Skills in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Ayala, Marcela (Mexico) |
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| 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.92-CS.98 | |
| CS 92 | Can
Proactive Management of Risk Factors and Environmental Factors in Early
Childhood Change the Trajectory of Autism for Individual Patients? Mumper, Elizabeth (USA) |
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| CS 93 | The
Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder With Auditory Neurofeedback: A
Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial Using the Mente Autism Device Carrick, Frederick R (USA) |
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| CS 94 | Efficacy of a Treatment for Dysfluency in High Functioning Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Harris, Larry E. (USA) |
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| CS 95 | Autism and Zen Davin, Anlor (USA) |
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| CS 96 | Involved Fathers Get Results Naseef, Robert (USA) |
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| CS 97 | From This Day Forward - How to Navigate Intimate Relationships that Involve ASD McLachlan, Robert (Australia) |
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| CS 98 | Tribute to Dr. Bernard Rimland - Autism Pioneer and Parent Advocate Edelson, Stephen M. (USA) |
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| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | - PM Break - | |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.99-CS.105 | |
| CS 99 | Early Identification of the Prodrome of Autism: Clinical and Research Perspectives Alonim, A.H. (Israel) |
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| CS 100 | A
Comprehensive Clinic-Based Education Model for Families of Children
with Autism and Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Godwin, Dinah L (USA) |
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| CS 101 | How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals Murphy, Linda K. (USA) |
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| CS 102 | "Autism at Work". Autism, Work and Labour Insertion: APAdeA and SAP Mark a Milestone in Labor Insertion in Argentina. Galibert, Horacio Joffre, (Argentina) |
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| CS 103 | Enhancing Quality of Life Outcomes for Individuals Across a Lifespan Cessna, Tahra J. (USA) |
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| CS 104 | Living Beyond Labels: Defying Limitations of Dual Diagnosis One Man’s Journey of Developing Independent Life Skills Delaney, Delany (Australia) |
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| CS 105 | Autism Aspects: Treatment of Symptomatology in a Network Perspective Weerkamp-Bartholomeus, Paula (Netherlands) |
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| 5:00PM - 6:00PM | Concurrent Sessions CS.106-CS.112 | |
| CS 106 | Training Workshop on Early Social Markers and Early Childhood Stimulation Ahmed, Nusrat (Bangladesh) |
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| CS 107 | Functional Non-standardized Educational Evaluation of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Look at All We Can Do! Sheridan, Susan (USA) |
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| CS 108 | Does it Have to Be Hard to Count? Self-defined Living for the Neurodiverse Community Lory, Becca (USA) |
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| CS 109 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 110 | Restore Your Relationships for Better Outcomes Wayland, Sarah (USA) |
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| CS 111 | For the Love of Autism - Joseph's Journey Winfrey, LaTonya N. (USA) |
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| CS 112 | Know Yourself. Love Yourself. Be Yourself.: Prioritizing What Matters Most in LIFE Iland, Thomas (USA) |
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| 6:30PM - 9:00PM | Texas Western Experience | |
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2018
| TIME | SESSION | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30AM - 11:30AM | Registration Open | |
| 7:30AM - 10:30AM | Poster Area Open | |
| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.113-CS.119 | |
| CS 113 | Clinical features not in dsm5 Fitzgerald, Michael (Ireland) |
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| CS 114 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 115 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 116 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 117 | Oral Session TBC | |
| CS 118 | Employment of Persons with Autism Spectrum disorder in Bangladesh Arman, Nazish, (Bangladesh) |
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| CS 119 | Navigating The Special Education Maze Geigerman, Louis H. (USA) |
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| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Concurrent Sessions CS.120-CS.126 | |
| CS 120 | Neuroimaging and molecular correlates of idiopathic autism: a pathway toward personalized therapy Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana (USA) |
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| CS 121 | Find Your Voice: Empowering Parents to Help Your Children Iland, Emily (USA) |
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| CS 122 | Using a Sensory Enriched Environment to Support Learning at Home Badon, Stacy A. (USA) |
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| CS 123 | Pedals and Paws: Creating Strength Based Supports in Adulthood from Special Interests/Enthusiasms Cook, Barb (Australia) |
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| CS 124 | Law Enforcement and the Forensic Interviewing of Autistic Victims and Witnesses Morris, Philip J (UK) |
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| CS 125 | A Spiritual Perspective on Autism: Embracing the Challenge Boudreau, Melanie L. (USA) |
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| CS 126 | Day-to-day Functioning with Asperger's Durany, Daniel S (USA) |
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| 10:00AM - 10:30AM | - AM Break - | |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Plenary 3 "Credible Evidence for Efficacy and Safety in Differing Interventions" Four 15 Minute Presentations |
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| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Plenary 4 "Advances in Educational Programmes and Job Creation for People with Autism" Four 15 Minute Presentations |
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| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Closing Remarks | |
This activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of PESI Inc. and the World Autism Organization (WAO). PESI Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Designation Statement
The PESI Inc. designated this live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activityInternational CME
International Physicians are formally eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts Category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.Nurses
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) for attendance at structured learning activities.CA Nurses
Aspen CME Services is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP14739, designated the WAO 2018 for approximately 21 contact hours.Pharmacists
For the purpose of recertification, the American Council of Pharmacy Education accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) for attendance at structured learning activities.Registered Dietitians
For the purpose of recertification the Commission on Dietetic Registration recognizes courses accredited with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.Conference HERE
