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Audio tapes & Presentation material from past Spring conferences

(2003 - 2007) can be found at the end of this page


Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association
Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education,
Asperger Institute at NYU Child Study Center,
The Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University,
The Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at North Shore-LIJ Health System,
GRASP, the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership
proudly present:

Issues in Independent
Living for Adolescents
and Adults on the
Autism Spectrum

funded in part by Autism Speaks

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Adelphi University (directions http://www.adelphi.edu/visitors/directions.php)
Garden City, New York
Ruth S. Harley University Center
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

~ Registration is now closed ~

The Conference Committee  
Bernice Polinsky, AHA
Maureen Holohan, AHA
Carole Kalvar, AHA
Joan Hourihane, AHA
Ellen Forrest, AHA
Ellen Bell, AHA
Rosalie Edelson, AHA
Judith H. Cohen, Adelphi University
Lynda Geller, Asperger Institute at NYU Child Study Center
Virginia Cover, The Cody Center
Ellen Woodward, The Cody Center
May Lynn Andresen, Fay J Lindner Center for Autism
Michael John Carley, GRASP
Valerie Gaus
Faith Kappenberg

Registration for the conference includes a handbook containing materials from all workshops, including the keynote, a continental breakfast, and boxed lunch. Books and DVDs are for sale. Agency and school representatives with information and materials will be at tables all day providing opportunities for networking. Registration postmarked by March 18 will receive a FREE MP3 audio CD of all conference presentations ($50 value). These will be mailed a month or so after the conference.

Schedule of Events
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration, Bookstore, Resources
Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Greetings from Adelphi and AHA
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.
Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum: Adolescence
Our keynote address will focus on how communication
difficulties, sensory issues, and behavioral challenges
impact the sexual relationships of individuals with
ASDs. Dr. Gerhardt, President of the Organization for
Autism Research (OAR), brings his research, humor, and
25 years of experience to this discussion.
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Adult Panel
The Unique Challenges of Sustaining a Successful
Adult Support Group

Michael John Carley, M.F.A., Moderator
April Malone, Branden Plank, Laura Wysolmierski
These three individuals on the spectrum facilitate one
of GRASP’s highly successful networks, the Long Island
Adult Network. They will discuss their lives and how
they met the new challenge of taking over this group.

11:30 – 12:45
Workshop Period A
A1. Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road
Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Moderator
Karl Wittig, M.S., M.Eng., Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W., Jonathan Weiss, M.A.
Travel offers individuals on the spectrum an opportunity to break patterns, learn to cope with the unexpected, and experience a sense of joy and freedom. Our presenters will give examples of how they organize and prepare for travel and discuss the specific challenges and benefits.


A2. Getting Your Doctor to Work for You
Peter DellaBella, M.D.
The strength of the alliance that develops between a physician, patient, and caregiver is known to be the single most important prognostic factor in treatment. This session will focus on how to find the right doctor and foster a highly effective working relationship.


A3. Aggressive Behaviors: Developing Effective Solutions
Lynda Geller, Ph.D.
One of the most significant impediments to functioning in the mainstream is the presence of aggressive behavior. For students, it limits access to inclusionary settings, and for adults it may preclude success in the world of work. Verbal and physical aggression arises through many pathways. This presentation will discuss assessing and understanding aggression and developing effective selfmanagement strategies.

A4. Quality of Life: What Is It? And How Do I Achieve It?
Darlene McLaughlin, Ph.D.
This workshop will discuss the eight core dimensions of quality of life, and will incorporate “person-centered planning” as a means of helping individuals and families to recognize important quality of life “themes.” The workshop will also assist families in applying this concept to everyday life, at home, school, and in the community.
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45 – 3:00 Workshop Period B

B5.   Gastrointestinal Problems and Autism—Comorbidity or Coincidence?
Joseph Levy, M.D., and Anupama Chawla, M.D.
Individuals on the spectrum may also be troubled with gastrointestinal conditions. Are they more prone to these because of their diet than their neurotypical peers? This workshop will
explore these issues as well as strategies to cope effectively.


B6. How Not to Put Your Foot in Your Mouth—Strategies for Communication
Lorain Szabo Wankoff, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
The communication challenges that face individuals on the spectrum can often go beyond pragmatics of communication. In this workshop, we will discover strategies for successful listening, reading, and writing, as we expand our knowledge of words and sentence forms. The important role of self-reflection and selfmonitoring
in all language areas will be stressed.


B7. How Do You Think You Think?
Valerie Gaus, Ph.D.
This presentation will discuss the “thinking differences” experienced by people on the spectrum. An overview of how these cognitive patterns can affect daily life and mental health will be provided. Cognitive-behavioral therapy will be described as a
useful resource for people on the spectrum to turn to when they find themselves struggling with ongoing stress.


B8. The Dreaded Job Interview!
Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.
This interactive workshop will provide an introduction to the job interview process, tips on how to prepare and practice for the interview, recommendations on how to address behavioral idiosyncrasies during the interview, and a discussion on how and when to disclose.

3:15 – 4:30 Workshop Period C

C9.  Sensory Understanding and Survival
Zosia Zaks, M.S., and Todd Germain, OTR, L.M.S.W.
What is unique about the way people on the autism spectrum process sensory information? How can we understand and explain our sensory experiences? This workshop will explore the survival tools autistic individuals can use to manage their sensory world.

C10. Young Adult Panel
Michael John Carley, M.F.A., Moderator
Young adults will discuss the ups and downs that led them to where they are today. A question-and-answer period will follow.

C11. Guardianship–What It Is and Why You Would Consider It
Audra E. Dehan, Esq.
Assisting the young adult on the autism spectrum may require that parents assume guardianship over healthcare or financial decisions. However, when the young person is very high functioning, guardianship may not be the most appropriate choice and they may need only limited or temporary assistance. Different aspects of the guardianship process will be discussed.

C12. Coping with Anxiety, Frustration, and Sadness: Moving Toward Self-
Regulation

Dave Makowski, Ph.D.
Many individuals on the autism spectrum have difficulty coping with feelings. How emotional regulation typically develops and the positive role that emotions play in our lives will be discussed. The speaker will also explore how the strengths of individuals with ASDs can be utilized during therapy to help adolescents and adults gain greater ability to tolerate and appropriately express their feelings. Specific techniques will include social narratives, visual strategies, and activity scheduling.

~ Registration is now closed ~

Order Audio tapes & Presentation material
from the 2008 Spring conference

Buy 2007 Conference Audio/Booklets

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Audio tapes & Presentation material from 2007 Spring conference

Buy 2007 Conference Audio/Booklets

2007 AHA Spring Conference - Sunday, April 15th

Sponsored by:

AHA/Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Assoc.

Adelphi University Ammon School of Education

Asperger Institute at NYU Child Study Center

The Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University

The Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at North Shore-LIJ Health Systems
GRASP/The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership

Issues in Independent Living for
Adolescents and Adults on the

Autism Spectrum

Adelphi University

Keynote: Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.

author of Elijah's Cup

founder of The Aspie School

first US showing of "On The Spectrum"

film by Isabel and Nati Dziobek

Speakers, Workshops, Panels and Resource Area

More info >

 


Previous conference Tapes and CD's

AHA Spring Conference - TAPES/CDs and MP3 for Sale

Issues in Independent Living for
Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum


Date: Saturday, May 6, 2006

Tapes and CD's                 MP3

 

AHA's spring conference was cosponsored by Adelphi University School of Education, Asperger Foundation International, The Cody Center, Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and YAI/NIPD and was a tremendous success! 300 parents, individuals on the spectrum, agency representatives, interested professionals and students came to hear Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D., talk about being on the spectrum, parenting a child with Asperger's and being parented by a dad with Asperger's. Two outstanding panels of adults and young adults discussed the unique challenges of the spectrum and 12 workshops with varied topics such as Social Life on the Spectrum: Strategies for Keeping Yourself Safe; Keys to Independent Living: Transition Services for Employment, Further Education, and Self-Sufficiency; Maximizing SSI Benefit Eligibility for Adolescents and Adults by Establishing the Best Living Arrangement; Anxiety: Assessment and Treatment; Reflections on Self-Image: Does Appearance Matter; Creative Solutions to Housing and more. These lectures were presented by outstanding professionals and individuals who are the experts themselves - Lynda Geller, Stephen Shore , Valerie Gaus, Jane Perr, Faith Kappenberg, Nick Villani, Rachel Pollock, Zosia Zaks, Barbara Samuels . . .

 

Buy an individual tape ($10) or CD ($12) or set of either. Or the entire set on MP3 ($60) by either downloading the attached forms and mailing them in to Eyedears A/V or going to our website: www.ahaNY.org and finding the forms there. You can then listen to these informative lectures in your car, on your computer, or download them onto your iPod. Even if you were at the conference you may have missed something or may want to hear it again.

 


 

Previous Spring Conference Information (2003-2005)

Adolescent & Adult Conference Audio Information

Audio Sheet for April 2005 conference is available with ordering information. Or you can call Jim Yates of EYEDEAR audio for a copy at: 516.739.8864

If you would like the accompanying booklet which contains all the presentation material please contact conference@ahaNY.org.

For audio information on the April 2003 conference, call 516.739.8864, or email jimjyates@aol.com.

 


e AHA Information Series

2007

 

No fee -

Please RSVP AHA Office at 516.470.0360

Speaker:

 
Topic:  

Date:

 

Further Info:

info@ahany.org, 516.470.0360

Times:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

AHA Offices - 4300 Hempstead Turnpike

Date:

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Speaker:  Dave Makowski, Ph.D.
Topic: Dealing with Anxiety, Anger and Sadness - Self-Regulation Strategies

 

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