AHA
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. |
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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 ~
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& Presentation material
from the 2008 Spring conference
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Audio tapes
& Presentation material from 2007 Spring conference
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
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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.
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AHA
Information Series
2007
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No
fee -
Please
RSVP AHA Office at 516.470.0360 |
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Date: |
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| Further Info: |
info@ahany.org,
516.470.0360 |
| Times: |
7:00pm
- 9:00pm |
| Location: |
AHA
Offices - 4300 Hempstead Turnpike
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| Date: |
Thursday,
November 29, 2007 |
| Speaker: |
Dave Makowski,
Ph.D. |
| Topic: |
Dealing with Anxiety, Anger and Sadness
- Self-Regulation Strategies |
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