Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Title: Parenting Series: Talking to Your Child About His Disability
Location: Nicolet High School D-Wing Library, Glendale, WI
Description: A Free Parenting Series for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Featuring Marla Davishoff, LCSW. Nicolet High School is located off I-43, just south of the Good Hope Rd. exit.

Please email info@assew.org or call (414) 427-9345 to register or for more information. The workshops is FREE but we do request that you register. The Parenting Series is designed for parents with young children but all are welcome. Childcare is not available. Schedule subject to change.
Start Time: 9:30

Date: May 16, 2009

End Time: 11:30

Autism Society of Wisconsin (ASW) will be returning to the Kalahari Resort this May 7-9 for the annual conference.  The ASW puts on a wonderful state conference, with nationally recognized keynote speakers.  

• Wednesday all-day pre-conference workshop will feature Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP.  Michelle is an expert on helping children on the spectrum develop social-communicative abilities and organizational skills.  Her workshops are also filled with her sense of humor and fun, engaging personality.
• Friday Keynote is Scott Bellini, Ph.D., who has done extensive research on video modelling and social skills.
• The Saturday Keynote speaker is Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher, who will speak about decreasing the stigma associated with an autism diagnosis.
• There will be a wide variety of break out speakers on Friday and Saturday
• Friday night talent show of youth on the spectrum and party - not to be missed!
• The popular self-advocacy strand for individuals on the spectrum runs Fri-Sat  
• Graduate education credits for educators are available for a nominal fee.

Title: Autism Society of Wisconsin Annual Conference
Location: Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells
Link out: Click here
Description: Pre-Conference: Michelle G. Winner
Friday Keynote: Scott Bellini
Saturday Keynote: Morton Gernsbacher, Ph.D.
Start Date: 2009-05-07
End Date: 2009-05-09