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1645 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and the ASA Conference


Thursday, July 14, 2005: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
103 (Nashville Convention Center)
This session is geared towerd first time attendees and parents of children who are newly disgnosed. Participants will receive an overview of ASD, a framework for organizing information gathered throughout the conference and information about the Autism Society of America. This session is geared towerd first time attendees and parents of children who are newly disgnosed. Participants will receive an overview of ASD, a framework for organizing information gathered throughout the conference and information about the Autism Society of America.

Content Area: Education

Presenter:

Cathy Pratt, PhD
Director Indiana Resource Center for Autism / IIDC
Indiana University

Pratt is Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism - Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University. Pratt is on faculty through the University Graduate School at Indiana University and presents internationally at conferences and workshops. Pratt is the Chair of the ASA Board of Directors. Pratt has written articles related to ASD, functional behavior assessment/positive behavior supports, instructional policy and policy. Prior to pursuing her doctorate at Indiana University, Pratt worked as a classroom teacher for students with ASD.