ASA's 37th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 13-15, 2006)

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Thursday, July 13, 2006: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
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#2342- Annual Meeting of the Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP)
This meeting is organized to provide those involved with statewide training and technical assistance efforts and members of the NATTAP an opportunity to discuss current issues and future needs. This is not a presentation, but rather an opportunity to network with others around topics such as grants, higher education, and state level training efforts.

Presenters:Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., Indiana University, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism / IIDC - 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.

Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ph.D., West Virginia Autism Training Center Marshall University, Executive Director - Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ed.D is executive director of the Marshall University Autism Training Center, adjunct graduate professor at Marshall University where she teaches courses related to autism, and is the Principal Investigator for the West Virginia Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Project as well as for a grant addressing the secondary conditions of autism, both funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Shawn A. Henry, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), Executive Director - Executive Director at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) where he concentrates on statewide change efforts to promote advances in the training of professionals serving students with autism and providing supports for families. Mr. Henry is the author of Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS).

 
This meeting is organized to provide those involved with statewide training and technical assistance efforts and members of the NATTAP an opportunity to discuss current issues and future needs. This is not a presentation, but rather an opportunity to network with others around topics such as grants, higher education, and state level training efforts.

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