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

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Friday, July 14, 2006: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Ballroom B
#2345- For Fathers Only
A support group devoted to the fathers of children with autism. This program will deal with specific issues related to men when faced with raising a child with a disability.

Presenter:James Ball, Ed.D., YCS: Sawtelle Learning Center, Vice President of Autism Services - Dr. Ball is the Vice President of Autism Services for the YCS: Sawtelle Learning Center Programs located in Montclair with programs in Collingwood, Park Ridge, Paramus, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, and Kearny, New Jersey. Dr. Ball has lectured nationally and Internationally on topics related to autism including inclusion services, social skills, behavior management, direct instruction, sensory issues and accountability. He has published in the area of social skills, trauma, consultation services, and behavior.
 
A support group devoted to the fathers of children with autism. This program will deal with specific issues related to men when faced with raising a child with a disability. Much of the emphasis of the session will be devoted to family preservation, male leadership development in the autism community, actual support to those who need it and recreating this type of support mechanism in the local chapters and groups. Come join in a lively discussion and interactive group.

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