Lifespan 4 - Adulthood

Thursday, July 14, 2016

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12:30 PM-1:45 PM

9313

Keeping our Communities Safe and Sound
William Cannata Jr. and Jimmy Donohoe

9311

Lifespan Planning with the Autism Society
Margaret Miller

9113

Planning For Your Future: Self-Determination and Motivation as Indicators for Workplace Success
Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS

2:15 PM-3:30 PM

9212

Evidence-Based Treatment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Whitney E. Luffman

9170

Never Too Old for a Diagnosis
Lisa D. Settles, Psy.D. and Amie Lofton, Psy.D.

9143

The Changing Communication Needs of Aging ASD Adults: Utilizing Technology to Bridge Ability with Self-Determination
Lindsay Ryan, BA, AC, QMHP and Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS

4:00 PM-5:15 PM

8603

The Autistic Newly Weds - Navigating a Successful Marriage!
Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA, Abraham Talmage Nielsen, Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Alexander Plank, Jenny Palmiotto, Psy D and Michael Tolleson

8776

Transportation and Mobility Issues for Autistic Adults and Adolescents: Review of Research and Practice
Cecilia Feeley, Ph.D.

Friday, July 15, 2016

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10:45 AM-12:00 PM

8773

Low Functioning, A Bad Word? Let's Discuss the Population Typically Not Talked About
Lisa E. Rego, Claudia Swiader, William Cannata Jr. and Tessa Cannata

9283

Remo Drum Table Activities Series: The Comfort Sound [Sponsored Session]
George Thompson, BS

9209

SMILE Biscotti - Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism
Matthew Resnik, Denise Resnik and Rob Resnik, JD

9144

Sexuality and the Spectrum: Lessons on Sex, Dating, and Love, Autism Style
Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS

8645

The Best Medicine: Addressing Nutrition Through the Acquisition of Cooking Skills
Janice Goldschmidt, MS, RD

1:15 PM-2:30 PM

9208

Building Family Recreational Activities
Andrew Baumann, M.A., ICADC, FAPA

8922

Kernals of Hope - Discovering Business Ownership
Joseph Steffy

8914

Reflecting on the Journey: 20 Years of a Parent Weekend Retreat
Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Elaine C. Meyer, Ph.D., R.N. and Elaine Hall

8747

Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals with Autism Panel.
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D., Jocelyn Eastman, Karl Wittig, P.E., Matthew Prendergast, B.S., M.S, Marcie Tyler and Jessica Davis

3:00 PM-4:15 PM

8969

Building Blocks for the Future: An Integrated Housing System for Individuals with Autism
Karen Markle, MA, BCBA, Christiana Show, MSEd, ABA and Elliot Frank, BS

8601

Finding My Voice(s): My Personal Autism Journey towards Independence and Career in Voiceover
Jonathan Murphy and Jodi Murphy

9310

From Inclusion to Belonging: A Paradigm Shift
Shelly Christensen, MA and Elaine Hall

8786

Ignorance to Curiosity: An Analysis of the Portrayal of Autism in Entertainment and the Media.
John Miller, M.Ed.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

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8:30 AM-9:45 AM

8560

A Home for Max: One Family's Successful Journey to Independent Supported Living
Victoria Z. Meyer, Parent and Barbara K. Caparulo, Psy.D.

8954

The Wallet Card: A Way to Safely Disclose Your Disability to Law Enforcement
Diane Adreon, Ed.D., Bart Barta and Matthew Dietz

8858

There's a Fine Line... (Understanding Inappropriate Communication and Behaviors in Relationships)
Eszter Kiss, M.A., LPC and Bianca Hynes, M.A.

10:15 AM-11:30 AM

8689

Autism Adulthood: Insights and Strategies for a Fulfilling Life
Susan L. Senator, author, speaker, mother

9175

Beyond Transition: Meeting the Service and Support Needs of Older, High-Functioning ASD Adults.
Ruth Elizabeth Burks, Ph.D., and, Ed.M. and Gyasi Omari Burks-Abbott, M.S.

8909

Born Anew at 32 - A Strange Journey of Autism in Women
Jocelyn Eastman

8728

Technology As Storytelling: Using Technology to Help Build Capacity and Engage a Community
Suzanne L. Potts, LMSW, MPH, Angela Hale and Susan Risdon