Please be aware that a listing in our events section, while potentially of interest to those in the Asperger community, does not imply endorsement by ASCEND.
PENN AUTISM NETWORK
Social Learning Disorders Program
Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
PRESENTS
PAN's 5th Annual Conference
Cosponsored by ASCEND Group
Friday, April 23, 2010
Keynote Speaker
John Elder Robison
“Illuminating Insights on Autism, From a Life with Asperger's”
Author of Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s
Plus 18 Individual Workshops & Resource Fair!
Workshops will address issues related to adults with ASD, including transition to adulthood, including employment, housing, post-secondary education, medication management, self advocacy, sexuality, women’s issues, and more.
New location!
Williamson Caterers, Willow Grove, PA
Online registration - click here
Click here for a downloadable registration flyer.
For more information, visit PAN's website.
www.upenn.edu/pan
Breakout session descriptions and presenter bios to be posted soon.
Next Steps Conference
01.27.10, 8:30 am – 3 pm
3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $25 (includes lunch & resource binder)
The Regional Autism Center and the Center for Autism Research at CHOP, along with Variety, invite you to an all-day conference on the next steps to take after receiving an ASD diagnosis. For more info, click here.
Strategies to Overcome Resistance in Adolescents
01.28.10, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Dolce Valley Forge Hotel, 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA
Cost: $110
Presenter: Amy Jacob, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Middlesex County, NJ with a career history spanning 15 years of service to children, families, and child-serving organizations.
From the marketing materials: This workshop provides practical strategies for those who work with youth who are resistant to services. This dynamic, interactive program will include activities, video illustrations, personal stories, small group activities, and discussions. For more info, click here.
Valley Forge Educational Services: Special Kids Camp Expo
01.30.10, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
1681 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA
Cost: FREE
Showcases recreational and educational summer programs, and educates parents about the options available to their children with learning differences and/or special needs during the summer months. Additionally, year-round recreational programs will be represented. For more info, click here.
ASPEN Spring Conference
Preparation for the Real World: College, Relationships and Employment
03.21.10, 9am to 4:30 pm
Hilton Woodbridge, 120 Wood Ave. South, Iselin, NJ
Keynote presenter: Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen, Director of the Autism Research Center, Cambridge, UK. His topics will include Theory of Mind: Empathy and Systemizing; and The Fetal Testosterone Theory of Autism. Many great workshops, too. For more info, click here.
Philadelphia's GRASP Network Meets Monthly
Please contact Bob Hedin for dates, times, directions and location.
GRASP is the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Network.
Meetings are specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum.
All GRASP groups are absolutely FREE to attend.
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