Different Roads to Learning attends conferences throughout the year to connect with our wonderful existing customers and to meet new ones. It’s so difficult to find the right products for your particular child, so we bring a sample of our products and of course, our complete catalog. The following is a list of upcoming events that we will be attending as vendors and a list of events that we’ll be supporting by sending donations or catalogs.
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Contact Us if there’s a conference in your area that you would like us to attend or support. We’re always happy to send as many catalogs as you need for your event.
MSHA Convention
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Associations 2012 Convention
April 13-15th, 2012: Osage Beach, MI
The Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association is holding a convention at the Tan-Tar-A Resort from April 13-15th. This convention will offer a variety of sessions covering various topics including SLP-Adult Topics, SLP-Pediatric Topics and Audiology sessions.
For more information or to register please visit:
http://www.showmemsha.org/continuing-ed/convention.htm/
Young Child Expo & Conference
9th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference
April 18th-20th, 2012: Hotel Pennsylvania, NY
Please join Los Ninos and the Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education as the present the 9th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference. This conference focuses on information geared toward helping young children learn and grow. Topics that will be covered include: Autism Assessment and Treatment Approaches, Cognitive Assessments, Early Diagnosis, Social Skills Development, Speech/Language Issues, and many more!
To learn more or to register for this conference please visit:
http://www.youngchildexpo.com//
Iwata Conference
Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Problem Behavior
April 26th -27th, 2012: Houston, TX
Please join the Learning Lane as the present a two-day Autism Conference on Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Problem Behaviors. This conference is being held in Houston, TX at the Houston Marriott. Register by April 15th for a discounted rate of $100.00.
For more information or to register for the Iwata Conference please check out Learning Lanes website:
http://thelearninglane.com//
33rd Annual International Conference
YAI Network: International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities
April 30th-May 3rd, 2012: New York, NY
The 2012 International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities is being held at the Hilton New York. This year’s conference focuses on programs and services that enhance the lives of people with developmental and learning disabilities as well as their family. Session topics during the conference include Advocacy, Challenging Behavior, Inclusion, Life Planning, Special Education, Transitions, and many more.
For more information on the YAI Network 33rd Annual International Conference visit the following site:
http://www.yai.org/resources/conferences/yai-conference/
QCDD Conference
Queens College Developmental Disabilities Conference
May 4th, 2012: Flushing, NY
The Queens College Psychology Department presents a Developmental Disabilities Conference which will be held on Friday May 4th at the Queens College CUNY in Flushing, NY. This conference will focus on a variety of topics including advocacy, interventions, and behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities. This Conference will also offer BCBA and BCaBA credits.
For more information on this conference or to register please visit:
http:// http://qcpages.qc.edu/psychology/2012_QCDD.pdf/
Jed Baker Ph.D Conference
All Students Can Succeed: Effective Interventions for Behavioral & Social Challenges
May 4th, 2012: Huntington, NY
Students with special needs often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.
The Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast begins at 8:15 - 9:00am, Conference Runs from 9:00am - 3:30pm. There is a special discount for Different Roads Friends for $99. Please use DISCOUNT CODE: BakerDiscount when registering.
For more information on this conference please visit:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/212944 /
A Walk for Autism
Elkhorn Area High School Special Education Department’s Walk for Autism
May 5th, 2012: Elkhorn, WI
The Elkhorn High Area High School Special Education Department presents A Walk for Autism. This event is being held on May 5th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Elkhorn High School. The Walk for Autism event will also feature raffles and silent auctions.
For more information or to register for this event please contact:
brilbr@elkhorn.k12.wi.us
Go the Distance
Go the Distance for Autism Bike Event
May 6th, 2012: Paramus, NJ
Come join other Autism Supporters for a bike ride in Northern New Jersey on May 6th. This event features courses of varying distance including a 50, 25, or 10 mile ride as well as a kids ride for a fun time with the entire family!
For more information and to see the biking courses please visit:
http://www.gtd4autism.org/site/PageServer?pagename=event_details/
Autism Symposium 2012
Weill Cornell Medical Center: Growing Up With Autism: Life Transitions
May 11th, 2012: New York, NY
The 2012 Autism Symposium will be held on Friday, May 11th from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Parents, families and professional are all welcomed to join in this one day event designed to cover a wide range of topics regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For more information on the 2012 Autism Symposium please visit the following site:
http://nyp.org/komansky/patient_care/centers_programs/wcarp/autism_symposium.html
Family Residences and St. Joseph’s College 2012 Autism Conference
May 19th, 2012: Patchogue, NY
Come join Family Residences and Essential Enterprises with St. Joseph's College of New York for a conference on May 19th. This conference will focus on Education for those on the Autism Spectrum.
To find out more information regarding the conference please visit their webpage at:
http://www.familyres.org/events.html/
Milestones 10th Annual Autism/Asperger’s Conference
10th Annual Autism/Asperger’s Conference: Life-Long Strategies for Success
June 19th-20th, 2012: Cleveland, OH
Milestones presents its 10th Annual Autism and Asperger’s Conference in Cleveland, OH from June 19th-20th. This years event will included workshops covering High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s, Social Skills & Communication, Public School Best Practices, Challenging Behaviors, Public School Best Practices and more!
For more information on this event please visit:
http://www.milestones.org/news_conferences.htm/
15th Biennial Conference
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communications 15th Biennial Conference
July 28th-August 4th, 2012: Pittsburgh, PA
Come join ISAAC in Pittsburgh this summer for the 15th Biennial Conference. The conference theme is “Highest Performance Communication; best life experience-WOW!”. This event will bring together a broad range of professionals, AAC users and their families, and vendors with the focus of helping those with little to no speech achieve the most effective communication possible.
For more information on the ISAAC Conference visit:
http://www.isaac2012.org/index.php/
National Autism Conference
2012 National Autism Conference
July 30th-August 2nd, 2012: State College, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Education presents the 2012 National Autism Conference being held at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA. The conference will provide evidence-based information for students on the Autism Spectrum. This conference includes information for family members, general and special education professionals, early interventionists, physicians and others involved or interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For more information please visit the following site:
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/autism/
National Conference for Families and Professionals
Autism Speaks: Treating the Whole Person with Autism
August 3rd- 4th, 2012: Columbus, OH
Autism Speaks presents is first National Conference for Families and Professionals. The conference will included sessions covering topics related to the comprehensive care of those on the Autism Spectrum including diet, social skills, transition planning, sleep and anxiety issues and more. This conference is geared towards educators, physicians and nurses, behavioral specialist and families.
For more information on the first Autism Speaks National Conference for Families and Professionals please visit the following site:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/autism-speaks-national-conference-families-and-professionals/
Paddle for Autism
Paddle for Autism Awareness 2012
August 4th, 2012: New York, NY
The Global Autism Project presents their 2012 Paddle for Autism Awareness Event in New York City on August 4th. This events allows individuals with Autism and their families the chance to kayak and support local and international autism programs.
For more information on registering, volunteering or donating please visit:
http://globalautismproject.org/paddle/index.php/
Workshops
Achievement Centers for Children
Springs 2012 Events
Achievement Centers for Children presents two different workshops for those on the Spectrum: Training Constructing & Differentiating Work Task Activities for Students with ASD AND Family Activity: Celebration of National Autism Month. The Family Fun Day will feature activities for the entire family including those with Autism and other Special needs ranging from a cookout to swimming and arts & crafts.
March 5th, 2012 (6:30pm-8:30pm): Training Constructing & Differentiating Work Task Activities for Students with ASD-Akron, OH
April 28th, 2012 (6:30pm-8:30pm): Family Activity: Celebration of National Autism Month-Westlake, OH
For more information on these events please visit their site:
http://www.achievementcenters.org/
Autism Partnership FREE Workshops
April 2012 FREE Workshops
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Autism Partnership is offering FREE workshops in Southern California on Teaching Social Skills So Children and Teens with ASD and Asperger’s Syndrome Can Develop Meaningful Relationship. Drs Mitchell Taubman and Ron Leaf will be speaking. If you're in California, this is a can't-miss opportunity.
March 6th, 2012: Webb City, MO
After Diagnosis, Then What? (9:30am-11:30am)
The Tsunami of Children Becoming Adults (12:00pm-2:00pm)
April 26th and April 27th, 2012 (8:30am-3:30pm): Seal Beach, CA
For more information or to register please visit:
http://www.autismpartnership.com/complimentary-workshop/
Autism Family Services of NJ
Springs 2012 Workshops
April 6th, 2012 (1:00pm-3:00pm): My Grandchild has Autism, Asperger’s or PDD-NOS at the Children’s Specialized Hospital of Toms River
April 23rd, 2012 (6:30pm-8:30pm): What Families Need to Know About Evaluations & Assessments at the Family Resource Network, 322 Hwy 46, Suite 290, Parsippany, NJ
April 26th, 2012 (6:00pm-8:30pm): In Community: Supporting People with DD in Establishing Meaningful Community Connections at the Family Support Center of NJ, 2516 Route 35, Manasquan NJ
For more information on these events as well as others being offered please visit:
http://www.autismfamilyservicesnj.org/
Maine Autism Alliance Autism Workshop
Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Autism
The Maine Autism Alliance brings you, Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism. This two-day workshop will focus on a behavioral approach to teaching children with Autism. This workshop also offers BCBA CEU’s.
May 11th-12th, 2012 (8:30am-5:00pm): Portland, ME
To register or see additional workshop details please visit the following site:
http://www.maineautism.org/id109.html/
ACI Spring Autism Workshops
Springs 2012 Events
Autism Concepts presents three workshop dates on Verbal Behavior Analysis. These conferences will focus on Verbal Behavior Analysis including an introduction to the VB Milestones Assessment and Placement Program.
March 31st, 2012 (10:00am-12:00pm): Kansas City ACI Learning Center, Lenexa, KS
April 10th, 2012 (5:30pm-7:30pm): Southlake ACI Learning Center, Southlake, TX
April 14th, 2012 (10:00am-12:00pm): Southlake ACI Learning Center, Southlake, TX
For more information on these events check out their website at:
http://www.autism.concepts.com//
Autism New Jersey
2012 Professional and Parent Information Sessions
Join Autism New Jersey for informative sessions on various topics relating to Autism. Upcoming sessions include:
Building Flexibility in Language and Behavior
March 1st, 2012 (9:00am-3:00pm): Woodbridge Hilton
The 7 Steps to Earning Instructional Control with Unwilling Learners
March 1st, 2012 (9:00am-3:00pm): Woodbridge Hilton
Dyadic and Group Instruction
April 17th, 2012 (9:00am-3:00pm): Sheraton Edison
Comorbidity with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety, AD/HD, ODD and Other Disorders
April 17th, 2012 (9:00am-3:00pm): Sheraton Edison
To register for the above sessions or to see other available work-shops please visit the following site:
http://www.autismnj.org/
AIM Walk
3rd Annual Autism Involves Me (AIM) 5k & Walk
April 21st, 2012 (7:30am & 10:00am): Bentonville , AR
This event is fun for the entire family! There is a 5k timed race and a FREE one-mile family walk. There will also be other activities such as a Kids Zone, Silent Auction/Raffle, Resource Fair, Snacks, and other entertainment.
To learn more or to sign-up for this event visit:
http://www.aimwalk.org/about-autism-involves-me-aim-walk/
Northern Speech Services: Speech-Language Pathology Continuing Education and Treatment Resources
2012 Seminars with ASHA CEUs
NSS is sponsoring the following local seminars which include CEUs:
Children Who Struggle To Speak: The Kaufman Speech To Language Protocol
May 11th, 2012: Brooklyn, NY
Children with Autism: Establishing Foundational Skills For Early Conversations
May 20th, 2012: Suffern, NY
To register for the above sessions or to see other available seminars please visit the following site:
http:// http://www.northernspeech.com/seminars/state/ny//
Milestones School Team Training
Effective Behavioral Interventions for the Classroom
Milestones presents a week-long hands-on training in ABA techniques for teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologist, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists.
August 6th-10th, 2012 (08:30am-04:30pm): Cleveland, OH
For more information please see their website at:
http://www.milestones.org/news.htm/
Special Education Law Update!
NYSBACLE
The New York State Bar Association is presenting a 2011 Special Education Law Update for all interested in learning more about law in the Special Education field. You do not need to be an attorney to attend this event as it is open to everyone. This event will be presented in various locations throughout the state including Melville, Buffalo, New York City, Albany and Syracuse.
At the New York locations speakers will present Bullying and the Denial of FAPE and Litigating Special Education Cases as well as speak on other important issues.
To find event locations, register, or find out more information about these events please visit the following link:
http://www.nysba.org
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