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Autism Spectrum Disorders:
What Works and Why?
Developmental, Interdisciplinary, and Comprehensive Interventions for
Children with Autism and Other Special Needs
November 6, 7, and 8, 2009
Exciting Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland
New Location (Washington, DC Metro Area)
NEW HOURS!
Conference Begins 1:00 pm, Friday, November 6
Conference Concludes 12 Noon on Sunday, November 8
PLUS: Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops
Featuring Panels on
Developmental Interventions for Children with ASD: Evidence of Their Success
With presentations by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.; Sally Rogers, Ph.D.;
Stuart Shanker, D. Phil.; Amy Wetherby, Ph.D.; and Devin Casenhiser, Ph.D.
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Medical and Neurological Concerns that Interfere with Learning:
How to Help Children with ASD and Other Special Needs
With presentations by Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H.; Nancy Minshew, M.D.;
Anil Darbari, M.D.; Susan Swedo, M.D.; and Diane Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
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Transforming Our Educational Institutions: A New Philosophy for the Future
With presentations by Serena Wieder, Ph.D.; Morton Gernsbacher, Ph.D.;
Stanley Greenspan, M.D.; and Harry Wachs, O.D.
Pre-Conference Workshops, 10:00 am–12 Noon, Friday morning, November 6
Post-Conference Workshops, 1:00–3:00 pm, Sunday afternoon, November 8
(See details inside.)
Choice of Saturday afternoon Concurrent Seminars n (See complete list inside.)
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Preliminary Conference Program
Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Works and Why?
Developmental, Interdisciplinary, and Comprehensive Interventions for
Children with Autism and Other Special Needs
Conference at a Glance
FRIDAy, NOvEMbER 6, 2009
Friday, Nov. 6 Saturday, Nov. 7 Sunday, Nov. 8
8:00 am 8:00 am
8:30 8:00 am–12 Noon Registration Opens
Registration Opens 8:00 am–12:30 pm
9:00 Plenary Panel Plenary Panel
Medical and Neurological Transforming Our 10:00 am–12 Noon
9:30
Concerns that Interfere Educational Institutions:
10:00 10:00 am–12 Noon with Learning: How to Help A New Philosophy Pre-Conference Workshops
10:30 Pre-Conference Children with ASD and for the Future (see complete list on page 4)
Workshops Other Special Needs See page 3
11:00 (additional fee)
See page 3 1:00–1:15 am
11:30 See page 4
12:00 Noon
Welcome and first presentation of the
Conference Concludes annual ICDL PIONEER AWARD for
12:30 pm
contribution to the field of infant mental
1:00 Welcome 12:30–1:45 pm health and developmental disorders.
1:15 Lunch Break
Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D., Chair, ICDL
1:30 1:00–3:00 pm
Post-Conference
1:45 1:15–6:00 pm
1:45–2:45 pm Workshops
2:00 Continuation of Morning (additional fee)
Plenary Panel
PLENARY PANEL
2:15 See page 4 Developmental Interventions for Children
2:30 See page 3
with ASD: Evidence of Their Success
2:45 1:15–6:00 pm
3:00 Plenary Panel What Makes an Intervention Work?
Developmental
3:15 Stanley Greenspan, M.D., Clinical Professor of
Interventions for Children
3:30 with ASD: Evidence of Psychiatry, Behavioral Science and Pediatrics,
Their Success 3:00–5:30 pm George Washington University
3:45
Concurrent Seminars
4:00 See this page How, What, Why and When:
From Theory and Research The Early Start Denver Model: Outcomes
4:15
to Practical Applications for Toddlers and Families
4:30
See page 3 Sally Rogers, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry
4:45
and Behavioral Sciences, the M.I.N.D. Institute,
5:00 University of California Davis, Medical Center
5:30
6:00 Early Social Interaction Project:
Implementing the SCERTS Model
for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum
Continuing Education (CEUs) Disorders in Everyday Activities
All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance documenting 17 hours of participation Amy Wetherby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Professor
for the conference and 2 hours for each workshop attended. For information on CEUs for of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, L.L.
your profession, visit www.icdl.com or call 301-656-2667. Schendel Professor of Communication Disorders,
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to
New Outcome Research on How DIR®/
1. Explain the critical factors of effective interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Floortime™ Changes Social Interaction
Disorder (ASD). and Brain Functioning
2. Describe different types of developmental interventions for children with ASD and their
Stuart Shanker, D. Phil., Professor of
level of efficacy.
Philosophy and Psychology, York University and
3. Cite medical concerns that can interfere with learning in children with ASD.
Devin Casenhiser, Ph.D., Head of Research,
4. Describe medical approaches that can help children with ASD who present perseverative Milton and Ethel Harris Research Initiative, York
behaviors and/or gastrointestinal problems. University
5. Associate neuroscience findings with language development in children with ASD.
6. Formulate recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for children with ASD
and other special needs.
7. Discuss issues of acceptance and quality of life for children, adolescents and adults with
disabilities.
All conference and workshop handouts will be posted on the ICDL website. Your registration confirmation will contain a link to view and print the handouts.
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Preliminary
Conference Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Works and Why?
Program Developmental, Interdisciplinary, and Comprehensive Interventions for
Children with Autism and Other Special Needs
3:00–5:30 pm
SATURDAy, NOvEMbER 7, 2009 SUNDAy, NOvEMbER 8, 2009
CONCURRENT SEMINARS
How, What, Why and When:
8:00–12:30 pm 8:00 am–12 Noon
From Theory and Research to
PLENARY PANEL Practical Applications PLENARY PANEL
Medical and Neurological Concerns Transforming Our Educational
Note: Most seminars will be repeated twice, from
that Interfere with Learning: Institutions: A New Philosophy
3:00 to 4:00 pm and from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. There
How to Help Children with ASD for the Future
will be a coffee break from 4:00 to 4:30 pm
and Other Special Needs
Anxiety and Behaviors related to Sensory Visual-Spatial Thinking: The Missing
Welcome and Introduction of Panel Integration and Sequencing Challenges Piece in Education
Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Professor Rosemary White, OTR/L, Director, Pediatric Serena Wieder, Ph.D., Associate Chair, ICDL
of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, Physical and Occupational Therapy Services, and Director, DIR Institute, Clinical Psychologist,
University of Southern California Seattle, WA Silver Spring, MD and Harry Wachs,
O.D., Founder, The Vision and Conceptual
The Details Are In the Connections: Development Center, Washington, DC
Developing Language in Children with
Deciphering Heterogeneity in ASD Autism: Practical Application of Science
Nancy Minshew, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry Acceptance of Disability: Lower Stress
to Intervention
and Neurology, University of Pittsburgh and and Higher Quality of Life
Diane Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant
Principal Investigator and Director, NIH Autism Morton Gernsbacher, Ph.D., Vilas Research
Professor, Department of Speech-Language
Center of Excellence Professor & Sir Frederic Bartlett Professor, The
Pathology, Duquesne University.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Repetitive Behaviors and Fixated
The Doctor is In! Bring your Questions
Interests: How Much is OCD? What is Overcoming the Big Mistake:
Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Professor Transforming Education for Children
the role of PANDAS? (Pediatric Autoimmune
of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine,
Disorders Associated with Streptococcal with ASD and Other Special Needs
University of Southern California
Infections) Stanley Greenspan, M.D., Clinical Professor of
Susan Swedo, M.D., Chief, Pediatrics and Floortime All Day Long: Creating and Psychiatry, Behavioral Science and Pediatrics,
Developmental Neuropsychiatry Branch, National George Washington University
Seizing Opportunities to Help your Child
Institute of Mental Health Interact and Think
12 Noon
Griff Doyle, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist,
Gastrointestinal and Feeding Issues in Conference Concludes
Bethesda, MD
Children with ASD
Anil Darbari, M.D., Medical Director, From Stress to Success in School: 1:00–3:00 pm
Pediatric Gastroenterology/Nutrition and Principles and Strategies to Support Post-Conference Workshops
Feeding Disorders Program, Kennedy Krieger
Developmentally Based Education See page 4 for a complete list.
Institute and Assistant Professor, Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Johns Hopkins Monica Osgood, Founder/Executive Director,
University Celebrate the Children, Wharton, NJ
Ask the Doctor: An opportunity to present Getting Ready for Adolescence:
medical challenges in your patients with Emerging Sexuality and Autism
ASD to Drs. Robinson, Minshew, Swedo, Lori Jeanne Peloquin, Ph.D., Clinical
Darbari and Williams. Psychologist, Rochester, NY
12:30–1:45 pm The Importance of Prosody in Our Work
Lunch Break with Children
Lois Black, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Center
1:45–2:45 pm for Spoken Language and Understanding,
Oregon Health and Science University
Continuation of Morning Plenary Panel CONFERENCE
Mood and Self-Regulation Challenges: bOOk STORE
Developing Language in Children with
Aggression, Tantrums, and Learning provided by the
Autism: Insights from Neuroscience
Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Special Needs Project will be open
Diane Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Ann Arbor, MI
Professor, Department of Speech-Language throughout the Conference offering
Pathology, Duquesne University. the presenters’ publications and a
Parenting, What Matters Most!
wide variety of material related to
Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D., Clinical
autism and developmental needs.
Psychologist and Special Educator, San
Francisco, CA and Dean, ICDL Graduate School
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Pre- and Post-
Conference Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops
Program Workshop space is limited, so we encourage you to register early.
You will receive an email confirmation of your workshop selections.
Understanding the Development and Coaching Parents to Learn Floortime™
FRIDAy, NOvEMbER 6, 2009
Derailment of Language Comprehension: from the Inside Out
Its Impact on Engaging, Relating and This workshop will focus on the ins and outs of
10:00–12 noon Communicating coaching parents. Parents want to experience
PRE-CONFERENCE WORkSHOPS The ability to comprehend non-linguistic and themselves as creative players and effective care-
linguistic communication has its roots in the givers. This happens when we help parents learn how
Bipolar Disorders: Is It or Isn’t It? development of shared attention, shared to think about crafting Floortime play from the big
meaning, and shared intentionality. Too often, the ideas, rather than tell them what to do. We will look at
This workshop will discuss our emerging
child’s difficulties with comprehension are not vignettes from sessions and think together about how
understanding of bipolar disorder in children.
recognized or prioritized during intervention. The to make the best use of our coaching in the moment.
We will discuss how bipolar disorder emerges
and will differentiate bipolar disorder from other atypical developmental pattern of production Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D., Clinical
disorders of severe mood dysregulation. exceeding comprehension seen in some children Psychologist and Special Educator, San
with language challenges leads to further Francisco, CA and Dean, ICDL Graduate School
Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, emphasis on the use of language rather than the
Ann Arbor, MI understanding of language. In this workshop, The Development of Visual-Spatial
we will revisit the developmental foundations for knowledge and Functional Emotional
DIR®/Floortime™: How to Go for the meaning and comprehension and illustrate what
Gleam in a Child’s Eyes Development
therapy might look like when these goals are
This workshop will cover the basic principles focused on during playful interactions. A visual-spatial cognitive and emotional profile
of DIR/Floortime. Video vignettes will be used adds to our understanding of how children with
Sima Gerber, Ph.D. CCC, Professor of
throughout to illustrate Floortime sessions at developmental and learning challenges think,
Communication Disorders, Queens College, CUNY
each of the functional emotional developmental feel and function. This workshop will guide
levels. Children of different chronological ages participants in observational assessments and
will be seen in sessions with individuals, families
SUNDAy, NOvEMbER 8, 2009 specific intervention strategies which provide the
and groups. We will discuss how to follow experiences necessary for emotional, symbolic
the child’s natural interests to join the child in 1:00–3:00 pm and cognitive development related to deficits
play, create a continuous flow of reciprocal in visual-spatial knowledge. It will address the
POST-CONFERENCE WORkSHOPS intersection between language, symbolic and
interaction, and challenge the child to expand
his interaction. Through case examples we will emotional development and related anxieties.
Advanced Sensory and Motor Integration
address how to use Floortime to increase a Harry Wachs, O.D., Founder, The Vision and
Using case illustrations, this workshop will
child’s thinking and reasoning capacities. Conceptual Development Center, Washington, DC;
discuss the subtle impact of sensory, motor,
Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D., Clinical Serena Wieder, Ph.D., Associate Chair, ICDL and
and emotional patterns underlying challenges
Psychologist and Special Educator, San Director, DIR Institute, Clinical Psychologist, Silver
in relating and communicating including Autism
Francisco, CA and Dean, ICDL Graduate School Spring, MD; and Mollie Straff, Therapist, Vision and
Spectrum Disorder, Regulatory Disorder, ADHD,
Conceptual Development Center, Washington, DC
behavior problems and learning challenges. It
Sensory Integration and Individual will also give examples of how to use the FEAS
(Functional Emotional Assessment Scale) to DIR®-Based IEP Curriculum Goals for
Differences: A Basic Understanding
understand the child’s sensory profile, guide Early and Later Education
Understanding the child’s sensory profile is
treatment and provide parent coaching. This workshop will provide a how-to approach
essential for all interactions and learning.
This workshop will examine the sensory Rosemary White, OTR/L, Director, Pediatric for identifying DIR IEP Goals. The DIR-based
modulation continuum of sensory registration Physical and Occupational Therapy Services, IEP curriculum goal bank will be reviewed and
and response to stimuli and how it influences Seattle, WA its application illustrated through several case
behavior, attention, impulse control, postural studies. The importance of data collection,
accountability and outcome measurement in
control, motor control, and functional skills. It The Affect-Based Language Curriculum
will address motor planning, the core capacity schools, and how this supports a child’s maximum
(ABLC): An Overview
necessary for sequencing interactions with progress will be discussed. The last portion of the
This workshop will present an overview of the workshop will include an interactive exercise using
people and objects, as well as for building
basic constructs of The Affect-Based Language the goal bank. Participants will practice identifying
bridges between ideas and abstract thought.
Curriculum (ABLC). Participants will learn goals and taking data using video case examples.
Rosemary White, OTR/L, Director, Pediatric terminology and how to use this dynamic curriculum
Physical and Occupational Therapy Services, Monica Osgood, Founder/Executive Director,
in home, school and therapy settings. The presenter
Seattle, WA Celebrate the Children, Wharton, NJ
will review the implementation process including
administration of the Checklists, how to select
Systematic Instruction and Applied Floortime™
goals. Videotapes will be used to illustrate the
teaching points within individual and group settings.
Diane Lewis, MA/CCC-SLP, Director of
Communication Enrichment Services in
Bethesda, MD and co-author, with Stanley I.
Greenspan, M.D. of the Affect-Based Language
Curriculum (ABLC)
All conference and workshop handouts will be posted on the ICDL website. Your registration confirmation will contain a link to view and print the handouts.
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Hotel & Travel
All Conference and Workshop Sessions Directions/Transportation from Airports Transportation Options:
will be held at the The Hyatt Regency Bethesda sits on top of the • D.C. Metro
Hyatt Regency Bethesda Bethesda Metro Stop on the Red Line, in the Hyatt Regency Bethesda sits on top of
One Bethesda Metro Center heart of downtown Bethesda and just minutes the Bethesda Metro Stop on the Red Line.
7400 Wisconsin Avenue from Washington, D.C. For more information Washington Reagan National Airport is also
Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20814 on what to do in Bethesda and Washington, accessible via Metro. To plan your trip on
and for exact directions to the hotel, visit www. either the Metro Rail or Bus System, go to
Tel: +1 301-657-1234 Fax: +1 301-657-6453
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Reservations Distance from local airports to Hyatt Regency • Taxis
A limited block of rooms are available at the Bethesda: $45–$55 from DCA (Reagan National Airport)
conference rate of $109 single/double (11/5 Reagan National Airport (DCA)—12 miles $55–$65 from IAD (Dulles International
through 11/9) for registrants until October 16.
Dulles International (IAD)—24 miles Airport)
When making your reservation, refer to ICDL to
receive our special group rate. Reservations will Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington $65–$75 from BWI (Baltimore Washington
be made on a space-available basis, so call early. International Airport (BWI)—34 miles International Airport)
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ICDL books and videos
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To order the publications listed below and for a complete
list of all the books and videos published by ICDL, visit www.icdl.com.
If you are taking the Pre-Conference language, imitation, pragmatics, and engage- Floortime DVD Training series is available in three
Workshop on bipolar Disorders, this ment. The curriculum incorporates the principles DVD sets. Each DVD set features interviews of
of Systematic Instruction and Applied Floortime Drs. Greenspan and Wieder; video of them work-
book will be of interest to you!
as the primary teaching strategies. It also includes ing with individual children and their parents to
Children and babies with Mood Swings: supplemental oral motor and augmentative demonstrate how to put Floortime principles into
New Insights for Parents and Professionals communication techniques that support the action; and a supplementary guide with tran-
By Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D.; Ira Glovinsky, development of language. The Second Edition scripts, information about the Floortime approach
Ph.D.; and Cindy Glovinsky includes updated and revised chapters as well as and a parent questionnaire.
several new sections. It also includes a CD with all • “The Basics: Relating and Communicating,”
Addressing the challenges of living with a child Checklists, Tracking Forms, Systematic Instruc-
whose moods are extreme and unpredictable, shows parents how to interact with their child
tion Skills and Applied Floortime Activities in to support his development, from shared
this book transcends traditional tendencies Microsoft Word format for easy application.
and diagnoses by discussing mood swings in attention and engagement to interaction and
ICDL Member—$47.50 n Non Member—$52.50 more advanced communication.
terms of how they develop, instead of present-
ing the reader with the usual list of symptoms • “Sensory Regulation and Social Interac-
Diagnostic Manual for Infancy and Early
and treatments. The complex interplay between tion,” shows parents how to help a child
Childhood (ICDL-DMIC)
children’s emotional states and the various overcome challenges of sensory regulation
developmental milestones that lie along the The first comprehensive, developmentally that interfere with his ability to relate and
pathway to adulthood are described, offering based classification system for neurodevel- communicate, enabling him to reach higher
hope to parents by giving them a whole new opmental (including autism spectrum), mental developmental levels, including social inter-
way of looking at an old problem that paradoxi- health, regulatory-sensory processing, and action and pretend play.
cally seems to be increasing in modern times. language disorders and learning challenges in
• “Symbolic and Logical Thinking,” shows par-
ICDL Member—$20.50 n Non-Member—$24.95 the earliest years of life. The ICDL-DMIC opens
ents how to use pretend play to help their child
a new era in our approach to infants, young
create and connect ideas and to think logically.
If you are taking the Post-Conference children, and their families—an approach based
on understanding developmental pathways Price per set:
Workshop on the AbLC, the following ICDL Member—$79.95 n Non-Member—$88.95
and dynamic processes essential for modern
book will interest you! diagnostic and treatment programs.
The Affect-based Language Curriculum (AbLC) ICDL Member—$27.50 n Non Member—$29.50 COMING SOON
An Intensive Program for Families, Therapists NEW bOOkS FROM ICDL
and Teachers. 2nd Edition If you are taking the Pre-Conference
Workshop on DIR®/Floortime™, these By Stanley Greenspan, M.D.
By Stanley Greenspan, M.D. and Diane Lewis,
Overcoming Anxiety, Depression and other
M.A, CCC/SLP videos will interest you! Mental Health Disorders in Children and
An innovative approach to the development of Floortime DvD Training Series Adults: A New Roadmap for Families and
language that integrates the affect based model Professionals
of human development, developed by Stanley I. Meant to supplement the child’s work with
Greenspan, M.D. (the Floortime™ Model), with professionals, the Floortime DVD Training Series By Harry Wachs, O.D. and Serena Wieder, Ph.D.
the development of receptive and expressive shows parents how to use the Floortime approach visual-Spatial knowledge: The Foundation
to help their child relate and communicate. The for Thought, Affect, Play and Education
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The Interdisciplinary
Council on The ICDL Graduate School
PhD in Infant Mental Health and Developmental Disorders
Developmental and
The ICDL Graduate School offers the first doctoral program in infant and early
Learning Disorders childhood mental health and developmental disorders.
The first class entered in January 2008,
and there are currently79 enrolled students
representing a variety of disciplines, interests
and educational backgrounds, including mental
health, education, occupational therapy and
speech and language pathology. The curriculum
is designed to integrate research and clinical
Founded by Stanley Greenspan and contributions from all the relevant disciplines
Serena Wieder, the Interdisciplinary and prepares students to become leaders in the
Council on Developmental and field, providing them a unified developmental
and relationship-based approach to their work.
Learning Disorders (ICDL) has been
a pioneer in its work to advance the This program is offered through an innovative and interactive distance-
identification, prevention, and treatment learning format. Students have the advantage of studying and viewing lectures
of developmental and learning disorders. on their own schedule. They participate in real time virtual interactive classroom
For information on all the programs and discussions and reflective supervision, and have online access to study materials
activities of ICDL, visit our website, and videotaped clinical material.
www.icdl.com. We invite interested professionals with a strong interest in working with infants,
young children and their families to learn more about this unique interdisciplinary
program at www.icdl.com/GraduateSchool.shtml.
become a Member
For a small yearly fee ($35 for parents
and $60 for professionals) you can JOIN
ICDL NOW and take advantage of the
reduced 2009 conference registration fees
The DIR Institute offers
as well as all the benefits listed below. the only DIR Certificate or
Join online at www.icdl.com or use the
conference registration form to send in Floortime Diploma.
your membership dues. This competency based program is taught by the
Membership benefits distinguished DIR faculty and includes attendance at
• Discounted Conference Registration Fee intensive summer and/or regional educational programs.
For more information on the program and the 2010 dates, visit www.icdl.com.
• Video lectures including
» Learning Tree, by Dr. Stanley
DIR C
Greenspan
DIR B Clinical Specialist DIR A
» Look into My Eyes: A Floortime
Parent Project Beginning and Educator Administrators
Practitioners Certificate Program Program
• Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s Web Radio
Shows available as mp3 files For those beginning to For experienced DIR clinicians For administrators of DIR
• Discounted prices on all ICDL Books integrate DIR practice into and educators prepared to based educational services
their disciplines who have demonstrate competencies in including birth to three,
and Videos
completed introductory DIR principles and practices pre-school and school aged
• The ICDL E-Library including courses and want more in- in their existing disciplines. programs.
» Journal of Developmental Processes depth training to expand their Includes assessment and This program can be attended
articles experience. This program intervention. Obtaining simultaneously with the DIR B
» Closing Circles, practical advice prepares you for the DIR the Certificate can lead or DIR C programs for
Clinical Specialist/Educator to consulting and trainer
on different topics for parents and qualified candidates.
Certificate Program. opportunities.
professionals
» Handouts from previous conferences
• Interactive Online Forums for parents GLIMPSE is Seeking Submissions!
and professionals GLIMPSE showcases the unique perspective contained in the writings and artwork of
individuals with a history of autism and other developmental and learning disorders. The 2008
Becoming an ICDL member is easy. issues of GLIMPSE are available online at www.icdl.com and for purchase in hardcopy and
• Join online at http://www.icdl.com as note cards. We are currently seeking submissions for the 2009 issue. We are interested in
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• Mail the conference registration form subject, so that we may gain a GLIMPSE into the rich inner life of these individuals. We are
in this brochure (even if you are not seeking work from individuals of all ages.
attending) with your membership Submission guidelines, editorial policy, and information about the editors can be found at
payment. www.icdl.com.
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13 t h A n n uA l I n t e r n At I o n A l Co n F e r e n C e
Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Works and Why?
Developmental, Interdisciplinary, and Comprehensive Interventions for
Children with Autism and Other Special Needs
November 6, 7, and 8, 2009
Exciting Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland
New Location (Washington, DC Metro Area)
Distinguished Faculty: Stanley Greenspan, M.D.; Serena Wieder, Ph.D.; Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H.; Sally Rogers, M.D.; Amy
Wetherby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Stuart Shanker, D. Phil; Devin Casenhiser, Ph.D.; Nancy Minshew, M.D.; Susan Swedo, M.D.; Anil Darbari,
M.D.; Diane Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Morton Gernsbacher, Ph.D.; Harry Wachs, O.D.; Rosemary White, OTR/L; Griff Doyle, Ph.D.;
Monica Osgood; Lois Black, Ph.D.; Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D.; Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D.; Sima Gerber, Ph.D., CCC; Diane Lewis, MA/CCC-
SLP; and Lori Jeanne Peloquin, Ph.D.
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