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JULY 2004 WORLD EDITION
July 5, 2020 v.a Vol. 8 No. 107w
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On line ABA course for care givershas added an online aba course for
caregivers and professionals who want to learn some of the basics of
aba. http://www.aba4autism.com
webmaster@aba4autism.com
AFRICA:
LAGOS NIGERIA
Literary Events Conference
3 nnobi st. ind layout enugu
Nov 1-Dec 31 Enugu
pontusquilla@yahoo.com
SOUTH AFRICA
2nd World Autism Congress
"Autism Safari - Exploring New Territories"
30 Oct - 2 Nov 2020 Cape Town
Cape Town International Convention Centre. Jill Stacey
autismsa@iafrica.com
www.autism-sa.org +(2721) 914 2888 Fax: +(2721) 914 2890
AUSTRALIA
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain toimprove
the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Anne Clarke and Tracey Butler. Introduction to The
Listening Program, Ear/Brain & Sensory Integration, Auditory
Processing, Authorized Provider Procedures & more.
7-8 Jul Alice Springs
TBA Links To Learning
links2learning@ozemail.com.au
011 61 8 82270202
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain to
improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Anne Clarke and Tracey Butler. Introduction to The
Listening Program, Ear/Brain & Sensory Integration, Auditory
Processing, Authorized Provider Procedures & more.
9-10 Jul Darwin TBA Links To Learning 011 61 8 82270202
links2learning@ozemail.com.au
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain to
improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Anne Clarke and Tracey Butler. Introduction to The
Listening Program, Ear/Brain & Sensory Integration, Auditory
Processing, Authorized Provider Procedures & more.
6-7 Aug Perth
TBA Links To Learning
links2learning@ozemail.com.au
011 61 8 82270202
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain to
improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Mariane Judd and Maxwell Fravall, D.O Intro to The
Listening Program, Ear/Brain & Sensory Integration, Auditory
Processing, Authorized Provider Procedures & more.
14-15 Aug Melbourne TBA Mariane Judd or Maxwell Fravall, D.O.
mariane.judd@extralesson.com
mmfraval@ozemail.com.au
011 61 2 62877669
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain to
improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Mariane Judd and Maxwell Fravall, D.O. Intro to The
Listening Program, Ear/Brain & Sensory Integration, Auditory
Processing, Authorized Provider Procedures & more.
14-15 Aug Auckland TBA Mariane Judd or Maxwell Fravall, D.O..
mariane.judd@extralesson.com or
mmfraval@ozemail.com.au
011 61 2 62877669
Working with Children with Autism in Mainstream Classrooms
Seminar will: Provide a working knowledge of autism relevant to
educational settings. Provide a sound basis for understanding key
issues of relevance to teaching the child with autism. Equip staff with
a framework for developing practical and useful strategies for
classroom management. Provide a reference quide to understanding the
teacher's role vis a vis the child with autism.
20 Aug West Perth WA 6872
Faxed RSVPs are essential in order to secure a place as space is
limited. Seminar Reference No: MS200804
Rosemary Miles (08) 9489 8938
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain to
improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Anne Clarke and Tracey Butler. Introduction to The
Listening Program, Ear/Brain &
Sensory Integration, Auditory Processing, Authorized Provider
Procedures & more.
1-2 Oct Brisbane
TBA Links To Learning
links2learning@ozemail.com.au
011 61 8 82270202
Biennial Australian Autism Conference Autism Spectrum: Pathways To
Understanding Professor Christopher Gillberg, Dr Jeanie McAfee, Dr Tony
Attwood. Sponsored by the Autism Association ACT
& The Autism Council of Australia
1 Oct - 3 Oct Canberra Rydges Lakeside From $200 - $595
autismact.homemail.com.au/
The Listening Program® (TLP) Authorized Provider Training a
Music-Based Auditory Stimulation method that trains the brain to
improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn, and
communicate. Mariane Judd and Maxwell Fravall, D.O
Introduction to The Listening Program, Ear/Brain & Sensory
Integration, Auditory Processing, Authorized Provider Procedures &
more.
11-12 Dec Canberra TBA Mariane
Judd or Maxwell Fravall, D.O.
mariane.judd@extralesson.com or
mmfraval@ozemail.com.au
011 61 2 62877669
CANADA:
ALBERTA
Autism: Best Practices for Assessment and Service Delivery
To provide professionals with up-to-date information related to current
service delivery models in autism. Dr. Cathy Lord, inter- national
expert in autism and Edmonton area alumnus, and is the principle author
of the NRC publication Educating Children with Autism. She is also
creator of the ADOS-G and ADI assessment instruments which have become
the standard measures used in research and diagnosis.
Oct 1 & 2, Edmonton, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital,
Psychology Department Tracy Niehaus 471-2262 ext 2189
tracyniehaus@cha.ab.ca
8th Keys To The Treasure Chest Conference -Oceans of Possibilities,
Jeanie McAfee, MD and Jerry Newport
Oct 22 & 23 Edmonton
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, T5J 1N9 780- 421-9797 or 1-866-838-3687
NOVA SCOTIA
Atlantic Canada Conference on Learning Disabilities
"Cracking the Code"
Oct 15 & 16 Halifax
902-423-2850 ldans.nsnet.org
sclarke.ldans@ns.sympatico.ca
ONTARIO
Specific Carbohydrate Diet - The Gut/Brain/Diet Connection
Elaine Gottschall, B.A., MSc. Researcher and author presents
information on the interactions between The Brain and the Gut and how
food affects behaviour.
Jul 24 Toronto 9:30am to 4:30pm, $85 University of Toronto, Alumni Hall
100 Cynthia Zahoruk
www.autismcanada.org
czahoruk@autismcanada.org
905-331-4480
What is the DAN! Protocol? & Making Brunch GF/CF
Presented by Arlene Moshe, RD and Fanny DeCaria, chef
Aug 15 North York
1000 Finch Ave., North York
Arlene Moshe 416-250-5045
www.nutritionalsummit.com
Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior - Teaching Communication
Skills To Children with Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities.
Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This
workshop focuses on the behavioral approach to teaching communication
skills to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
This approach is based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior
and the research of Michael, Sundberg, Partington, and others.
Sep 23 Toronto 8:30am to 5 pm
Gerry Bernicky gbernicky@tpas.ca
(416) 925-5141 ext 442
Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen - Early DIagnosis,Psychological Theories of
Autism,The Extreme Male Brain, Teaching Mind Reading to People with
Autism.
Oct 1 - Woodbridge Le Jardin Special Event Centre, 8440 Hwy 27
Woodbridge 403-394-9430
arbutuscoast@shaw.ca
www.arbutuscoast.com
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Conference - Autism Across the Lifespan. Dr. Eric Fombonne-Autism
Spectrum Disorders-An Upadate; Dr.JamesHudziak-Autism Inattention,
Agression & Impulsivity; Dr.John Constantino-Social Skills &
Reciprocity in PDD and Autism Mail Reg. PO Box 75 York, PE C0A 1P0
Charlottetown
Aug 6 Charlottetown 8am to 4pm $135. adv by Jul 19 $110 Carrefoure de
L'Isle Saint-Jean, 5 Acadian Drive
Carolyn Bateman 902-566-5643 cbateman@peair.com
SASKATCHEWAN
Moose Jaw Autism Support
Jul 22 Aug 26 Moose Jaw 4th Thurs/Mo. 7 - 9 pm Moose Jaw Union Hospital
6th floor solarium Kim Stafford 306 693-2723 kimsta1@sasktel.net
INDIA
Annual Training Workshop for Parents & Professionals. The workshops
build on an under- standing of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and work
through teaching various cognitive, com- munication, and daily living
skills.
Oct 14 - 17 New Delhi Indian Social Institute, Lodi Institutional Area
www.autism-india.org/
annual_training.pdf
INDONESIA
Auditory Integration Training
Autism/ADD Resources, Inc., Michael & Marcy McCarthy (AIT since
1991). Experience and longevity in the field of Berard method Auditory
Integration Training are yours plus our 400-plus page Resources 2004
Guide Book. AIT is an intensive 10-day process designed to improve
language processing and ease sensitive hearing. Sensory integration is
enhanced, mid-brain function is addressed by making cerebral
connections more efficient.
Jul 2004 Jakarta, Surabaya & Bali $1,200 USD Debbie Sianturi
deb_sianturi@cbn.net.id or kingskid_min@cbn.ne.id
NEW ZEALAND
The Listening Program
14 - 15 Aug Auckland
mariane.judd@extralesson.com
UNITED KINGDOM: ENGLAND
Intellect ICT Industry Charity
Ball aims to raise more than
£30,000 for the Treehouse Trust. PublicTechnology.net will be
supporting the Ball,
8 Jul London Lincoln's Inn Fields
Tina Gallagher on 020 7395 600
Walking for Harry - NAS fundraiser.
Peter Johns and his sons Jack, 17, and Robert, 15, will walk 200 miles
along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in dedication to Peter's nine year
old son, Harry, who has autism.
25 Jul - 11 Aug Pembrokeshire
www.justgiving.com/
walkingforharry
Teaching Appropriate Behaviour to Children and Adults with Develop-
mental Disabilities. Patrick McGreevy Ph.D., BCBA assisted by Yvonne
Parker BCABA. Workshop provides specific, practical teaching and
management strategies from Applied Behaviour Analysis designed to
replace non-compliant, aggressive, self-stimulatory, and self-injurious
behaviour in children and adults with developmental dis- abilities.
6-7 Sep Chester 8.30am-3.30pm
Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Whitchurch
Road, Christleton. Dr McGreevy
www.behaviorchange.com
drmcg@behaviorchange.com
Teaching 9 Critical Communication Skills. Pyramid Educational
Consultants UK Ltd
13 Sep Birmingham
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
2-day PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) workshop
13 - 14 Sep York YO10 4FD
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
2-day PECS Workshop
20-21 Sep London. The Resource Centre, Holloway Road
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
2-Day PECS training Workshop
23-24 Sep Birmingham Apollo Hotel, Hagley Road
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
An Introduction to the HANDLE® Approach - Holistic Approach to
NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency. Helping those struggling
with: ADD/ADHD, Autism/PDD, Balance and Coordination Issues, Brain
Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Behavioral Difficulties,
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Language Delay, and more. Cathy Stingley.
International Instructor of the HANDLE® approach
24 Sep Huddersfield 6pm-9pm. Friday evening introduction is FREE and
open to all interested; Early Registration £95.00; Full
Registration £120.00. Highfields School Janet Watson
www.handle.org
jewatson@ntlworld.com
01484 605727, Mobile 07974 397088
PECS Review, Practice Workshop
27 Sep London
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
Incorporating PECS Workshop
28 Sep London
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
Using Verbal Behaviour
30 Sep London
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
Dr. Who and the Daleks II
Indelible Promotions' third event, taking place this fall with guests
including Paul McGann, Anneke Wills, Paul Cornell, Rob Shearman, Mark
Ayres and Terrance Dicks. The event this time is being held in aid of
The National Autism Society.
2-3 Oct Liverpool Gladstone Hotel
www.indelible.org.uk
2-Day PECS training Workshop
11-12 Nov Milton Keynes
pyramid@pecs.org.uk
www.pecs.org.uk
IRELAND
An Introduction to the HANDLE® Approach - Holistic Approach to
NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency. Helping those struggling
with: ADD/ADHD, Autism/PDD, and more. Intended for professionals and
families to help understand the root causes of these difficulties. It
introduces a unique, comprehensive, simple approach. You will learn
some fun, effective and inexpensive methods, which can be used at home,
school and work.
17 Sep Sligo 6:30-9:30pm The Friday evening introduction is FREE and
open to all interested. Early Registration £158.00, Full
Registration £200.00. Mercy College
Rosemarie Mason
rosemarie.mason@ntlworld.com
+44 20 8554 6522
Copyright 2004, Lenny Schafer