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August 16, 2009
Restoring Hope 2009… a Conference for Families Living with Autism
October 15, 2009
7:30 am-8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:30 am-4:00 pm Resource Fair
8:30 am-4:00 pm Conference Sessions
Noon-1:30 pm Honoring Caregivers Luncheon (separate registration)
Location
Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
You will have the opportunity to hear from the following experts
Opening Session Keynote Speaker – Dr. Bryan King, Seattle Children’s
Luncheon Guest Speaker – Lynn Stern Feiges, Author Sibling Stories
Treatment Track:
- effective behavioral interventions – Dr. Ann Uherek
- sleep disorders – Dr. Yemiserach Kifle
- biomedical interventions – Dr. Gary Stobbe
- medications – Dr. Alan Unis
Education Track:
- successful school/family partnerships – Larry Davis
- evidence-based school practices – Dr. Scott Spaulding
- positive behavior supports – Dr. Kathleen Zanolli
- social skills training – Glenna Clouse
Family Support Track:
- maintaining your marriage – Beth Jensen
- handling challenging behaviors – Cindy Harvey
- parents as long term care providers – TBD
- families facing hard choices – panel of parents
Lifespan Track:
- sexuality education – Dr. Steve Becker
- transitioning to employment – TBD
- housing options – Sunridge Ranch, Tessera, LEO
- risk and safety skills – Autism Speaks
Cost
Conference Only (early bird) $75
Conference & Luncheon (early bird) $150
Conference Only (after Sept. 23) $100
Conference & Luncheon (after Sept. 23) $175
Scholarships are available.
Resource Fair
An all-day resource fair is being held in partnership with autism organizations serving our region and will provide families with resources available in the community.
Honoring Caregivers Luncheon
Join us to honor a caregiver who has made a difference in the life of a child with autism. More information at: www.tessera.org/luncheon.html
For more information & to register for the conference, please visit: www.tessera.org/conference.html
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