CAS Annual Conference
Commonwealth Autism Service's
9th Annual Autism Conference
Autism in Virginia -
It's A New Day!
March 10-11, 2010
Crowne Plaza Richmond West
As of 2/9/2010 Conference Registration is Full.
Sorry, NO Walk-In's Can Be Accepted.
Conference Handouts
The following Handouts of Presentations are provided for 2010 Annual Conference Registrants Only. This information is not to be reproduced by anyone other than those who registered to attend the 2010 Annual Autism Conference – Autism in Virginia – It’s A New Day! The information will remain on the website until March 26, 2010. Individual speakers maintain ownership of all materials included in their handouts. Please contact speakers directly for permission to share their information and/or handouts.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Handouts for the keynote presentation by Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. - The Role of Hidden Curriculum and Communication Skills in Developing Social Relationships – will be available at the conference on Wednesday for all participants.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - Breakouts
1) Strategies for Supporting Young Children (Part I) – Hendricks and Burke
2) Autism and Transition for Adulthood – Wehman
3) Strategies for Supporting Young Children (Part II) – Hendricks and Burke
4) The State of Autism In VA Today
5) Educational Eligibility vs. Medical Dx – Desportes
6) Strategies for Training and Managing Staff – Holland and Masincup
Hope you enjoy these pictures from
Commonwealth Autism Service's
8th Annual Autism Conference
Autism:
Making a Difference Together
Ready for Registration!

Ready for Learning!
Let the Conference Begin!




Having Fun at the Networking Reception ...





A Special Thanks to our Speakers!
Here are just a few ...

Tony Gentry, Ph.D., OTR/L

Kristi Sakai

Pat DiBari

Sibling Panel

Donald Oswald, Ph.D.

Teresa Lyons, M.Ed.

Peggy Halliday, BCaBA

Joann Bodurtha, M.D., MPH

Dottie Narodny, B.A., BCaBA

Matthew Lerner
James Coan, Ph.D.

Shonnet Brand, M.S., BCBA

Steven Celmer, M.A., BCBA

"In Their Own Words" Panel
A Special Thanks to Our Exhibitors!
Here are just a few ...
Breaks Sponsor
Our Friends from Family Preservation Services
Breaks Sponsor
Our Friends from Northstar Academy
Our Friends from Grafton
Our Friends from Richmond House
Our Friends from Commonwealth Community Trust
Our Friends from The Faison School
Our Friends from Maxim Healthcare Services
Our Friends from The Kanner Center
Our Friends from St. Joseph's Villa
Our Friends from Disability Determination Services
and Social Security Administration
Our Friends from Cumberland Hospital
Our Friends from The Hughes Center for Exceptional Children
Our Friends from League of Therapists, Inc.
Our Friends from Social Skill Builder, Inc.
Our Friends from the Virginia Autism Council
Visiting the Bookstore
Thanks to Our Friends at
the Central VA Chapter of the Autism Society of America!
More Pictures from the 2009 Conference ...

Thanks for Your Support!!
Hope to See You Next Year!
