Autism New Zealand 2010 Conference

Starring: Dr AvaRuth Baker, Dr Tony Attwood, Dr Gary Mesibov

Autism New Zealand Incorporated 2010 Conference. Celebrating ASD in New Zealand
10th / 11th / 12th September 2010 at Te Papa in Wellington.

Keynote Speakers: Dr AvaRuth Baker, Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Gary Mesibov.

5 Work Streams:
1 - Adult Life, Adult Issues
2 - Living with ASD
3 - Family, practical strategies
4 - Research, Government
5 - Education

Panel Discussions:
1 - Nutrition
2 - ABA
3 - Siblings

To see more information and register to the above work streams and panel discussions, please go to: www.autismnz.org.nz/Autism-New-Zealand/Conference-2010.php

• Day 1 Friday
- 11:00 Keynote speaker – Dr AvaRuth Baker
AvaRuth’s experience in autism is both professional and personal (diagnosed as residual Asperger’s Syndrome in 1997). AvaRuth trained in medicine and mental health, finds her current niche interpreting between different autism perspectives (insider versus outsider), medical models (orthodox versus holistic) and research paradigms (biomedical / quantitative versus sociological / qualitative).
- 1:00 Keynote speaker – Dr Gary Mesibov
Gary is currently the Director of Division TEACCH at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This internationally recognized statewide program is one of a kind in its pioneering approaches to service, treatment, training, research and the education of individuals with autism. Gary also serves as Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychiatry, and Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- 2:00 Work streams
- 3:30 Work streams
- 5:00 - 6.00pm Facilitated discussion for ASD attendees OR Open networking session

• Day 2 Saturday:
- 09:00 Keynote speaker – Dr Tony Attwood
Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He works in private practice in Brisbane, but is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. His book Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into twenty languages.
- 10:30 Work streams
- 12:30 Lunch
- 1:30 Work Streams including Temple Grandin
Temple is perhaps the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. However she didn’t talk until she was three and a half years old, communicating her frustration instead by screaming, peeping, and humming. In 1950, she was diagnosed with autism and her parents were told she should be institutionalised.
- 3.30 Panel Discussions: Panel 1–Nutrition, Panel 2–ABA, Panel 3–Siblings
- 4:30 Matt Frost, Jen Birch – The conference so far
- 5:15 Facilitated discussion for ASD Attendees only

• Day 3 Sunday:
- 09:00–12:00
Workshop 1: ‘ASD Across the Lifespan: Early Childhood to Adult Minds and Hearts Symposium.
Workshop 2: TEACCH with Gary Mesibov Created by Eric Schopler 45 years ago, the TEACCH program has developed strategies and programs that have served people with ASD all over the world of all ages and all levels of functioning.
- 12:30 Karakia and close

Early Bird Registration fees apply if registered and paid before 31 July 2010.
Please tick appropriate boxes and total amount due in bottom row. Registration closes 31 August 2010.

One day conference option, please select which day, you wish to attend, Friday or the Saturday. Full conference option, covers the Friday, Saturday and Sunday (1/2 day). The Gala dinner on Saturday 11 September, is an extra, over and above the conference.

Workshop registrations will apply on the day and you will receive a registration/information pack, once we have received your payment.

For any questions in relation to this conference, please email: conference@autismnz.org.nz

Related Links:
www.autismnz.org.nz
conference@autismnz.org.nz

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