Autism Society of Greater Phoenix 13th Annual Autism/Asperger’s conference

Dr. Temple Grandin, 2010 TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world and national speaker Dianne Craft MA, CNHP to Keynote at Autism Society of Greater Phoenix 13th Annual Autism/Asperger’s conference at MADCAP Theater in Tempe, AZ on March 30th and 31st, 2012.

We have an exciting schedule planned with nearly 30 local and national speakers. You don’t want to miss this conference. Registration opening soon!

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Dr. Temple Grandin
Friday Keynote
Life with Autism
Temple will share her personal stories and advice about life with autism, covering topics including early childhood, education, sensory challenges, social challenges, and selecting and working towards an appropriate career. Although individuals with autism have many challenges, and think differently, she will discuss how to focus on their strengths so that they can lead successful lives.
Temple Grandin is a highly successful adult with autism, and one of the leading lecturers on how to help individuals with autism/Asperger’s. She is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She is also a bestselling author of six books on her life experiences in dealing with autism, and is a leading advocate for people with autism. In 2010 Grandin was a focus of a semi-biographical HBO film, titled Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes as Grandin, which received five awards.
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Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP
Saturday Keynote

Unlocking the Abilities in Children with Autism and Asperger’s Using a Unique, Three-Pronged Approach
Recognizing the abilities that often appear locked inside children with Autism, Dianne will give an overview of the three main strategies that she has developed to open learning gates.  Using case histories, she will unveil to you the use of Right Brain Teaching Strategies for improved memory; her Brain Integration therapy, designed to dramatically increase the connections of the brain hemispheres to open blocked learning gates, and some often overlooked nutritional interventions she has found that bring the fastest results in Sensory Processing and socialization abilities.

Dianne Craft holds a Masters Degree in Special Education and is a Certified Natural Health Professional. In this dual role as educator and nutritionist, Dianne has had many unique experiences working with children on the Autism spectrum. In addition to consulting with Colorado schools, she has been president of the Denver consulting firm, Child Diagnostics, Inc. for the past 14 years, and has presented her educational and nutritional approaches nationally. She has authored the Brain Integration Therapy Manual and the Right Brain Reading Program and has developed a step by step nutritional program for children called The Biology of Behavior.

Parents will learn many practical ideas and strategies to help their child/teen/adult with autism.

A great resource for teachers and all therapists (speech, occupational, ABA, DIR) and caregivers.    Exhibitor booths are available at breaks and throughout the day. It’s a very packed 2 days, don’t miss out on this exciting conference!

Exhibitor space is expected to sell out. Please register early. For more information on how to become an exhibitor, please contact our exhibitor coordinator at exhibitor@phxautism.org Phone/ Fax: 562-804-8790

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th, 2012
TIME: 10:00am – 1pm
WHERE: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park,
7301 E. Indian Bend Road
Papago Ramada
(South End of the Park)

The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix will be providing GFCF Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, condiments, and paper products (plates, napkins, utensils).There are BBQ Grills and Covered Picnic Tables. Bathroom facilities are located nearby. There will be BOUNCERS and other fun activities for the kids as well as the train and carousel! This is a wonderful opportunity for our families to get together and socialize as well as network with other autism families in their communities!

We are asking families to bring an item to share by last name:
A-H: Drinks/Water/Juice/Soda, I-Q: Desserts, R-Z: Side Dishes.

We encourage you to bring a GFCF or special diet item to share if your family follows one! Please RSVP by April 7th to Sheryl at sherylmcclary@yahoo.com so we have enough food for everyone!

For more information, e-mail Sheryl at sherylmcclary@yahoo.com.

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