Events
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2015
Annual
Conference
The Arizona Autism Coalition
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5th Annual Conference
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November 7, 2015
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ability 360 Center, 5025 E Washington Street, Phoenix AZ
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Featuring
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Sessions for Parents + BCBA’s + Other Professionals
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Over 15 Speakers
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Lunch Included
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CEU’s Available for BCBA’s
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Evening Wine + Cheese Reception
Free Parking
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Featured Presenters
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Keynote
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Laura Lee McIntyre, Ph.D., BCBA-D
“Family-centered interventions to promote positive outcomes for children with developmental disabilities”
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Theresa McKeon
“TAGteach: Tag Don’t Nag” Teaching with Acoustical Guidance"
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Other Sessions
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Elaine Berkley, MSW
“IEP Advocacy”
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Gina Griffiths
“Arizona Employment First-JOBS (Job Opportunities Build Success)”
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Adam Hahs, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
“Promoting a Symbiotic Learning Environment: A Path to Habilitation for Practitioners and Learners”
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Susan Marks, J.D., Ph.D, BCBA-D
“Putting the Horse Before the Cart: Sorting Through Evidence-Based Interventions for Children with ASD”
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Ann Monahan
“The 5 W’s of Funding-Who, What, When, Where, & Why to bill for AHCCCS Services (ALL Medicaid Funding)”
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Janna Murrell
“New Diagnosis? Now What….”
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Dr. Sara Salek
“ASD Committee Preview”
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Katie Sprouls, Ph.D., NCSP
“Incorporating Diversified Services for a Comprehensive Wellness Treatment Approach”
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Paige Raetz, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Jeff Ross, M.A.
“Adult services for individuals with ASD: Program models to support independence and employment.”
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Karen Starbowski
MassMutual Arizona Special Care Planning Team
“Life Care Planning”
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Christopher Tiffany
“Transition to Adulthood”
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Dr. Thomas Tuzzolino
North Scottsdale Family Chiropractic
“The Perfect Storm”
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Christine Wentz & Amanda Sumney
“Incorporating a ‘My Way’ System to Increase Flexibility within Daily Activities & Transitions”
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Ehren Werntz, BCBA
“Dynamic Treatment for Dynamic Families: The Behavioral Health Program at AZA United”
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James Williams & Melinda Khachaturian
“Transition Matters: Meeting the Post-Secondary Needs of Students with Autism”
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Exhibitors
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