Events

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