Eden II Programs is having its Annual Conference on Autism at the Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn at 1100 South Avenue on October 21st and October 22nd.
This conference is designed to assist educators, psychologists, teachers and families develop more effective programs for individuals affected by autism.
DAY 1:
- Keynote Presentation: by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD “Building Social Comprehension: Selecting Strategies and Evaluating Success”
- “Unlock Your Potential and the Potential of Those Around You: The Power of Positive Reinforcement” -Randy Horowitz, MS Ed SAS
- “Understanding & Treating Challenging Behaviors” – Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA
- “Measurably Superior Instruction: Dirscrete Trial and Beyond” – Randy Horowitz, MS Ed SAS
- “Enhancing Language Processing in Learners with ASD” – Joanne Greenser, PhD, CCC-SLP
- “Scope and Sequence of Curriculum Sequencing: Some Important Considerations” – John Barnard, MS
- “Behavioral Momentum” – Nancy Ferer, SAS
DAY 2
- Keynote Presentation: “Fluency-Based Instruction for Learners with Autism” – Michael Fabrizio, MA, BCBA
- “Give them Wings and Let Them Fly: Strategies for Promoting Independence” -Randy Horowitz, MS Ed, SAS
- “Managing Staff Performance to Ensure Quality Autism Interventions” – Michael Fabrizio, MA, BCBA
- “Supporting Individuals in Job Sites and the Community” – Daphna El-Itoy, PhD, BCBA
- “Medications Commonly Prescribed for Individuals with Autism: Idications, Efficacey and Side Effects” Eileen Hopkins, PhD
- “Augmentative Alternative Communication Usage for Individuals with Autism” Cassandra Mariano, CCC-SLP
- “Getting Fit and Having Fun: Working Towards a Healthy Lifestyle” Randy Horowitz
- “Issues Regarding Sexuality” -Frank Cicero
