Autism Speaks National Conference for Families and Professionals

This conference is open to professionals (clinicians, psychologists, nurses, allied health professionals, educators, behavioral specialists and other professionals), and individuals and families affected by autism. Join us for the two-day program which features science sessions and targeted workshop sessions focused on medical issues and approaches to providing comprehensive and integrated care for individuals with ASD. This meeting is brought to you by Autism Speaks and educational partners Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Conference Registration
For information on how to register for the conference, click here. 
Early bird registration deadline extended to June 22, 2012

Featured Keynotes:
8:30am - Friday, August 3, 2012
Keynote Address: Caring for the Whole Child with ASD: A Comprehensive Approach to Creating a Healthy and Meaningful Life
Ricki Robinson, MD, MPH
Co-Director, Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning, La Cañada, CA
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine

8:15am – Saturday, August 4, 2012
Keynote Address: Evidence-based Practice with Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Targeting Quality of Life
Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD
Director, McCarton Upper School
Chair, Scientific Council, Organization for Autism Research

Learn more about our Keynote speakers here.

	Continuing Education Credits For more information about continuing education credits offered at this conference, click here.		Conference Brochure For more information on the day's agenda, session topics, and speaker presentations, please see the conference brochure by clicking here.
	Transportation and Accommodations For more information on the conference venue and hotels in the local area, click here.		Conference Schedule Click here to learn more about what you can expect to see presented for clinicians and families at the conference.
	Welcome Reception Registered attendees are invited to a complimentary welcome reception on Friday, August 3rd from 6-7pm for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and socializing.		Conference Agenda Click here to see the conference agenda. Here you can learn about session topics, presenter names and more.

Family Events at the Autism Speaks National Conference for Families and Professionals Our conference is proud to offer a family friendly environment for attendees. Optional offsite activities have been arranged for each day of the conference. Families can visit COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. A dedicated room will also be available for children accompanied by their parents to visit during the conference. In addition, your family will receive information on other family friendly options that are within a short walk or drive of the hotel. For information about these exciting family-friendly events planned during the conference, click here.

Contact Us:
For questions about the conference, contact us at atn@autismspeaks.org. 

For information regarding continuing education credit, please contact Cory D’Ambrosio at Cory.DAmbrosio@nationwidechildrens.org.