UMaine Conference on Developmental Approaches for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum
Contact: Alan Parks at 581-1236; Joe Carr at 581-3571
ORONO — Is autism becoming more common? What causes autism? What can we do to deal with autism? Mainers are asking these questions with increasing frequency, and the national media has begun reporting more frequently on autism, heightening public awareness.
The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies will host a one-day conference on June 30, 2005, at the Bangor Civic Center to help people understand autism, learn about educational approaches to autism, and build relationships with parents and professionals interested in providing quality autism interventions for the children of Maine.
Information and registration materials are available by calling (800) 203-6957 (voice/TTY)
The keynote speaker for this event will be Dr. Barry Prizant, who has more than 30 years experience as a clinical scholar, researcher, and program consultant to young children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disabilities.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about five developmental approaches for teaching young children with autism, and will benefit from direct interaction with expert representatives of these five approaches.