Autism & Asperger's 2008 - Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville, TX)
 

Keynote Speakers

 
 

Dr. Temple Grandin
co-author of Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships and author of Discovering Talents, Animals in Translation, Emergence - Labeled Autistic and Thinking in Pictures

www.templegrandin.com

Dr. James Ball
Author of an upcoming
new book on
Early Intervention
& Autism

 

Maria Wheeler
author of Toilet Training for Individuals with
Autism and other Related Disorders
and co-author of
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies
for Individuals with Autism

Jennifer McIlwee Myers
contributor to
Asperger's and Girls

     
   
Kathy Kelchner
   
 

Topics

 


'Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships' with Dr. Temple Grandin

'Early Intervention' and 'Social Skills' with Dr. Jim Ball

'Effective Behavior Strategies' with Maria Wheeler

'Life Skills for People with Autism' and 'Sensory Issues' with Jennifer McIlwee Myers

'Communication' with Kathy Kelchner

 

Schedule - Register Early as Seating is Limited!

 
March 27, 2008 Agenda March 28, 2008 Agenda
   
7:00 am Registration and Coffee
8:15 Welcome and Announcements
8:30 Dr. Jim Ball
10:00 Break
10:30 Dr. Jim Ball continues
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 Maria Wheeler
2:30 Break
3:00 Maria Wheeler continues
4:30 Day One Ends
 

Conference Accreditation(s) per day:

APA Continuing Education Credit = 6
ASHA Continuing Education Units = .6
AOTA
TSHA
SOCIAL WORKERS

7:30 am Registration and Coffee
8:15 Welcome and Announcements
8:30 Dr. Temple Grandin
10:00 Break
10:30 Jennifer McIlwee Myers
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 Jennifer McIlwee Myers continues
2:30 Break
3:00 Kathy Kelchner
4:30 Conference Ends
 




 

Conference Site

 

Hotel/Conference Site Information:

Rancho Viejo Resort
1 Rancho Viejo Dr.
Rancho Viejo, TX 78575
956-350-4000

 

For Directions to Conference Center within Resort Complex

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Rancho Viejo is a relaxed, golf oriented community and resort that stretches across 1,400 verdant acres in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of tropical Texas.

Rancho Viejo is located just 30 minutes from the beaches of South Padre Island and 20 minutes from shopping in Mexico. The Valley International Airport, in Harlingen, and the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport are 20 minutes away.

Make your reservations by calling and mentioning the Future Horizons Autism Conference by February 29th and you can take advantage of the special room rates of $89.00 single; $95.00 double; $110.00 triple and $125.00 quad.

Please call as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of rooms at the discounted rate.

Parking is complimentary for attendees.






 

Register for the Rio Grande Valley Conference

 

Interested in registering? 
You can call us at 1.800.489.0727 or click on the registration links below.
Printable registration form for Purchase Orders, Fax orders and mailing click here.

NOTE:  The prices you see below represent a special $5.00 discount from listed brochure prices. 
            This discounted rate is only available for online registrants. 

 
  Two Days One Day
  Professional $210.00 $155.00
  Parents/Family Members $160.00 $135.00
  Student $160.00 $135.00
  Person with Autism $135.00 $ 80.00 
* Group Rate - Professionals $180.00 /per person $135.00 /per person
* Group Rate - Family $145.00 /per family member $110.00 /per family member
 

* To qualify for Group rates there must be 5 or more people on the same credit card, check or purchase order.

 
Register NOW!
 

Cancellation Policy

 

All cancellations must be received in writing by the date indicated below:

  • More than 30 days prior to first day of conference: you receive your choice of a full refund via check, credit for FH materials, or a future conference registration.

  • Less than 30 days but more than three days prior to first day of conference: you receive a full refund via credit for FH materials or a future conference registration.

  • Three days or less prior to first day of conference: no refunds available. Sorry - no exceptions.

Yes! You can substitute someone else if you cannot attend. Please notify us 24 hours in advance.

 

Future Horizons, Inc.
721 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76013
Contact Us

Phone 800.489.0727 * Fax 817.277.2270

 

Future Horizons is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Future Horizons maintains responsibility for the program. Future Horizons is offering this activity for continuing education credit. Participants may register and receive credit available for each day is listed on the agenda. Participants leaving early will not be given credit. Participants must follow the workshop attendance policy in the handout packet. Upon request, a copy will be mailed with your registration confirmation.

Future Horizons is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to sponsor continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for CEU's intermediate level; professional area. ASHA approval of continuing education sponsorship does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Future Horizons is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of continuing education. Each workshop is offered for .6 CEU’s. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. *Does not apply in the state of California.

Conference may satisfy state licensing requirements for special education teachers and related special service professionals. Please consult your state licensing agency.

 

Update March 25, 2008   *  © Copyright 2005 by Future Horizons. All rights reserved