The U.S. Autism & Asperger Association’s (USAAA) 2010 annual conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri from October 1-3. The theme for this year’s conference is “Autism Education and Treatment: A Road to Wellness” and will feature some of the world’s leading autism experts. The keynote address at the USAAA 5th Annual World Conference will feature four of these experts: Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Martha Herbert, Dr. Stephen Shore, and Areva D. Martin, Esq.

This year USAAA is doing something a bit different with their autism conference format – the event will feature nine panel workshops in non-concurrent sessions. So now instead of trying to figure out which presentation you want to attend at 9:15, there is only one to choose from. You won’t be missing out on something pertinent in another session and you won’t forget where you’re planning on attending next. This is something new for autism conferences and it will be interesting to see how successful it ends up being. As a past autism conference attendee, I can assure you that deciding between two phenomenal presentations at the same time is extremely difficult.

Following is the schedule of panel discussions
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The Help Group is pleased to announce its Camp Discovery and Kids Like Me summer day camps, which provide a fun and exciting recreational camp experience for children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Designed to encourage social and emotional growth, our camps are led by highly trained and professional staff who ensure campers will learn, make friends and have a great time!

WHAT: Camp Discovery is an outdoor day camp for kids ages 3 to 14 with mild to moderate special needs that has a 1:3 staff/child ratio. Psychotherapists, along with speech, occupational and music therapists consult with counselors to develop goals and interventions that enable campers to enjoy daily routines and activities in a language-rich and socially supportive setting. Small groups of campers engage in a developmentally appropriate and exciting program that includes music, arts & crafts, nature activities, games, sports, theme days and more.
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Autism and Genes in the LA Times

July 21, 2010

I came across an article about the genetic aspect of autism in one of my environmental news feeds and thought that it may be of interest to some of you. Please note that I am not saying that autism is only caused by a genetic issue or that I am taking any position on the [...]

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Model Me Going Places Autism App for iPad

July 21, 2010

If you’re a techno geek like I am and have an iPad, I’d like to recommend the Model Me Going Places free autism app from Model Me Kids. The application provides photographs of children engaged in common activities in public along with a quick text description of each page. These are basically pre-made social stories [...]

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Registration Open for Fall 2010 DAN! Conference

July 20, 2010

If you are planning to attend the Fall 2010 Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Conference, then now is the time to registration. Registration has opened and the early bird rates are valid through September 19, 2010. The Fall 2010 DAN! Conference is one of the most popular autism conferences in the country. The DAN! program is [...]

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Vote to Provide Autism Therapy to Military Families

July 14, 2010

“ACT Today! for Military Families” will provide $5,000 grants to military children with autism for therapy and other family supports. These vital treatments and support services will help military children with autism achieve their highest potential. Autism impacts 1 out of every 88 military children, With treatment, children can make significant gains. Only 7% of [...]

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