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Autism Conference
Autism Through the Lifespan: Living an Exceptional Life
Presented by TERI, Inc. & Paul Alan Dores, Ph.D.
When: Friday, April 30th, 2004
Where: Hyatt-Regency Islandia, San Diego

How can we as parents, classroom teachers, administrators and therapists help individuals with autism live an "exceptional" life despite behavioral, sensory, social and academic challenges?  We invite you to join us and our featured presenters, including:

Martin T. Stein, M.D.

Noted UCSD Physician and Co-Author of several of Dr. Benjamin Spock's parenting books

Bryna Siegel, M.D.

Author, Lecturer and Director of the Autism Clinic at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute at UCSF

Denise Poston, Ph.D.

Parent and Research Director at the Beach Center on Families and Disability at the University of Kansas

Al Etmanski

Author of "A Good Life for You and Your Relative with a Disability", and the Executive Director of PLAN in British Columbia

We will explore this important issue and present creative and therapeutic ways to assure that an "exceptional" lifestyle and education are part of an individual's present as well as their future.

Celebrate Excellence

Dr. Temple Grandin Distinguished Service Award

TERI, Inc., with the assistance of the North County Autism Society, will present the Dr. Temple Grandin Distinguished Service Award to the teacher, aide, or direct service worker in San Diego County whose work with children and/or adults with autism epitomizes excellence.  Winners will be announced at the Conference and will receive a cash prize of $250 and free admittance.

Nomination Deadline:  March 30th, 2004

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