jpcoyne@ cnr.

edu The College of New Rochelle Presents First Annual Autism Conference Building Bridges Between Practice and Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Coyne (914) 654-5281

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D Keynote Speaker

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, April 2, 2013 On Friday, April 26, 2013, The College of New Rochelle will host, with the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, the First annual Autism Conference Building Bridges Between Practice and Education Keynote Speaker will be Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. Dr. McDonald will provide information on a variety of technology-based instructional methods that can be used to teach skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This conference will focus on methods for educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in general and special education settings, and provides current information on a variety of the research-based strategies to facilitate best optimal outcomes for individuals with ASD. Due to the complex nature of this disability and the

increasing presence of ASD in schools, the need for professionals and parents to become more knowledgeable about ASD is critical. The conference which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., will include workshops on: Assessing Reading and Individualizing in Reading Program in Children with ASD Concetta Russo, Ed.D. The College of New Rochelle Using Functional Communication Training as an Intervention for Challenging Behavior in Students with Autism Simone Pusey, BCBA The College of New

Rochelle

The ABLLS: From Assessment to Intervention Anya Silver, MS, BCBA Quality

Services for the Autism Community

Curriculum for Children with ASD Keith Amerson Tri-State Learning Center Collaborating Programming for Young Children with Autism Steve Hernandez, Ph.D. Hofstra University Promoting Socialization and Play Skills in Children with ASD Mary McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA Genesis Outreach Understanding Co-Morbid Psychiatric Conditions in Children with ASD Ruth Donlin, MS Consultant/Private Practice How Does the Change in Autism Diagnosis Affect Services for Children with ASD John McGrath, Esq. Parent Attorney

To register for the conference:events.cnr.edu/autism Registration due: April 24, 2013. Fee for Professional: $95, which includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch. For teams of 3+ $80/person; Students $65 w/College ID; $45/person with CNR/ID Checks should be made out to: The College of New Rochelle Mail to: The College of New Rochelle, 29 Castle Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805. ATTN: Graduate School Deans Office. For complete schedule or for more information go to:events.cnr.edu/autism Email:autismconference@cnr.edu Phone: (914) 654-5320

The first Catholic college for women in New York State, The College of New Rochelle was founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order. Today, it comprises the allwomen School of Arts & Sciences, and three schools which admit women and men: the School of New Resources (for adult learners), the School of Nursing and the Graduate School. The main campus of the College is located in lower Westchester County, 16 miles north of New York City. The College maintains five other campus locations in New York City. Visit the Colleges website at www.cnr.edu.
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