 The US Autism & Asperger Association 7th Annual World Conference & Expo headquarters are at the Crowne Plaza International Airport Hotel and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, September 6-9, 2012. This is the first time USAAA has returned to the Denver area since the 2nd annual conference in 2007 where over 800 people attended.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now available.
SPEAKER BIOS AND ABSTRACTS - World leading autism and Asperger experts, including Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Martha Herbert, discuss new research, treatment modalities, resources and avenues for advocacy. Topics include medical/biomedical, educational, behavioral and developmental evidence-based interventions. There will be a special event with Dr. Grandin that has never been presented at any conference. USAAA is introducing a special cooking and nutrition session and also featuring a special educators session on Friday, September 7. Learn more about all the speakers and their presentations and abstracts.
SCHEDULE AND PRESENTATIONS - The conference features keynote presentations and three separate breakout sessions on Friday and Saturday (Thursday night and Sunday morning are included in the full conference registration pass).
USAAA is introducing a new topic: Emergencies, Surgeries, and Anesthesia: Inside the Hospital From ER to Overnight Stays. There will be a special cooking and nutrition session on Sunday. USAAA introduces two new sessions for educators and professionals: "Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Autism Interventions in the Schools" and "Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Autism Interventions in the Community" on Friday, September 7. Breakout sessions include topics on the Continuums of Cognition and Sensory Processing, New Discoveries in the Underlying Pathobiology of Autism, Brain Plasticity and Executive Functioning, Beneficial Interventions and Critical Health Challenges During the Lifespan, DSM-5: Its Impact and Scope, Functional Imaging of the Brain, Asperger's Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, A New Look at Prioritizing Interventions and Therapies, Adult Challenges, Severe Autism, Life Challenges, Behavioral Issues and New Approaches with ASD, Jobs, College and Transitioning, Cutting Edge Research, Siblings, Preparing for the Future, Nutrition and Wellness, Advocacy and Combating Bullying, Support Services, Verbal Behavior, A Sensory, Neuroplasticity - based Approach to Autism, Extraordinary Potential of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum, Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities, plus much more.Learn more about the schedule.
CEU ACCREDITATION - Continuing education is offered throughout the entire conference for all professionals. Check with your state or national associations to ensure CEUs are accepted by your organization. Learn more about continuing education and the accredited associations.
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
To exhibit at the conference, contact Pat at 877-208-0207 or go to the exhibitor registration site. Learn more about our conference exhibitors and sponsors.
ACCOMMODATIONS - The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza International Airport Hotel and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Reduced conference registrations rates are available if you stay at the hotel. The Crowne Plaza is offering a special conference room rate of $99. There are limited number of rooms available. Learn more about this special rate and how to reserve your room reservations.
After four days, you will leave the conference armed with tools of practical protocols, valuable hope, and new resources for support for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, patient, friend, student, or yourself.
Past Conferences
US Autism & Asperger Association inaugural World conference was held August 9-12, 2006 in Park City, Utah. Annual conferences have been in Denver, Austin, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Seattle. There have been three other conferences with partners in Vancouver, Orlando and New Jersey.
MORE USAAA EVENTS
Video Archive
USAAA has provided short videos from it's conferences on Facebook and YouTube over the last few years. Now, many of these videos are now accessible in our archive. Other non-conference videos have been selected for your viewing that include USAAA's Advisory Board member Dr. Stephen M. Shore's video, "Sensory, Teaching, Music and Marriage"; Hope For Autism & Asperger's Syndrome: My Story"; Joshua Littman, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome, from StoryCorps; Dean Beadle "Being Dean:Living with Aspergers" Speech Excerpt; plus more. Learn More.
USAAA TV
US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) launched USAAA TV in 2011. USAAA TV engages the broader autism/Asperger community by providing educational information. Parents, caregivers, health care practitioners, individuals with autism, students, educators, therapists and anyone who wants to learn more about resources, services and treatment for persons living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can learn through USAAA TV. Our goal is that the viewer is educated, informed and know there is always hope for anyone who is affected by autism. Learn More.
Conference Downloads
Visit our conference store and download conference sessions from the USAAA 2011 Annual World Conference. A complete selection of 2011 Conference presentations are available on DVD, Video and Audio downloads. Proceeds benefit ongoing USAAA programs.
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