Dr. Temple Grandin co-author ofUnwritten Rules of Social Relationships
and author of Animals in Translation,
Emergence -
Labeled AutisticandThinking in Pictures
Maria Wheeler, M.Ed. author ofToilet Training for Individuals with
Autism and other Related Disorders and co-author of
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with
Autism
Sheila Wagner Author of Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students, Inclusive
Programming for Middle School Students and
her new upcoming releaseInclusive
Programming
for High School Students
Topics
'The Complete
Guide to Asperger's Syndrome' - with Dr. Tony Attwood
'The Way I See
It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's' - with Dr. Temple Grandin
'Effective Behavior
Strategies' with Maria Wheeler
'Inclusion: Making
it Work in Today's Schools' with Sheila Wagner
Schedule
- Register Early as Seating is Limited!
July 17, 2008 Agenda
July 18, 2008 Agenda
7:00 am
Registration and Coffee
8:15
Welcome and Announcements
8:30
Dr. Temple Grandin
10:00
Break
10:30
Maria Wheeler
12:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00
Maria Wheeler continues
2:30
Break
3:00
Sheila Wagner
4:30
Day One Ends
Conference Accreditation(s)
per day:
APA Continuing Education Credit = 6
ASHA Continuing Education Units = .6
AOTA
7:30 am
Registration and Coffee
8:15
Welcome and Announcements
8:30
Dr. Tony Attwood
10:00
Break
10:30
Dr. Tony Attwood continues
12:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00
Dr. Tony Attwood continues
2:30
Break
3:00
Dr. Tony Attwood continues
4:30
Conference Ends
Register
for the Dixon ONLINE Conference
Interested
in registering?
You can call us at 1.800.489.0727 or click on the registration links
below.
**GROUP RATES AVAILABLE** - please contact
Teresa Corey at 1-800-489-0727 for further information and cost.
CEU credits are available for ASHA and APA participants that register
for the conference.
How will I know how to sign in?
Login and password instructions will be sent to your e-mail address
two weeks prior to the event. Your login and password will only be good
for one person. If you share it, and they sign on before you, you will
not have access to the conference.
What if I cannot view it all at one time?
All registrants will have access to archived files. This means that
you will get a website to go to that will allow you to log in and view
the conference up to one week after the actual live date. You will not
have access to ask questions while viewing the archived files. This
will allow you to view it in “pieces” if you do not have the time to
watch it all at once.
Do I have to have any specific computer requirements?
Technical Requirements for attending LIVE Online
Microsoft? Windows? 98 SE, 2000, XP, Windows Vista?
Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit
or 64-bit editions)
· Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
· Mozilla Firefox 1.5
· Netscape Navigator 7.1
· AOL 9
Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
· Safari 1.1 or higher
· Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Linux
· Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Solaris
· Mozilla 1.7
Additional requirements
· Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher
· Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher for Linux and Solaris
· Minimum bandwidth requirement is 56 kb/sec
· Speakers/headset plugged into your computer to hear the audio
Virtual Meeting Room Check
Test your computer to ensure you can connect to the Virtual Meeting
Room
(Adobe Connect).
Click the link above. A new window will open and a computer technical
check will begin to run. After the check is complete, to verify your
computer has passed the test, look on the left side of the page for
a message that indicates: "Test Results: You are ready to connect
to your Acrobat Connection Professional meeting". If you see that
message, you are all set! If not, follow the on-screen instructions.
Webcast Technical Requirements
The Adobe Connect webcast platform requires that you have Flash
Player 6.0.65 or higher installed. It will automatically try to
update or install it when you try to enter a meeting for the first time.
NEED HELP?
If you are experiencing any difficulties, you may send an email to help@vemics.com
Please include a detailed description of where you are encountering
a problem, a screenshot if possible, and what operating system you are
using (i.e. Windows XP, Mac OSX, etc.). Or in the U.S. call 1- 888.810.7706
x 80 or Press 2.
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.