Join Shield HealthCare plus families, healthcare professionals and friends at the 18th Annual Autism Awareness Conference “Bullying & Austim” at Hodel’s Banquets in Bakersfield, CA on Friday, March 1, 2013, sponsored by the Autism Society Kern Autism Network.
Bullying in the United States was once a silent epidemic which was endured by millions of children on a daily basis. Today, bullying in schools is being recognized as a national problem for all students including children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. Ernsperger will provide research and specific strategies in order for parents and professionals to create a safe educational environment and follow the legal requirements set out by the federal government on bullying prevention for students with disabilities.
Presenter: Lori A. Ernsperger, Ph.D., Special, Education | Autism Consultant |Autism and Behavioral Consulting
Dr. Ernsperger is the owner of Autism and Behavioral Consulting. She has 26 years of experience working as a classroom teacher, administrator and behavioral consultant. She currently provides staff development and conference workshops to school district personnel and parents. For more information: www.loriernsperger.com
Conference Schedule of Events:
7:00-8:30 Conference Check-In, Vendors Open, Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome, Conference Information | Ramona Puget, KAN President | Scott Badesh, Autism Society, CEO (National Office)
9:15-10:15 Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.: The 3 R’s to Bullying | Prevention: Recognize, Respond & Report
10:15-10:30 Break- Vendors Open
10:35-11:50 Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.: The 3 R’s to Bullying | Prevention: Recognize, Respond & Report-Q/A
12:00-1:40 Lunch Served
Vendors Open
Lunch Inspirational Speaker: Loren John Presley | Award Recognition |Raffles
1:45-3:15 Laura Nagle: Adult on the Spectrum | “Bullying an Autistic Perspective”
3:15-3:45 Q/A with Laura Nagle
3:45 Conference Ends
About The Autism Society Chapter -Kern Autism Network (KAN):
The Autism Society Chapter -Kern Autism Network (KAN) is a non-profit organization of parents, grandparents, professionals, and other individuals that have an interest in autism. Their mission is to “provide support, awareness, information and education to families, professionals and the public throughout Kern County. We work towards cooperation, coordination and the creation of services between individuals and agencies. We strive for the advocacy of research, education and inclusion for individuals challenged with autism.”
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