Community Corner
Autism Summit 2011: A Day with the Experts
The Child and Family Law Center of the North Shore, Ltd., is pleased to announce that we are hosting:
Autism Summit - 2011:
A Day with the Experts Saturday,
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April 30, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parents, professionals, teachers and administrators are invited to attend and benefit from presentations that will include practical information given by a variety of experts working in the field of autism.
Presentations to include:
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- Micki Moran, J.D. on Legal Issues in Special Education-IEP Development and Transition.
- Allan Bergman on the state of funding, adult services, and creating options for your adult child.
- Ruth Kraus, Ph.D. on Research Based Interventions: Making Sense of the Research.
- Rachel Loftin, Ph.D. on Diagnostic Evaluations.
- Joe Scally, J.D., on Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts.
- Sherri Schneider, L.C.S.W. on Benefits.
- Teri Steinberg on creating Microboards and Cooperatives to support individuals with creative housing options, employment and building community inclusion.
- Margaret Tanenberg, M.S.W, L.S.W, A.C.S.W on how Center for Independent Futures helps individuals with disabilities realize full lives by creating new possibilities and opportunities.
The program will conclude with a Panel Q and A.
A Resource Fair, Continental Breakfast and Lunch will give participants an opportunity to exchange information informally.
CPDUs Provided. Cost: $35 including continental breakfast and box lunch. Contact
Where & WhenTrinity International University
2065 Half Day Road, Rodine Building, Deerfield, IL 60015
Saturday, April 30, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
