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Autism Summit 2011: A Day with the Experts

By Hal Troupin  Friday at 10:12 p.m.

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AUTISM SUMMIT 2011: A Day With The Experts
Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Trinity International University* , 2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield, IL Tel: 847-926-0101
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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, April 30, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Trinity International University* 2065 Half Day Road,
Rodine Building, Deerfield, IL 60015

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.

Topics to Include:

*Legal Issues in Special Education – IEP Development and Transition
*Medication and Medical Interventions
*Diagnostic Evaluations
*Research Based Interventions: Making Sense of the Research
+Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts
*Benefits
*Planning for Life after School Stops (post 22)
*Funding, Programs and Residential Options for Adults
*Microboards and Cooperatives and more…

Speakers to Include:
Micki Moran, J.D., Tom Owley, M.D., Ruth Kraus, Ph.D., Rachel Loftin, Ph.D., Joe Scally, J.D., Sherri Schneider, LCSW,
Teri Steinberg, IAMBC, Center for Independent Futures.

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.

Please call Karen Royko at 847-926-0101 or email
karenr@lawforchild.com for more information.

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