In Celebraton of Autism Awareness Month

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Registration is required for this workshop because space is limited! Cost: $20
The Northwest Autism Foundation and the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center present:
The Eastern Oregon Autism Conference
AGENDA
8:00-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:00 Welcome and Introductions
9:00-10:30 “Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Autistic Children:
What to Do After the Diagnosis? ~Dr. Michele Raddish, M.D.
Developmental Pediatrician, Providence Health Systems A look at current improvements in medical diagnosis and treatment of children with autism.
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 “My Child’s Life Care Notebook & Organizer” ~Mary Halvorson RN, Swindells Resource
Center and Yzza Contreras-Eraut, bi-lingual staff and parent educator.
This is a great opportunity to organize your child’s important papers.
Bring your IEP/evaluations and appointment cards. We will supply the
notebook, some treats, pencils and a 3-hole punch.
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00 –2:45 “Managing Your Child’s Behavior” ~Jennifer Rowan, M.S.
Director SCIP Program & Autism Specialist, Salem Keizer S.D.
A discussion about positive behavioral intervention strategies.
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00– 5:00 “Aspergers Syndrome – What is it and What Helps?”
~Kathee Davis, Columbia Regional Autism Program
Special thanks to the Autism Society of Oregon, The Umatilla-Morrow ESD, and the
Arc of Umatilla County for their assistance in making this conference a reality!
Make registration check payable to: “Northwest Autism Foundation”
and mail to:
Donna Helman
120 South Andrea Street
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
Name:________________________
Address:______________________
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Are you a parent or family member of someone with Autism?_______
Phone:______________________
Email:______________________
Box lunches are included Veggie? Turkey? or Ham?(please circle one)
Cost: $20 (no cash or money orders please)
Amount Enclosed:______________
A limited number of scholarships are available through the Arc of Umatilla County.
For more information please contact Donna Helman at: 541-938-3947 or
Email Donna at: dhelman@orpti.org.

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