United in Vision: 2012 Illinois AER Conference

Description

This conference includes an exhilarating two days with over 40 outstanding presentations. Thursday morning will kick off with a revitalizing presentation from Lou Tutt, Executive Director of AER. After attending stimulating breakout sessions, Thursday afternoon will conclude with a memorable and motivating presentation from Michael Hingson, a survivor of 9-11. Friday morning you will want to wake up to hear Dr. Margaret Creedon speak on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Vision Issues. We have also invited Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, Hunter College University of New York, Project Coordinator RT/O&M, and Scott Johnson, pediatric neuropsychologist to do two breakout sessions.

The following sessions are approved for EI credit:
Disability Rollercoaster: One Family's Ride - 1 Working with Families
Infant Massage-Developmental Benefits from Fingers to Toes - 1 Intervention
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Visual Issues - 1.5 Atypical Development
Preparing for Preschool - 1 Intervention
Educational Implications of TBI and Visual Processing (Part 1) - .5 Atypical Development
Visual Behaviors Associated with ASD, Whose Job Is It Anyway? - 1 Intervention
Educational Implications of TBI and Visual Processing (Part 2) - .5 Atypical Development

Location Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Date 2/16/2012 8:30 AM - 2/17/2012 2:15 PM (Check in 7:30 AM)
Sponsor Illinois Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Trainer various
Principles 1. Support families
4. Specific IFSP goals
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Cost $80.00 -$230, pend early-bird & AER member, 1 vs 2 days
Status Closed