Morgan Autism Center Conference
Co-Hosts:
Santa Clara University and Children's Health Council

Our one-day conference will describe current best practices for children and adults with Asperger Syndrome and autism spectrum disorders, most recent research findings, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, and outlining social skills practices to facilitate communication.  Participants will be parents, educators, healthcare professionals and speech therapists.

Speakers:

• Dr. Martha Herbert - "Brain Disorder or Disorder of the Brain"
• Dr. Cheryl Klaiman - "Face Processing Deficits in Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Difficulties and a Potential for Treatment"
• Dr. Barbara Kalmanson - "Learning How To Learn - DIR (Floortime)"
• Stephanie Madrigal - "Social Learning Through Social Thinking, Vocabulary and Superflex"
• Elizabeth Strickland - "Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder"
• Gilfix & La Poll Associates - "Special Needs Trust"
• Danielle Samsaon, M.A., CCC-SLP - "The iPod Touch and the iPad:  Tools for Communication and Learning"

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CEU's are available for professional development via - Santa Clara Univ. for $50.00

CEUS are available for Speech Language Pathologist via Peninsula Associates for $15.00