7TH ANNUAL AUTISM SUMMER INSTITUTE

July 28-30, 2008
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

The Summer Institute will include sessions for those who are new to the field as well as more experienced individuals who desire additional information on research, innovations, and the provision of effective programs to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Summer Institute Flyer

Featured Speakers:

• Rebecca Klaw, day 1

           Building Friendship Skills in Students of All Ages with HFA/AS

• Jo-Anne Matteo, day 1 (http://www.pecs.com/Consultants.htm#joanne)

           Promoting Functional Communication Across the School Day

• Jonathan Worcester, day 2

           Applications of Classroom-Based Behavior Analysis

• David & Kate Latu, day 3

           The Journey from School to Work

Facilitated Workgroups, day 3:  Join your colleagues in two 90-minute, hands-on, workgroups where you will learn about specific topics and complete group activities that you will be able to re-create in your classroom. All participants will be able to choose two of the following topics:  Classroom Management, Social Skills, Data Collection, Community-Based Instruction, Toilet Training, Visual Supports, Autism & Sexuality, Transition, Early Childhood Circle Time and Social Skills.

Training Location:

Freedom High School
17410 Commerce Park Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647

• From I-275. Exit #53, east on Bearss Ave., left on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., left on Tampa Palms Blvd., right on Commerce Park Blvd.
• From I-75. Exit #270, south-west on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., right on Tampa Palms Blvd., right on Commerce Park Blvd.

Hotel Accommodations:

Wingate by Wyndham –Tampa North
17301 Dona Michelle Dr.  Tampa, FL 33647
Hotel Phone # 813-971-7676 or 1-800-228-1000
http://www.wingatenewtampa.com/  

Rate:  $89.00 for Queen/Queen Room or King Studio Suite
To get Institute rate ask for Autism Summer Institute. 

Rate deadline is July 14, 2008

Registration Information:

***REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY***
DEADLINE: July 14, 2008

Hillsborough County Staff: You must register with Hillsborough County at http://apps1.sdhc.k12.fl.us/pds  

Pasco County Staff: You must register with Pasco County at http://ese.pasco.k12.fl.us/

Pinellas County Staff: You must register with Pinellas County on LMS with #8100004 for each day you plan to attend.

Polk County Staff: You must register with Polk County at www.polk-fl.net

All Other Counties:  Register online at www.doepartnership.org/training.asp

For more information contact:

Tanisha Dobney
813.974.3126 - 800.333.4530 - tclarke@fmhi.usf.edu

Special Event:

CARD Fundraiser

This play is most appropriate for mature audiences.

The play, Autistic License, offers a look at the complicated world of a family living with autism.  It presents audiences with a glimpse of the joys, terrors, rewards and struggles of raising a child in a world that has far too many opinions on what is "normal."

To purchase tickets or for more information contact Christine Rover at 813-974-9264