How This Conference Will Change Your Life. Forever.
Keynote Address:Holly Robinson Peete
Actress, Singer, and Author Holly Robinson Peete will deliver the Keynote Address at the USAAA 2008 Autism & Asperger International Conference which will also include more than 30 of the world’s leading Autism Spectrum Disorder experts who will discuss new treatment regimes and effective therapies never before presented to the public.Ms. Peete, along with husband Rodney – a former NFL quarterback, has become a vocal national advocate for autism-affected families. The Peetes have successfully managed marriage challenges and the difficulties faced in raising their son Rodney Jr. who is affected by autism… and they are still going strong as a family after 12 years! Ms. Peete will offer her compelling testimony on the twin miracles of compassion and communication.
To register for the conference, click here, or call 1-866-208-0207.
Get the USAAA conference experience.
On September 4-7 in Austin, Texas, US Autism & Asperger Association launches its third annual conference (fifth overall conference since 2006).
With over thirty of the world leading autism spectrum disorder speakers and 32 sessions, every day at the USAAA 2008 International Conference is packed with information including treating physicians, educational therapies, nutritional interventions, sensory-related issues, plus more. After four days, you will leave the conference armed with tools of practical protocols, valuable hope, and new resources for support for your child, grandchild, patient, student, or yourself.
View the video above to get a brief sense of the conference experience. If you do not see the video, click here to view it on YouTube.
"Our time is precious as parents, and as speakers our goal is to empower parents with the tools they’re going to need that give them the most benefit as they go forward with their children’s therapies."
— Theresa K. Wrangham, parent, speaker
"Throughout this conference, it is our hope that you'll find a balance of concepts and pragmatics, from current protocols to research, including biomedical, developmental, and behavioral realms, right down to tools that you can use immediately to begin or add to those needed for your journey."
— Phillip C. DeMio, MD, parent, speaker
Immediate solutions.
When you walk away from the conference, you will be armed with tools, support, and empowerment.
Interventions and research Learn about the newest and most up to date interventions, therapies, and research that help improve the quality of life of all individuals affected by ASD. View the schedule.
Sharing experiences There isn't a better way to meet parents, physicians, and educators under one roof than at a USAAA conference. Parents, professionals, and educators share their experiences and tips.
Wide diversity of information, simplified.
By recognizing the highly individual and diverse nature of treatment and services, USAAA offers information and education that reflects a variety of views and practices regarding treatment and services to allow maximum choice and benefit for the ASD community.
Interventions Presentations cover a range of topics on interventions including biomedical interventions, behavioral therapies, developmental therapies, and diet and nutrition. View the schedule to see all the topics covered.
Research Breaking news and the newest research will be introduced and presented at this year's conference. Studies include medical, nutritional, and behavioral topics.
Educator's Workshop USAAA is proud to announce a new offering to its conference format that will be piloted this year in Austin at the conference, entitled "Autism: Impact on Education". This full day workshop is the first of its kind to be offered nationally within an autism conference format. Certificates of Attendance will be issued to all educators present.
Continuing Education Continuing education is offered throughout the entire conference. Health care practitioners are eligible to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Certificate of Attendance (COA) will be offered to all other professionals. The conference also offers American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) credits. Learn more.
Panel Discussions Exclusive to the USAAA conference are two panel discussions. First, in the Parent-Practitioner Open Panel Discussion™, you will have a chance to have one-on-one discussions with a panel of leading autism experts who are parents of children with autism. Second, in the Sibling Panel Discussion™, children and teens with siblings on the autism spectrum will share their experiences and answer questions.
The experts presenting at the conference include physicians, behaviorists, educators, researchers, speech pathologists, developmental specialists, financial planners, psychologists, scientists, and individuals on the spectrum. Almost half of the presenters have children who are affected by autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. View the speakers.
After the presentation The presentation doesn't end after the speaker leaves the podium. Each speaker is happy to spend additional time with attendees to answer questions and share ideas.
"A lot of families do not want to participate during the sessions but they come up to me afterwards and I’m happy to spend as much time as I need answering whatever questions that they have."
— Valerie Herskowitz, MA CCC-SLP, parent, speaker
Your wishlist of products and services, all in one place.
There’s much more to the USAAA conference than just the presentations. During the conference time is set aside for you to meet with our exhibitors and learn about their products and services that in many cases have dramatically improved the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. View the sponsors and exhibitors.
Resources at your fingertips After you spend quality time listening to speakers talk about topics from nutrition to medicine to educational methods, you can step into the exhibit hall and find many of the same products and services you've been hearing about.
Sponsors This conference would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors. This year's gold sponsors are International Hyperbarics Association and CARE Clinics. View all of our sponsors.
A beautiful Austin setting.
The USAAA annual conference will be held in beautiful Austin, Texas, at the Hilton Austin Airport hotel, the only hotel on Austin Bergstrom International Airport Grounds and only two minutes from the passenger terminal.
Accommodations Hotel rooms will be held at the Hilton Austin Airport until August 22, 2008 at a special conference rate of $99 for single/double rooms. Learn more.
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"The USAAA conference was the best thing I have done in my search for autism education & resources! I learned so much in a few days and made so many contacts that would have taken me years to find out on my own. I feel so full of hope with the next step to take with my child! I feel empowered!"
— Betty, California, mother
To register for the conference, click here, or call 1-866-208-0207.
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