What you will learn

• What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• How do you get an evaluation for a child?
• How can you develop communication skills for a child?
• How to advocate --- tips and strategies
• What services exist in Queens?
• What do you need to know about early childhood services?

 

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Parents in need of a scholarship: Use discount code PARENT

Workshop Schedule

8:30am – 3:30pm Respite (child care) – Boardroom East

8:30am – 9am Registration – Lobby
Continental Breakfast – Phoenix Ballroom

9:00am – 9:15am Welcome – Phoenix Ballroom
Yvette Watts, President, QSAC Board of Directors

9:15am – 10:15am Keynote – “Educating Students with Autism:  Are we Preparing for Life Beyond the Classroom?”
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA

10:30 – 11:45am Workshops

Workshop Beginner – 7th Floor – Diamond Room
“What Now? What next? Curriculum Development and Problem Solving,” Mariann Lai, MS.Ed, S.A.S, BCBA

Workshop Intermediate – 7th Floor – Gallery Room
“Behavioral Interventions for Parents and Professionals,”
Peter Sturmey, PhD

Workshop Advanced – Lower Level – Garnet Room
“Using Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies to Promote Advanced Social Skills in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder,”
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA

12pm – 1:00pm Buffet Box Lunch – Phoenix Ballroom

1:00 – 2:15pm Workshops

Workshop Beginner – 7th Floor – Diamond Room
“Increasing Independent Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,”
Zenayda LaFontaine, MS.Ed, BCBA and
Anne Denning, MA, BCBA

Workshop Intermediate – 7th Floor – Gallery Room
“Assessing Potential Reinforcers:  Current Practice & Issues,”
Ronald Lee, PhD, BCBA

Workshop Advanced – Lower Level – Garnet Room
“Communicating with Parents: Art or Science,”
Gilbert Louis, MS.Psy

2:30 – 3:30pm Panel Discussion – 7th Floor – Gallery Room

Registration has ended.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Conference Supporting Sponsor - $2,500
Public announcement of exclusive sponsorship of the conference
Company logo and link on the conference website for no less than 6 months
Prominent placement of logo at registration table, breakfast and lunch
Full page ad inside the conference program
Company’s promotional item included in conference tote bag

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Registration Sponsor - $1,500
Signage in the registration area
Full page ad inside the conference program
Company’s promotional item included in conference tote bag

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Breakfast Sponsor - $1,200
Signage in the breakfast area
Full page ad inside the conference program
Company’s promotional item included in conference tote bag

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Lunch Sponsor - $1,000
Signage in the lunch area
Full page ad inside the conference program
Company’s promotional item included in conference tote bag

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Workshop Sponsor - $500
Signage in respective workshop room
Full page ad inside the conference program
Company’s promotional item included in conference tote bag

ALL SPONSORS WILL BE LISTED ON THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE AND RECEIVE THE EXHIBITOR PACKAGE *

 

ADVERTISER OPPORTUNITIES: PROGRAM AD

$200- Full page ad in the conference program

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$150- Half page ad in the conference program

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$50- Business card size ad in the conference program

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS: CD or DVD –include a printout for reference - EPS, TIFF, JPEG, or PDF file format – 300 dpi preferred. Email as attachment via www.YouSendIt.com to danielefp@qsac.com. Please call 212-244-5560x 2016 for more information.

 

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Exhibitor designation entitles you to the Exhibit Booth Package at the following rates:

 

$200 Full Table/non-profit organizations– exhibitors’ wing

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$500 Full Table/for-profit organizations– exhibitors’ wing

*Includes: Two complimentary registrations (for people working booth) including boxed lunch and beverages, light breakfast, skirted and clothed 6 ft. table, chairs, garbage, name tags, signage, listing in program and link on conference web page. Note: electric, shipping and storage details will be handled through the Sheraton and are not included.