Penn State
2008 National Autism Conference
August 4–8, 2008
  PA Department of Special Education
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
State College, Pennsylvania
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Webcast Instructions

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education and PaTTAN are proud to announce an exciting opportunity to participate in the 2008 National Autism Conference via live web casting.

The Autism 101 strand will be available to view live from your computer. During the conference, simply visit the website www.outreach.psu.edu/conference/autism  and click on the Live Web Cast page and follow the instructions on the days that you wish to participate.  There is no fee to participate.  Please continue to check the website for updated information. To prepare for viewing, you may use the streaming test below.

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Sessions available for viewing through live webcasting
For complete session descriptions visit www.outreach.psu.edu/conference/autism

Monday, August 4 1. Opening Keynote: Eustacia Cutler
2. Autism Research Update 2008, Duane Alexander
3. Updates on PA's Efforts to Provide Supports to Learners with ASD, John Tommasini
4. An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Tuesday, August 5 13. Comprehensive Autism Assessment for Intervention Planning
24. The Instructional Environment and Visual Strategies
Wednesday, August 6 39. Elements of Effective Instruction for Learners with ASD
50. Curriculum Considerations
Thursday, August 7 63. Strategies for Successful Inclusion
74. Preparing for Smooth Transitions
Friday, August 8 89. Creating Partnerships with Families
101. I am a Student with Autism