Venue : Brisbane Technology Park Eight Mile Plains
Keynote Speakers
Professor Tony Attwood – An international expert in ASD. Professor Attwood has specialised in autistic spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. CV & abstract.
Dr Pamela Wolfberg – An assistant professor of Special Education at San Francisco State University. She is widely published in the areas of peer relations, play, childhood culture and social inclusion. CV & abstract.
Dr Mark Sundberg – An international expert on autism and co-author of the book “Teaching Language to children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities”. The book presents a state-of-the-art language assessment and intervention program based on B.F. Skinner’s behavioural analysis of language. CV & abstract One-day post conference workshop on verbal behaviour on Sunday 8-10-2006.
Dr William J. Walsh - Founder and Director of Research of the Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Warrenville, IL, Dr Walsh is responsible for the discovery of low metallothionein activity in autism and the development of Metallothionein-Promotion therapy. CV & abstract.
Wendy Lawson – Wendy has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mother of four with five university degrees, is a qualified social worker and adult educator. She currently works as a trainee psychologist. CV & abstract.
Mr Stephen Shore – Being a person with autism, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his book Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. CV & abstract.
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