April Autism Awareness Month
The UW Autism Center hosts a series of events for the community in honor of Autism
Awareness Month! All events in both the Seattle and Tacoma locations are free of charge
to the public, but advance registration is required.
Seattle Activities 2012
Ask the Experts: A Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion
Join us as a panel of autism clinicians in psychology, medicine, speech-language
pathology, and behavior therapy answer questions you submit in advance.
Moderator: UW Autism Center Director Wendy Stone Ph.D.
Panelists: UWAC Medical Director Kyle Steinman MD., MAS, Psychologist Ella Vanderbilt-Adriance, Ph.D., Speech Language Pathologist Amy Rodda, MA, CCC-SLP, and Behavior and
Education Consultant Robin Talley, M.Ed., BCBA.
What's New in Autism Research?
Come learn about the latest in autism research, including current knowledge about autism causes and treatments.
Presenter: Raphael Bernier, Ph.D.
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Taming Your Inner Dragon: Teaching Children and Adolescents
How to Manage Stress and Strong Emotions

Join Leah and Julie as they explain strategiesfor teaching children 9 years and older how to recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions.
Presenters: Leah Altemeier, Ph.D. and
Julie George, M.Ed.
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How to Manage your Child's Challenging Behaviors

Join Robin and Ashley as they explain strategies parents can use to prevent and manage challenging behavior in young children.
Presenters: Robin Talley, M.Ed,, BCBA and Ashley Penney, M.Ed., BCBA
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Adolescence and Puberty in ASD: What you Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask

Come learn how pubertal changes can affect children with autism, and take home some tips for talking to your teen about hygiene, body changes, and other important aspects of puberty.
Presenters: Ella Vanderbilt-Adriance, Ph.D. and Julie George, M.Ed.
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Stressbusters: 20 Tools for Parents and Caregivers of
Individuals with ASD

Come learn and practice a variety of strategies for managing everyday stress.
Presenters: Kelly Johnson, Ph.D.
and Leah Altemeier, Ph.D.
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Tacoma Activities 2012

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The Dialogue of Autism: How Families Can Connect With Their Child More Effectively
Join Dr. Steve Altabet as he explains communication, emotional, and social approaches to
help parents interact with and relate to their children with ASD moreeffectively.
Presenter: Steve Altabet, Ph.D.
The Dialogue of Autism: How Educators Can Connect withTheir Student More Effectively
Join Dr. Steve Altabet as he explains communication, emotional, and social approaches to
help educators interact with and relate to their students with ASDmore effectively.
Presenter: Steve Altabet, Ph.D.
The Dialogue of Autism: How Educators Can Connect With Their Student More Effectively
Join Dr. Steve Altabet as he explains communication, emotional, and social approaches to
help educators interact with and relate to their students with ASD more effectively.
Presenter: Steve Altabet, Ph.D.
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