2008 ASA National Conference

Posted by Melissa Hincha-Ownby Apr 6, 2008

The Autism Society of America’s 39th annual National Conference and Exposition will be held from July 9 – 12, 2008 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. This past week, the Autism Society of America (ASA) published a press release announcing the details for the 2008 conference.

The keynote speakers for the 2008 ASA conference will be Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Bob Hendren, D.O. and James Bell, Ph. D., BCBA. The conference will host three full days of workshops and presentations in addition to the pre-conference workshops. Individuals seeking BCBA, ASHA and CME continuing education credits will also have several seminars to choose from.

The ASA has teamed up with Quest, Inc to provide onsite respite care for families bringing along children on the spectrum. In addition to staying at the Gaylord Palms, conference attendees are welcome to stay at the nearby Fairfield Inn and Suites Orlando International Drive with free shuttle service provided to the conference resort. For families seeking to make a vacation out of the conference trip, Disney World is five minutes away from the Gaylord Palms.

I attended the 2007 ASA Conference and came away with not only a wealth of knowledge but a renewed sense of hope for the future. The ASA makes a point to hold presentations geared towards individuals with a variety of viewpoints on autism spectrum disorders. Whether you are looking for recovery choices or want to hear from a panel of autistic adults, the ASA conference can meet your needs.

For more information on the 2008 Autism Society of America conference, contact the ASA via email at conference@autism-society.org