Autism One 2008 Conference

Posted by Melissa Hincha-Ownby Feb 23, 2008

The Autism One 2008 Conference will be held from May 21 – May 25 at The Westin O’Hare Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The theme for the 2008 conference is Recovery Rising. From the Autism One website, “Recovery Rising is the undeniable emerging zeitgeist affirmed by the rapid advancement reaching beyond a diagnosis to the new prognosis of hope and recovery.”

The 2008 conference will feature a keynote address by Jenny McCarthy; McCarthy is an author, actress, advocate, and parent of a child with autism. Noted biomedical pioneer, Dr. Amy Yasko is also scheduled to present at the conference. Yasko will hold a three-hour symposium on biomedical interventions that help both children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Other highlights of the conference include a preconference workshop on “The Art of Special Diets”, a session dedicated to helping parents and professionals understand special education law and the IEP process, and an Arts Festival.

I have only attended one autism conference, the 2007 Autism Society of America conference, but I came away feeling refreshed and renewed. I highly recommend that anyone in the autism community, whether parent, caregiver, or professional, take the time out to attend an autism conference. The information gained can, at times, be overwhelming but in the end you will surely be pleased with your decision to attend.

For more information on registration for the Autism One 2008: Recovery Rising conference, contact the organization at (714) 680-0792.