Friday, September 19, 2008, 8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm

Changes in Chapters 14 and 711 - Special Education Services and Programs

Hosted by Chester County Intermediate Unit - 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335

Two Repeat Sessions: Friday, September 19, 2008, 8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm (Registration at 8am and 12pm respectively)

Invited: Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Regular Education Teachers, Principals, Parents

Registration Available: www.cciu.org "Courses"

Questions: Please contact Lorrie Steele at lorries@cciu.org

Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 7-9pm

Closing in on the Biology of Autism

The Center for Autism Research Distinguished Lecture Series

Dr. John Constantino, MD, Associate Professor, Washinton University in St. Louis

Hosted by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia / University of Pennsylvania - Abraham Research Center, Room 123AB

Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 7-9pm, Refreshments will be provided

Dr. Constantino is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis. Much of his work focuses on disorders of social development in children such as autism, abnormally aggressive behavior and personality disorder. Dr. Constantino is an expert on genetic and environmental factors that play a role in early social development. He is a leader in the search for genetic influences that contribute to autism. In his lecture, he will discuss recent work and findings in the field of autism research. This presentation will take a closer look at the biological factors including genetics that may contribute to autism.

Fo more information contact: 215-898-2225, or Deb Dunn, 267-426-7547, dunnd1@email.chop.edu or Erin Bogue, boguee@email.chop.edu

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7-8pm

New Chapters 14 Regulations

Presented by Andrew Faust - Avon Grove Intermediate School, Audion Room, 395 South Jennersville Road
West Grove

Monday, November 3, 2008

Autism & Asperger's Syndrome

Presented by: Dr. Tony Attwood - Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel & Conference Center 480 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia

More Information: Please visit: www.FHautism.com

Monday, November 3, 2008, 6:30pm

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

Presented by: The Avon Grove Special Education Department announces Dr. Dean Mooney
Location: Avon Grove Intermediate School Audion
Dr. Mooney is a well known, Licensed Clinical and Nationally Certified School Psychologist who has presented across the United States, Canada and England. He is the author of “Nonverbal Learning Disability: A Guide to School Success”. Dr. Mooney founder of the Maple Leaf Clinic in Vermont focuses on assessments, therapy, consultation (clinical and educational), supervision and professional development.