Seattle Teachers Autism Symposium The University of Washington Autism Center and St. John’s Masonic Lodge are pleased to partner together to offer a symposium to educators interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Teaching Strategies. The Symposium will take place on from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on August 12 and 13, 2015 at Kane Hall on the University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Classroom Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism The Seattle Autism Symposium is FREE for educators in the greater Seattle Area! Clock hours are available (up to 12) for an additional fee. For additional information and to register, please visit: www.seattleautism.org Challenging Behaviors: Where do they come from and why? Classroom Strategies Based on the Principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis Strategies to Support Emerging Social Interactions for Students with ASD Effectively Teach Communication Skills in the Classroom Topics Include Strategies to Transform Challenging Behaviors Top Ten Tricks for Supporting Students with High Functioning ASD Understanding ASD and Impact of ASD on School Behavior For more information please visit our website at: www.seattleautism.org Presenters include: Annette Estes, Ph.D.— Licensed Psychologist, Director of UW Autism Center Julie George, M.Ed., BCBA—Behavior and Education Consultant Kelly Johnson, Ph.D.—Licensed Psychologist Rachel Lowy, M.S., CCC-SLP—Speech Language Pathologist Ashley Penney, M.Ed., BCBA—Behavior and Education Consultant Amy Rodda, Ph.C., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist Cameron Sinquimani, M.Ed., BCBA—Behavior and Education Consultant Robin Talley, M.Ed., BCBA—Behavior and Education Consultant, Director of Training The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Offices at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or email at dso@u.washington.edu