2nd International Conference, Signs of Autism in Infants: Changing Outcomes Through Early Identification and Intervention, October 11 & 12, 2008; Unique and Crit...(ther to learn from the experts and imple...),Health

Confirmed presenters and title of their presentations include

Early Identification:

• Pauline A. Filipek MD,
Typical and Atypical Infant Development: When Should We Be Concerned?

• Mel Rutherford, Ph.D.
Differences in Social Perceptual Development Allow for Autism Screening in the First Year of Life

• Mary Beth Steinfeld, M.D.
Identification of Autism Before Two Years of Age

• Jennifer Pinto Martin, Ph.D.
Screening Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Karen Pierce, Ph.D.,
The Early Identification of Autism: Towards a Bio-Behavioral Approach

• Lori Annes, Ph.D.,P.T., Mary Beth Steinfeld, M.D., Douglas Vanderbilt, M.D., Janis White, Ed.D.: Panel: What are the Hurdles from Positive Screen to Early Intervention

• Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D. & Janet Green Babb, M.S., P.T.
Insights for Infant-Parent Treatment of Early Signs of Autistic Spectrum Disorder

• Paula Horner, Phc.D., CCC-SLP
Social Reciprocity in the Infant-Parent Dyad: Implications for Early Social Communicative Intervention in Autism

• Laurie Vismara, Ph.D., BCBA
Can One Hour per Week of Therapy Lead to Lasting Changes in Young Children with Autism?

• Tracey Stackhouse, M.A., O.T.R.
The Role of the Occupational Therapist in Early Identification and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Hanna Alonim
A Window of Opportunity: Detection and Treatment of Infants with Early Signs of Autism

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