Summer Institute 2013

"Learning from Neuroscience and New Understandings of Autism: Creating Personalized Supports Across the Lifespan."

June 13 – 15, 2013

Thursday, June 13, 2013: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14, 2013: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, 2013: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

California State University San Marcos
ARTS Building, Room 111

Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience recently published a groundbreaking special topics issue on “Autism: The Movement Perspective.” Keynote and general sessions will feature authors from this publication. Emphasis will be on breakthroughs in neuroscience and how to apply new ideas to support people with autism. Breakout sessions by researchers, self-advocates, parents, and practitioners will highlight personalized supports for communication, behavior, and socialization across the lifespan.

Presenters Include:

Dr. Anne M. Donnellan – Professor and Director of USD Autism Institute
Dr. Elizabeth Torres – Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, Department of Psychology
Pat Amos - Parent, Author and Advocate
Martha Leary, MA, CCC-SLP - Researcher and Practitioner
Michelle Hardy, MM - Neurologic Music Therapist, Program Director of Kris’ Camp
Dr. Jodi Robledo - Assistant Professor, California State University San Marcos
Dr. Richard Villa – BayRidge Consortium, Inc.
Self-Advocates: Stephen Hinkle, Peyton Goddard, and Steven Kapp
And MANY MORE!

Daily Schedule, Presenter Bios, Session Descriptions COMING SOON!

Conference Fee: $150.00

SPACE IS LIMITED for this special event. Please register by May 25^th

*Please note: If you plan to register for EDEX 636 and/or EDEX 637 for the Summer 2013 term (required courses for the ASD Added Authorization,) the Summer Institute will be included in your course registration and you do not need to register with the link above. For more information about the Summer 2013 EDEX 636 and EDEX 637 courses, click here.

University Extension Credit

Extension credit will be available for the Summer Institute 2013. Registration is coming soon.

Parking, Map & Directions

Parking will be included with your registration. More information is coming soon.

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Local Hotels

Please note: these listings are not within walking distance of CSUSM.

Residence Inn San Diego North/ San Marcos
1245 Los Vallecitos Boulevard
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 591-9874
www.marriot.com

Lakehouse Hotel and Resort
1750 San Pablo Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-9385
www.lakehousehotelandresort.com

Holiday Inn Express, Escondido
1250 West Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 741-7117
www.holiday-inn.com

Best Western, Escondido
1700 Seven Oaks Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 740-1700
bestwestern.com

La Quinta Inn, Vista
630 Sycamore Avenue
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 727-8180
www.lq.com

Courtyard by Marriott, Carlsbad
5835 Owens Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 431-9399
www.marriott.com