Autism Partnership The 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Autism Conference
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how an individual behaves, communicates and interacts with others. Despite deficits in many domains of functioning, maximizing progress and enriching the lives of individual with Autism is possible with the right treatment at the right time.
This year’s Autism Conference Autism Partnership has invited 5 world-renowned speakers from the United States in sharing their expertise on ASD. The conference will explore the key breakthroughs with the potential to significantly improve quality of life for those on the spectrum. Topics include the key aspects of maximizing potentials of individual with ASD, the journey of ASD treatment, the importance of clinical judgement in treatment, and how treatment can improve the development of behavioral, social and communication skills.
Guangzhou
| Date: | November 10, 2018 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 9:00am – 4:30pm |
| Venue: | Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel – Grand Ballroom 7/F (208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou) |
| Language: | English (with simultaneous translation to Mandarin) |
Shanghai
| Date: | November 11, 2018 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 9:30am – 5:00pm |
| Venue: | Sheraton Grand Shanghai Pudong Hotel & Residences – Ballroom 2/F (38 Pujian Road, Shanghai) |
| Language: | English (with simultaneous translation to Mandarin) |
Hong Kong
| Date: | November 13, 2018 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 9:00am – 4:30pm |
| Venue: | 1/F, 633 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong |
| Language: | English (with simultaneous translation to Cantonese) |
Fees
Regular Fees: HK$1100 per person/day (~RMB¥968)
Early Bird Discounts
| Sept 8 – Oct 12 | HK$900 per person/day (~RMB¥792) |
| 10+ pax | HK$800 per person/day |
| 20+ pax | HK$750 per person/day |
| 30+ pax | HK$700 per person/day |
For group registration and enquiry, please email to workshops@autismpartnershiphk.com. (Group payment is supported by Alipay)
Accreditation
| Continue Development | Credits |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (International) | 7 |
| Registered Social Worker (HK) | 6 |
| Education Psychologist (HK) | 6 |
| Occupational Therapist CPD (HK) | 6 |
| Speech Therapist CEPST (HK) | 4 |
Program
The below schedule applies only to program in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Program in Shanghai will be postponed for 30 mins, starting from 9:30am and ending at 5:00pm.
| Schedule | Program |
| 9:00am – 10:05am | Walking through Therapy Journey of Children with ASD Mr. Toby Mountjoy Co-director, Autism Partnership |
| 10:05am – 11:10am | Implementing Effective Social Skill Groups for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Dr. Justin Leaf Director of Research, Autism Partnership Foundation |
| 11:10am – 11:25am |
Break |
| 11:25am – 12:30pm | Accommodation vs. Habilitation: Helping Children with Autism Learn How to Adjust to a World that Thinks and Acts Differently Dr. John McEachin Co-founder & Director, Autism Partnership |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 2:35pm | Producing Meaningful Improvements in Problem Behavior of Persons with Autism Dr. Gregory Hanley Professor & Director of the Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program, Western New England University |
| 2:35pm – 3:40pm |
Understanding Clinical Judgement of ABA Dr. Ronald Leaf Co-founder & Director, Autism Partnership |
| 3:40pm – 3:55pm |
Break |
| 3:55pm – 4:30pm |
Q&A |
Online Registration is CLOSED.
You may pay HKD1,100 / RMB 1,000 for Onsite Registration.
Group Registration & Other Enquiries
Email： workshops@autismpartnershiphk.com
Tel： +852 2174 6888
