News Release

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February 13, 2006

Boise State Hosts Autism Education Conference
March 10

Boise State University’s Center for Health Policy will present a daylong conference aimed at autism education from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the Special Events Center. Cost for the conference, administered by Princeton Autism Technology, is $129 for professionals, or $99 if registered by Feb. 15. Cost for parents is $60, with some scholarship funds available, or $50 for satellite participants. Register at www.autismevents.org  or by calling (208) 426-3861 or e-mailing cpdinfo@boisestate.edu.

According to recent studies, as many as one in every 166 children born today will be on the autism spectrum. Autism is increasing at a rate of 10-17 percent each year, leaving schools and therapists in need of specific support and training. The event will provide educators and professionals with current information on best practices and methods of teaching and working with individuals with autism. Topics include:
      Curriculum for Early Elementary Aged Children: James Ball
      Curriculum and Enhancing Social Skills Throughout the Educational Years: James Ball
      Positive Behavioral Support Systems: Julie Fodor
      M.I.N.D. Institute’s State of Autism Research 2006: Robert Hendren
      Current and Emerging Autism Technologies for Classroom and Home: Gregory
          Abowd

The Idaho Autism Conference will be broadcast via videoconference to locations including Coeur d’Alene, Moscow, Grangeville, Twin Falls and Pocatello. In addition to the Center for Health Policy, the conference is presented by the Idaho Department of Education and Autism Cares.

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Contact: Uwe Reischl, Center for Health Policy, (208) 426-2445, ureischl@boisesetate.edu 
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.

 

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