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Emily Rubin
Thursday AM Keynote
Emily is a speech-language pathologist specializing in the neuroscience and social competence of individuals with autism, Asperger's Syndrome and related social learning disabilities. As a former adjunct faculty member and lecturer at Yale University, she served as a member of their Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. She has also served as an instructor for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where she has developed courses to prepare graduate level students for addressing the needs of children with autism and their families.
Her publications have focused on early identification of autism, contemporary intervention models, and programming guidelines for high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She is also a co-author of the SCERTS Assessment Process.
Emily recently participated as a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Ad Hoc Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a committee charged with developing guidelines related to the role of speech-language pathologists in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of ASD.
She lectures internationally both in-person and through distance learning. Currently, the focus of her work is on supporting community-based educational systems to build internal capacity for serving children and adolescents with autism and related developmental disorders.
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Brent Anderson is the inspiration for the book, Unintentional Humor®. Although, not diagnosed with autism until the age of 13, he began intensive speech and language therapy at 3 years old. Due to his literal interpretation of language, he often experienced frustration and anxiety while communicating with others. Working with speech therapist, Andrea Mann of Boulder, Colorado, Brent spent years learning the meaning of ambiguous words and phrases. Knowing that Brent's challenges were not unique, the idea for Unintentional Humor® was born. Although it took years to produce the finished product, it was well worth the wait. Brent worked closely with the artists to ensure that the graphics represent how he "saw" the words. His willingness to share his "literal mind" is the reason Unintentional Humor ® was created. Brent's incredible knowledge and creativity provide him excellent ideas for animated TV shows and comic books. He spends a great deal of time developing these ideas and hopes to someday find one of his concepts brought to life. He volunteers at the Humane Society in Ojai, CA and maintains his lifelong love of animals. He lives in Ventura, CA
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Restauranteur - Inspirational Speaker - Social Change Advocate
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Tim Harris
Friday AM Keynote
I am the founder of Tim's Big Heart Enterprises, an entrepreneur, a disability advocate, a motivational speaker and a hugger!
The mission of Tim's Big Heart Foundation is to create a global movement that breaks down barriers between people with intellectual disabilities and society at large, opening doors for an inclusive environment for all. This movement provides inspiration to people with intellectual disabilities and the families who love them to lead meaningful, successful and independent lives. We strongly believe anyone with the right support, can achieve their dreams.
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Daniel Durany
Friday Breakout Sessions
Daniel Durany is a 2006 graduate from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies. Daniel volunteers with FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) and pioneered a local adult Asperger's Support Group. He makes public speaking appearances at autism conferences and school districts around the country. His presentation discusses his childhood struggles in school, transitioning experience from high school-to-college & employment, and approaches to help others similar with his condition. In 2013 Daniel was appointed by the Governor to serve the State of Texas on The Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders and the Keynote Speaker for the Texas State Autism Conference.
Outside of the autism work, Durany is a year sports official in volleyball, basketball, and softball. He has officiated volleyball and softball games at the college level, and basketball games at the varsity level for high school. Daniel is married to his lovely wife, Mandy.
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Registration Information
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Early Bird
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Regular
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Late
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Student
Individual with ASD
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Student
Individual with ASD
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Student
Individual with ASD
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Hotel Accommodations
Mention ASD Conference for Group Rate
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Fairfield Inn
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$94.95
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510 Talmage St. Kearney, NE 68845
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308.236.4200
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Hampton Inn
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$94.95
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507 Talmage St. Kearney, NE 68845
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308.234.3400
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Comfort Inn
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$94.95
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118 3rd Avenue Kearney, NE 68845
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308.236.3400
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LaQuinta Inn & Suites
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118 3rd Avenue Kearney, NE 68845
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308.237.4400
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Conference Basics
Schedule:
In addition to Keynote presentations there will be a variety of breakout sessions on Thursday and Friday. Please see the general schedule below for conference times. A detailed conference schedule with breakout session information will be posted on our website as soon as available at
http://www.unl.edu/asdnetwork/nebraska-asd-network-state-conference.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
The ASD Network conference will provide an opportunity for those who attend to earn continuing education credits through a variety of licensing boards. To facilitate this, a certificate of attendance will be given upon completion of the conference enabling each person to share this information with their professional organization. We are applying for ASHA and BCBA CEUs for this conference.
Conference App:
A conference App will be available to all attendees. The app will contain conference session handouts as an alternative to printed materials. Information on downloading the app will be sent out in February.
Materials:
If you would like a printed version of the conference handouts one can be purchased for $10 at the time of registration.
Spanish Interpretation:
Interpretation services will be provided for Keynotes and select breakout sessions (if registrations indicate the need for this service).
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General Schedule
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Time
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Thursday
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Friday
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7:30-8:30
8:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:45
11:45-1:00
1:00-2:15
2:15-2:30
2:30-3:45
3:45-4:00
4:00-5:00
5:15-7:15
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Registration Open
Keynote
Exhibits/Break
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Breakout Sessions
Break
Breakout Sessions
Break
Networking Reception
Awards/Dinner
Keynote
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Registration Open
Keynote
Exhibits/Break
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Breakout Sessions
Break
Breakout Sessions with Featured Guest Speakers
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Registration fees are used to cover the cost of all food expenses. No food expenses are paid for with federal grant funds.
Conference Registration Grants for Family Members and Individuals with ASD are available through the
Autism Society of Nebraska for more information please visit their website:
www.autismnebraska.org
*conference grants are for registration costs ONLY.
This material was developed under a grant from the Nebraska Department of Education, IDEA parts B and C from the U.S. Department of Education. However, this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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NE ASD Network |phone: 402-472-4194| fax: 402- |
402-472-7697|
www.unl.edu/asdnetwork
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