S*T*A*R 2012 Parent Conference on Autism and Resource Fair

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

16360 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo

$35.00 per person

$50.00 per family

(two adults from same family)

Limited scholarships available

Mail-in registration required if requesting scholarship

Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided

Conference Schedule:

8:00 Shuttle pick up for BART riders. (El Cerrito del

Norte Station)

8:30 Check In/Breakfast

9:15 “The Brain, the Immune System, and

Autism ”

David Amaral, Ph.D.

Research Director, UC Davis MIND Institute.

10:45 “Autism and Parenting: Making the most of

a quirky family”

Laura Shumaker

Parent, Advocate, & Author

12:00 “Understanding Treatment Approaches:

Choosing for your child”

Mimi Lou, Ph.D.

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland

Andrew Shahan, M.A.

Easter Seals

1:00 Vendor Fair/Lunch

Registration Form and additional information HERE.