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Putting together the Autism Puzzle: Meeting the Needs of Students on the Autism Spectrum in Higher Education
September 26, 2014, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Student Center, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David McIntosh, David and JoAnna Meeks Distinguished Professor of Special Education, Ball State University.

Current statistics from the Center for Disease Control indicate that 1 in 88 children has a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum, including Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and Autism. Moreover, the population of students on the Spectrum in higher education seems to be increasing. It is imperative that faculty, advisors, and other support professionals understand how students on the Autism Spectrum fare in higher education and how to employ best practices in teaching and advising students on the spectrum.

You are invited to submit a proposal to present a paper, demonstrate useful teaching techniques, or create a panel discussion on meeting the needs of students on the Autism spectrum in higher education, or on preparing high school students for higher education.

The symposium schedule will include a welcome and keynote speaker, student, family, and administrative panels, lectures and demonstration sessions, and a closing session. A certificate of participation will be provided.

Organizers: Darolyn "Lyn" Jones, Department of English; Larry Markle, Disability Services; Elizabeth Riddle, Department of English, Ball State University.

For further information, contact: Lyn Jones at ljones2@bsu.edu

Submission
(For co-authored presentations, list all names and affiliations, but give only one contact address, for the first name on the list. For family participants without a relevant professional affiliation, just put "Family" for the affiliation.)
Name(s):
Affiliation(s):
Affiliation City and State:
Email address:
U.S. Mailing Address:

Title of Presentation:
Format of Presentation:
______ 15 minute talk with 10 additional minutes for Q & A
______ 40 minute talk or demonstration with 15 additional minutes for Q & A
______ 50 minute panel with 2 or more discussants and Q & A
On a separate page, with no personal identification, provide the following:
1. Title of Presentation
2. Summary of Presentation (up to 250 words) (For a panel, include a description of each participant's contribution.)
3. Brief Summary (50 words) for Program
Email your submission to Dr. Darolyn "Lyn" Jones at ljones2@bsu.edu by midnight August 15, 2014. Notification regarding acceptance: August 22, 2014.

Registration
All participants, including presenters, must pay the registration fee, with the exception of student presenters, for whom the fee will be waived.

Early off-site registration is due September 12, 2014. Please email the information below to Dr. Jones at ljones2@bsu.edu and mail a check payable to Ball State University at the following address:
Dr. Lyn Jones
Department of English
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

*Onsite registration is available but early is preferred.

Name:
Affiliation:
City and State:
Email address:
U.S. Mailing Address:
Amount Enclosed:
Student (non-presenter): ______ $15
Other: ______ $35
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