Autism New Zealand 2010 Conference
Celebrating Autism in New Zealand:
Best living through informed practice
We are very excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for papers for our 2010 conference.
This conference will be held at Te Papa in Wellington on September 10 – 12, 2010.
Keynote speakers already confirmed are:
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| Dr Gary Mesibov | Professor Tony Attwood | Donna Williams |
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| Dr Ava Ruth Baker |
For bios on these Keynote speakers please click on the speaker
Call for papers, posters and other contributions
Submissions are invited for contributions to the programme for the National Conference on Autism Spectrum Conditions “Celebrating Autism in New Zealand” hosted by Autism New Zealand Inc.
The Conference is to be held to be held in Wellington, New Zealand at Te Papa Museum on 10th and 11th of September 2010, with the possibility of post conference seminars on Sunday the 12th September.
We would be pleased to receive papers, posters or other contributions such as multimedia, relating to autism spectrum conditions which explore topics such as:
• Living with autism
• Family life, family functioning and resilience
• Life span: early childhood to adults
• Policy and government
• Epidemiology, causes and diagnosis
• Communication and behaviour
• Education
• Culture and community
• Research
• Interventions
• Autism in the Asia Pacific region
Papers will be accepted for presentations of 30 minutes (20 mins + questions) or 1 hour (50 mins + questions) duration (please state your preference). Posters should be no bigger than A0 (841mm x 1189mm).
Abstract/Descriptions
Papers and poster presentations should be relevant to autistic spectrum conditions as outlined in the call for papers. Authors are asked to submit their abstract, limited to 250 words printed on one side of an A4 sheet or alternatively email them to: conference@autismnz.org.nz
The proposal should include:
• The paper or presentation title
• Name and affiliation of author/s
• Topic Keywords
• Theme
• Mailing address, email address, phone and fax number
Author/s are also asked to include a short biography with your original abstract of 100 - 200 words. Abstracts must be received by 28 February 2010 and emailed to the above address or mailed to: Conference 2010, Autism New Zealand, PO Box 42052, Tower Junction, Christchurch 8149
A panel will review all papers received and acceptance or non-acceptance will be notified by 31 March 2010.
The following topics have been identified as possible streams for the conference, but may vary slightly depending on the submissions received.
• Adult life/ adult issues
• Living with ASD (Where speakers with ASD speak about their lives)
• Family stream focusing on hands-on practical strategies
• Research, policy and government
For more information about the conference, please email conference@autismnz.org.nz or phone 03 348 2526 (0800 288 476).