Mark Durand, professor of psychology at University of South Florida St.
Petersburg, is the 2015 START Conference keynote speaker.
Conference on autism to explore behavioral challenges
Apr 22, 2015
Local and national experts will discuss teaching strategies for children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome at Grand Valley State University’s Statewide Autism and Training Project (START) 2015 conference. Registration for the conference is closed, but media is encouraged to attend.
Mark Durand, professor of psychology at University of South Florida St. Petersburg, will give the keynote address on “An Optimistic Approach to Helping Students with Challenging Behaviors.” His presentation will focus on new insights into how positive psychology can help families and others effectively care for persons with even the most severe behavioral challenges.
2015 START Conference
Monday, April 27
7:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Lansing West Hotel
925 South
Creyts Road, Lansing
Keynote Address: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Afternoon breakout sessions include discussions on technology, social skill strategies, and decision making for students with challenging behaviors.
For more information, visit gvsu.edu/autismcenter or call (616) 331-6480.
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