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2012 Minnesota Autism Conference

Attend the 17th annual Minnesota Autism Conference: Scaling the Summit
April 25 - 28, 2012!

Reach over 900 people passionate about autism by sponsoring the 2012 Minnesota Autism Conference. Place an ad in our program, be a "Great Autism Get-Together" exhibitor, or sponsor the whole conference. Click here for details on all the great options.
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Keynotes

Bringing Science into the Community by Ami Klin, Wednesday Evening, April 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (click here)
Beyond Meldowns and Shutdowns by Laurel Falvo, Thursday, April 26 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (click here)
Buidling a Life Skills Tool Kit by Kevin Blake, Thursday, April 26 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (click here)
Effective Strategies for Daily Success on the Autism Spectrum by James Ball, Thursday Evening, April 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (click here)
Culture, Diversity and Identifying Autism by Amy Esler, Friday, April 27 from 9:00 to 11:00 am (click here)


Conference Saturday is ALL NEW!
Chose from three different tracks, tailored to your needs.

Track 101: The Great Autism Get-Together, April 28 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring the whole family! (click here)
Track 102: iPads, Apps and Autism, Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (click here)
Track 103: Gifts of Autism, Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (click here)


Location
Double Tree Park Place Hotel
1500 Park Place Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416

A limited number of rooms are available for $112.00 per night for a single or double room.  Special rate ends 4/20/12.  Call 800.245.9190 to make your reservation.
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Registration Policies

Registrations will not be accepted without payment or purchase order. Confirmations will be sent via email on 4/18/12.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be called into the AuSM Office by 4/18/12. No refunds will be given after this date. There is a $25.00 processing fee for all cancellations.

Volunteer Rate

Special volunteer rates are available! You must be a member of AuSM and attend a training session on 4/25/2012 at 5:30 pm. Contact the Conference Coordinator at events@ausm.org or 651.647.1083 x19 for details.


Exhibitor & Sponsor Information

AuSM is pleased to offer exhibitor space for the 2012 Minnesota Autism Conference. Join us and reach over 900 parents, educators, professionals and service providers from across the nation! In addition to our exhibitor space, AuSM is excited to offer three sponsorship opportunities. Conference, Keynote and Lunch sponsorships set you apart from the crowd. We also offer ads in our conference program. Download the Exhibitor Packet below for the details on exciting new additions to our exhibitor services and the registration form.

2012 Minnesota Autism Conference Exhibitor Packet (PDF)


Funding Assistance

Thanks to...
Minnesota Department of Education


Conference Sponsors

Jamberry Nails

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