The Autism Council of Utah, Autism Speaks, Utah State Office of Education,

Utah Parent Center, and Family Links

PRESENT

Dr. Peter Gerhardt

Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder -- transition, education employment, residential, and community

Saturday, August 6, 2011

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Lunch Provided

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Red Lion Hotel

-Salt Lake Downtown

161 West 600 South, Salt Lake City

$20/person or $30/couple

Seating is Limited - Register at:

http://www.utahfamilylinks.org/a-day-with-dr-peter-gerhardt/

Dr. Peter Gerhardt is the Director of Education - Upper School for the McCarton School

in New York City. Dr. Gerhardt has over 30 years experience utilizing the principles of

Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with ASD in

educational, employment, residential, and community-based settings. He is the author

or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with

autism spectrum disorder and he has presented nationally and internationally on this

topic. In addition, Dr. Gerhardt serves as Chairman of the Scientific Council for the

Organization for Autism Research, on the Editorial Board of Behavior Analysis in

Practice, and on numerous professional advisory boards including the Autism Society

of America. Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from the Rutgers, the State University

of New Jersey Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Gerhardt's research interests include issues related to intensity of behavior analytic

instruction with adolescents and adults; community integration and employment,

development of adaptive behavior competencies, positive behavior supports with

complex individuals; and the use of technology to support community safety and

independence.

"I attended a presentation by Dr. Gerhardt and LOVED it! I made it my mission to get him back for the parents, teachers and providers to hear. His information is insightful and helpful, lots of 'take home' information, and he's fun to listen to as well. He talks about teen/adult issues with autism that no one else does."

Cheryl Smith, President ACU