Join CARD Founder and Executive Director Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh ...

Join CARD Founder and Executive Director Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh at the following upcoming events…

Defeat Autism Now! Conference

April 09-11, 2010

Baltimore, Maryland

Topic: The Child as a Whole: Why Biomedical and Behavioral Interventions are Both Critical to Growth and Recovery

Plus!

Pill-Swallowing Clinic, Suppository Administration & An Introduction to Methyl B-12 Injections

For more information on the conference, visit: www.defeatautisnnow.com .

Autism Around the World Symposium

May 06-08, 2010

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Topic: The Child as a Whole: Why Biomedical and Behavioral Interventions are Both Critical to Growth and Recovery

For more information on the event schedule, visit: www.autismaroundtheworld.com.

Autism One Conference
May 26-30, 2010
Chicago, Illinois

For more information on the event schedule,
visit:www.autismone.org

International Autism Conference
July 05-06, 2010
Jerusalem, Israel
Topic: Curriculum for People with ASDs/ An International Model of Service Delivery for People with ASDs

For more information on the event schedule, visit: www.icare4autism.org.

For a list of all other upcoming events around the world,

visit ww.centerforautism.com/autism_events.

About Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D:

Dr. Granpeesheh has dedicated thirty years to helping individuals with autism lead healthy, productive lives. Dr. Granpeesheh is known throughout the world as an expert in the field of autism research and treatment. Specific areas of expertise and research include curriculum development from early intervention through the early stages of adulthood, diagnostic, developmental and behavioral assessment, higher order skill acquisition, long‐term outcomes, and the effects of medical interventions in conjunction with behavioral programs. She has trained thousands of professionals and families on her treatment techniques and curriculum, leading to a faster dissemination of quality treatment information.

Through her active participation and direction in research, curriculum development and treatment, Dr. Granpeesheh has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis intervention. She has not only helped tens of thousands of families, but has successfully helped many children and young adults attain their highest potential, giving further merit to the notion that autism is treatable and that affected individuals can lead independent, meaningful lives.

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States.

This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world’s attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.

World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.

By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope.