SPD Foundation - Education & Events - 9th International Symposium in Chicago

SPDF Symposiums

9th International Symposium

October 8, 9 & 10, 2009
Westin Chicago North Shore
Wheeling, Illinois

October 8, 2009
Pre-Conference Institute
STANDARDIZED SCALES AND QUALITATIVE METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
A one-day institute for professionals
Join us and learn about cutting-edge assessment methods and innovative treatment methods from experts in the field.

Meryl Lipton, MD, PhD, and Clark McKown, PhD - Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR - SPD Foundation
Antje Price, OT, FAOTA
Sarah A. Schoen, PhD, OTR - SPD Foundation

October 9 - 10, 2009
9th International Symposium
SPD: ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICE

Our first-ever International Symposium in Chicago offers two days of workshops featuring top researchers and leading clinicians presenting the latest research and most innovative strategies in Sensory Processing Disorder.

Barb Brett-Green, PhD, SPD Foundation
H. Hill Goldsmith, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Karen Gouze, PhD, author, The Sensory-Sensitive Child
Carol Kranowitz, MA, author, The Out-of-Sync Child
Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR, SPD Foundation and author, Sensational Kids
Mary L. Schneider, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Barry E. Stein, PhD, Wake Forest University
Deanna Sava, MS, OTR, North Barrington School District
Sarah A Schoen, PhD, OTR, SPD Foundation
Julie Wilbarger, PhD, OTR, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Schedule

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Continuing Education Credit

Pre-Conference Institute participants will receive .5 AOTA CEUs (5.5 CE Hours).
International Symposium participants will receive 1.05 AOTA CEUs (10.5 CE Hours).
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Tuition:

Pre-Conference Institute only: $199 (no discounts apply)

Symposium:
Early registration (July 16 - September 11) - $395*
Regular and walk-in (space permitting) from September 12 - $425*

Combined:
Register for both the Pre-Conference Institute and Symposium and receive a discount on your Symposium tuition!
Early registration (July 16 - September 11) - $555 **
Regular and walk-in (space permitting) from September 12 - $582**

* 10% Individual/Family discount will be applied upon registration if not previously used in membership year.
** Combination rate cannot be combined with any other discount, including membership.

Registration

IF YOU ARE AN SPDF INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY MEMBER, please use the Member Sign-in button at the top of this page to log in before you register. Your 10% member discount can be applied ONLY if you have logged on prior to registering and have not already taken your once-yearly membership discount for Symposium tuition. (Discount does not apply to combined Symposium and Pre-Conference tuition, which already is discounted.) Use the links below or click here to download a registration form.

SPD Symposium and
Pre-Conference Institute
COMBINED
$555 *

SPD Symposium ONLY
Early registration (July 16 - October 7)
$395

SPD Pre-Conference Institute ONLY
$199

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing by September 9, 2009, will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after September 9, 2009. Substitutions will be permitted as long as written request is received by September 23, 2009. No substitutions will be permitted after September 23, 2009.

Accommodations

Conference hotel:
Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, Illinois 60090
Telephone: 847.777.6553
Fax: 847.777.6550

Conference room rate: $119 per night plus applicable taxes.
Click here to book now at the conference room rate.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Downloadable Flyer

If you are an OT, educator, parent, or other supporter who can help us promote our 9th International Symposium by spreading the word among your clients, families, or in the community, click here to download a flyer you can print and distribute.

For information and registration, call 303.794.1182.

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