Conference Schedule

Please note that more details will be posted as they come available.

A Different Way of Thinking Schedule of Events

Franco Manitoban Cultural Centre
340 Provencher Boulevard

A PDF copy can be printed here

Tuesday October 4, 2011
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Check in for conference
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presidents Reception – Sponsoring organization Asperger Manitoba Inc. hosts a Manitoba-Made reception featuring food, drinks, displays and the opportunity to meet and greet guests, speakers and dignitaries.A silent auction will be available that night only with proceeds going to Asperger Manitoba Inc.

If you are not able to attend the conference, but would like to attend the presidents reception tickets will be available at the door for $25.
Wednesday October 5, 2011
7:30 am – 8:30 am RegistrationLight Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:00 am Greetings
9:00 am – noon Keynote Speaker – Tony Attwood
10:15 am – 10:30 am Break
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch – provided in registration
1:15 pm – 4:30 pm Keynote Speaker – Tony Attwood
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break
Thursday October 6, 2011
8:00 am – 9:00 am Light Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 am Morning Plenary – “Re-Storying Hope” presented by Leanne Shannon
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – noon Attendees will select one breakout session to attend in their area of interest or focus:

  • Adults and Asperger Syndrome
  • Children and Asperger Syndrome
  • Public Education and ASD
  • Post-secondary Education and Asperger Syndrome
  • Employment and Asperger Syndrome
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch, included in conference registration
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm World Cafe
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Final Plenary
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Closing remarks
All members of AMI are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Thursday October 6, 2011
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