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Music Session
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Art Session
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Drama Session
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General Session

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Updated March 20, 2015

7:30 AM

7:30 AM
Registration
Russell Hall Lobby

8:00-8:50 AM

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Art Exhibit (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Exhibition of artwork by children with autism
Kamerick Art Building
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A case study of the interactions of the music therapist and the music educator in a public school
Jacqueline Smith, The University of Hartford's Hartt School, CT
Graham Chamber Hall
(Russell Hall 111)
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Differentiating the Rehearsal Process for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Full Inclusion School Production Program
Maria Getz, Convent of the Sacred Heart School, NY
Russell Hall 121

9:00 AM - noon

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Exhibits Open
Visit the exhibits (9:00 AM - noon)
Russell Hall Lobby

9:00-9:50 AM

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Imagine the Possibilities:  Drama and Theatre for and with Spectrum Youth
Gretta Berghammer, University of Northern Iowa, Department of Theatre
Russell Hall 121
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Improvisation, Listening and Composing for Students with Autism
Amy Hourigan, Ball State University
Graham Chamber Hall
(Russell Hall 111)
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Art as vocation: Creative opportunities in adulthood for people with autism
Claire Ritchie & Christopher Marley (Scottish Autism Center)
Kamerick Art Building Auditorium

10:00-10:50 AM

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Tying it Together: Devising Interactive Sensory Experiences
Anna Marr, Melanie Gertzman and Claire Huntington, Bluelaces Theatre, Inc., New York, NY
Russell Hall 121
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Teaching Music to Older Students with Disabilities: Enjoyment, Engagement and Transition Skills
Mary Adamek, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Graham Chamber Hall
(Russell Hall 111)
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The Necessary Centrality of the Arts
Gillian Furniss, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
Kamerick Art Building Auditorium
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A Parent's Perspective on Autism and the Arts
Suzanne Bartlett, MD, Mercy Medical Center
Russell Hall 116

11:00-11:50 AM

UNI SPECTRUM PROJECT performance
Bengtson Auditorium
(Russell Hall 111)

12:00-1:20 PM LUNCH & KEYNOTE ADDRESS

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Keynote Address: Access to the Arts for All: A Journey from Parent to Advocate for Change
Ryan Hourigan, Ball State University
Schindler Education Center lobby

1:30 - 3:30 PM

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Exhibits Open
Visit the exhibits (1:00 - 3:00 PM
Russell Hall Lobby

1:30-2:20 PM

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5 Keys to Supporting a Person with Autism
Alyson Beytien, Dubuque, IA
Russell Hall 116
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Gather Round, It's Drama Time!
Jacqueline Russell, Chicago Children's Theatre
Graham Chamber Hall
(Russell Hall 111)
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Assistive Technology and Autism
Kim McCord, Illinois State University
Russell Hall 121

2:00-3:20 PM

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WONDERland (2:00-3:30)
UNI Department of Theatre
Bertha Martin Theatre

2:30-3:20 PM

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Ball State Prism Project: How to know what to do - Making thoughtful musical decisions that work for your students with Autism
Amy Hourigan and Ryan Hourigan, Ball State University
Graham Chamber Hall
(Russell Hall 111)
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Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom: Creative confidence for teaching through dramatic play
Jessica Perich Carleton, 92Y, New York
Russell Hall 116
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Choosing an Art Lesson
Beverly Levett Gerber, Southern Connecticut State University
Kamerick Art Building Rm. 211

3:30-4:20 PM

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The Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum: Initiatives in Music Education, Performance, and Teacher Education
Rhoda Bernard, Boston Conservatory
Sponsored by Iowa Music Educators Association
Graham Chamber Hall
(Russell Hall 111)
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The Effects of Multi-Sensory Theatrical Experiences on Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Katherine Seldin, Northwestern University
Russell Hall 116
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Preservice art educators and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Fostering teaching and learning experiences through a program-wide curriculum
Lauren Stichter and Amanda Newman-Godfrey, Moore College of Art & Design, PA
Kamerick Art Building Auditorium

4:30-5:20 PM

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Keynote Address - The Red Kite Project: Making Theatre for Children with Autism
Jacquieline Russell, Chicago Children's Theatre
Bengtson Auditorium
(Russell Hall 111)

5:45-7:00 PM

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Screening of The Red Kite
Jacquieline Russell, Chicago Children's Theatre
Kamerick Art Building Auditorium

7:00-8:30 PM

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WONDERland (7:00-8:30)
UNI Department of Theatre
Bertha Martin Theatre