Banff International Conferences on Behavioural Science

Description
This three-day conference will present addresses and workshops on the latest research findings and clinical applications in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children, adolescents, and adults. Once considered rare, autism affects 1 in 150 individuals and is characterized by difficulties in responding appropriately to the environment, developing relationships, and communicating effectively, as well as resistance to change and repetitive behaviours. To date there is no definitive cause or cure for this complex neurodevelopmental disorder. Leading researchers and practitioners from across North America will describe current research, including important advances in neuroscience and genetics. The conference will also examine the importance of early diagnosis, effective interventions and policies in enhancing outcomes for individuals and families impacted by autism. The target audience for this conference includes researchers, clinicians and policy makers working in the field of autism.

Purpose of the Banff International Conferences
To provide a forum where researchers, practitioners and policy makers can interact to discuss contemporary practice and research. Our 42nd conference is organized by the Banff International Conferences on Behavioural Science, a nonprofit organization.

Please note that our conference has been approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to provide Continuing Education credits. Attendance at each workshop will provide 3 CE credits.

Format
The Banff Conferences have pioneered the 'conference of colleagues' format for professional and scientific meetings. Registration is limited and the program is designed for both formal and informal interactions among all participants. Plenary sessions and workshops are presented by individuals renowned for the excellence of their applied acumen or research. Conversation hours, poster session, banquet, cash bars, sightseeing expeditions, and cross-country and downhill ski trips provide the opportunity to interact with colleagues in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Location
The Conference is held at the Banff Centre, in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The Centre provides a comfortable setting nestled in one of the most picturesque environments in North America, convenient to skiing and other forms of outdoor recreation.

The Banff Centre
For Conference Information:
Accommodations at The Banff Centre
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Box 1020
Banff, Alberta, Canada
T1L 1H5
tel: (403)762-6308
1-800-884-7574
fax: (403)762-7502
Reservations@banffcentre.ca

Enjoying Banff
A great website answering all your questions and inspiring pleasurable activities is available at: www.banff.ca.

Explore it for winter activities (downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ice skating, sledding and toboganning, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow-shoeing, dog sledding, ice fishing, ice diving (!), snowmobile tours) and adventures (back country ski and snowboard touring, helicopter and snowcat sking and snowboarding, waterfall ice climbing, heli-hiking, etc.)

Look at the Arts and Entertainment scene (dancing, live music at great pubs--Celtic, Maritime, piano bars, theatre and dance, art galleries, movies and cinema).

Check out the museum and heritage sites.

Explore the great opportunities for cuisine, spas, sightseeing, and shopping.

Lots of great family activities are detailed.

Enjoy!