UKIAH, Calif. – To help parents, health care professionals, educators and others better understand the behaviors associated with autism and how to work more effectively with children who have autism, experts in the field will share evidence-based strategies at a conference on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ukiah High School.

This conference, titled “Autism: What Works? Evidence-Based Practices Across the Lifespan,” is a collaborative effort by the Mendocino, Lake and Humboldt County Offices of Education, the Redwood Coast Regional Center and local family resource centers.

“We’re so pleased to be able to offer these incredible speakers locally. Dr. Aubyn Stahmer from the U.C. Davis MIND Institute is an autism researcher who focuses on helping community providers like teachers and therapists support children with autism and their families. Patty Schetter, MA, DCBA, is the author of Learning the R.O.P.E.S. for Improved Executive Function and The Autism Program Development and Review Protocol. And Jo-Anne Matteo, MS, CCC-SLP, is a senior consultant and trainer with Pyramid Educational Consultants. They’ll provide practical, proven ways to help people who work with children who have autism,” said Barbara Bloom, director of the Mendocino County Office of Education Special Education Local Plan Area.

The workshop is part of the ongoing education provided by the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network, or CAPTAIN, and it will include seven evidence-based interventions for autism.

The cost of the conference is $30, which includes lunch and materials.

Registration opens at 8 a.m.

For questions and registration information, call 707-467-5166 or register online at http://mcoe.k12oms.org/1709-139310.