About the Presenter
James Loomis, Ph.D.

Jim Loomis is a child and family psychologist at the Center for Children with Special Needs in Glastonbury, Connecticut where he specializes in work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, developmental disabilities, and pediatric illness. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan before completing a fellowship at the Devereux Foundation and postdoctoral training at the Kantor Family Institute. His professional interests include the development of social skills, designing school based programs for children and adolescents, and facilitating independence in adulthood. A frequent speaker to regional and national audiences of professionals and parents, he on the professional advisory committees of the Autism Spectrum Resource Center and the Connecticut Pilot Program for Adults with Autism. He recently completed his first book, Staying in the Game: Providing Social Opportunities for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities .