Training

Name: Building Dignity of Risk: The Impact of Choice on Quality of Life for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Start: 2025-05-14T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-14T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Zoom

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February 2025
February 18 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Behavior Webinar Series: Severe Behavior in the Classroom

Zoom

Click here to register! Presented by: Ali DuCharme, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA This presentation provides educators with evidence-based strategies to manage and support students exhibiting challenging behavior in the classroom. Topics include understanding behavioral functions, implementing proactive and reactive behavior management strategies, utilizing reinforcement effectively, and crisis management. Attendees will gain practical tools to create aContinue reading "Behavior Webinar Series: Severe Behavior in the Classroom"
February 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

APA Series Webinar #2: ASD & Interventions

Zoom

In this session, the presenter will identify limitations in the research about therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum and analyze considerations when determining therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum.
February 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Building Independence Webinar Series: Transition Planning

Zoom

This session will outline the standards for Transition Planning, focusing on the development of effective and compliant transition plans for special education. Participants will gain insights into policies and strategies for creating plans that significantly improve the lives of their students.
February 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Joining Autistic Children in Play Webinar

Zoom

Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon
April 2025
April 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Next Steps Workshop

Thompson Center Research and Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO

A new diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming and we are here to help. This free workshop is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who have recently received a diagnosis of autism.
April 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Building Social Connections with Hayley and Matthew Leach Webinar

Join us for a discussion on effective strategies for building and maintaining meaningful social connections in both college and the workplace. Gain insights on fostering relationships, navigating social dynamics, and finding supportive communities. Hayley and Matthew will share their experiences with social groups and communities they have found supportive.
April 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Self Advocate Webinar: Preparing for Employment

Zoom

Click here to register! Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Session Description: This session will equip participants with essential strategies for building a professional resume, preparing for interviews, and effectively searching for employment opportunities. In addition to these skills, the session will highlight the importance of self-advocacy in the job search process. Participants will learn howContinue reading "Self Advocate Webinar: Preparing for Employment"
April 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Emotion Coaching Webinar

Zoom

Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon
April 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Mastering Autonomy Through The Transition Into Adulthood

Zoom

How many desire seeing people on the autism spectrum master autonomy as adults? Transition and adulthood combined are a tall task for many people. Many folks on the autism spectrum have struggled with mastering autonomy through the Transition into Adulthood. Mr. Durany will share about his experiences mastering autonomy through the Transition into Adulthood. He will breakdown what it takes to master autonomy through various phases of adulthood.
April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Special Needs Trusts: What Are They & How Should I Fund One?

Zoom

Please join us for a discussion and Q&A about planning your estate and financial strategies to care for your loved one with a disability. We'll be joined by two experts: Nikki Mitchell, J.D., CELA, attorney and owner of Mitchell, Brown & Associates and Sarah Vehige, CFP, ChSNC, financial advisor with Edward Jones.
May 2025
May 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

APA Series Webinar #3: Co-Occurring Diagnoses & Autism

Zoom

In this session, the presenter will list common mental health comorbidities associated with autism and assess interaction between autism and various mental health comorbidities.
May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Building Dignity of Risk: The Impact of Choice on Quality of Life for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Zoom

There is dignity in making choices, accepting the associated risks, and learning from those choices—a concept called Dignity of Risk. In relation to supporting adults with developmental disabilities, Dignity of Risk is a person-centered framework that promotes self-determination. It is about supporting the person to make the decisions that they want to make, while staying safe. Based on findings from academic literature, this presentation will cover what Dignity of Risk is, how it is connected to quality of life, and suggestions for how to support it.