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Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar

Presented by: Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80% follow through. Once a system or device is chosen and purchased, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support andContinue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"

Preparing for Transition Webinar

Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals, Professionals working with students with autism Session Description: This session will identify effective strategies to address independence and transition from high school to young adulthood for students with autism. This session will also discuss common barriers to creating a smooth transition and how to address these. AdditionalContinue reading "Preparing for Transition Webinar"

Trick or Treat at the Thompson Center

Thompson Center Clinic 205 Portland St., Columbia, MO, United States

When: Friday, October 27, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Who: All Thompson Center patients, families, and employees What to Wear: Halloween costumes or regular clothes What to Bring: Bring your own bag!

Next Steps ASD 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. We will be scheduling an appointment with you today called Next Steps. This two-hour workshop is FREE of charge and strongly recommended by your provider. Key topics: detailed information about autism common medical conditions associated with autism therapies and other servicesContinue reading "Next Steps ASD Workshop"

Instructional Strategies Webinar

Presented by: Jennifer DeLaporte, M.S.T., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals Session Description: This session will identify effective instructional strategies to address independence and promote expected behavior for students with autism. This session will discuss common barriers to independence and how to address these including the use of antecedent strategies and environmental modification. Additional resources willContinue reading "Instructional Strategies Webinar"

Peer Mediated Interventions Webinar

Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will explore the power of Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMI) in fostering inclusive connections for individuals with autism. Discover practical strategies, success stories, and ethical considerations, empowering you to create supportive environments that nurture social skills and promote lasting positive change.

ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)

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

This is an introductory training with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring. This training is designed for researchers and clinicians with prior background in autism spectrum disorders and formal testing such as speech- language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, and occupational therapists. This training serves as a prerequisite for more thorough trainingContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)"

$500

ADOS-2 Toddler Module: Half-Day Training

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

This is an introductory training with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring. This training is focused on the Toddler module only.

$350

Postponed! Pathway to Success: What You Can Do Now

Boone County Family Resources 2700 West Ash Street, Columbia, MO, United States

This is a FREE transition resource event for students with autism. We encourage caregivers of students of all ages to join us for this event. It is never to early to think about the transition process. You will be able to talk with experts and learn about building independence. The event will take place betweenContinue reading "Postponed! Pathway to Success: What You Can Do Now"

ASD & Interventions Webinar

Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologist, Social Workers, Counselors, Other professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This session will define the core characteristics of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis in adolescents and young adults and identify subtle symptoms of autism that are often missed or mis-categorized. It will also cover "gold standard"Continue reading "ASD & Interventions Webinar"

Mental Health Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Autism Webinar

Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Other Professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This training will explore common co-occurring diagnoses. Attendees will be able to identify mental health conditions that are frequently associated with autism as well as analyze symptom overlap and how characteristics of various diagnoses interact. ThisContinue reading "Mental Health Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Autism Webinar"

Next Steps ASD Workshop

A new diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming and we are here to help. We will be scheduling an appointment with you today called Next Steps. This two-hour workshop is FREE of charge and strongly recommended by your provider. Key Topics: Detailed information about autism common medical conditions associated with autism therapies and other servicesContinue reading "Next Steps ASD Workshop"