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Teaching for a stronger community.
We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.
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 at the Thompson Center.
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"
Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: community Session Description: This session will describe the impact of neurodiversity on communication skills in children.
Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Audience: Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, Other adult care providers (residential staff, job coaches, day programs) Session Description: This session will identify three barriers in the college setting for students with ASD as well as three types of accommodations students can request. References and resources for teaching problem solving and goal settingContinue reading "Transition Series Part #3: Supporting College Students Webinar"
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 at the Thompson Center.
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"
This session will identify strategies for creating a professional resume, preparing for interviews, searching for employment, etc.
This session will highlight the importance of self-advocacy skills for autistic individuals in academic and professional settings. Haley and Matthew will also discuss how family members, especially siblings, can play a role in advocating for their loved ones.
Autism Ride Dice Run Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1061 Boonville Proceeds benefit the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment's social and community skills programs Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. First riders out at 10:00 a.m. | Last riders out by noon | Last riders in by 5:00 p.m. $10 per card, multiple cardsContinue reading "Autism Ride Dice Run Fundraiser – Sponsored by Boonville Knights of Columbus"
Click here to register today! Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Early Intervention Professionals Session Description: This session will provide educational professionals with an overview of strategies to promote appropriate behavior in the classroom setting. The content will include functional information on why problem behavior may occur. Strategies to address the environmentContinue reading "Supporting Appropriate Behavior Webinar"
This session will identify strategies for communicating with others using technology including professional and casual emails, texts, leaving voicemail messages, etc.
Click here to register today! Storytelling has so much power for autistic people – but our stories are often told in ways that leave us silenced, unheard, or invalidated. This happens because ableism is pervasive in our culture. Autistic people can internalize ableism in a way that negatively impacts our own self-worth, self-esteem, and decisionsContinue reading "Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss"
