Ask The Experts Panel 2024
St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO, United StatesAsk The Experts Panel 2024
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19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference
St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO, United States19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference
2024 Student, Trainee, and Early Professional Poster Session (STEPP)
St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO, United States2024 Student, Trainee, and Early Professional Poster Session (STEPP)
Behavior Webinar Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior
ZoomThis 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 environment as well as teach/reinforce new behavior will be discussed. We recommend you also attend the Functional Behavior Assessment webinar. Note: This session is not intended for BCBAs.
Communication Webinar Series: Emergent Communication
ZoomThis session will provide strategies for increasing communication and engagement for children with emergent language skills using evidenced based intervention for improving social-communication, play, and adaptive skills.
Building Independence Webinar Series: Instructional Strategies
ZoomThis 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 will be provided to participants.
Next Steps ASD Workshop
Thompson Center Research and Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MOA 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.
Communication Webinar Series: Leveraging AAC for Individuals with Autism
ZoomThink about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80% follow-through. Once a system or device is chosen, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support and training are essential to decrease the chances of device or system abandonment. During this webinar, we’ll explain what AAC is and explore strategies, resources, and supports proven to be effective for successful AAC intervention and outcomes.
Behavior Webinar Series: Activity Schedules
ZoomAttendees will learn how activity schedules can enhance classroom structure, improve student independence, and promote task completion and transitions. This session will give practical knowledge on creating and individualizing activity schedules based on student needs, as well as strategies for integrating them into daily routines. Attendees will leave this session with the skills to use activity schedules as a tool for supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Webinar: Scaffolding with Autistic Children
ZoomThis session will review the scaffolding concept and tools to assess current levels before setting goals. The webinar will include 30 minutes of content and 30 minutes of answering your questions.
Sensory-Friendly Area at Mizzou Homecoming Parade
Sensory-friendly bags will available, complete with over-the-ear headphones, ear plugs, and fun sensory toys to help make the parade more comfortable for everyone. The bags are also perfect for collecting candy and goodies along the way!
Building Independence Webinar Series: Considerations for Building Independence and Preparing for Transition for Autistic Students of All Ages
ZoomThis session will identify the three barriers to successful transition as well as strategies to building independence in autistic individuals of all ages.