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.
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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.
We are hopeful for a return to a new “normal” and excited to welcome everyone in person for this year’s conference. As always, the health and safety of all attendees and speakers is our number one priority. We are currently planning to host the conference in person with the understanding that should the situation withContinue reading "Parent Conference"
This is a FREE, virtual transition resource event for elementary and middle school students with autism*. Talk with experts and learn about building independence. From 5:00 to 6:00, there will be a panel discussion with experts working with agencies that support the transition process. From 6:00 to 7:00, you will be able to move fromContinue reading "Path to Success: What You Can Do Now"
"Supporting Appropriate Behavior" is the first of three FREE professional development webinars for professionals working with individuals with autism in residential settings. This series runs from 3-4 p.m. CST on Mondays during April 2022. Before the webinar, we recommend viewing our "Overview of Autism" training. Register for this session here. Learn more about this seriesContinue reading "Professional Development Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior"
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of individuals with autism are invited to attend a special one-day conference on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Learn more about this event on our website. Stick around after the parent conference for our Ask The Experts panel.
Join us for this FREE pre-conference event! The Ask the Experts panel provides an opportunity for family members and professionals to ask questions to a panel of autism experts. Our experts represent a variety of fields including medicine, behavior analysis, education, occupational and speech therapy, and psychology.
This conference aims to educate and provide support for professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, medical professionals, applied behavior analysts, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, service coordinators, and advocates. The conference strives to provide an atmosphere of hope and discovery, and upholds a commitment to sharing comprehensive,Continue reading "17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference"
