Ask The Experts Panel 2024
St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO, United StatesAsk The Experts Panel 2024
Ask The Experts Panel 2024
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.
This 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.
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.
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.
Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: This webinar focuses on the importance of descriptive commenting and coaching as tools for promoting growth and fostering meaningful communication. Participants will learn practical strategies for encouraging positive behaviors and guiding individuals toward their goals.Continue reading "Descriptive Commenting and Coaching Webinar"
Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon
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.
Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon
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.
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.
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.