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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.
Join us for a virtual presentation and Q&A regarding masking and autism. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about social masking and its consequences. Social masking is a strategy to mimic behaviors in social situations. This free event will take place Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Haley Moss isContinue reading "Autism & Masking with Haley Moss"
This session will identify strategies for communicating with others using technology, including professional and casual emails, text messages, leaving voicemails, etc. Register for this session here. These sessions will be delivered using Zoom Webinar. We suggest joining using a computer to enhance your experience and ability to view slides and videos. For questions, contact: JaclynContinue reading "Self Advocate Series: All Things Technology"
This session will identify strategies to better understand social norms, values, and beliefs. Register for this session here. These sessions will be delivered using Zoom Webinar. We suggest joining using a computer to enhance your experience and ability to view slides and videos. For questions, contact: Jaclyn Benigno, benignoj@missouri.edu Other sessions in the Self AdvocateContinue reading "Self Advocate Series: The Hidden Curriculum"
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.
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"
This is a FREE transition resource event for families and students impacted by a disability. We encourage caretakers of students of all ages to join us for this event. It is never too early to think about the transition process. You will be able to talk with experts and learn about building independence.
This session will identify strategies to better understand social norms, values, and beliefs.
