Neurodiversity Series Part #4: Communication 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: 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"
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.
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"
Click here to register today! Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, School Psychologists, Professionals working with students with problem bx Session Description: This session will provide an overview of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) process for professionals working in a school setting. Participants will learn how to collect multiple forms of data,Continue reading "Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar"
Click here to register today! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Other Professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This training will explore common co-occurring diagnoses. Attendees will be able to identify mental health conditions that are frequently associated with autism as well as analyze symptom overlap and how characteristicsContinue reading "Mental Health Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Autism Webinar"
This session will identify strategies to better understand social norms, values, and beliefs.
Join us for an introductory webinar on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This session provides a foundational exploration of ASD, covering the core characteristics of social communication differences and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior. We will also dispel common myths about autism. Learn about the diverse ways autism can manifest to better support all students in your learning environment.