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. StickContinue reading “Parent Conference”
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17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference
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,Continue reading “17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference”
Professional Development Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior
“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 onContinue reading “Professional Development Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior”
Autism & Masking with Haley Moss
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 aContinue reading “Autism & Masking with Haley Moss”
Parent Conference
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 attendeesContinue reading “Parent Conference”
Girls Only!
The most recent autism statistics estimate that 75-80% of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are boys. Because it seems like there are so many more boys with ASDContinue reading “Girls Only!”
Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson
“There has got to be a better way.” It was a thought that went through Wesley Dotson’s head many times during his early years as a special educator. Hired outContinue reading “Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson”
Social learning during social distancing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, families around the world are looking for ways to help further their children’s education. This process can be especially stressful for families with children with autismContinue reading “Social learning during social distancing”
Hiding in Plain Sight
At its roots, autism is a social communication disorder, which often makes it difficult for people with ASD to communicate with others and function appropriately in social situations. To combatContinue reading “Hiding in Plain Sight”
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jennifer Weyman
For as long as she can remember, autism has always played a role in Jennifer Weyman’s life. “Growing up in Miami, my very best friend from a young age hadContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jennifer Weyman”