On August 29, the Thompson Center hosted the second annual TIPS for Kids Carnival! The event gave kids and families participating in the TIPS for Kids family shadowing program anContinue reading “2024 TIPS for Kids Carnival”
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2024 Student, Trainee, and Early Professional Poster Session (STEPP)
2024 Student, Trainee, and Early Professional Poster Session (STEPP)
Ask The Experts Panel 2024
Ask The Experts Panel 2024
2024 Parent Conference
2024 Parent Conference
19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference
19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference
Building Independence Webinar Series: Transition Planning
This session will outline the standards for Transition Planning, focusing on the development of effective and compliant transition plans for special education. Participants will gain insights into policies and strategies for creating plans that significantly improve the lives of their students.
Behavior Webinar Series: Severe Behavior in the Classroom
Click here to register! Presented by: Ali DuCharme, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA This presentation provides educators with evidence-based strategies to manage and support students exhibiting challenging behavior in the classroom. TopicsContinue reading “Behavior Webinar Series: Severe Behavior in the Classroom”
Communication Webinar Series: Encouraging Relationships Using Self Monitoring
Click here to register! Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. & Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Teens with autism often face unique challenges in developing relationships, understanding social dynamics, and monitoring theirContinue reading “Communication Webinar Series: Encouraging Relationships Using Self Monitoring”
Building Independence Webinar Series: Considerations for Building Independence and Preparing for Transition for Autistic Students of All Ages
This session will identify the three barriers to successful transition as well as strategies to building independence in autistic individuals of all ages.
Communication Webinar Series: Leveraging AAC for Individuals with Autism
Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80% follow-through. Once a system or device is chosen, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support and training are essential to decrease the chances of device or system abandonment. During this webinar, we’ll explain what AAC is and explore strategies, resources, and supports proven to be effective for successful AAC intervention and outcomes.