Category: Free Autism Webinars Each Month

Learn from free autism webinars from leading autism speakers each month. Plus access 53 previously recorded webinars.

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Communication and Behavior : How to Help Children, Teens, and Adults Who Have Little Verbal Communication Skills

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Darlene will discuss the connection between behavior and communication; how to help someone develop appropriate communication skills; how to encourage verbal skills, assistive technology and augmentative communication : what they are and how they can help.

Speaker:Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC

Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC
Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC

Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC   has been a Speech and Language Pathologist for 20 years, working with individuals with severe communication impairments. Her expertise in working with individuals who are “non verbal” and use alternate modes of communication, as well as in the area of speech development for persons with severe motor apraxia as it relates to autism. She worked in the public school setting as a school based clinician and program specialist, taught university level courses at Chapman University. She currently provides training on autism, full inclusion, creating a communicative environment and Facilitated Communication.  Her mission is to provide quality training and support to individuals with severe communication impairments so that their lives are enhanced by communication and they have a means of communication to actively participate in their lives, and community.  http://www.darlenehanson.com

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Aspergers Syndrome

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Asperger’s Syndrome with Brian King covers sensory sensitivity, advocating in school, managing behavioral issues, difficulty focusing, positive aspects.

In this webinar, Chantal Sicile-Kira discusses the issues surrounding  Asperger’s Syndrome with speaker, Brian R. King. Topics such as sensory sensitivity, advocating for children at school, and managing behavioral issues are discussed in detail. Dealing with bullying, difficulty focusing, how to help manage different challenges, the positive aspects of having Asperger’s are also touched upon.

Speaker: Brian King

Brian King
Brian King

Brian King is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Naperville, Illinois, and he  brings a unique three-fold perspective to the world of Asperger’s. Not only does he have two sons on the autism spectrum and a practice focused exclusively on working with Asperger’s  clients and their families, but Brian himself is also blessed with Asperger’s. Brian has become  known worldwide for his positive approach to living the Asperger’s experience, and he is  dedicating his time to serving as an ambassador between the Asperger’s and neurotypical communities. His goal is to help both communities learn to better communicate, appreciate,  and cooperate with each other in a spirit of mutual respect. Brian is also the author of a few  books, including I’m an Aspie.

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From Disability to Possibility: The Power of Inclusion

Time: 6PM

Topic: From Disability to Possibility: The Power of Inclusion

Speaker: Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D.

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Verbal Behavior Approach: Teaching Kids with Autism

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Drawing on her experience as both a parent of a son with autism as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Mary Lynch Barbera will provide listeners with information to help children with autism learn language and other important skills.Mary will highlight strategies from her book:  The Verbal Behavior Approach:  How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders, and provide guidance using the scientifically proven strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specifically utilizing B.F. Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior.  Parents and professionals will be empowered with information regarding ABA/VB programming for children with autism and other developmental disorders.  For more information about Mary and/or her book, please go to www.vbapproach.com

Speaker: Mary Lynch Barbera

Mary Lynch Barbera
Mary Lynch Barbera

RN, MSN, BCBA offers a unique perspective as both a parent of a child with autism as well as a professional.  Since her sons’ diagnosis one day before his third birthday, Mary has focused her attention and research on autism and related disorders. In 2000, she was the Founding President of the Autism Society of Berks County. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2003 and has since been working as the Lead Behavior Analyst for the Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project. Mary has had the privilege of working with hundreds of children on the autism spectrum and has assisted in providing training to thousands of professionals and parents. Mary is a frequent speaker at workshops and conferences at the local, state and national levels and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership.

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Inclusion and Socialization in School and Community

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Inclusion and Socialization in School and Community with Rick Clemens covers inclusion of children with autism, social development, recreation.

This webinar, discusses the technique of inclusion, where children with autism are included in normal educational and social environments instead of being segregated into special education classrooms. Rick Clemens, discusses various techniques for including children, specifically how to optimize your child’s social and academic development in a balanced, effective way. Issues such as extending knowledge of disabilities to schools, clubs, teachers and community figures are also covered.

Speaker: Rick Clemens

Rick Clemens
Rick Clemens

Rick Clemens is the director of the Inclusive Education and Community Parternship (IECP), an agency primarily  based in California. ICEP  supports children with autism in inclusive settings. ICEP’s mission is to support schools, families, and community agencies in providing full access to life’s experiences for individuals with disabilities. This includes making friends, playing, accessing school and community, learning, loving, being loved, and living life to the fullest. Rick has worked in various settings including schools, after school and summer programs, homes, work programs and social programs which support individuals with disabilities. Throughout his

Career, he has been committed and active in the integration, inclusion and socialization of the individuals  he has worked with.

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Autism and Insurance: What You Need to Know

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Autism and Insurance with Lori Unumb covers Ryan’s law, insurance coverage for autism in different states, how to appeal denials.

In this  webinar, moderator and autism author Chantal Sicile-Kira discusses the issues surrounding autism  and insurance companies with speaker  Lorri Unumb. Lori  drafted a groundbreaking bill, “Ryan’s Law”which  allowed greater access to insurance for  autistic children. Issues such as types of coverage, how to make claims, how to appeal denials and how to change.

Speaker:  Lorri Unumb

Lorri Unumb

Lorri Unumb, is an attorney and  the mother of a seven year old son with autism whose name is Ryan. She graduated from the  University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993. She also attended USC  for undergraduate work, graduating Phi Beta Kappa.  At present, Lorri serves as senior policy advisor in council with  the autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks. For her work on Ryan’s law, South  Carolina’s groundbreaking autism insurance mandate, Lorri won the Jefferson Award for  public service, the Autism Speaks 2008 Advocacy award, the Autism Society of America’s  2008 parents of the year award – with her husband – the Rotary Service Above Self award, the  Behavior Analyst’s Certification Board’s Hemmingway award, and the Spencer Volunteer  award from South Carolina Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities.

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Applied Behavior Analysis: Its Use at Home and School

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This webinar covers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a proven and effective way of teaching children with autism. Different aspects of ABA task analysis,  prompting, shaping, and rewarding are used to help the child learn. ABA can also be used to help decrease inappropriate behaviors and teach new alternative behaviors. The practical application of ABA   and specific examples are discussed

Speaker:  Dawn Holman, Ph.D

 

Dr. Dawn Holman
Dr. Dawn Holman

Dr. Holman received her BA in Psychology from UCLA, where she worked with Dr. Ivar Lovaas for the Young Autism Project from 1991-1993. Dr. Holman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology.  She received her Doctorate in Educational Psychology from USC in 2003. Dr. Holman  has worked in the field of behavioral therapy as a Senior therapist and Clinical Supervisor since 1991, first at UCLA, then at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders for 8 years. Dr. Holman has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the San Diego chapter of the Autism Society of America since 2004.

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A New Look at the Needs of Adults and Teens on the Autism Spectrum : Obstacles faced and the Myths Surrounding their Capabilities

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Speaker:  Michael John Carley

Michael John Carley
Michael John Carley

Michael John Carley is the Executive Director of Grasp, (www.grasp.org)  the largest organization comprised of adults on the autism spectrum, as well as an accomplished author and speaker. Michael  received his B.A. from Hampshire College in 1986 and his M.F.A. from Columbia University in 1989. His first book, Asperger’s From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome, was released in April, 2008.  Until 2001, Mr. Carley was the United Nations Representative of Veterans for Peace, Inc.  Prior to 2001 he was a playwright who enjoyed 15 productions and 10 readings of his plays in New York. 

Along with his (then) 4-year old son, he was diagnosed with AS in November of 2000. He lives with his wife, Kathryn Herzog, and 2 sons in Brooklyn.