https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/episodes.mp3 Ever wonder what it is like to be a teenager on the autism spectrum? Ever wonder what is going through their minds and how they see the world around them? Blaze Ginsberg, a young adult with High Functioning Autism, discusses his teenage years, his struggles and triumphs with school, his desire to “fit in,” […]

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https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/bully.mp3 Asperger’s Syndrome and Bullying Based on Nick Dubin’s book Asperger’s Syndrome and Bullying (2007 Jessica Kingsley Publishers), this webinar will explore the etiology of bullying among the Asperger population while offering strategies for empowerment geared towards teachers, parents, schools and individuals with Asperger’s themselves. Statistically, the vast majority of children with Asperger’s Syndrome will […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/iep2.mp3 An overview of changes in the law and how they impact a child’s placement. Practice of parents waiving reading of their rights and how that has left them in the dark as to changes the district does not voluntarily give them, will be discussed.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/communicationskills.mp3 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.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/multitreatment.mp3 Today in the field of autism there are hundreds of treatment options, dozens of different theories, and thousands of organizations, centers, and professionals offering to help. While there is more hope than ever, families and professionals are faced with an overwhelming number of options which are often diametrically opposed. Which treatments are best for […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/verbal.mp3 https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/verbal.mp3 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 […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/floortime.mp3 In this webinar, Dr Josh Feder will talk about the basics of Developmental Individual differences Relationship based intervention (DIR (r)/Floortime(tm)) to support development and learning for children and adults with a range of challenges.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2014/mp3s/work-incentives.mp3 This presentation will introduce Social Security Work Incentives, options available to maintain healthcare while working (Medicare and Medicaid), Ticket to Work and the employment network’s responsibilities to help Social Security Disability Beneficiaries through the Vocational Rehabilitation process. In addition, Social Security Disability Beneficiaries will be given the opportunity to information on connecting with a […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2014/mp3s/lifelong-learning.mp3 Providing continuing education alternatives for students with special needs. We are private fee based consulting group, which assist in facilitating the movement of students with special needs to a supportive post high school program.