https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/waivers.mp3 With the increasing rates of autism it is so important to have accessible information for families and professionals that will direct families to organizations, schools, agencies, and advocates that will help them move forward in treatment as soon as possible. The session structure will involve a power point presentation that will first focus on […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/socialthinking.mp3 What is the difference between teaching social skills and social thinking? This webinar will explore the answer to this question and why it is not enough to simply teach “social skills” to our students with near normal to way above normal verbal intelligence. Michelle Garcia Winner’s work in Social Thinking ® (www.socialthinking.com) will be […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/imunesystem.mp3 An in depth discussion on the varous Biomedical Treatments of ASD given by Dr. DeMio the top 2011 of the year award by autism community. The discussion will include Hyperbaric treatments, biomedical treatments and Far Infrared treatments.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/autismfitness.mp3 This webinar presentation by Autism Fitness Founder Eric Chessen will focus on developing physical education and exercise programs for ASD and special needs populations. Through the unique lens of best practices approaches in both Exercise Science and education/behavior therapy, Eric will discuss the common myths and mistakes in providing fitness for individuals with autism, […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/HiddenCurriculumPracticalSolutions.mp3 The Hidden Curriculum refers to the set of rules or guidelines that are often not directly taught but are assumed to be known (Garrett, 1984; Hemmings, 2000; Jackson, 1968; Kanpol, 1989). This curriculum contains items that impact social interactions, school performance, and sometimes health and well-being. The curriculum also includes unspoken rules, slang, metaphors, […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/Howdowedecidewhattodo.mp3 There are so many people who tell us so many things about what we ought to do or ought not to do for our children with autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This talk will sort through how we decide what we do for our children, and includes discussion of current important concepts of […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2011/mp3/CreatingaCommunicativeEnvironment.mp3 Everyone communicates� we just have to listen! This session will talk about how we as communication partners can create materials, displays, opportunities, and an environment that promotes communication for those with severe communication impairments. We will talk about how we might move beyond �making requests� to taking turns, sharing ideas, and Darlene Hanson, MA, […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2011/mp3/GirlswithAutismSpectrumDisorders.mp3 During this session for Autism College, Dr. Lori Ernsperger will highlight the core gender differences between boys and girls on the autism spectrum. The focus of this presentation is to review the research on girls with autism spectrum disorders and provide effective insights and strategies for addressing specific issues which include the diagnosis, puberty, […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2011/mp3/allchildrencansucceed.mp3 Students on the autism spectrum and those with behavioral challenges often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The presentation also details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com//conferences201x/2011/mp3/EmpowermentStrategiesforASD.mp3 This motivational and practical presentation provides parents the opportunity to explore the feelings that are inherent to having a child with an autism spectrum disorder, and gives practical and positive strategies for attitude adjustment. Challenging the notion of a ‘grief cycle’ and the loss of expectations; personal beliefs about disability and today’s society’s striving […]