schedule

Teaching Through Specific Examples

Dr. Temple Grandin

Temple will discuss teaching through specific examples, as well as Sensory Processing Disorder and it’s placed in the DSM V, currently being updated.

Autism, Independence and the Law

Nathan DeCorpo

Nathan is a lawyer who will cover the basics of special needs in regards to finances, marriage, credit cards, and other financial and residential issues for adults on the spectrum.

Autism Educational Therapies

Dr. Mary Joann Lang

Different therapies used in the educational setting are discussed in this webinar including applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training.

Broad Spectrum ASD: What’s the diagnosis? What should we do? by Dr. Joshua Feder

Dr. Joshua Feder

Preparing for that Autism Emergencyby Dennis Debbaudt

Dennis Debbaudt

Autism emergencies will happen. What you learn in this webinar can help you weather the next one.

Empowerment Strategies for ASD Parents : More than Just Coping

Chantal Sicile-Kira

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 an attitude adjustment.

Improving Reading Comprehension For Students on the Spectrum: A Parents’ Guide to Simple, Effective Strategies You Can Use at Home

Kari Miller

It can be so frustrating to watch your child successfully sound out words, but not have a good idea of the meaning of what he or she is reading.

Tools for Navigating the Emotional Journey: Parenting Children with ASD by Lisa Lieberman

Lisa Lieberman

This seminar will present some of the latest neurological research to help guide parents in these important decisions.

Getting the Most From Brain Based Autism Treatments

Dr. Suzanne Goh

This seminar will present some of the latest neurological research to help guide parents in these important decisions.

Six Unexpected Ways to Increase Your Child’s Learning

Dr. Kari Miller

She will discuss the effects on learning of these six factors: Emotions and Stress, Motivation and Inspiration, Social Influences, Movement, the Body's Natural Rhythms and Preferences and Physical environments.

Transition it starts early and is an ongoing process

Colleen Harmon

This webinar will focus on a wide variety of topics and issues related to transition. Many different aspects of transition are examined from a variety of different vantage points and perspectives. Transition planning is a life-long process but critical during the secondary years to insure that appropriate annual goals and IEP services are developed that […]

Relationships and Sexuality for People with Autism: Reaching a Greater Understanding

Stephen Shore

An often misunderstood and confusing topic, sexuality of people on the autism spectrum is part of the natural developmental process of transition through puberty into adulthood.

Myths Vs. Reality: What diet for autism really is and how to manage the change

Stephani McGirr

Learn the essential dietary changes to make for nutritional intervention in autism, why it’s important and how to simplify it all to fit your family’s needs. Discover practical strategies to make the transition easier and get results quicker.

The Impact of Sensory Processing on Behavior by Shannon Schlotman

Shannon Schlotman

Learn what strategies you can use to mitigate the impact on sensory processing on behavior.

Parenting Older Adolescents with ASD: How to Balance Support While Letting Go

Lisa Lieberman

Lisa will discuss specific issues involved in parenting older teens with ASD, and explore a necessary balance required between supporting, protecting and letting go appropriately.

iPads and Autism: A Tool For Success

Mark Mautone M.A.

This presentation will provide a comprehensive insight into how to use an iPad with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder.

Marriage and Autism : What You Need To Know

Dr. Robert Naseef

Dr. Naseef discusses the effects which raising children with autism can have on marriages and other domestic relationships.

Autism and Insurance, What you need to know

Lorri Unumb

In this webinar, moderator and autism author Chantal Sicile-Kira discusses the issues surrounding autism and insurance companies with speaker Lorri Unumb.

Sensory Integration Dysfunction- Why Sensory Gyms are Vital In Treating SID and ASD

Anna Keenaghan

Anna will discuss how sensory gyms are designed to alleviate symptoms of sensory processing disorder by providing the vestibular and proprioceptive input necessary for children with ASD and SPD to regulate themselves. These types of activities allow the child to begin to self-regulate, allowing them to attend and learn, develop meaningful relationships, and experience life […]

Fitness for the Autism Population by Eric Chessen

Eric Chessen

Discover what physical activities can help those on the spectrum.

Transition it starts early and is an ongoing process

Colleen Harmon

This webinar will focus on a wide variety of topics and issues related to transition. Many different aspects of transition are examined from a variety of different vantage points and perspectives.

Improving Speech and Language Skills for Individuals with Autism

Valerie Herskowitz

This webinar will focus on what families can do to help improve speech and language skills for their loved one with autism.

Educating Students on the Spectrum: Using Evidence-Based Practices

Dr. Cathy Pratt

This session will provide practical information about evidence-based practices that can be used in school settings.