Perfect for providers, teachers, families, and parents, our webinars will give you specific strategies and supports to help people with classic autism (CA) in employment, recreation, and living. You’ll hear plenty of suggestions, examples, and specific strategies…not just an overview. We give you all the details.
If you’ve been looking for more: look no further. These webinars take it to a “micro” level that is focused, informative, and real-life. Too often people only see behavior and difficulty in working with CA; we change that to communication, independence, and choice. Instead of “caregiving”, we show you how to change your approach into coaching and teaching.
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Adults with Autism: How Does ASD Differ from other Disabilities and Why is it important to know?
This training will address how an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) differs from other disabilities such as; an Intellectual Disability or Mental Illness. We will discuss how research has shown that strategies with an emphasis on Social-Communication, Structure and Predictability, Executive Function, Emotional Regulation and other evidence based practices (EBP) has tremendous benefits to Adults with Autism and lifelong learning.
Two Part Webinar
Part I: Monday, December 3, 2018: 9-10 am
Part II: Monday, December 10, 2018: 9 to 10 am
Registration:
Providers: $50.00
Family Member, Parent or Individual with Autism: $25.00
Webinar Registration:
URL: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1440694877613867009
Training ID: 643-552-476
Adult Autism: Structure and Predictability
This webinar will focus on a strength that many people with autism experience, the need for Structure and Predictability. Rather than working against a barrier to learning, turn what might seems to be a negative into a positive support strategy that can teach independence and flexibility.
Two Part Webinar
Part I: Monday, January 7, 2019: 9-10 am
Part II: Monday, January 14, 2019: 9-10am
Registration:
Providers: $50.00
Family Member, Parent or Individual with Autism: $25.00
Registration URL: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1658120003472187649
Training ID: 961-129-836
2019 Two Part Autism Webinar Series:
Monday, January 7 and 14, 2019, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Adult Autism: Structure and Predictability
Many people with autism rely on structure, rules and routines to keep their environment predictable and, therefore, feel safer. We must understand the importance of rules and routines for individuals with autism and apply them in all settings and situations.
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Monday, February 4 and 11, 2019, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Skill Acquisition
When People with ASD and their families have transition plans and exposure to positive community experiences that result in more independent adult life that is meaningful to the individual, along with effective interventions, services and supports throughout their lifetime, people with ASD can flourish.
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Monday, March 4 and 11, 2019, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Related Conditions Associated with Adults with Autism and Our Local Medical Community
While the diagnosis of ASD cases began to rising in the 1990s, the first large wave of people with autism to enter adulthood and the adult health care system had limited experience with the condition. The focus for most autism experts seem to be in pediatrics, even though children usually do not shed their autism diagnoses on their 18th or 21st birthdays.
Are those who treat adults, such as internists, family medicine physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, and psychologists prepared for our growing number of patients with ASD? Unfortunately, many are not. In this training we will explore some of the barriers and expand advocacy and education to influence access to local healthcare.
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Monday, April 1 and 8, 2019, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Investing in Autism Specific Training for Your Son/Daughter’s Direct Support Staff: Respite, Residential, Community Inclusion, Supported Employment Providers and More!
Many interventions exist for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, scientific research has found only some of these interventions to be effective. The interventions that researchers have shown to be effective are called evidence-based practices (EBPs). One reason for using EBPs is because, by law, teaching practices must be based on evidence of effectiveness…this is while the person is in the school! After school, these support strategies should continue, but unfortunately adult services have not caught up to these practices. In this training we discuss planning, tools and training opportunities that will meet the support needs of your adult with autism.
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Monday, May 6 and 13, 2019, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Autism in the Community!
There are now 46 states with some type of effort focused on Employment First! At least 19 of these states have an official policy, stating that employment in the community is the first and preferred service option for people with disabilities after they exit school. This is true for Washington State! For many people with Autism in Washington, their ability to achieve employment is sometimes compromised. When employment cannot be secured, then the individual and family can opt for a service call Community Inclusion. In the training, we will talk about this type of service, how to write goals, assess skills and provide lifelong learning opportunities.