02:00pm  Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 1

Contact: https://www.ablenetinc.com/connecting-communicating-with-young-learners-with-autism-through-aac-part-1-live-registration

In this session, participants gained a framework outlining the central role of social-emotional foundations in building communication skills for young learners with autism. Participants engaged with “connection concepts” like engagement, regulation, and relatedness and explored pre-linguistic AAC modalities. Participants identified strategies to maximize outcomes. CEUs available. Registration requested.

10:00am  Autism and Adolescence with Dr. Temple Grandin

Contact: https://www.fhautism.com/about-our-autism-conferences/autism-and-adolescence-dr-temple-grandin-october-9-2024/

Dr. Grandin offer do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-no tip, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. He argue that adolescent on the spectrum must focus on their overlooked strength to foster their unique contribution to the world. Rather than wasting the singular gift of autistics, Dr. Grandin proposes innovative approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating together. Registration requested.

06:30pm - 07:30pm  Guardianship and Durable Powers of Attorney

Contact: https://www.arcnj.org/news_events/calendar.html/event/2024/10/09/guardianship-and-durable-powers-of-attorney/493468

Learn how to secure guardianship and the importance of medical directives and durable powers of attorney for the long-term future. Registration requested.

01:00pm - 02:00pm  How Parents Can Support Their Children: Homework, Test Prep and Parent-Teacher Conferences

Contact: https://lighthouseguild.org/events/how-parents-can-support-their-children-homework-test-prep-and-parent-teacher-conferen

A Zoom conference for parents of children with visual impairments. Join a discussion on how parents can effectively support their children with homework, test preparation, and tips for parent-teacher conferences. We’ll share strategies to prepare you, your child, and their teacher for the best outcomes both at school and at home. Additionally, we’ll provide online resources to assist visually impaired students in a range of skills across the general education and expanded core curriculum. Registration requested.