Session Spotlight – Bridging the Gap


✨ Next up in our 2026 Fall Education Conference Session Spotlight ✨


Facilitated by Sue Askeland, retired AEA Autism Consultant, “𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦” brings together an expert panel of providers, educators, parents, and individuals with autism to share how to build a unified support system.

Some key pieces we’ll touch on:

🤝 Communication: Cutting through jargon and keeping everyone on the same page.

🤝 Cross-Context Collaboration: Making strategies work seamlessly at home, school, and in clinics.

🤝 Family Perspectives: Tuning into caregiver needs and building true partnerships.

🤝 Real-World Problem-Solving: Tackling team roadblocks and communication breakdowns together.


Join us 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝐭𝐡 at the Sheraton West Des Moines to learn how to team up for better, more connected support! CEUs available.


🔗 Information and Registration: autismia.com/event/2026-fall-conference/