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To register to be an exhibitor or a sponsor, click here. Autism Society of Iowa is offering registration for service providers to participate in our Virtual Information and Resource Fair, which will be held during our virtual annual conference on Friday, November 5, 2021. The exhibitor and sponsorship levels are below. $75- Virtual Exhibitor Benefits: Logo and link to your website on all conference marketing materials and on our website and newsletter. Acknowledgement through social media prior to…
Find out more »The Adults with Autism: Diagnosis and Supports conference will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, March 4. To register, click here. 8:15 a.m. - Introductions and Welcome – Todd Kopelman, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.- Equitable diagnosis for autism in adolescence and adulthood: Learning from sex, gender, and social developmental perspectives Presented by Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai, MD, Ph.D. Learning Objectives: Understanding the latest research discoveries about the impact of sex and gender on the recognition and diagnosis of autism…
Find out more »Click here to register. Register today for "How to Prepare for College When You Have Autism" facilitated by Jenny Brodell, M.A., CCC-SLP. This informational Zoom will be held on Tuesday, April 5th, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This Zoom will address: * A checklist for skills to learn before starting classes * Strategies for time management * Transportation and navigating campus * What information should you share with your instructors? * Budgeting * How to connect to student disability services…
Find out more »Click here to register. Register today for the "Crisis Intervention with a Family Member with Autism" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 6, via Zoom. Presenters Christina Maulsby (parent) and Jodi Tate, M.D. (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics) will discuss: What to expect from inpatient units What are the processes to receive medical assistance? Officer Lorna Garcia from the Des Moines Police Department will speak on: The process of calling 911 How DMPD can respond The Broadlawns…
Find out more »Click here to register. Register today for the "Transitioning to Middle and High School for the Student with Autism" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 13, via Zoom. Presenter: Johnna Davis, Heartland AEA Family and Educator Partnership
Find out more »Click here to register. Register today for the "Medicaid Waivers" Informational Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 20, via Zoom. Presenters: Gaye Johnson - Director of Access and Care Coordination for ChildServe and Lacey Giunta - Case Management Supervisor for ChildServe
Find out more »Click here to register. Register today for the "Living with Autism- Adults Living with Autism Share Their Stories and Answer Your Questions" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 27, via Zoom. Presenters: Leo Bird Rachel Bussan Emily Duckett Brian Johnson Abby Niederhauser Joel Wesselink Alex Wehrspann
Find out more »To register, click here. The Autism Society of Iowa and Iowa DD Council are sponsoring a conference on Autism & Employment for those on the autism spectrum who are interested in employment, family members, employers, human resource managers, case managers, social workers and anyone interested in helping those with ASD in the work place. Free to those on the autism spectrum. 9:00 a.m. – Registration 9:30 a.m. – A Panel of Employers with employees with Autism 10:30 –…
Find out more »To register for a resource fair table, click here. For a paper registration form, click here. Click here to reserve a hotel room at a reduced conference rate. Deadline for reservation is October 20. The Autism Society of Iowa is offering registration to participate in our Information and Resource Fair, which will be held during our annual educational conference at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines on Friday, November 4, 2022. The keynote speakers will be Temple Grandin,…
Find out more »Click here to register and for more information! Click here to reserve a hotel room at a reduced conference rate. Deadline for reservation is October 20. Conference Agenda 8:30 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. – Let's Get Personal: A Heart-to-Heart Conversation with Dave & Lindsey – Presented by Lindsey Nebeker and Dave Hamrick Many individuals on the autism spectrum and their loved ones may express ongoing and sometimes exhausting challenges associated with relationships, interpersonal communication and interaction. What…
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