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Saturday, April 16 The Autism Society of Iowa will host a spring symposium with mother and son team Julie Donnelly, Ph.D. and Jean-Paul Bovee speaking on growing up with autism, transitioning and employment, and Anthony Ianni speaking on his experiences with bullying before becoming the first known athlete with autism to play Division 1 college basketball for Michigan State University. Conference Agenda 8:30 – Registration 9:00 – Welcome and Announcements 9:15 – 10:15 – The Adventures of Jean-Paul presented…
Find out more »Friday, August 12 7:45am - 4:30pm - Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines, IA The Autism Society of Iowa & The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council presents the 3rd Annual Autism and Employment Conference. This free conference is for teens and adults on the autism spectrum who are interested in employment, family members, employers, human resource managers, case managers, social workers, transition coordinators, high school, college, and vocational educators, employment specialists, residential care providers, and anyone interested in helping those with autism in the…
Find out more »Friday, November 4 9am - 4:30pm Keynote Speakers Temple Grandin, Ph.D. John Donvan & Caren Zucker, In a Different Key – The Story of Autism To register online, click here. To download a flyer for mail or fax registration, click here. Conference Agenda 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Resource Fair Opens 10:00 – Welcome and Announcements 10:15 – 11:30 - In a Different Key – The Story of Autism Presented by John Donvan and Caren Zucker 11:30…
Find out more »Autism & Law Enforcement Recognition & Response Training Presented by Dennis Debbaudt Who should attend? Law Enforcement, EMS Providers, Fire Fighters, Dispatchers EMS Providers can received 4 CEH through WITCC. Dennis Debbaudt is the proud father of Brad, a young man who has autism. In the 1980's, he wrote for the Detroit News and worked with network television current affairs programs in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom. A professional investigator and journalist since 1977, Debbaudt turned his attention to…
Find out more »Wednesday, June 21 Registration begins at 7:30am The Autism Society of Iowa is pleased to present a free half day conference featuring keynote speaker, Dennis Debbaudt, who will be presenting "Autism Risk and Safety Training." The training will include techniques and vignettes to explore and explain critical autism issues for officers. Registration is FREE. TO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE. Conference Agenda 7:30 a.m. – Registration 8:00 a.m. – Autism Risk and Safety Training - Speaker Dennis Debbaudt and Speaker Panel…
Find out more »Wednesday, June 21 Registration begins at 12:30pm The Autism Society of Iowa is pleased to present a half day conference featuring keynote speaker, Dennis Debbaudt, who will be presenting "Plan Your Response for an Autism Emergency!" This event is valuable for any person on the spectrum, caregiver, family member, and anyone interested in the safety of those with autism spectrum disorders. 3.5 CEU's will be offered for social workers. Registration is $10 or free for those with an Autism…
Find out more »Thursday, August 17, 2017 West Des Moines Library Community Room Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this free voter training hosted by the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council and Autism Society of Iowa. Our speaker will be Rik Shannon of the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council. To register online, click here.
Find out more »Free to those on the Autism Spectrum Friday, September 8 - Registration begins at 8:45am To register online, click here. To view a flyer or to register by mail or fax, click here. The Autism Society of Iowa is sponsoring a conference on Autism & Employment. Speakers will include Judith Warth, Jenna Deyo, MS, CCC-SLP, Christine Weiland, MOT, OTR/L, and Scott Lyon, J.D. This conference is for those on the Autism Spectrum interested in employment, family members, employers, job coaches,…
Find out more »Saturday, September 30 University of Northern Iowa - 216 Schindler Education Center Parking is available in the Lathem Lot on the west side of the Schindler Education Center. To view a campus map, click here. Free to those on the Autism Spectrum. Optional afternoon social opportunities will include a lunch and Nine Hole Golf Tournament. The Autism Society of Iowa is sponsoring a conference on Autism & Employment. Speakers will include a panel of agencies who provide employment services…
Find out more »Friday, November 3 8:30am Steve Silberman Join us at the 2017 ASI Fall Educational Conference featuring keynote speakers Luke Y. Tsai, M.D. and Steve Silberman author of "NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity." To register online, click here. AGENDA 8:30am – Welcome and Announcements – Todd Kopelman, Ph.D., Autism Society of Iowa President 8:45am – 10:00am - Follow up Medical Studies of Autism Spectrum Disorders – What does the Comprehensive Review Show and…
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