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ASI is sponsoring its first Employment & Autism Conference featuring National Speaker: Dr. Jim Ball Dr. Jim Ball, A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), has been working in the private sector field of autism for 25+ years. In a variety of settings, he has provided educational, employment, and residential services to children and adults affected with autism. 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,…
Find out more »Considering post-secondary education? The Iowa Quad City College Program will host its annual College Fair on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2014, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Rogalski Center. The fair allows local families to meet representatives from colleges and universities located throughout the United States, and to speak with them about admissions information and scholarship opportunities. Typically about 100 colleges and universities are in attendance each year. The local Transition Advisory Board will also be hosting a workshop in conjunction…
Find out more »Transition for Individuals On the Autism Spectrum: What Are We Aiming For? Keynote Speaker: Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA The Autism Society of Iowa would like to invite you to our 2014 Fall Educational Conference featuring Keynote Speaker Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA. and speakers Mike Dierdorff, Lori Moore, M.A.E., and Wendy Trotter, MS, CCC-SLP. The morning session will included the following presentations: Transition for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: What Are We Aiming For? Part 1 & 2 Speaker…
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REGISTRATION IS FULL AND IS NOW CLOSED - Thank you for your interest. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 12:30pm - Registration begins, 1-5pm - Conference The Autism Society of Iowa is pleased to present a free half day conference featuring keynote speaker, Dennis Debbaudt, who will be presenting on Autism Risk and Safety Management. 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. This conference…
Find out more »Autism Society of the Quad Cities will sponsor a free workshop on transitions for persons with autism on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3300 River Drive, Moline. The workshop is part of our observance of National Autism Awareness Month in April. Session topics are transition to employment, to education and vocational training, and to housing, Family members and caregivers of persons with autism of any age are invited, as well as persons with autism. Panel members…
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We are please to share with you that our sister affiliate - Autism Society of Minnesota is hosting their 20th Annual Educational Conference. Many Iowans live within 4-6 hours of the venue. The price varies based upon how many days you are planning to attend. For more information: click Detailed Conference Schedule, which includes three nationally known keynotes and about 30+ breakout sessions, but some of the highlights include: James Coplan, MD - "Something Old, Something New - The Latest in Autism Research" Patrick…
Find out more »Monday & Tuesday, June 22 & 23 - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA University of Northern Iowa, College of Education Diversity Committee & The Inclusion Connection in partnership with The Institute On Communication And Inclusion At Syracuse University The Institute will educate, motivate, inform and transform. Speakers include: Paula Kluth, Darlene Hanson, Harvey Lavoy, Pascal Cheng, & Tracy Thresher and many more. Paula Kluth is a nationally recognized expert on autism and inclusive…
Find out more »Monday, June 22 8:15am - 3:00pm - Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines, IA The Autism Society of Iowa & The Iowa DD Council presents the 2nd Annual Autism and Employment Conference. This is a free event, targeted to teens and adults on the autism spectrum who are interested in employment, their family members, employers, 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 spectrum disorders in the…
Find out more »Friday, November 13 8am-3:30 - Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines, Iowa Keynote Speakers Peter Daniolos, M.D., Todd Kopelman, Ph.D., BCBA & Suzanne Bartlett, M.D., FACOG, ABOIM The morning will consist of the following presentations: "Autism Spectrum Disorders and Therapeutics: The Role of Medication in Multimodal Interventions" presented by Peter Daniolos, M.D. and "Applied Behavior Analysis and Evidence Based Treatments" presented by Todd Kopelman, Ph.D., BCBA "Integrative Health and Autism" presented by Suzanne Bartlett, M.D. The afternoon will consist of the…
Find out more »The ABCs and 123s of the IEP and 504 Free Webinar Sponsored By The Autism Society Of Iowa On Wednesday, December 2 at 7pm, Edie Bogaczyk, Attorney at Law, specializing in special education law, guardianship matters, and disability-related public policy will give an overview and comparison of these two plans to assist parents/guardians when advocating for their students' unique educational needs. Even though both plans are mandated by federal laws for students with disabilities, they serve different purposes. To register…
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