Autism and Depression – How to Recognize Depression, Anxiety and the Risk for Suicide Lunch and Learn – Presented by – Mikle South

To register for this lunch and learn, click here.   This lunch and learn will focus on recognizing depression and anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and will also highlight the experience(s) of women with autistic traits who were interviewed about their depression and shared their personal stories. Mikle South is Professor of Psychology and […]

Higher IQ Influences One’s Experience with Autism and Not Always for the Better Lunch and Learn – Presented by – Dr. Jake Michaelson

To register for this lunch and learn, click here.   Although intellectual disability is common among people with autism, some have a very high IQ. Individuals with autism and a very high IQ are sometimes called "twice-exceptional" or 2e. For some symptoms, a higher IQ is associated with fewer problems.  In other areas, the opposite […]

2021 Autism Society of Iowa Employment Conference

To register for this conference, click here.   The Autism Society of Iowa and Iowa DD Council are sponsoring a virtual conference via Zoom 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 […]

2021 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference

2021 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Educational Conference Virtual via Zoom  Featuring Keynote Speaker Mikle South, Ph.D To register, click here.   Autism Society of Iowa 2021 Fall Conference 9:00 a.m. – Introductions 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. –"New things, new people, new places: looking for the origins of anxiety in autism." presented by Mikle South, […]

Autism Society of Iowa Resource Fair Exhibitor and Conference Sponsorship

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 […]

Adults with Autism: Diagnosis and Supports Virtual Conference via Zoom

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. […]

“How to Prepare for College When You Have Autism” Informational Zoom

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 […]

“Crisis Intervention with a Family Member with Autism” Lunch and Learn

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 […]

“Medicaid Waivers” Informational Lunch and Learn

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