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 an exclusive preview screening of "In a Different Key"- the award-winning documentary by Caren Zucker and John Donvan. Masks are required at Prairie Meadows and movie is not intended for those under age 14.
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 »Register today for the 2022 Autism Pool Tournament at The Ridgemont in Windsor Heights! For more information and to register, click here. All proceeds benefit ASI.
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 »Click here to register! Click here for a printable flyer! Click here for sponsorship opportunities! Join us Wednesday September 14, for the Autism Society of Iowa's Annual Fore Autism Golf Outing- Presented by Axis Therapy Centers. Four person scramble with a shotgun start at 10 AM Registration starts starts at 8:30 AM Heavy appetizers, prizes and a raffle to follow. Proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Iowa.
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