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SUMMARY:Self-Advocates Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Society of Iowa Self-Advocates Facebook Group will be having their first online networking meeting via Zoom on March 29\, 2020\, at 6:30pm. \nFor more information and to register\, click here. \n  \nMake new friends!\nShare stories and ideas!\nGreat networking opportunity! \nZoom meeting information will be emailed to registrants closer to the meeting date.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/self-advocates-networking-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Johnston
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MARCH 8 EVENT! \n  \nJoin us on Sunday\, March 8\, at ChildServe in Johnston for a SPLASH for Autism event. Registration and signed waiver required. 25 person max per event. \nPrintable Event Flyer \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-ADULT \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-MINOR \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-johnston-3/
LOCATION:ChildServe\, 5406 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,SPLASH/Swim
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SUMMARY:2020 Autism Acceptance and Advocacy Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \n  \nJoin us at the 10th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday\, February 18\, 2020\, on the First Floor West Wing.  \n\nAgenda \n\n8:00am – Registration\n9:00am – Rally – Remarks from Family Members\, Legislators\, Autism Society of Iowa\, Iowa Autism Council Members\, Agencies\, and those with Autism\n10:30am – Visit with your Legislators\n10:30am – Advocacy Training with Rik Shannon
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2020-autism-acceptance-and-advocacy-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200216T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T004015Z
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Johnston
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 16 EVENT! \n  \nJoin us on Sunday\, February 16\, at ChildServe in Johnston for a SPLASH for Autism event. Registration and signed waiver required. 25 person max per event. \nPrintable Event Flyer \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-ADULT \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-MINOR \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-johnston-2/
LOCATION:ChildServe\, 5406 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,SPLASH/Swim
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, February 8\, at the University of Iowa Recreation Pool in Iowa City for a SPLASH for Autism event.  \nFor printable event flyer\, click here. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-iowa-city/
LOCATION:University of Iowa Recreation Pool\, 309 S. Madison Street\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPLASH/Swim
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Johnston
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR JANUARY 18 EVENT! \n  \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 18\, at ChildServe in Johnston for a SPLASH for Autism event. Registration and signed waiver required. 25 person max per event. \nPrintable Event Flyer \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-ADULT \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-MINOR \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-johnston/
LOCATION:ChildServe\, 5406 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,SPLASH/Swim
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SUMMARY:Autism Society of Iowa 31st Annual Silent and Live Auction
DESCRIPTION:To register online\, click here. \n \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is holding its 31st Annual Silent and Live Auction to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the state of Iowa. This annual event is $10/person or $100 for a table of ten and includes many wonderful items up for bid including tickets to local events\, autographed sports items\, handmade quilts and gift baskets. \nThe silent auction preview will begin at 6:00pm with the live auction beginning at 7pm. In addition to the silent and live auction\, there will be a $1 raffle\, and 50/50 raffle where the winner wins 1/2 the money taken in. A cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres will also be available. All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Iowa.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/autism-society-of-iowa-31st-annual-silent-and-live-auction/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:2019 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Educational Conference
DESCRIPTION:To register online\, click here. \nFor a printable event flyer\, click here. \n\n\n \nThe 2019 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Scott Bellini presenting Building Social Relationships through Evidence Based Social Skills Programming for Youth and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum. \nThe conference will offer multiple breakout sessions to choose from in the afternoon and a resource fair with the following vendors: \n\nAmerigroup Iowa – Medicaid MCO\nASK Resource Center\nAxis ABA Therapy and Support Services\nBalance Autism\nChildServe\nCorridor Autism Resource Expo\nDevelopmental Wellness\nDrake University\nEducational Resource Associates\nEmergent Learning Clinic\nEpilepsy Foundation Iowa\nIowa Family Support Network\nIowa Public Television\nIowans with Disabilities in Action\nMetro West Learning Center\nMinnesota Independence College and Community\nMosaic in Central Iowa\nThe Driving Coach\nUniversity of Iowa UI REACH Program\nUniversity of Iowa Michaelson Lab and SPARK Team\nUniversity of Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program\nUniversity of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Autism Center\n\n  \nAGENDA \n7:30 a.m. – Registration begins \n8:15 – Welcome and Announcements – ASI President Molly Jones \n8:20 – 9:45 – Building Social Relationships through Evidence Based Social Skills Programming for Youth and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum presented by Scott Bellini\, Ph.D. \nThe workshop will provide an overview of the Building Social Relationships (BSR) program\, a social skills instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop integrates research on social-emotional functioning with effective strategies for teaching social skills to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The BSR program provides a systematic and comprehensive framework to guide parents and practitioners in the development and implementation of social skills programming \nLearning Objectives for Participants \nIncrease knowledge of social and emotional functioning \nIncrease awareness of the relationship between social skill deficits and social anxiety \nDevelop skills necessary to assess social functioning \nIncrease awareness of skill acquisition versus performance deficits \nIncrease awareness of evidence based social skill strategies \nDevelop skills necessary to implement social skills strategies \n  \n9:45 – 10:00 – Break and Resource Fair Opens \n10:00 – 11:30 – Youth and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Presented by Scott Bellini\, Ph.D. \n11:30 – 11:45 – Break \n11:45 – 12:30 – Panel of Adults with Autism – Facilitated by Evelyn Horton\, BCBA; Alex Archavaleta\, Brandon Arkland\, Reyma McCoy-McDeid\, Alex Wherspann \n12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch provided \nThere will be tables available for: \n\nFamilies who have newly diagnosed family members\nSelf-advocates\nThose interested in driver’s education for those with autism\n\n  \n1:30 – 2:30 – Breakout Sessions Begin – Please select one breakout session \n1:30 – 2:30 – Family Functioning and Coping During Times of Difficult Behaviors; Presenter:  Alyson Beytien\, BCBA\, MS/Autism \nThis presentation will discuss: \n\nWhen you get call from school about behaviors\nWhen your home goes into crisis mode due to behaviors\nWhen you seek hospitalization for behaviors and may be turned away\nResidential care placement due to behaviors\n\n1:30 – 2:30 – Internet Safety and Tech Social Skills/Social Rules; Presented by Amanda Berns\, Ed.S.\, Ph.D.  \nThe internet is an important tool for accessing current information\, as well as socially interacting with others.  However\, use of the internet comes with risks\, not just for the general population\, but especially for youth and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  It is important to explicitly teach internet safety and social rules to individuals with ASD to minimize this risk.  This presentation will: \n\nprovide information about internet risks\nidentify needs for instruction concerning internet safety and social rules\npresent resources to guide this instruction and provide internet safeguards\ndiscuss instructional strategies and tools\n\n1:30 – 2:30 – Networking Ideas for Teens/Adults with Autism; Facilitated by Susan Askeland \nThis presentation will discuss: \n\nHow to explain to someone you have autism\, for instance a new friend or in a dating situation\nHow to meet and network with others who have autism\nHow to safely meet others on social media\n\n  \n2:30 – 2:45 – Break and Resource Fair concludes \n  \n2:45 – 3:45 – Breakout Sessions – Please select one breakout session \n2:45 – 4:00 – Integrative Approaches for the Autism Spectrum; Presented by Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller\, M.D.\, and Todd Kopelmen\, Ph.D.\, BCBA \n This presentation will discuss: \n\nReview evidenced-based dietary considerations for individuals with autism\nIdentify mind-body approaches and learn the science behind their effects on the brain.\nInvestigate the use of some common dietary and herbal supplements for individuals with autism\nDiscuss empirically supported treatments for autism\nDiscuss cannabinoids and autism\n\n2:45 – 4:00 – Learning About and Handling our Own Anxiety\, Depression and Stress; Presented by Kelly Vinquist\, Ph.D.\, BCBA \nThis presentation will offer coping strategies for those with autism who experience anxiety\, depression and stress. \n2:45 – 4:00 – The Beautiful Life We Never Knew We Needed\, A Guide to Self-care; Presented by Josh and Tina Cobbs \n\nAfter our time\, together you will be able to identify the following:\nParent stressors and emotions\nReview stages of change\nWhat tools can help with stress\n\n2:45 – 4:00 – Panel of Residential Care Providers; Facilitated by Shawn Kolb \n\nBalance Autism – Scott Atwood and Jessica Crawford\nChildServe – Stephanie Malone and Amy Richardson\nHills & Dales – Alyson Beytien\nMosaic – Nicole Hallada\nThe Village – Ann Brownsberger\n\n  \n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Medical Cannabis in Iowa – A Primer; Presented by Rebecca Lucas \n  \n6:00 p.m.  – The 31st Annual Autism Society of Iowa Benefit Auction \n   \nKeynote Speaker Dr. Scott Bellini \nDr. Scott Bellini is a Licensed Psychologist and a faculty member with the Indiana University School Psychology Program. He is a prominent and highly impactful researcher in education and school psychology and the Director of the Social Skills Research Clinic\, a university-based clinic that specializes in developing and empirically validating social skills programming for youth on the autism spectrum. Dr. Bellini was identified as one of the Top 25 most cited school psychology faculty in the country. Dr. Bellini is also the author of the award-winning book\, Building Social Relationships\, which has been honored as the Literary Work of the Year by the Autism Society of America and the winner of the National Indie Excellence Award in Education. To date\, Dr. Bellini has provided training to educators\, therapists\, and parents in over 40 states. \n  \nSpeakers \nBrandon Arkland \nBrandon Arkland is 24 years old and recently moved to Sioux City over the summer to work at the Pier Center for Autism. He recently graduated with his masters in applied behavior analysis from Drake University and passed his exam and now is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He served on the Iowa Autism State Council for 3 years and was co-chair his final year and serves on the board of directors for the Autism Society of Iowa but had to put it on hold while getting his degree. He was diagnosed with autism at age 4. \nSusan Askeland \nSusan Askeland graduated from the University of Nebraska with a master’s degree in speech language pathology.  She worked for Northwest AEA in Sioux City as a speech language pathologist and a member of the autism resource team for 37 years. In 2013 she moved to eastern Iowa where she worked as an autism consultant for Grant Wood AEA until her retirement in 2017. \nSusan continues to be actively involved in the autism community. She is a board member of the Autism Society of Iowa\, Corridor Autism Resource Expo (CARE) and the Awesome Autism Awareness and Acceptance Art Project.  Susan also facilitates an Iowa City area grandparent support group and a parent support group that meets in Lisbon Iowa. \nAmanda Berns\, Ed.S.\, Ph.D. \nDr. Amanda Berns is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Wisconsin who recently joined the Autism Core Team at Grant Wood Area Education Agency (AEA).  She graduated from the College of Education at the University of Iowa with a Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology.  Dr. Berns has worked both in the public education system as a school psychologist\, as well as in outpatient clinic settings\, providing assessments\, consultation\, and interventions for individuals of all ages with a focus on those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  She is excited for the opportunity at Grant Wood AEA to provide consultation to adults in the schools to support significant positive change in the lives of Iowa youth. \nAlyson Beytien\, BCBA\, MS/Autism \nAlyson Beytien is a popular speaker\, trainer and mother of 3 sons with autism. She does training and consulting throughout the U.S. and Canada. Alyson is a board certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has a Masters degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University of Kansas. Alyson is a Behavior Analyst for Hills and Dales in Dubuque\, IA where she is involved in assessment\, intervention and training.   She is the author of “Autism Everyday” which received the 2012 Literary Work of the Year from the Autism Society of America. Alyson listens to true crime podcasts\, loves to quilt and read\, and is trying to learn the meaning of the word “relax.” \nJosh Cobbs \nJosh Cobbs serves as Director of Career Education at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City\, IA\, is a parent to three children – his 19-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with autism as child. He has spent over a decade advocating for the needs of families and people with autism. Josh twice provided testimony to the United States Senate on access to care and the efficacy of remote ABA treatment. He has worked with postsecondary institutions on how to set up transitional and work programs for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. Cobbs holds a master’s degree in Human Service Counseling with a concentration in life coaching. Cobbs also founded The Pier Center for Autism in Sioux City\, helping spearhead ABA service delivery for families in Northwest Iowa. He was the driving force for the development and passage of legislation to establish the Iowa Governor’s Council on Autism\, serving as the Chairperson for four years. Most recently Cobbs established Joyency LLC a company that works to empower people through coaching\, activity and recreation. Joyency provides work opportunities for his son through their apparel\, flag and tailgating lines. \nSuzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller\, M.D. \nDr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller is an OB-Gyn and integrative medicine physician\, as well as the mother of a 19-year-old son with autism.  Her son’s diagnosis was instrumental in her decision to pursue a study of integrative medicine\, which involves use of evidence-based complementary and alternative approaches. Suzanne has been a board member and past president of ASI since 2005. \nTodd Kopelman\, Ph.D.\, BCBA \nTodd Kopelman is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst. He is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is the co-director of the UIHC Autism Center. Dr. Kopelman conducts autism evaluations with children and adults and he also does clinical work and research in the area of severe and challenging behaviors. He has been a board member of the Autism Society of Iowa since 2010. \nKelly Vinquist\, Ph.D.\, BCBA \nKelly Vinquist\, PhD is an associate professor\, Director of Behavior Services for inpatient psychiatry\, and Co-Director of the intellectual disability-mental illness program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst. Dr. Vinquist is a member of an interdisciplinary team that evaluates the etiology of severe challenging behaviors\, develops therapy plans\, and provides behavioral support. She has been a board member since 2018. \n  \nConference Information \nRooms have been reserved for the conference at the Sheraton Hotel and will be held until October 12\, 2018.  The hotel is located at 1800 50th St. West Des Moines\, IA.    Please call 515-223-1800 for assistance. \n  \nContinuing Education Units \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300 and Speech Language Pathology #191.  This conference offers 6.0 credit hours of SLP CEU’s and 6.0 credit hours of SW CEU’s. \n  \nAutism Annual Benefit Auction \nThe Annual Autism Benefit Auction will be held on Friday\, November 1\, 2019\, at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel.  Cost is $10.00 per person and you can pay at the door.  Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/fall-conference-and-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Autism Risk and Safety Training for First Responders Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:To register online\, click here. \nFor a printable event flyer\, click here. \n  \nAutism Society of Iowa and Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP) present this free lunch and learn opportunity for first responders. This scenario-focused training will give examples of autism recognition\, response\, and risk management. \n  \nSpeakers \nAshten Hayes \nAshten Hayes has been a police officer with the Iowa City Police Department for 7 years and is the Community Relations Officer. Ashten works closely with schools; Project Lifesaver and the LOST program; and coordinating the Citizens Police Academy. She is the lead defensive tactics instructor\, the department’s ALICE trainer and honor guard commander. \nMary Roberts \nMary Roberts works as an Autism Specialist and the Autism Center Coordinator at UIHC/CDD and is the parent of two young adults with significant autism. She is the cofounder and president of The Village Community\, a 501c3 disability advocacy and service organization\, and serves on multiple state advocacy boards including the Olmstead Taskforce and the Autism Society of Iowa. \nRenee Speh \nRenee Speh is the parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a long-time community advocate for children with disabilities and mental health concerns. She is a Family Navigator for the Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program with Child Health Specialty Clinics.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/autism-risk-and-safety-training-for-first-responders-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:1st Annual ASI Autism Acceptance Walk- Ankeny
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 5 for the 1st Annual ASI Autism Acceptance Walk! Put on those costumes (optional) and take a stroll down the Trick or Treat Trail for prizes and fall fun! \nTo register\, click here. \nFor a printable event flyer\, click here. \nSchedule Of Events: \n\n9:00am – Registration and T-shirt pick-up\n10:00am – Acceptance Walk \nAdults – $25\, Child (12 and under) – $15\, Free for those with Autism\n\n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/1st-annual-autism-acceptance-walk-ankeny/
LOCATION:DMACC- Ankeny\, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd.\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T140000
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 2019 Autism & Employment Conference
DESCRIPTION:Free to those on the Autism Spectrum\n\n\nFriday\, September 13 – Registration begins at 8:45am \nTo register online\, click here. \nTo register via mail or for a printable event flyer\, click here. \n\nThe 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. This conference is free to those on the autism spectrum. \nConference Agenda \n\n8:45am – Registration Begins\n9:10am – Announcements\n9:15am – 10:15am  – Accessing Assistive Technology in the Workplace for the Employee with Autism – Patricia Bahr\, MSE\, ATP\, RET; Patricia Bahr is the Program Manager at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities\n10:15 -10:30am – Break\n10:30am – 11:45am – Employment Services Panel – Facilitated by Kirsten Varnum Lane\n\n Panel \n\nAmbrose Ball-Harney\, RBT – Metro West Learning Center\nJustin Bogers – Community Outreach Specialist at Goodwill\nBrian Dennis\, M.S.\, CRC – Employability Services Specialist\, Ticket to Work Iowa Employment Solutions @ DMACC\nCandice Fedeler\, MA\, Ed.D.\, – Director of Programming at Metro West Learning Center\nReyma McCoy McDeid\, MA\, CESP – Executive Director of the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living and Self-Advocate\nSuzie Paulsen\, MS\, CRC\, CPWIC – Benefits Planning Resource Manager at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services\n\n  \n\n11:45am -12:45pm – Lunch provided\n12:45pm – 1:30pm  – Extraordinary People Film\n1:30pm- 2:00pm – Extraordinary People Film Discussion – Faciliated by Gina Ireland\, M.B.A.\n\n  \nContinuing Education Units \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300.  This conference offers 3.5 credit hours of SW CEU’s. \nHandouts and certificates of attendance will be provided for CEU’s
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2019-autism-employment-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Employment
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Conference featuring Peter Gerhardt\, Ed.D
DESCRIPTION:Free to those on the Autism Spectrum \nThursday\, August 15 – Registration begins at 8:00am \nTo register online\, click here.  \nTo register via mail or for a printable event flyer\, click here. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa\, Balance Autism\, and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Autism Center are sponsoring a conference featuring Peter F. Gerhardt\, Ed.D. Dr. Gerhardt has more than 30 years experience utilizing the principles of ABA in support of adolescents and adults with ASD. This conference will address employment\, life skills\, sexuality\, and social skills for teens and adults with ASD. \nKeynote Speaker \nPeter F. Gerhardt\, Ed.D. is currently serving as Executive Director of The EPIC School in Paramus\, NJ. Dr. Gerhardt has more than 30 years’ experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders in educational\, employment\, residential and community-based settings. He has authored and coauthored articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with ASD and has presented nationally and internationally on this topic. Dr. Gerhardt serves as Chairman of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research\, is on the Editorial Board of Behavior Analysis in Practice and on numerous professional advisory boards. He received his doctorate from Rutgers\, The State University of New Jersey’s Graduate School of Education. \nThe full day workshop will consist of: \n\nIntroduction/Overview\nApplications of ABA in Support of Adolescent and Young Adults\nTransition as a Life-Long Process\nGoal Setting and Targeting the Right Skills\nThe Central Importance of Adaptive Behavior vs Academic Skills\nEmployment and Social Competence\nSexuality\nQuality of Life\nSummary\n\nAgenda \n8:00 – Registration Opens \n8:30 – Greeting and Announcements \n8:45 – 10:15 – Session 1 \n10:15 – 10:30 – Break \n10:30 – Noon – Session 2 \nNoon – 1:00 – Lunch provided \n1:00 – 2:30 – Session 3 \n2:30 – 2:45 – Break \n2:45 – 4:15 – Session 4 \nConference Objectives \nAfter attending this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the continued relevance of Applied Behavior Analysis to providing individualized supports for adolescents and adults with ASD.\nDiscuss the central goal of personal safety in sexuality education and describe a minimum of 3 interventions designed to address this need.\nIdentify the challenges associated with determining “good outcomes” in the literature and how that translates into an understand of individual quality of life.\nRestate the “transition to adulthood” as one that occurs across an individual’s lifetime and not simply between the ages of 14-21 years.\n\nReservations \nA block of rooms has been reserved for Wednesday\, August 14\, 2019 and will be held until Wednesday\, July 24\, 2019\, at 5:00 p.m.  Reservations must be made by July 24\, 2019. \nReservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with the Hotel at (515) 957-3000 or 800-325-9015. \nOR: \nReservations for the Event will be made at www.prairiemeadows.com using group code 08282019AUT. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. \nContinuing Education Units \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300 and Speech Language Pathology $191.  This conference offers 6.0 credit hours of SW CEU’s and 6.0 credit hours of SLP CEU’s. \nCEUs are available for BCBA-D\, BCBA\, and BCaBA participants through Balance Autism\, ACE Provider # OP-14-2455 \nHandouts and certificates of attendance will be provided for CEU’s.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/conference-featuring-peter-gerhardt-ed-d/
LOCATION:Prairie Meadows Casino\, Racetrack\, & Hotel\, 1 1 Prairie Meadows Drive\, Altoona\, IA\, 50009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T203000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED- SPLASH for Autism- Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. We will update the website if it is rescheduled. \n  \nALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! Please mark your calendars\, share this\, spread the word and plan to attend this family friendly-event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. For any questions\, please contact 515-327-9075 or autism50ia@aol.com. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Iowa \nTo download a flyer\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-des-moines-ia-3/
LOCATION:Northwest Aquatic Center\, 4915 Madison Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,Sensory Friendly Event,SPLASH/Swim
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Corning\, IA
DESCRIPTION:ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! Please mark your calendars\, share this\, spread the word and plan to attend this family friendly-event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. For any questions\, please contact 515-327-9075 or autism50ia@aol.com. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Iowa \nTo download a flyer\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-corning-ia-4/
LOCATION:Adams Community Aquatic Center\, 1400 John Ave\, Corning\, IA\, 50841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,Sensory Friendly Event,SPLASH/Swim
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180131T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180131T120000
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SUMMARY:Autism Advocacy & Acceptance Day On The Hill - Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 31          Free event! \n \nRegister Today! \nAutism Advocacy & Acceptance Day on the Hill \nJoin us at the 8th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Wednesday\, January 31 in the West Wing. \nAgenda \n\n8:00am – Registration\n9:00am – Rally – Remarks from Family Members\, Legislators\, Autism Society of Iowa\, Iowa Autism Council Members\, Agencies\, and those with Autism.\n10:15am – Advocacy Training in Small Groups and Visit with Individual Legislators\n\n  \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/autism-advocacy-acceptance-day-des-moines-ia/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171103T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170706T032648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T214204Z
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SUMMARY:Autism Society of Iowa 29th Annual Silent and Live Auction
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 3  6:30pm\nThe Autism Society of Iowa is holding its 29th Annual Silent and Live Auction to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the state of Iowa. This annual event is $10/person or $100 for a table of ten and includes many wonderful items up for bid including tickets to local events\, autographed sports items\, handmade quilts and gift baskets. \nThe silent auction preview will begin at 6:30pm with the live auction beginning at 7pm. In addition to the silent and live auction\, there will be a $1 raffle\, and 50/50 raffle where the winner wins 1/2 the money taken in. A cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres will also be available. All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Iowa. \nTo register online\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/asi-29th-annual-silent-live-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171104
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SUMMARY:2017 ASI Fall Educational Conference - West Des Moines
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 3   8:30am \nSteve Silberman \nJoin 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.”\nTo register online\, click here.\n  \n  \nAGENDA \n8:30am – Welcome and Announcements – Todd Kopelman\, Ph.D.\, Autism Society of Iowa President \n8:45am – 10:00am – Follow up Medical Studies of Autism Spectrum Disorders – What does the Comprehensive Review Show and What is the Future Directions of Treatment? Presented by Luke Y. Tsai\, M.D. \n10:00am – Resource Fair Opens \n10:15am – 11:30am – NeuroTribes:  The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity.  A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance\, understanding\, and full participation in society for people who think differently. Presented by Steve Silberman \n11:30am – Noon – Stephen Tsai Award and Hometown Hero Awards \nNoon – Lunch provided\, including tables for those with Autism and Families of Newly Diagnosed Children and Resource Fair Open. \n12:45pm – Book Signing with Steve Silberman \n1:00pm – 2:00pm – Breakout Sessions \n\nAutism and Genetics – What does the latest research tell us? – Presented by Jacob Michaelson\, Ph.D. \nNavigating Iowa’s System of Care: First Steps Following a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder – Presented by Peggy Swails\, MSW\, LMSW\nUnderstanding the New Iowa Autism Insurance Legislation – Presented by Judith Ursitti\, CPA\n\n2:00pm – Book Signing with Steve Silberman \n2:15pm – Resource Fair Ends \n2:15pm – 3:15pm – Breakout Sessions \n\nSensory Processing and Behaviors in Those with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Presented by Emily Monahan\, OTR/L and Lauren Poeppe\, OTR/L \nHow to Develop a Social Skills Program in Any Environment – Presented by Tanager Place\n\nIn 2014\, the Tanager Place Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) team set forth to develop ‘Social Skills Groups’ programming and opportunities through the agency’s outpatient clinic. Quickly the team realized that as the developed more formal programming\, a large ‘wait list’ for Social Skills groups emerged. As the ASD team at Tanager continued to develop and expand the agency’s social skills group offerings\, the team additionally developed more informal groups for autistic children on the ‘wait list’ and their siblings. These groups provide opportunities for social learning and social experiences with an emphasis on exploring interests/talents. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of practical tips\, strategies\, and ideas for the implementation of social skills learning groups with specific emphasis on the following: \n\nBackground/Overview – Evidence Based Practice for social skills programming\nIdentify group facilitators\nScheduling/format for groups\nEnvironmental and visual supports\nProactive and Positive Behavioral supports\nParent and family training\nGeneralization\nResources\n\n3:30 – 4:30 Breakout Sessions \n\nPros and Cons of non-medical interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders from a Psychiatrist’s Point of View – Presented by Luke Y. Tsai\, M.D. \nSharing our Stories of Living with a Family Member who is Significantly Impacted by Their Autism\, Including Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behaviors – Panelists: Erin Enyart\, Joe and Elise Joyce\, Glenda Koehn\, Mary Roberts: Facilitated by Todd Kopelman\, Ph.D. BCBA\, and Matt O’Brien\, Ph.D. BCBA\nUnderstanding the New Iowa Autism Insurance Legislation – Presented by Judith Ursitti\, CPA\n\n4:30pm – Conference Concludes \n6:30pm – ASI Benefit Auction – Tickets are $10.00 at the door and everyone is welcome. This is a family friendly event with a silent and live auction\, along with raffles. \n  \nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS \n Luke Y. Tsai\, M.D.  \nLuke Y. Tsai\, M.D. is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry\, University of Nebraska College of Medicine; Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Pediatrics\, University of Michigan Medical School; Research Scientist Emeritus of Rackham Graduate School\, University of Michigan College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts; Visiting Professor\, Beijing Medical University\, China; Visiting Professor (2009-2011) of Education\, Oakland University School of Education and Human Services\, Michigan; Diplomate in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Editorial Board member of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder; Editorial Board member of Journal of Mental Health Research in Developmental Disabilities; Guest Editorial Board member of Formosan Medical Journal; Guest Editorial Board member of Journal of Taiwanese Psychiatric Association; American Psychiatry Association DSMIV Contributor (Disorders Usually First Diagnosed During Infancy\, Childhood\, and Adolescence- Pervasive Developmental Disorder s); American Psychiatry Association DSM-5 Clinical and Public Health Review Committee Peer Reviewer; Former Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division at the University of Kansas Medical Center as well as at the University of Michigan Medical Center; Former Founder and Director of Developmental Disorders/Autism Program of University of Kansas Medical Center and University of Michigan Medical Center; Former Co-Chair and current member of Panel of Professional Advisors of Autism Society of America. Dr. Tsai received his medical degree from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan and completed his residency training in general psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals. He has held academic and professional appointments at the University of Iowa College of Medicine\, the University of Kansas School of Medicine\, the University of Michigan Medical School and College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, and Oakland University School of Education and Human Services. Dr. Tsai is a scholar\, a researcher\, a teacher\, a father of a young man with autism\, and a friend of individuals with Autism and related disorders. He has received awards and honors for his work with individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders. He has been selected by his professional peers as one of the Best Doctors in America. He is much sought after nationally and internationally as a speaker\, consultant and researcher. He is widely published and his publications include more than 93 articles and 46 books author of Taking the Mystery out of Medication in Autism/Asperger Syndromes and Raising our son with Autism – A family’s 40-year journey which has been translated into both the traditional and simplified Chinese editions and published in Taiwan and China. His research interest includes: diagnosis and classification of Pervasive Developmental Disorders/Autism Spectrum Disorder\, genetic\, neuroimaging\, and psychopharmacological studies of developmental disorders including autistic and Asperger disorders. \n  \nSteve Silberman  \nSteve Silberman is an award-winning science writer whose articles have appeared in Wired\, the New York Times\, the New Yorker\, the Financial Times\, the Boston Globe\, the MIT Technology Review\, Nature\, Salon\, Shambhala Sun\, and many other publications. He is the author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity (Avery 2015)\, which Oliver Sacks called a “sweeping and penetrating history…presented with a rare sympathy and sensitivity.” The book became a widely-praised bestseller in the United States and the United Kingdom\, and won the 2015 Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction\, a California Book Award\, and a Books for a Better Life award. It was chosen as one of the Best Books of 2015 by The New York Times\, The Economist\, The Financial Times\, The Boston Globe\, The Independent\, and many other publications\, and is being translated into 13 languages. The feature film rights have been acquired by Paramount Studios and Lorne Michaels. In April 2016\, Silberman gave the keynote speech at the United Nations for World Autism Awareness Day. He has given talks on the history of autism at Yale\, Harvard\, MIT\, Oxford\, the National Academy of Sciences\, Queen Mary University\, Apple\, Microsoft\, Google\, the 92nd Street Y\, Imperial College London\, the MIND Institute at UC Davis\, and many other major institutions. His TED talk\, “The Forgotten History of Autism\,” has been viewed more than a million times and translated into 25 languages. His article “The Placebo Problem” won the 2010 Science Journalism Award for Magazine Writing from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Kavli Foundation\, and was featured on The Colbert Report. His writing on science\, culture\, and literature has been collected in a number of major anthologies including The Best American Science Writing of the Year and The Best Business Stories of the Year. Silberman’s Twitter account @stevesilberman made Time magazine’s list of the best Twitter feeds for the year 2011. He is proud to be a member of the PEN American Center. \nSPEAKERS \nJake Michaelson\, Ph.D. \nDr. Jake Michaelson is an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Iowa. His lab studies the effect of genetic variations on the development in the brain\, with specific applications in autism and language impairment. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in biological engineering at Utah State University before earning his PhD in computational biology at the Technische Universität Dresden in Germany in 2010. After his time in Germany\, he joined the lab of noted psychiatric geneticist Jonathan Sebat at UC San Diego\, where he completed his postdoctoral training and published several important papers dealing with genome informatics and the genetics of autism. In 2013\, he joined the faculty at the University of Iowa\, and his current research is supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the Simons Foundation\, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. \n  \nEmily Monahan\, OTR/L  \nEmily Monahan\, OTR/L earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2011 and her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2012\, from Saint Ambrose University in Davenport\, IA. She began her career as an Occupational Therapist at Central Rehabilitation in West Des Moines\, IA. While there\, she had the opportunity to work with a variety of clientele in their homes and daycare settings. In 2013\, Emily followed her passion of working with children and joined the outpatient pediatric rehabilitation team at ChildServe in Johnston\, IA. She is currently the Outpatient Autism Team Lead and involved with various Autism programming including; intensive treatment in the Autism Day Health Program\, organizing and conducting Project ImPACT parent education course for families of young children with Autism\, social and life skills groups for children with Autism and she joins a multi-disciplinary team to conduct an Autism Diagnostic Clinic. As a member of the ChildServe’s Autism Team\, Emily enjoys sharing her knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder and her experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum. \n  \nLauren Poeppe\, OTR/L  \nLauren Poeppe\, OTR/L graduated from the University of Missouri with her Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2009 and her Master of Occupational Therapy in 2011. She has worked at ChildServe\, a non-profit organization focusing on pediatric rehabilitation\, since 2011 and has been on ChildServe’s Autism Team since 2012. Lauren participates in multi-disciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinics\, Project ImPACT parent education program for young children with Autism\, social/peer groups for children with Autism\, provides occupational therapy for children in the Autism Day Health program which serves children with Autism from 2-6 years of age\, and fulfills management duties in ChildServe’s Autism Intensive program. Lauren has attended numerous Autism trainings and conferences\, including certification in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)\, the gold standard in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders\, the STAR Institute Level 1 Advanced Mentorship: Diagnosis & Treatment of Sensory Processing Disorder\, and implementing the STAR (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research) curriculum. Lauren shares her passion for working with children with Autism\, and experience on the Autism Team at ChildServe by providing education and mentorship to staff and students regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing. \n  \nMary Roberts  \nMary Roberts is a Behavioral Health Consultant and the Autism Center Coordinator at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is also the parent of two young adults\, both of whom are significantly affected by autism\, and the President and Co-founder of The Village Community\, a 501c3 disability service provider located in Johnson County\, which works to provide a cooperative model of learning and working for young adults with developmental disabilities. \n  \nPeggy Swails\, MSW\, LMSW \nPeggy L. Swails\, MSW\, LMSW\, is a Program Manager with the Division of Child and Community Health\, Child Health Specialty Clinics at The University of Iowa. She has worked on various projects related to Iowa’s children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN)\, including the Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP) and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. Peggy has a background in program development and program evaluation with a strong emphasis in strengthening inter-agency and inter-organizational partnerships to address the needs of CYSHCN and their families and to enhance systems of care. Peggy is also a parent of an adolescent with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. \n  \nJudith Ursitti\, CPA  \nJudith Ursitti is director of state government affairs at Autism Speaks. She has worked with stakeholders across the country over the past decade to pass\, implement enforce and expand meaningful legislation requiring autism insurance coverage for evidence based therapies. She also is actively involved in the implementation of Medicaid coverage in multiple states. She has been working on these issues in Iowa since 2009 and is thrilled to see the broadening of coverage. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children. Her son Jack is diagnosed with ASD. \n  \nConference Information \nRooms have been reserved for the conference at the Sheraton Hotel and will be held until October 13\, 2017. The hotel is located at 1800 50th St. West Des Moines\, IA. Please call 515-223-1800 for assistance. \nContinuing Education Units  \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300 and Speech Language Pathology #191. This conference offers 5.5 credit hours of SLP CEU’s and 5.5 credit hours of SW CEU’s. \nADA Accommodations \nIf ADA Accommodations are needed for you to attend the conference\, please contact the Autism Society of Iowa by October 1\, 2017.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2017-asi-fall-educational-conference-with-keynote-speaker-steve-silberman/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171015T150000
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek YMCA Sensory Friendly Sunday - Windsor Heights
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Sunday\nSunday\, October 15   1-3pm\nWalnut Creek YMCA\, 948 73rd Street\, Windsor Heights\, IA\, 50324 \nJoin us for an inclusive family environment for families and children with special needs. Visitors will be able to enjoy a designated sensory room\, light and sound reduction when possible\, bouncy houses in our youth gym and additional activities. The Easter Seals of Iowa will have a variety of sensory friendly toys available for use. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa will have TheraPets present. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Children are required to be supervised at all times. For more information\, please contact Joanna Gilmore\, Youth Development Coordinator\, at joanna.gilmore@dmymca.org.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/walnut-creek-ymca-sensory-friendly-sunday-windsor-heights/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Family YMCA\, 948 73rd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170930T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170821T202105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T212458Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Valley Golf Tournament - Cedar Falls\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\nJoin us for a nine hole two-person best shot golf tournament at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course on Saturday September 30 at 1pm. Lunch begins at 12:30pm. Lunch of hamburger\, chips and drink cost $8\, Golf cost is $25/person. \n  \nTo register online\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/cedar-valley-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Pheasant Ridge Golf Course\, 3205 W 12th St\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170930T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170813T214434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170916T041208Z
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SUMMARY:Autism and Employment Conference at the University of Northern Iowa- Cedar Falls\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\nUniversity of Northern Iowa – 216 Schindler Education Center\nParking is available in the Lathem Lot on the west side of the Schindler Education Center.\nTo view a campus map\, click here.\n  \nFree to those on the Autism Spectrum. \nOptional afternoon social opportunities will include a lunch and Nine Hole Golf Tournament. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is sponsoring a conference on Autism & Employment. Speakers will include a panel of agencies who provide employment services to those with autism and a panel of employees with autism and employers who have employees with autism. \nThis conference is for those on the Autism Spectrum interested in employment\, family members\, employers\, job coaches\, human resource managers\, case managers\, social workers and anyone interested in helping those with ASD in the work place. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300. 2.0 CEU’s will be offered for this conference. \nTo register online\, click here.\nTo register for golf or lunch only\, click here.\n  \nConference Agenda \n9:00am – Registration \n9:15am – Panel of Agencies Who Provide Employment Services to Those with Autism \n\nExceptional Persons\, Inc. – Nicole Rand\nInclusion Connection – Kayleen Symmonds\nIowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Mike Howell\nGoodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa – Jenny Reuther\nProject Search Coordinator – Amy Bakker\n\n10:15am – 10:30am – Break \n10:30am – Panel of Employees with Autism and Employers Who Have Employees with Autism \n\nBrandon Arkland – Employee at Mainstream Living and Graduate Student at Drake University receiving his Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis\nMike Dierdorff – Employee at Talk to Me Technologies\nTyler Leech – Employee at Wells Fargo\nKirsten Linney from Den Herder Veterinarian Hospital\nJohn Schmadeke – Employee at Den Herder Veterinarian Hospital\nTammy Venega – Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Hawkeye Community College\n\n11:30am – Noon – Networking Opportunity for those in Attendance \nNoon – Conference Concludes \n  \nAfternoon Social Opportunities  \nLocated at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course\, 3205 W 12th St\, Cedar Falls\, IA  50613 \n12:30pm – Lunch at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course (Hamburger\, Chips\, & Drink) \n1:00pm – Nine hole Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course \n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/cedar-valley-autism-and-employment-conference-cedar-falls-ia/
LOCATION:216 Schindler Education Center  – University of Northern Iowa\, 216 Schindler Education Center\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50614-0610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Employment,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170915T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170813T221648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T203249Z
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SUMMARY:Blues For Autism - Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 15 \nTicket sales start at 6pm\, Performance begins at 7pm \nIn honor of Isabel’s love of music and to promote Autism Awareness \nFeaturing WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE and ERIC KENNEDY \n  \nTo view a flyer\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/blues-for-autism-des-moines-ia-2/
LOCATION:Jasper Winery\, 2400 George Flagg Parkway\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170726T000546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T221733Z
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SUMMARY:Autism & Employment Conference - West Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Free to those on the Autism Spectrum \nFriday\, September 8 – Registration begins at 8:45am \nTo register online\, click here.  \nTo view a flyer or to register by mail or fax\, click here. \n  \nThe 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\, human resource managers\, case managers\, social workers and anyone interested in helping those with ASD in the work place. \nConference Agenda \n9:00am – 10:15am  What’s Work Got to Do with It?  \nLaying the Bricks Building the Foundation – the why\, what\, and how of working.  Presented by Judith Warth \nThis interactive session will explore why people work\, opportunities and strategies that support people with autism in getting and maintaining employment. Looking at current trends\, opportunities\, experiences\, and support strategies\, we will talk about the realities of employment for people with autism. This session will prepare you for the Nuts and Bolts Session. \n10:30am-11:45am \nIt’s All About Work! The Nuts and Bolts of Planning for Future Work. Presented by Judith Warth \nThis will be a hands-on session designed to help people with autism with their support system begin exploring what is important to them about work\, career preferences\, support needs and strategies. In this session\, we will begin the process of doing some career planning using worksheets\, interest inventories and discussions about what is important about work. People will be encouraged to put together an action plan to take home and begin to work toward getting a job. \n11:45am-12:45pm – Lunch provided \n12:45pm – 1:45pm \n What Skills Do I Need to Keep a Job? Presented by Jenna Deyo\, MS\, CCC-SLP and Christine Weiland\, MOT\, OTR/L \nDuring this session\, you will learn what skills are needed to keep a job. Some of these skills include self-care skills\, time-management\, self-regulation\, self-advocacy\, executive functioning skills\, and social skills. Techniques will be discussed that help individuals with Autism keep jobs. \n2:00pm – 3:00pm \n Work Accommodations: The How-To Guide for People with Autism  Presented by Scott Lyon\, J.D.  \nNot knowing what\, how\, when or to whom to request can result in a person with autism never making a request which often leads to firing for something that could have been avoided. Learn how to develop a plan for accommodations. \n  \nSpeaker Information \n Judith Warth  \nJudy Warth combines a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa with over 30 years of supporting people with disabilities to meet labor needs of Colorado\, Illinois\, and Iowa businesses. Her diverse experiences as job coach\, behavioral specialist\, project director\, job developer\, board member\, consultant and trainer bring a unique brand of insight to issues of employment and people with disabilities. Delivering employment services in rural and urban areas\, she has developed partnerships within a variety of industries\, including grocers\, credit unions/banks\, health care organizations\, retailers\, manufacturers\, and major firms such as Civco\, Motorola and Ball Aerospace. In addition to supporting businesses\, Warth has worked with people with disabilities to dream and speak for themselves and their families to plan and address the issues of entering the workforce. Knowing that all people who desire to work in the community can\, if given the proper supports\, she is creative and skilled at designing strategies to make that happen for both the worker and employer. \nJenna Deyo\, MS\, CCC-SLP  \nJenna Deyo\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist at ChildServe. Jenna received her Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders\, degree from Valdosta State University. She is involved with the Autism Intensive Program\, Life Skills Clinic\, and the Life Skills program. Jenna has experience working with clients in an individual and group setting which focuses on increasing their understanding and use of Social Communication Skills\, Self-Advocacy Skills\, and Executive Functioning Skills. Jenna has experience implementing instructional strategies for these life skills and competencies needed to transition into the work force Christine Weiland\, MOT\, OTR/L Christine Weiland\, MOT\, OTR/L\, is an Occupational Therapist at ChildServe. Christine received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University. She is involved with the Autism Intensive Program\, Life Skills Clinic\, and the Life Skills program. She has experience working with clients in an individual and group setting focusing on ADLs\, IADLs\, sensory regulation\, work\, leisure\, and social skills. Christine has experience creating functional routines that are used in the Life Skills Curriculum. Christine is the Lead Therapist for the Life Skills Program\, where she has been instrumental in the development and education of the Life Skills program over the last five years at ChildServe. \nScott Lyon\, J.D. \nScott Lyon is an attorney for Disability Rights Iowa focusing on employment law\, guardianship\, conservatorship\, and substitute decision making issues\, ADA compliance\, and Medicaid benefits. Scott is a graduate of the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa College of Law\, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. \n  \nContinuing Education Units \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300. This conference offers 4.5 credit hours. Certificates of Attendance will be provided for CEU’s. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/autism-employment-workshop-west-des-moines-ia/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170826T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170726T201911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T212816Z
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SUMMARY:Despicable Me 3 in 2D - Sensory Friendly Movie - Creston\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 26 – Free event! \n10:00am (Doors open at 9:30am) \nThe Autism Society of Iowa will be hosting a Sensory Friendly Movie in Creston\, IA on Saturday\, August 26 at 10am. Free Admission to those with autism\, their families\, and caregivers. Lights up sound down!
URL:https://autismia.com/event/despicable-me-3-in-2d-sensory-friendly-movie/
LOCATION:Strand Theatre\, 309 West Adams Street\, Creston\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Movie
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer James":MAILTO:jennifersuejames77@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170826T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170601T010853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T002659Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Autism Society of Iowa Golf Tournament - Coralville\, IA
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled for June 2018.  For more information please contact Kris at 515-327-9075.\n  \n8th Annual Autism Society of Iowa Golf Tournament – 4 Person Best Shot \nSaturday\, August 26   Registration begins at 7am\, Shotgun start at 8am \nJoin us to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in Iowa. Your $100 registration fee per person will include 18 holes of golf with cart\, one 50/50 $5 raffle ticket\, lunch (hot dog\, chips\, drink) and promotional gift. Registration begins at 7am with an 8am shotgun start. A silent auction will also be held at the tournament.  Sponsorships are available! \nTo register or to sponsor our golf event online\, click here or call 515-327-9075. \nTo view a poster\, click here. \nDeadline for registration is 8/16/17.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/8th-annual-autism-society-of-iowa-golf-tournament-coralville-ia/
LOCATION:Brown Deer Golf Club\, 1900 Country Club Drive\, Coralville\,\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170824T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170720T073136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T073335Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Zach Paulsen Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Zach Paulsen \nThursday\, August 24  4-10pm \nJoin us to raise money for the Zach Paulsen Memorial Scholarship awarded yearly to a person on the autism spectrum to continue their education. The evening will include food\, silent auction\, 50/50 raffle\, and a cash bar. For questions call 515-707-8507 or 515-720-6224.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2nd-annual-zach-paulsen-memorial-scholarship-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Vivian’s Diner & Drinks\, 400 Walnut Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170817T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170726T075906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T200103Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Information Training for Those with Disabilities - West Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 17\, 2017\nWest Des Moines Library Community Room\n\nEveryone 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.\n\nTo register online\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/voter-information-meeting-for-those-with-disabilities-west-des-moines-ia/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170806T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170720T073739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T074231Z
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SUMMARY:Splash For Autism! - Corning\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 6   10am-12noon  \nALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! Please mark your calendars\, share this\, spread the word and plan to attend this family friendly event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP to Jennifer James at 641-782-0962 or jennifersuejames77@gmail.com by 8/5/17. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Iowa \nTo download a flyer\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-corning-ia-3/
LOCATION:Adams Community Aquatic Center\, 1400 John Ave\, Corning\, IA\, 50841\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPLASH/Swim
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer James":MAILTO:jennifersuejames77@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170625T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170511T222902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T222902Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Sunday- Windsor Heights\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Sunday\nSunday\, June 25  1-3pm\nWalnut Creek YMCA\, 948 73rd Street\, Windsor Heights\, IA\, 50324 \nJoin us for an inclusive family environment for families and children with special needs. Visitors will be able to enjoy a designated sensory room\, light and sound reduction when possible\, bouncy houses in our youth gym and additional activities. The Easter Seals of Iowa will have a variety of sensory friendly toys available for use. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa will have TheraPets present. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Children are required to be supervised at all times. For more information\, please contact Joanna Gilmore\, Youth Development Coordinator\, at joanna.gilmore@dmymca.org.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/sensory-friendly-sunday-windsor-heights-ia/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Family YMCA\, 948 73rd Street\, Windsor Heights\, IA\, 50324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170621T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
CREATED:20170414T021047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T034218Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Autism Risk & Safety Conference - Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 21   Registration begins at 12:30pm\nThe 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. \nRegistration is $10 or free for those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. \nTO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE. \nConference Agenda \n12:30 p.m. – Registration \n1:00 p.m. – Plan Your Response for an Autism Emergency! -Part 1 Speaker Dennis Debbaudt and Safety Panel \n  \nSession Goals & Objectives: \n\nIdentify issues of autism-related risk\nProvide strategies to help manage ASD risks at home\, school\nDisclosure options: ID cards\, 911 registries\, and field disclosure\nDiscuss prevention\, alert\, and response plans for dangerous wandering\nIdentify and minimize victimization of persons with autism\nIdentify tools and options for parents\, care providers\, educators\, and persons with autism to develop partnerships with law enforcement\, first response\, and criminal justice agencies.\n\nTarget audience • Persons on the autism spectrum • Parents\, family members and supporters • Autism professionals • Educators: teachers\, paraprofessionals\, supervisors • Non-teaching staff\, maintenance\, food service\, transportation • Human and social services professionals • Adult and child care professionals • Vocational and employment specialists \nFor discussion and review: \n\nIdentify issues of autism-related risk\nWandering\nContact with police and first responders\nSafety at home\, on campus and when traveling\n911 data base alert & registry programs\nDeveloping an autism emergency handout\nDiscuss sensory scene management (hyper and hypo sensitivities)\nSharing de-escalation techniques\nIdentify issues of autism-related risk\nProvide strategies to help manage ASD risks at home\, school\nDeveloping safety programs for home\, campus\, work/recreational settings and in the community\nDiscussion on reducing victimization\nSafety & risk life skills training\nDeveloping partnerships with law enforcement & first response agencies\n\n2:00 p.m. – Break \n2:15 p.m.  – Plan Your Response for an Autism Emergency! – Part 2 Speaker Dennis Debbaudt and Safety Panel \n3:15 p.m. – Break \n3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Question and Answer Session \n  \nKeynote Speaker – Dennis Debbaudt \nDennis 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 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 1987 after his son was diagnosed with this condition. His acclaimed 1994 report\, Avoiding Unfortunate Situations\, became the first published chronicle of police and autism related interactions.\nOver the past 22 years\, Debbaudt has trained and developed training materials for law enforcement\, first response and criminal justice professionals throughout the United States\, Canada\, Iceland\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Northern Ireland and United Kingdom. Debbaudt’s recent sessions include NYPD Academy\, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Annual Training Symposium\, Palm Beach County Florida Sheriff’s Office\, Virginia Association of Crisis Intervention Teams conference\, Florida Child Abduction Response Team (CART) conference and for the Police Service of Northern Ireland in Belfast. He is a subject matter expert for FDLE’s 2017 autism curriculum development team. \n  \nSpeaker Panel  \nOfficer Ashten Hayes  – Officer Hayes is with the Iowa City Police Department as the Crime Prevention Officer; and prior to taking that assignment she worked patrol on the evening watch (3-11pm.) She is one of the defensive tactics instructors for the department and an ALICE instructor (active shooter.) In her off time\, she stays busy being active outside\, umpiring softball\, and being a competitive triathlete – participating in over 55 triathlons and completing four Ironman’s. \nCaptain Mark Logsdon  – Iowa State Patrol Captain Mark Logsdon is the Commander of the Executive Protection Unit and Capitol Police as well as a father to twins with Autism. \nMary Roberts–  Mary Roberts is a Behavioral Health Consultant and the Autism Center Coordinator for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is also the parent of two young adults\, both of whom are significantly affected by autism\, and the President and Co-founder of The Village Community\, a 501c3 disability service provider located in Johnson County\, which works to provide a cooperative model of learning and working for young adults with developmental disabilities. \nJennifer James – Jennifer is the mother to a son\, Matthew\, who has autism and no oral communication\, who wanders. Three times the police have assisted with locating her son\, and Jennifer will share her stories and how to set up a plan in rural Iowa.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2017-autism-risk-safety-conference-des-moines-ia/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines\, 101 E Locust St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170621T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T151549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T010443Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Autism Risk and Safety Training for Law Enforcement - Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 21   Registration begins at 7:30am \nThe 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. \nRegistration is FREE. \nTO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE. \nConference Agenda \n7:30 a.m. – Registration \n8:00 a.m. – Autism Risk and Safety Training – Speaker Dennis Debbaudt and Speaker Panel \nThe training will include techniques and vignettes to explore and explain critical autism issues for officers\, including: \n\nLACK OF FEAR OF REAL DANGER\nSENSORY OVER-STIMULATION\nWANDERING AND OTHER FIRST CONTACT ISSUES\nCOMMUNICATIONS AND BEHAVIORS\nRESPONDING TO THE CALL\nDEESCALATION\nRESTRAINT & ARREST\nINTERVIEW\nUNDERSTANDING LEGAL RIGHTS\nVULNERABILITY TO STREET CRIME\n\n9:45 a.m. – Break \n10:00 a.m. – Autism Risk and Safety Training – Part 2  – Speaker Dennis Debbaudt and Speaker Panel \nNoon – Adjourn \n  \nKeynote Speaker – Dennis Debbaudt \nDennis 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 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 1987 after his son was diagnosed with this condition. His acclaimed 1994 report\, Avoiding Unfortunate Situations\, became the first published chronicle of police and autism related interactions.\nOver the past 22 years\, Debbaudt has trained and developed training materials for law enforcement\, first response and criminal justice professionals throughout the United States\, Canada\, Iceland\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Northern Ireland and United Kingdom. Debbaudt’s recent sessions include NYPD Academy\, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Annual Training Symposium\, Palm Beach County Florida Sheriff’s Office\, Virginia Association of Crisis Intervention Teams conference\, Florida Child Abduction Response Team (CART) conference and for the Police Service of Northern Ireland in Belfast. He is a subject matter expert for FDLE’s 2017 autism curriculum development team. \nSpeaker Panel  \nOfficer Ashten Hayes  – Officer Hayes is with the Iowa City Police Department as the Crime Prevention Officer; and prior to taking that assignment she worked patrol on the evening watch (3-11pm.) She is one of the defensive tactics instructors for the department and an ALICE instructor (active shooter.) In her off time\, she stays busy being active outside\, umpiring softball\, and being a competitive triathlete – participating in over 55 triathlons and completing four Ironman’s. \nCaptain Mark Logsdon  – Iowa State Patrol Captain Mark Logsdon is the Commander of the Executive Protection Unit and Capitol Police as well as a father to twins with Autism. \nMary Roberts–  Mary Roberts is a Behavioral Health Consultant and the Autism Center Coordinator for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is also the parent of two young adults\, both of whom are significantly affected by autism\, and the President and Co-founder of The Village Community\, a 501c3 disability service provider located in Johnson County\, which works to provide a cooperative model of learning and working for young adults with developmental disabilities.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2017-autism-risk-and-safety-training-for-law-enforcement-des-moines-ia/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines\, 101 E Locust St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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