To register for this lunch and learn, click here. This course will explore key components and stages of social emotional learning (SEL), related brain anatomy and function, and factors that may impact SEL development. Additionally, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of factors that may impact a child’s use of social emotional […]
To register for this lunch and learn, click here. This course will teach effective techniques for communicating with your physicians, recording your medical information and organizing medical visits. Susan 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 […]
Autism, Gender and Sexual Identity Conference Friday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To register for this conference, click here. For a printable event flyer, click here. Agenda 9:00 a.m. - Welcome 9:05 a.m. - Autism and Identity: Making Sense of Gender, Presented by Peter Daniolos, M.D. Learning Objectives: Participants will leave this seminar with […]
To register for this lunch and learn, click here. Most people with autism complain of poor sleep. Unfortunately, previous research had a hard time understanding exactly what kinds of poor sleep were most prevalent in autism. With the support of over 5,000 families with autism from the SPARK study, we were able to identify […]
Register today for a virtual watch party of the documentary, “Swim Team”, on April 15, at 7:00 p.m. Following the screening, join the live conversation with filmmaker, Lara Stolman. Brought to you by ASK Resource Center, Iowa DD Council and Autism Society of Iowa. Click here to register.
To register, click here. For a printable event flyer, click here. Pool Tournament to Benefit the Autism Society of Iowa At 9 Ball Singles Tournament, Race to 3 Date: April 18, 2021 1:00 – Registration and Rules Meeting 2:00 – Play Begins $10.00 Registration Fee Winner receives ½ of Registration Fee Questions? Please call […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Au-Some 54 Day Challenge! This is a virtual event. We challenge you to walk, ride, swim or run for 54 days beginning on July 5! Or pick your own activity and track your miles! Participate alone or create a team with family and friends, taking the Challenge from ANYWHERE! Log your miles and […]
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 […]