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SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning Lunch and Learn - Presented by Leslie Rogers\, SLP & Kirsten Smith\, SLP
DESCRIPTION:To register for this lunch and learn\, click here. \n  \nThis 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 skills across the school day and techniques and strategies that will assist children in making use of these skills. \n  \nLeslie Rogers\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP\, has a variety of experience in speech therapy\, occupational therapy and working with children with autism. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and  the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2002 with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. After graduating\, she worked for Omaha Public Schools for five years as a SLP.    Leslie currently works at ChildServe\, a non-profit specialty healthcare organization focusing on pediatric rehabilitation. Leslie is the Autism Clinical Manager for the ChildServe Autism Program\, which focuses on serving children with Autism up to 21 years old. In 2019\, she became a board member of the Autism Society of Iowa. \nKirsten Smith\, M.A.\, CCC-SLP\, has a variety of experience in providing speech therapy and co-treating with occupational therapy. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders in 1997 and From Indiana University with her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology in 1999. After graduating\, she worked for the public schools in Indiana and California from 1999-2003 as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Leslie then moved to Des Moines\, IA\, where she started work at ChildServe\, a non-profit specialty healthcare organization focusing on pediatric rehabilitation. Kirsten is the Clinical Manager for Speech and Occupational Therapies at ChildServe. In her current role\, Kirsten enjoys developing specialty services and educating staff members at all levels.  Recently she has become a co-leader of ChildServe’s Trauma Informed Care team which is focusing on helping the organization develop trauma informed care practices.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/social-emotional-learning-lunch-and-learn-presented-by-leslie-rogers-slp-kirsten-smith-slp/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Iowa Guardianship Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about Guardianship in Iowa? \n \n    \nRegister today for a Lunch and Learn on Thursday\, March 4th at 12:00pm CST featuring Attorney Scott Lyon from Disability Rights Iowa. \nZoom information will be emailed to registrants prior to event date.  \nFor a printable event flyer\, click here. \nClick here to register!\nHosted by:
URL:https://autismia.com/event/guardianship-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T120000
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SUMMARY:Strategies and Resources to Support Learning at Home Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register!\n\nThis presentation will cover strategies and resources to help with the continued challenge of children learning at home. Many of you have already developed a solid plan for learning so hopefully this presentation will help to reinforce what is working for your family as well as provide new ideas and twists on your current plan. \n\nJan Turbes and Susan Askeland are the presenters for this event and  are current board members of ASI. Jan and Sue worked together for over 30 years at Northwest AEA supporting autistic students and their families.  \nZoom information will be emailed to registrants prior to event date.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/strategies-and-resources-to-support-learning-at-home/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Education
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SUMMARY:Strategies and Resources to Support Learning at Home Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register!\n\nThis presentation will cover strategies and resources to help with the continued challenge of children learning at home. Many of you have already developed a solid plan for learning so hopefully this presentation will help to reinforce what is working for your family as well as provide new ideas and twists on your current plan. \n\nJan Turbes and Susan Askeland are the presenters for this event and  are current board members of ASI. Jan and Sue worked together for over 30 years at Northwest AEA supporting autistic students and their families.  \nA follow up session for questions and additional resources will be held on February 23rd.  \nZoom information will be emailed to registrants prior to event date.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/strategies-and-resources-to-support-learning-at-home-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Education
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SUMMARY:2021 Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety of our members\, attendees\, and staff\, the 11th Annual Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday\, February 5\, from 9am – 11am. This will replace our annual Day on the Hill event at the Iowa State Capitol.\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2021-autism-acceptance-and-advocacy-day-on-the-hill/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:2020 Fall Educational Conference
DESCRIPTION:2020 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference via Zoom\n\nFeaturing Keynote Speaker Dr. James Ball\, Ed.D.\, BCBA-D\n\n\nFriday\, November 6\, 2020 \n8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.\nTo register for the conference\, click here.\nFor a printable flyer or to pay via mail/purchase order\, click here.\n\nConference Agenda \n8:00 a.m. – Announcements – ASI President Roxanne Cogil \n\nAttendance for CEU’s\n\n8:10 – 9:15 – “You can’t make me: Proactive Strategies for Positive Behavioral Change” –  Presented by James Ball\, Ed.D.\, BCBA-D (1.0 BCBA CEU\, 1.0 SLP CEU\, 1.0 SW CEU) \nThis presentation will discuss the 7 evidence based strategies\, described in the book\, Early Intervention:  Real Life Questions; Real Life Answers\, authored by the presenter\, that have been proven the most effective in teaching students and adults with an autism spectrum disorder.  It will focus on teaching of specific skills\, reducing challenging behaviors\, and building an effective program as outlined in the book\, You can’t make me: Proactive Strategies for Positive Behavioral Change.” It will guide the participant\, step by step\, through the process of implementing these 7 evidence-based strategies in a school based or adult services program.  Real life examples will be used.   Modifications will be explored that allow this particular program to be effective with students significantly challenged with autism\, as well as those students with Asperger’s Syndrome.  Because of the nature of this presentation\, a question and answer period will be provided. \nGoal: Understanding systematic techniques for teaching students on the autism spectrum. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to identify 3 reinforcement techniques to assist an individual on the autism spectrum in the learning process.\nParticipants will be able to implement 3 specific teaching techniques that will assist an individual on the autism spectrum in the learning process.\nParticipants will be able to design an individualized teaching program that will assist an individual on the autism spectrum in the learning process.\n\n9:15 – 9:30 – Break \n9:30 – 10:45 – “You can’t make me: Proactive Strategies for Positive Behavioral Change” – Presented by James Ball\, Ed.D.\, BCBA-D (1.0 BCBA CEU\, 1.25 SLP CEU\, 1.25 SW CEU) \n10:45 – 11:00 – Break \n11:00 – 12:30 – Panel of Adults with Autism (1.50 SLP CEU\, 1.50 SW CEU) \n\nAbby Niederhauser\nReyma McCoy-McDeid\nMarie Ugorek\nMike Dierdorff\nAlex Wehrspann\nJoel Wesselink\n\n12:30 – Essay winners will read their essays on having a friend with autism \n12:40 – Conference sponsors will introduce themselves along with drawings for $25 Amazon gift cards \n1:00 – 2:00 – “Enhancing Social Skills throughout the Educational Years to Adulthood” – Presented by James Ball\, Ed.D.\, BCBA-D (BCBA CEU\, 1.0 SLP CEU\, 1.0 SW CEU) \nThis presentation will discuss the Skill Streaming social skills teaching program.  It will focus on teaching specific social skills\, enhancing motivation\, and generalization training.  A step by step demonstration will be presented using real life examples.   Modifications will be explored that allow this particular social skills program to be effective with students significantly challenged with autism\, as well as those students with Asperger’s Syndrome.  Because of the nature of this presentation\, a question and answer period will be provided. \nGoal: To enhance the social skills of individuals on the autism spectrum. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to identify 3 specific techniques to assist an individual on the autism spectrum with their social skills.\nParticipants will be able to implement 3 specific techniques that will assist an individual on the autism spectrum with their social skills.\nParticipants will be able to design an individualized social skills program that will assist an individual on the autism spectrum with their social skills.\nParticipants will be able to identify appropriate motivational systems to assist to use of social skills for individuals on the autism spectrum.\n\n2:00 – 2:15 – Break \n2:15 – 3:30 – Covid-19 & Behavior: Common Concerns – Presented by Todd Kopelman\, PH.D.\, BCBA-D and Matt O’Brien\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D (1.0 BCBA CEU\, 1.25 SLP CEU\, 1.26 SW CEU) \nObjectives: Audience members will be able to: \n\nIdentify common challenges reported by parents of children with ASD related to COVID-19\nDescribe behavioral strategies for increasing mask wearing & social distancing\nUnderstand techniques to help students with autism adjust to changes in familiar school routines\n\n  \nSpeakers \nDr. Jim Ball\, Ed.D.\, BCBA-D \nDr. 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. \nDr. Ball has lectured nationally and internationally\, provided expert testimony\, and published in the areas of early intervention\, behavior\, consultation services\, social skills\, technology\, and trauma.  He is a featured author and is on the advisory board for the Autism Asperger’s Digest magazine.  His 2008 triple Award-Winning book\, “Early Intervention & Autism:  Real-Life Questions\, Real-Life Answers” was released in February of 2008.Speakers. \nTodd Kopelman\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D \nDr. Todd 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. His primary clinical interests are the assessment of autism in children and adults and the evaluation and treatment of challenging behaviors in children and adults with developmental disabilities. Dr. Kopelman is the co-director of the UIHC Autism Center\, has served as the coordinator for 3 federal research studies evaluating the use of telehealth to coach parents to evaluate and treat severe challenging behaviors displayed by their young children with autism\, and co-teaches a graduate seminar on autism spectrum disorders. He has served as a board member on the Autism Society of Iowa since 2010. \nMatthew O’Brien\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D \nMatthew O’Brien\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  He completed his doctorate in Psychological and Quantitative Foundations from the University of Iowa and completed postdoctoral fellowships in neuropsychology and behavioral psychology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Dr. O’Brien serves as the Director of Biobehavioral Services and Director of Research and Psychology for the Iowa LEND program. Dr. O’Brien is an investigator on a multisite R01 research grant funded by NIH evaluating behavioral assessment through telehealth and conducts research related to functional analysis of severe and challenging behavior in individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. \n  \nConference Information \nThis conference will be provided on zoom.  The link to join will be sent when you register for the conference. \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 5.75 credit hours of SLP CEU’s and 5.75 credit hours of SW CEU’s. \nBalance Autism will be the accredited sponsor for BCBA CEU’s.  This conference offers 4.0 credit hours of BCBA CEU’s. \n  \nThank you to this years conference sponsors!\n  \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \nThank you to the following service providers who are participating in our virtual Information and Resource Fair!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAutism Society of Iowa Virtual Exhibitor Registration\nTo register to be a virtual exhibitor\, click here.\nFor a downloadable and printable registration form\, click here.\n  \nThe 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 6\, 2020.  The keynote speaker will be James Ball\, Ed.D.\, BCBA-D who will speak on pro-active strategies for positive behavior changes and enhancing social skills. \nSponsor Benefits – $500\n\nReceive all virtual exhibitor benefits\nGive brief remarks prior to the afternoon session\nSponsor contact info and website to be shared in the chat box for all attendees during brief remarks\nDrawing to be held for a $25 Amazon gift card to incentivize conference attendees to return from their lunch break to listen to sponsor remarks.\nOpportunity for conference attendees to participate in a separate Q/A zoom session with sponsor to be held within a few weeks post-conference and organized by ASI.\n\nVirtual Exhibitor Benefits – $50 \n\nYour logo and link to your website on all conference marketing materials and on our website and newsletter\nOver 100 people in attendance will have access to your information\nOne free complimentary registration to the conference\nAcknowledgement through social media prior to the conference\nUpload resource to virtual exhibitor room\n\n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2020-fall-educational-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2020 Autism Society of Iowa Online Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Autism Society of Iowa’s Spectrum of Support\n \n\nThe 2020 Autism Society of Iowa Benefit Auction will be held virtually via CharityAuctionsToday with bidding opening on November 5 at 9:00 AM and ending November 6 at 9:00 PM. Auction items will be posted for preview in mid-October.\nTo view auction items and register to bid\, click here.\n\n\n\nAutism Society of Iowa (ASI) – Spectrum of Support Online Auction – Information \nBidding details: \n\nBidding will start on Thursday\, November 5th at 9:00 a.m. (CST) and end on Friday\, November 6th from 9:00 – 9:30 p.m. with varied ending times for items.\nThe auction will be an online silent auction with a photo of each item\, description\, and donor’s name.\nTo bid\, you must register as a bidder on Charity Auctions Today and provide the required information on the form\, including a valid credit card number if you are the winning bidder.\nAll sales are final and are non-refundable. Contents of the package are sold as is. ASI provides no warranty or guarantee on any item.\nA receipt for your purchases will be emailed to you by Charity Auctions Today.\nShould an auction package become non-redeemable due to COVID-19 (ex: business closure or service not available) your bid will be converted into a donation which may be used as a tax deductible gift to ASI and a tax letter will be sent to you.\nRestrictions and expiration dates do apply on some auction items. Every effort has been made to indicate such within the auction descriptions as accurately as possible; however\, ASI is not responsible for any restrictions omitted or not otherwise indicated by the donor or prizes not claimed within the scope of the restrictions or expiration dates.\nAll bidders of items containing alcohol or gift certificates for alcohol must be 21 years of age or older. These items must be picked up by someone 21 years of age or older.\nThe items and certificates generously donated to ASI for the auction may not be redeemed for cash or returned to the business for cash or exchange unless otherwise indicated.\n\nHow to receive your auction item(s): \n\nThe Autism Society of Iowa will contact you to transfer the item you won to you. Special arrangements will be made for all baked items\, where ASI and the baker are responsible for delivery to the recipient on an approved date.\nShipping is not being offered on any items unless special arrangements are made. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. Please contact autism50ia@aol.comor call 515-327-9075 if you would like to request that your Item be shipped.\nIf the auction packages you won are not picked up by Friday\, November 20 at 4:30 pm\, or other arrangements have not been made with ASI\, we will consider your items to be a donation back to ASI and will use the unclaimed items in future events.\n\nAdditional important auction information: \n\nASI is not liable or responsible in any way for the loss\, injury or damage to any person or property arising from the use of an auction item. By participating in the auction\, bidders agree to release and hold ASI harmless from any claim arising from the use of goods or services offered at auction.\nASI reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale at any time or change the item’s description/listing.\nThe Autism Society of Iowa is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. EIN #1305731\nOur thanks to the many generous donors who have made this auction possible.\nIf you have any questions related to the auction or the Autism Society of Iowa\, contact us at:515-327-9075 or autism50ia@aol.com.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2020-autism-society-of-iowa-online-benefit-auction/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Autism & Employment Conference
DESCRIPTION:9th Annual Autism & Employment Conference \nPresented by the Autism Society of Iowa and the Iowa Development Disability Council \nFriday\, September 11\, 2020 \nVirtual Conference Held by Zoom \nClick here to register! \nFor a printable event flyer\, click here! \n  \nAgenda \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – How to Prepare for an Interview \nPresenters:  Candice Fedeler\, MA\, Ed.  and Ambrose Ball-Harney \n10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Accessing Employment Services – Faciliated by Bill Kallestad\, Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council \nPresenters: \n\nBrian Dennis\, MS\, CRC – Iowa Employment Solutions and Ticket to Work\nChris Phillips – Transition Alliance Program at Cedar Falls Schools\nScott Atwood\, Ph.D. and Bridget Quinn – Balance Autism\nMichelle Krefft\, MS\, Director of Business Relations\, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services\n\n11:30 a.m.  – 12:30 p.m.-Scanning the workplace – 4 scans autistic people can do at work to recognize where they might face sensory\, movement\, communication\, and executive function issues. \nPresenters:  Josh Cobbs and Anne Grego-Nagel \nWelcoming Workplaces: Scanning the Workplace \nIn this session\, we introduce one of the tools included in the Welcoming Workplace digital course series available to participating job seekers and autistic employees at participating employers. The course for autistic employees was design by Autism Speaks to help autistic people navigate the workplace and understand how autism affects their individual workplace experience. The workplace scan tools in this course support autistic employees in advocating for their needs\, including accommodations and adjustments that can improve their comfort and performance. \n12:30 p.m. – Break  \n1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.– Finding a good fit: Connecting Passion to Vocation   \nPresenter:  Ashlea Lantz\, MA \nThis session will focus on Discovering Personal Genius.  We all have Personal Genius\, but how do we tap into our Personal Genius and use it to find employment? Believe it or not there are unlimited ways to make a living!  If you’re interested in exploring your own Personal Genius or a family member’s\, please join this session to learn more about exploring your skills and talents and connecting them to the world of work. \n2:15 – Panel of Employees with Autism – Facilitated by Sue Askeland \n\nLeo Bird – U.S. Post Office\nMike Dierdorff – Talk to Me Technologies\nTyler Leech – Wells Fargo\nReyma McCoy McDeid\, MA\, – Central Iowa Center for Independent Living\nJoel Wesselink – Mercy Hospital\, Iowa City\n\n  \nContinuing Education Units \nContinuing Education Credits: The Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300. This conference offers 5.5 credit hours. Certificates of Attendance will be provided for CEU’s. \n  \nKeynote Speakers \nAmbrose Ball-Harney \nAmbrose is the Lead RBT Classroom Support and Transition at Metro West Learning.  He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology along with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Iowa. He has a long history of working in the Human Services field and greatly enjoys working with students with autism and challenging behavior. \nJosh Cobbs \nJosh Cobbs is Manager of Employment Initiatives at Autism Speaks. His work encompasses managing the day to day operations\, and implementation of the Autism Speaks employment ecosystem of services and supports. His past work includes serving as a vocational counselor for the State of Iowa\, working with post-secondary institutions on transition and employment programs for individuals with barriers\, and founding an autism center. Cobbs resides in Iowa with his wife and three children. \nCandice Federler\, MA ED. \nCandice is the Director of Programming and Metro West Learning and holds a degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Northern Iowa and completed her course work in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Psychology. She worked for Des Moines Public Schools as a Behavior Interventionist for grades K-5. Candice has been trained in ABA\, Verbal Behavior\, Lindamood-Bell Visualizing Verbalizing and Seeing Stars\, TEACCH\, Picture Exchange Communication Systems\, and other communication devices. She is well-versed in Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and has given several trainings to staff and families on how to implement with fidelity. Candice is a Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trainer and A Registered Behavior Technician. Candice is a board member of the Autism Society of Iowa. \nAnne Grego-Nagel \nAnne Nagel is a cognitive engineer and human factors specialist at Autism Speaks. She is also an executive function coach with a focus on autistic girls and women. Anne earned her PhD in industrial engineering from Kansas State University. Her main research interest includes building products\, services\, practices and tasks based on how the brain processes information. After years of struggling with everyday tasks\, Anne was diagnosed with autism as an adult. \nAshlea Lantz \nAshlea Lantz is a Senior Consultant with Griffin-Hammis Associates. She provides training and technical assistance around Customized Employment\, Supported Employment\, Self-Employment\, Benefits Planning\, and Agency Capacity Building. Before joining Griffin-Hammis Associates\, Ashlea was the Director of Employment of a community-based rehabilitation agency. She has extensive experience in working with families both personally and professionally. Ashlea is a certified benefits planner and has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Drake University. \n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/9th-annual-autism-employment-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education,Employment
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SUMMARY:2020 ASI Southwest Iowa Virtual Walk for Autism Acceptance
DESCRIPTION:To register for the 2020 ASI Southwest Iowa Virtual Walk for Autism Acceptance\, click here.\n\n  \nIf you registered prior to the t-shirt deadline (September 25)\, please pick up your walk t-shirts on Tuesday\, October 6th\, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at our drive through pickup location at 902 N. Sumner Ave. (Fredricksen Memorials across from Casey’s). \nThen\, please text pictures to 641-247-9455 of yourself\, family\, and/or team sporting your purple or other team shirts this week! We will post pictures during our virtual program on October 10th starting at 9:00 a.m. or you can post pictures to our event page!! \nYou may call or text this number if you have questions! \nYou can join the virtual program two different ways: \n\nVia Facebook Live at our Event Page under the DISCUSSION tab! This will also be recorded for future viewing!\nOR via Zoom\n\nMeeting ID 917 1933 6376  \nPasscode 424083\n\n\n\nDuring the live event\, a $25 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the person who posts a picture of themselves participating in the virtual walk living the greatest distance from Creston\, IA! So be sure to get your friends and relatives invited! \nSince we were not able to get the fundraising event page up and running for this Virtual Walk\, we are instead awarding a $25 Amazon gift card to the Zoom participant with the BEST virtual background and also a $25 Amazon gift card to a randomly selected REGISTERED participant! \nAll awards will be announced at the end of the program so please tune in! \nThanks again to our local sponsors!\nStalker Chevrolet\nGreater Regional Medical Center\nBunn-O-Matic\nFirst National Bank\nTyler Insurance\nPearson Funeral Home\nBen Adamson State Farm\nGreater Regional Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine\nChat Mobility\nSubway\nLarry & Summer Murdock
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2020-creston-virtual-walk-for-autism/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Fundraiser,Outdoor/Recreation,Walk/Run
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200725T120000
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Waterloo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 25 at Cedar Valley Sportsplex in Waterloo for a SPLASH for Autism event. Doors open at noon; swimming begins at 12:30pm! \nRegistration required.  \nCOVID Guidelines \nTo register\, 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-waterloo-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Valley Sportsplex\, 300 Jefferson Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPLASH/Swim
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20200309T022341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T022341Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200308T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20191218T220241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T003833Z
UID:3527-1583680500-1583686800@autismia.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200218T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20191218T213336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T005720Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200216T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20191218T220018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T004015Z
UID:3525-1581866100-1581872400@autismia.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200208T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20200106T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T220456Z
UID:3565-1581157800-1581163200@autismia.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200118T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20191218T030847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T004114Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20190901T003921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T200452Z
UID:3449-1572631200-1572645600@autismia.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20190507T194606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T220745Z
UID:3304-1572596100-1572624000@autismia.com
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20190828T231347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T204824Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20190719T064304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T210547Z
UID:3368-1570233600-1570319999@autismia.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133813
CREATED:20190719T052618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T200102Z
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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:20260503T133813
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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:20260503T133813
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:20260503T133813
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:20260503T133813
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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