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SUMMARY:2022 ASI Information and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:To register for a resource fair table\, click here. \nFor a paper registration form\, click here. \nClick here to reserve a hotel room at a reduced conference rate. Deadline for reservation is October 20. \n  \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is offering registration to participate in our Information and Resource Fair\, which will be held during our annual educational conference at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines on Friday\, \nNovember 4\, 2022. The keynote speakers will be Temple Grandin\, Ph.D. who will speak on navigating life with Autism\, including early childhood education\, unwritten social skills\, vocational training and employment and sensory issues\, and Lindsey Nebeker and Dave Hamrick from Autism in Love. In addition\, there will be five breakout sessions and social time for adults and teens with Autism. \n  \nRegistration cost is $100.00 per table\, which includes lunch and one registration to the conference. There are a limited number of tables for the Information and Resource Fair so please respond by October 15\, 2022. \n  \nWhat you receive with each table: \n\nOne (1) 8-foot table with two chairs.\nAccess to over 150 people in attendance for our conference.\nLunch provided at your table.\n\n  \nWhat your organization will need to provide: \n\nAppropriate signage for your table\nAppropriate staffing\n\n  \nSchedule for Information and Resource Fair: \n\nYou may set up your table anytime from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.\nThe Information and Resource Fair will be held from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nIt is possible for one person to attend the information and resource fair table and attend the conference. The rooms are connected\, and the person can leave before breaks/lunch start to get to the organization’s table. You may leave your items at your resource fair table until the conference ends if you are attending the conference.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2022-asi-information-and-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2022 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register and for more information! \nClick here to reserve a hotel room at a reduced conference rate. Deadline for reservation is October 20. \n  \nConference Agenda \n8:30 a.m. – Registration \n  \n9:00 a.m. – Let’s Get Personal: A Heart-to-Heart Conversation with Dave & Lindsey – Presented by Lindsey Nebeker and Dave Hamrick \nMany individuals on the autism spectrum and their loved ones may express ongoing and sometimes exhausting challenges associated with relationships\, interpersonal communication and interaction. What can we learn from these challenges\, and how can we as a community better support and enable those who are neurodivergent to feel empowered\, and what can we work on ourselves in our own relationships? In a semi-informal atmosphere\, Dave and Lindsey (featured in Autism in Love) will talk about their personal journey of finding love and navigating through life\, expressed through spoken word\, imagery\, and selected scenes from the Emmy-nominated documentary film. Join us for a special session with the lovebirds as they share their stories of celebration\, loss\, encouragement\, sorrow\, wisdom\, companionship\, truth\, power and vulnerability — and what they have learned so far through their adventure as individuals and as a couple. \n  \n10:00 a.m. – Break and resource fair opens \n  \n10:15 a.m. – Panel of adults with Autism- Presented by – Leo Bird\, Dave Hamrick\, Brian Johnson\, Tyler Leech\, Lindsey Nebeker\, Abby Niederhauser\, Marie Ugorek\, Joel Wesselink \n  \n11:15 a.m. – Awards \n  \n11:30 a.m. – Lunch Provided \n  \n12:30 p.m. – Early intervention\, social skills\, developing talents\, vocational training and employment\, and sensory issues presented by Temple Grandin\, Ph.D. \n  \n2:00 p.m. – Break \n  \n2:15 – Breakout Sessions \n\nManaging Challenging Behavior at Home: Clinical Options and Home-Based Interventions presented by Matt O’Brien\, Ph.D.\, BCBA – Dr. Matt O’Brien\, Behaviorist & Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Iowa.  This session will include an overview of the clinics that exist in Iowa to help families address challenging behavior in school and at home. Strategies to increase adaptive behavior and reduce challenging behavior at home will be provided\, with a focus on function-based\, caregiver-directed intervention.\nA caring conversation about explaining the diagnosis of Autism to your diagnosed child\, family members\, and your community. In this session we will focus on steps to help you develop a plan to help you explain the diagnosis to  family and friends as well as ways they can best support you and your child. Presented by Sue Askeland and Jan Turbes\nIntroduction to Social Strategies: Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships Presented by Paige Burden\, MA\, CCC-SLP and Audrey Wood MA\, CCC-SLP – This session will provide an introduction to some common strategies for making and keeping meaningful friendships and romantic relationships. Additionally\, presenters will review available interventions and resources for those interested in further building social skills.\nBook signing with Temple Grandin\n\n3:15 – Break and resource fair ends \n  \n3:30 – Breakout Sessions \n\n Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program – Connecting to Support and Resources – Presented by:  Erika Hertel\, Jackie Schott\, and Clementine Karl\nA Vision for Our Future 2020-2024\, the strategic plan for the Autism Society and how it will impact Iowans and our Autism community locally and the autism community nationally presented by Chris Banks\, Autism Society of America CEO.- Since 2020\, the Autism Society has been transforming how it operates and what it is doing to serve its affiliates and the Autism community.  Chris joined the Autism Society of America in January 2020.  He brings with him many years of experience working in the not-for-profit sector.  He has been an administrator at community hospitals\, secondary and higher education institutions as well served as a consultant to many organizations that serve individuals across the country.\nSocial Networking for Adults with Autism\n\n  \n4:30 – Adjourn
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2022-autism-society-of-iowa-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2022 Autism Society of Iowa Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register and for more information! \n  \n \n  \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is holding its 34th Annual Silent and Live Auction to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the state of Iowa. This annual event 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 6pm with the live auction beginning at 7pm. \nIf you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2022-autism-society-of-iowa-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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