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SUMMARY:2024 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the 2024 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference featuring keynote speaker\, Elizabeth (Liz) Delsandro\, MS\, CCC-SLP.\nRegistration is now closed. \n  \n  \n2024 Fall Conference Agenda\n8:30 am – Registration Opens \n  \n9:00 – 10:00 am – Keynote Part 1: Developing and Practicing Self-Regulation: A Journey Well Worth It! Presented by Liz Delsandro\, MS\, CCC-SLP \n\nObjectives: At the conclusion of this session\, participants will:\n\n\n\n\nBe able to describe various core components of executive functioning.\nBe able to identify self-regulation skills needed in a select learning and/or working environment.\nDevelop a mini-action plan (1-2 action steps) for their own self-regulation journey or an individual they support.\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15 am – Break and Resource Fair Opens \n  \n10:15 – 11:15 am – Keynote Part 2: Developing and Practicing Self-Regulation: A Journey Well Worth It! Presented by Liz Delsandro\, MS\, CCC-SLP \n\nObjectives: At the conclusion of this session\, participants will:\n\n\n\n\nBe able to describe various core components of executive functioning.\nBe able to identify self-regulation skills needed in a select learning and/or working environment.\nDevelop a mini-action plan (1-2 action steps) for their own self-regulation journey or an individual they support.\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30 am – Break \n  \n11:30 – 12:15 pm – Panel of Adults with Autism Facilitated by Sue Askeland \n\n\n\nPanelists – Leo Bird\, Brad Biren\, Rachel Bussan\, Mike Dierdorff\, Brian Johnston\, Tyler Leech\, Abby Niederhauser\, Carly Ott\, Mallory Parks\, Caleb Primrose\, Sarah Waldron\, Joel Wesselink\n\n\n\n12:15 pm – Tsai Award \n  \n12:20 pm – Lunch Served in the Benton Room\, Resource Fair in Atrium and Pre-Convention Area \n  \n1:15 – 2:00 pm – Breakout Sessions \n\nDes Moines Room\n\nDeveloping and Practicing Self-Regulation – Liz Delsandro\, MS\, CCC-SLP\n\nObjective:\n\nUpon the conclusion of the session\, participants will identify and explain three self-regulation strategies to support an individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebster/Clayton/Marion Rooms\n\nWhat Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Can Provide to Those with Autism – Dr. James Williams\, CRC\, ACAS\, Brandy McOmber\, & Tyler Hansen\n\n Objectives:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA general overview of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services\nThe individuals IVRS serves\nThe IVRS eligibility process\nServices available to individuals\nServices available to businesses\nContact information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChambers Room\n\nWomen and Autism Panel Facilitated by Lea Boldt\, Ph.D.\n\nPanelists – Rachel Bussan\, Carly Ott\, Mallory Parks\, Abby Niederhauser\, Sarah Waldron\nDiscussion Points:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat was the diagnosis process like for those on the panel.\nHow is the world difficult for women with autism?\nWhat is the greatest attribute of the women on the panel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n2:15 – 3:00 pm – Breakout Sessions \n\nDes Moines Room\n\nPicky Eating in Autism and Strategies That Can Help – Presented by Kristin Hanson\, M.A.\, BCBA\, LBA and Kelsie Leshen\, MSOT\, OTR/L\n\nObjectives:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the difference between a “picky eater” and a “problem feeder.”\nLearn how to know if feeding therapy is appropriate.\nLearn tips and strategies to overcome mealtime challenges.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebster/Clayton/Marion Rooms\n\nPre-employment Skills to Help Individuals Succeed When They Get a Job – Presented by Christine Weiland\, MOT\, OTR/L\n\nObjectives: At the conclusion of this session\, participants will be able to identify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-care skills needed for an interview and working.\nSelf-regulation skills needed for an interview and working.\nTime management and executive functioning techniques to use at an interview and working.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSynopsis:\n\nThere are several different skills used when an individual interviews for a job and begins working. During this session\, you will learn several pre-employment skills that are needed for an interview and sustaining a job. Some of these areas include self-care skills\, time-management skills\, self-advocacy\, executive functioning skills\, and social skills. Techniques will be discussed that help individuals with Autism keep jobs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChambers Room\n\nEverything I Wished I Knew When My Child was Diagnosed Panel Facilitated by Kerry Lust\n\nPanelists – Wendy Andersen\, Jerrod Enyart\, Glenda Koehn\, Kelly Munter\, Allison Walker\nDiscussion Points:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you could give one piece of advice to your past self at the time of diagnosis\, what would it be?\nHow has your perspective on autism evolved over time? Is there something you understand now that you wish you had known from the beginning?\nHow did the diagnosis impact your family dynamic\, and what steps did you take to support siblings or other family members?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtrium\n\nAdults with Autism Social Time\n\n\n\n3:00 pm – Adjourn \n  \nSpeaker Information:\nElizabeth (Liz) Delsandro\, MS\, CCC-SLP \nElizabeth (Liz) Delsandro is a speech-language pathologist and clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has an interest in executive functioning skills (e.g.\, self-regulation\, emotional regulation\, social-communication and play)\, functional communication skills (e.g.\, augmentative and alternative communication)\, and parent/caregiver coaching. Liz has provided services and consultation across a variety of settings including inpatient units\, outpatient clinics including university clinics\, as well as private and public schools. She has presented at the state and national levels\, as well as internationally. As a clinician\, Liz has had the true privilege of learning from and collaborating with individuals who are neurodiverse and their families/caregivers for over 30 years. \n  \nSue 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 and past board member of the Corridor Autism Resource Expo (CARE) and the Awesome Autism Awareness and Acceptance Art Project. Susan also facilitates several support groups that currently meet on Zoom. \n  \nKristin Hansen\, M.A\, BCBA\, LBA \n\nKristin is the CEO\, Founder\, and Clinical Director of Axis Therapy Centers – a multidisciplinary clinic that provides services to families living with autism and special needs. She is a Licensed and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst\, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Grand View University and her Master of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology\, followed by a post-graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Most of Kristin’s clinical experience has been focused on the early detection and intervention of autism spectrum disorder and specializing in early intervention. She is on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of Iowa\, and a member of the Autism Expert Panel for the Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program. Kristin currently oversees 4 clinic locations in Ames\, Ankeny\, West Des Moines\, and Fort Dodge.\n\nIn her free time\, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children\, reading\, listening to podcasts\, going to sporting events\, attending concerts\, and coaching her children’s sports teams. \n  \nKelsie Leshen\, MSOT\, OTR/L \nKelsie is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist whose clinical experience has centered around the pediatric population with an emphasis on children with autism spectrum disorder. Kelsie attended Grand View University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then attended Allen University where she obtained her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.  Kelsie is a trained professional of the SOS Approach to Feeding and has also completed continuing education on MRNI Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration. \nIn her free time\, Kelsie enjoys spending time with her husband and family\, camping\, fishing\, watching movies\, listening to podcasts and traveling. \n  \nKerry Lust \n\n\nKerry Lust and her husband Adam are the proud parents of three children\, Carter (18) \, Brandon (16)\, and Jaina (13).  Their journey with autism began when their son Brandon was diagnosed at age 4.  Kerry is passionate about advocating for autism awareness\, acceptance\, and support.  She currently serves as a board member for the Autism Society of Iowa and a board member for the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science.  Kerry is a high school social studies teacher and an adjunct psychology instructor at DMACC. \n  \nChristine Weiland\, MOT\, OTR/L \nChristine Weiland\, MOT\, OTR/L\, is an Occupational Therapist at ChildServe. Christine has 15 years of experience and is involved with the Autism Day Program\, Feeding program\, and the Life Skills program.  She has experience working with clients in an individual and group setting focusing on ADLs\, IADLs\, sensory regulation\, work\, leisure\, and social skills.  Christine is the Lead Therapist for the Life Skills Program\, where she has been instrumental in the development and education of the Life Skills program over the last ten years at ChildServe. \n\n  \n\n  \nDr. James Williams \nDr. James Williams is the Administrator for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)\, a division of Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). Prior to serving as the Administrator of IVRS\, Dr. Williams was the Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Consulting\, a national provider organization specializing in providing vocational services\, evaluations\, and training to individuals with disabilities\, particularly those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor\, an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist\, and a Certified Special Education Teacher. He obtained his Bachelor’s in Special Education from Sam Houston State University\, his Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from Texas Tech University Health Science Center\, and his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. He has had the wonderful opportunity to work in both public and private special education with students of all ages in both teaching and administrative roles. His passion for the last 18 years has been\, and always will be\, providing transitional and vocational Pre-ETS services to students with disabilities. He strives to use his professional and personal experience with ASD as a catalyst to inspire and educate others to believe in the incredible possibilities for adults and children with disabilities when they receive the appropriate services and accommodations.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2024-autism-society-of-iowa-fall-education-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Autism Society of Iowa Information and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the resource fair is now closed. \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\, November 1\, 2024\, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, and the resource fair will be held from 10:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.  A form will be given to conference attendees as an incentive to visit resource tables during conference breaks and lunch. \nRegistration cost is $150.00 per table for non-profit entities and $250.00 for for-profit entities\, which includes two buffet lunches and two registrations to the conference. There are a limited number of tables for the Information and Resource Fair so please respond by October 1\, 2024. \nWhat you receive with each table: \n\nOne (1) 8-foot table with two chairs.\nAccess to over 100 people in attendance for our conference.\nLunch provided at your table.\n\nWhat your organization will need to provide: \n\nAppropriate signage for your table\nAppropriate staffing\n\nSchedule for Information and Resource Fair: \n\nYou may set up your table anytime from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.\nThe Information and Resource Fair will be held from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.\nResource Fair Staff are welcome to participate in conference sessions.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2024-autism-society-of-iowa-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:2024 Autism Society of Iowa Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:To register for the 2024 ASI Benefit Auction\, click here. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is holding its 36th 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. \n \n\n\n\n[table id=1 /]
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2024-autism-society-of-iowa-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, 1800 50th St\, West Des Moines\, 50266 \, United States
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