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University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Autism Center, Hawk IDDRC, & Autism Society Iowa (ASI) are hosting a 1- day virtual conference on Friday, March 3, 2023, focusing on profound autism.
The morning presentations will feature Judith Ursitti, CPA, discussing profound autism as well as a panel of family members living with a member with high needs. The afternoon sessions will feature speaker, Dr. Lee E. Wachtel , MD, as well as a showing of the film, Unseen: Caregivers Documentary.
Agenda
9:00 am – Welcome – Dr. Todd Kopelman
9:05 am – What exactly is profound autism, and why is the new definition needed? Judith Ursitti, co-founder of the Profound Autism Alliance, will share research and information to create a broader understanding of this new term and will also share how targeted advocacy, in addition to advocacy for the entire spectrum, can be a good thing.
9:05 am – What exactly is profound autism, and why is the new definition needed? Judith Ursitti, co-founder of the Profound Autism Alliance, will share research and information to create a broader understanding of this new term and will also share how targeted advocacy, in addition to advocacy for the entire spectrum, can be a good thing.
9:50 – Break
10:00 – Panel of Family Members Living with a Member with High Need Autism – Panelists will share their stories and take questions.
Panelists – Josh Cobbs, Nazil Kibria, Mary Roberts, Sarah Schrader, Judith Ursitti
11:30 – Lunch Break
12:30 – Dr. Lee Wachtel, MD
1:45 – Break
2:00 – Unseen: Caregivers Documentary
2:45 – Possible discussion with the filmmaker
3:30 – Conference adjourns
