Profound Autism Conference

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.
 
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. 

9:50 – Break

10:00 – “The Case for Profound Autism” – Dr. Lee Wachtel, MD


11:30 – Lunch Break

12:30 – 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
1:45 – Break

2:00 – Panel of Specialists on Topics Relevent to High Need Autism

3:00 – Conference adjourns

Continuing Education Credits

 The Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300. This conference offers 5.0 credit hours. Certificates of Attendance will be provided for CEU’s.

The Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Speech Language Pathology #191. This conference offers 5.0 credit hours. Certificates of Attendance will be provided for CEU’s.

 

2021 Billiards Tournament- Windsor Heights

To register, click here.

For a printable event flyer, click here.

Pool Tournament to Benefit the Autism Society of Iowa At 

  

9 Ball Singles Tournament, Race to 3

Date:  April 18, 2021

1:00 – Registration and Rules Meeting

2:00 – Play Begins

$10.00 Registration Fee

Winner receives ½ of Registration Fee

Questions?  Please call or text Jeremy Davis at 712-269-8889

Come and Enjoy the Taco Bar!

$1.00 from every blue signature drink sold benefits:

  

2021 Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day

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.

To register, click here.