2020 Creating Your Own Path:
Successful Transitions for Persons with Autism
Virtual Conference via GoToWebinar
September 10, 2020
The Creating Your Own Path: Successful Transitions for Persons with Autism is going virtual this year!
We are unable to have an in person conference this year due to Covid-19 but still want to provide you with information relevant to current issues.
REGISTRATION IS FREE!!!
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION INDIVIDUALLY
BY CLICKING "REGISTER HERE" UNDER THE SESSION TITLE
Once you have registered for a session you will be redirected to this page to register for other sessions.
You should receive a confirmation e-mail for each session for which you register.
The importance of transitions for those with autism cannot be stressed enough and doesn't happen overnight. The objective of this conference is to provide parents, advocates, professionals, and people with autism the opportunity to learn about resources and evidence-based best practices regarding planning and executing successful transitions.
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AGENDA
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Pathways to Employment for Persons with Autism
Carol M. Schall, Ph.D
Associate Professor, Rehabilitation, Research and Training Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
The promise of full participation in the workforce has yet to be realized by the majority of young adults with ASD. Nevertheless, there have been studies that describe successful strategies that result in employment supports for individuals with ASD employment. Those strategies include enivornmental design, systematic instruction, the use of applied behavior analysis, and positive behavior supports. In this session, Dr. Schall will present the "nuts and bolts" regarding the implementation of supported and customized employment and internships while in high school through the use of these supports.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
When All Else Fails: Beyond Behavioral Therapy
Susan Buttross, M.D.
Physician and Medical Director of the Center for the Advancement of Youth
University of Mississippi Medical Center
This presentation will discuss the use of medication as an adjunct to the behavioral treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The specific areas discussed will include inattention, mood issues including anxiety and depression, aggressive and self injurious behaviors and sleep.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Transitions Throughout the Years
Rebecca Mullican, Ph.D
Founder and Family Interventionist
Jackson Autism Center
One of the dreaded topics parents face throughout the school years are school transitions, when their child on the autism spectrum starts school, leaves elementary or middle school, and starts a new school. Research in this area will be discussed as well as how to make smooth transitions. The transition from high school to adulthood will also be discussed.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Autism in Emergency Management
Amber Hall
Disability Integration Advisor
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
This presentation will go over Autism statistics in the state of Mississippi and how those statistics play a role in emergency planning for people with disabilities.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Inclusion Works with Project SEARCH
Jennifer Jackson
Autism Program Coordinator
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
Faye Culpepper
Supported Employment Program Coordinator & Project SEARCH State Coordinator
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
This presentation will provide an overview of the Project SEARCH program and how it prepares individuals with disabilities for competitive, integrated employment. Each available site in Mississippi will be discussed as well as requirements for participation. Specific examples of the benefits to individuals with Autism will be included throughout the presentation.
Conference Host
Conference Partners
for more information contact:
Mickey AlfordCoalition for Citizens with Disabilities
601-969-0601
mickey@msccd.org
Approved Continuing Education Credits
IMPORTANT: Conference Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing later. However, continuing education credits are only available for those attending the live webinars. Continuing education credits will not be available to those viewing recorded sessions.
5 hours total (1 hour per session) approved by DMH-PLACE for DMH Mental Health Therapist, DMH Addiction Therapist, DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist, DMH Licensed Administrator, DMH Community Support Specialist
5 hours total (1 hour per session) approved by Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators for Nursing Home Administrator
.5 hours approved by Mississippi College for University/Education CEU's (must attend all five webinars/sessions)
4 hours total (1 hour per session) approved by Mississippi Board of Examiners and Marriage & Family Therapists for Social Worker (Autism Emergency Management is not approved)
Additional Continuing Education information can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/asdtransition2020-CE