Where
This is an online event.
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.
Contact
Kris SteinmetzAutism Society of Iowa
515-327-9075
autism50ia@aol.com
Profound Autism Virtual Conference
Friday, March 3, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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.
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.