Our Innovations in Autism FREE webinar series returns! In celebration of Autism Acceptance month, leading experts and people with lived experience will join us for four webinars designed to provide invaluable insight and helpful strategies. Check out the descriptions below and register today!
Living and Loving with Autism: A Special Parent Panel on Caregiving Across the Lifespan
Date: April 2nd, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Moderators and Hosts: Dr. Bridget Taylor, PsyD, BCBA-D (Alpine Learning Group), and Katrina Roberts, MS, BCBA (Alpine Learning Group)
About the Webinar: Join us for a special panel of parents who will discuss their perspectives on caregiving and parenting across the lifespan through the transition to adulthood. Hear about their parenting journeys as they share their experiences, insight and guidance on living and loving with autism.
Family Wellness in the Care of Individuals with Autism
Date: April 9th, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Host: Dr. Jaime DeQuinzio, PhD, BCBA-D (Alpine Learning Group)
Presenter: Dr. Kate Fiske, PhD, BCBA-D, (North Star Family Autism Center)
About the Webinar: The unique experiences of family members of individuals with autism can lead them to feel a broad range of complex emotions. In this presentation, Dr. Fiske will summarize the impact of an autism diagnosis on the family and provide recommendations for family coping and support.
Effective IEPs and Collaboration: How Parents and Professionals Can Work Together to Maximize Success
Date: April 23rd, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Host: Dr. Bridget Taylor, PsyD, BCBA-D (Alpine Learning Group)
Presenters: Connie Sproul Bonarigo, (Navigating Autism in New Jersey), and Judith Weinstock, J.D., (Parles & Rekem, LLC)
About the Webinar: Effective IEPs require collaboration. We will review your student’s legal rights, discuss essential components of the IEP, as well as offer advice on ways to collaborate when disagreements arise.
Navigating Adulthood: Tools for Building a High Quality of Life for Autistic Adults
Date: April 30th, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Host: Dr. Bridget Taylor, PsyD, BCBA-D (Alpine Learning Group).
Presenters: Katrina Roberts, MS, BCBA (Alpine Learning Group), and Nicole Torrone, MS, BCBA (Alpine Learning Group)
About the Webinar: Autistic individuals, their caregivers, and professionals will learn about life planning tools, person-centered planning, and use of technology to promote a higher level of independence and satisfaction in adulthood.
