Resources

Tri-State Webinar: Teaching Advanced Verbal Behavior to Children with Autism using Speech Generating Devices

Webinar Description: Approximately 30% of individuals diagnosed with autism fail to develop vocal communication. For these individuals, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems such as manual signs, picture exchange communication system (PECS), and speech generating devices (SG...

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All Ages

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September 19, 2023

Tri-State Webinar: Building Authentic and Meaningful Communication Strategies

Webinar Description We know that learners with communication challenges have thoughts, opinions, and ideas of their own. How do we give them the tools to tell us what they’re thinking? This session will talk about tools and strategies to support early communication skills, including how to beg...

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All Ages

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November 01, 2023

Tri-State Webinar: Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Part 1 of 2

Webinar Description: In this webinar, participants will learn the importance of identifying autism symptoms in early childhood rather than adopting a “wait and see” approach. Early emerging symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young boys and girls across the domains of social, communi...

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Early Childhood (Birth − K)

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November 01, 2023

Tri-State Webinar: Complex Case Discussion: Educational Identification of Students Suspected of a Developmental Disability Who May Have Experienced Trauma

Webinar Description: Trauma is a growing concern within the school setting and can raise questions regarding eligibility for autism spectrum disorder. In this webinar, Dr. Hepburn will compare characteristics of trauma and autism spectrum disorder and how they can impact social functioning, co...

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All Ages

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December 01, 2023

Tri-State Webinar: Sex Education for Individuals with ASD

Webinar Description: Understanding and possessing the ability to express one’s sexuality can be viewed as a basic human right, yet for many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this is not a right afforded to them. Traditional relationship development and sex education curriculum i...

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Middle School (6 − 9), High School (9 − 12)

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August 14, 2023

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