Autism Events

"The Gifted Association of Missouri is happy to be back in-person for the 2023 Annual Conference - The Gifted Network. We are celebrating a return to in-person networking and learning with a jam-packed 1.5 days that includes two keynote speakers! The conference kicks-off Friday, October 6 with registration at 5:00 pm, followed by an Awards Dinner featuring our first keynote speaker at 6:00 pm. The night concludes with a social mixer at 8:30 pm. The conference continues on Saturday, October 7 with registration at 8:00 am, followed by our annual meeting, vendor exhibits, multiple sessions, lunch, and our conference closer, our second keynote speaker from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Location: Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri (Student Union on Friday and Violette Hall on Saturday) Two Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jena Randolph is an Assistant Research Professor and the Training and Education Division Director with the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Emily Kircher-Morris is the author of ""Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classrooms,"" and ""Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids."" Registration includes some meals, two keynote speakers, multiple sessions, vendor exhibits and more. Need a hotel? Special hotel room rates with a range of options for every budget have been set-up for your convenience. Our preferred hotel partner is Baymont by Wyndham. Book by September 6 for a special rate of $82 per night. Call 660-627-1100 and mention the Gifted Association of Missouri for the special hotel rate. Other Kirksville hotel options include the Holiday Inn at $119, the Hampton Inn at $169, or the Days Inn at $79. These special rates require mentioning the Gifted Association of Missouri. Do you need to pay with a purchase order/invoice? Registration on Eventbrite via credit card is preferred, yet we can register you offline if you require an invoice tied to a purchase order. If you fall in this category, please email gamexecsecretary@gmail.com. A special thank you to our Sponsors and Vendors, especially Truman State University!"

"Autism & Me (Developed by Young People with Autism) This workshop will discuss- What is Autism? Behaviours explained - What you see and what is actually happening. Young People explain- What Autism means to them ,What Challenges they face, How you can assist an autistic person. Useful Website Links There will be an opportunities to ask questions."

The Annual Michigan Autism Conference's mission is to disseminate information and training on scientifically validated, behaviorally based treatments to parents,

Our website offers various support groups for parents/caregivers with children on the autism spectrum. These groups cater to different age ranges, from early childhood to adulthood, and cover topics such as education and careers. We encourage new families and caregivers to join for support and camaraderie

The Autism Law Summit is a gathering of influential individuals in the autism community, including service providers, lawyers, politicians, advocates, and parents. It offers the latest information on autism politics and policy and is a favored event for families. It is a valuable opportunity to make a difference.

The Hellenic Scientific Network for Autism Spectrum Disorders (EEDDAF) and the Hellenic Association for the Protection of Autistic Persons (EEPAA) work together to find comprehensive and well-documented answers to specific questions.

"The Adult Autism Service is holding an Autism Training day. This Autism Training day is open to any community practitioners, with priority given to substantive post holders. The training is aimed at all allied health professionals, nursing, psychiatrists and psychologists. Please note that this event will take place in person. Whilst this event is free, it is ticketed due to limited room capacity. Please book a space if you wish to attend. If you have any questions please contact sarah.nicholson38@nhs.net 09.30-10.00 Overview of Oxleas Autism services and how to refer 10.00-11.00 Autism and neurodiversity - recognising features of Autism 11.00-11.15 Break 11.15-12.15 Comorbidities and differentials with Autism (ADHD, Social anxiety, EUPD, trauma/PTSD) 12.15-13:00 Lunch 13:00-14:00 Mental health/therapeutic adaptions for interventions with Autistic adults 14:00-16:30 Approaches to working with Autistic people: Communication, engagement, routines, sensory needs"

The Autistic Community Summit, organized and managed by individuals with autism, aims to foster community and exchange knowledge and perspectives within Minnesota's autistic community. AuSM aims to cater to individuals at all levels of experience, including newcomers and seasoned individuals, while ensuring that all presenters are neurodivergent.

The Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area and the Stanford Autism Center will host their annual conference on planning and supports for adults with autism and related developmental disabilities at the Li Ka Shing Center at Stanford University. The event will include classroom presentations and a resource fair

"The workshop will discuss Autism & Me (Developed by Young People with Autism) Contents What is Autism? Behaviours explained - What you see and what is actually happening. Young People explain- What Autism means to them, What Challenges they face, How you can provide support. Useful Resources. There will be an opportunities to ask questions. "

"Anxiety is often associated with autism due to differences in social communication, interaction and sensory sensitivities. It can be difficult recognising signs of anxiety in people with autism and easy to assume anxiety when not. This session allows reflection and development of awareness of anxiety and autism. During the course you will: • Develop appreciation of what anxiety might look like in autistic individuals whilst realising anxiety affects people differently. • Improve your understanding of simple strategies and reasonable adjustments that can reduce anxiety for people with autism to make their experiences easier. Level of participation: Students will be given the chance for discussion and to share information and experiences with the trainers and the rest of the group, but this is optional."

It is estamated that more than 1 in 100 people have autism. Each with varying needs. Come along and find out about supporting autistic individuals within the church family.

"Presented by: Dr Emily Jackson and Dr Robert Wells from Curtin University. Dr Robert Wells is a lecturer within the speech pathology discipline at the Curtin School of Allied Health. He completed his PhD in 2022 investigating the factors that influence access to speech pathology services. His clinical work has focussed on supporting children who have Developmental Language Disorder within the education sector. Robert's research work reflects his ongoing interest in supporting families to be able to access speech pathology services in a timely and equitable manner. Dr Emily Jackson is an early career academic in the field of speech pathology. She completed her PhD in 2021, which focused on vocabulary and memory in children with developmental language disorder. In mid-2021, Emily commenced a teaching and research position at Curtin University in the School of Allied Health. Prior to this, Emily worked as a practitioner in private practice and a not-for-profit organisation with children, adolescents, and their families to improve communication and academic outcomes. Emily is currently involved in several industry-linked research projects that aim to improve educational and mental health outcomes for neurodivergent high school students."

Participants in this training will learn effective strategies for working with students with Autism, covering areas such as classroom setup, behavior management, and instruction. CEUs (.5) will be available.

"Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC) Kent Includes Exhibition About: Wednesday 8th November 2023 we are heading to The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells for a day packed with expert seminars and our legendary exhibition. Free Event Free Refreshments CPD Opportunities Numerous Seminars Numerous Exhibitors Numerous Workshops Networking All seminars and workshops are run by experts within the field of adaptations and specialist equipment for the disabled. Who Are We? We are an Occupational Therapy company based in South Wales, UK practicing in the speciality of home adaptations and specialist equipment for independent home living. OTAC is run by Occupational Therapists for Occupational Therapists. Who Should Attend? Occupational Therapists. Occupational Therapy Assistants. Student Occupational Therapists. Occupational Therapy Support Staff. Commissioners. Care Workers. Surveyors. Expert Witnesses. Case Managers. Housing Association / Landlords who house disabled tenants. For further details please check out www.otac.org.uk We start at 8:30 am and wrap up by 4:30 pm Any questions please email us on events@promoting-independence.co.uk"

"The International Conference for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders offers a distinctive platform for parents and professionals alike. This conference provides a valuable opportunity to engage directly with medical experts who specialize in autism. ICAN aims to foster the exchange of ideas and clinical findings between parents and professionals, with the ultimate goal of enhancing care for individuals on the Autism Spectrum."