Art Compass, Virtually with Deborah Adler An Art Program for Teens and Young Adults with Autism Ages 13 -25 Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm Art Compass has moved to an online platform! Join us for a virtual hands – on workshop to talk about and make art in a warm and welcoming group setting. This […]
Many autistic individuals do not receive the quality health care services they need to adequately address their complex health concerns. This April, join us as we examine critical health care issues and explore key priorities, resources, and recommendations for future practices. April 1, 1 PM ET - Health and Health Care in Autistic Children and […]
Tune in to hear Manuel Casanova, MD, describe recent research using transcranial magnetic stimulation as a potential therapy for a number of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Manuel Casanova, MD, completed his residency training in neurology and then spent 3 years doing a fellowship in neuropathology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. During his stay at […]
Learn strategies developed at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project for raising awareness of neurodiversity through education, service, research and advocacy. Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to this page once the event has concluded. Dr. Lawrence Fung is a […]
Previous studies have shown that older adults with autism traits may experience notably increased difficulty with executive function and social cognition as they age. Learn about remerging brain research on the role of the underlying neuroanatomy in seniors with ASD. Greg Wallace, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing […]
Please join CA and Noha Minshawi-Patterson, Ph.D., HSPP for this training workshop on ADOS-2. About this Event Six. That’s the average age of diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. And that’s a shame. Because a reliable diagnosis can be made as early as age two. And when it comes to […]
During the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session, legislation was passed that temporarily expands Virginia's child care subsidy program to families earning up to 85% of the state median income and to those parents who are in the job search process.
And new federal resources are available to families starting this month through the Child Tax Credit/Allowance, triggering monthly payments for eligible families with children.
But these resources are effective only if families take steps to access them. Please join a virtual briefing to learn more about these resources and how you can help connect families to them!
In this webinar, Greater Richmond SCAN offers us a window into the growing toll professionals are experiencing through the exposure to the suffering, hardship, crisis, or trauma of clients, family, or simply other human beings or the planet itself. Attendees will learn coping skills and life balance techniques.
Six. That’s the average age of diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. And that’s a shame. Because a reliable diagnosis can be made as early as age two. And when it comes to diagnosing ASD, the sooner, the better. Join us for ADOS-2 Training to learn more! CA Human Services […]
Preparing for Life After High School July Workgroup
Target population: School-age children and adults in transition from High
School (under age 22) Primary focus: Raise awareness and provide the necessary information and
tools to plan for the future