Moving Towards Optimal Outcomes for Autism Through Networking CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Optimal outcomes for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires a multidisciplinary and networking approach. Families, therapists, healthcare providers, and insurance payers can all benefit from our nationally recognized experts in coordination of services, gender differences, comorbid concerns, overcoming barriers, and transitioning to adulthood for our children, […]
This Life Skills Lunch and Learn Series is tailored for parents of transition age youth or young adults on the autism spectrum. About this event In this weekly webinar series CA Human Services (formerly Commonwealth Autism) will be presenting from our Life Skills Training Modules to help parents and caregivers of autistic teens and adults […]
Overview: The ADOS-2 is an observational assessment used to aid in the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. The second edition includes revised algorithms, a new comparison score for Modules 1-3, updated protocols with clearer administration and coding guidelines, and a new toddler module. The ADOS-2 Spanish […]
This Life Skills Lunch and Learn Series is tailored for individuals age 13+ on the autism spectrum to gain independent living skills. About this event In this weekly webinar series CA (formerly Commonwealth Autism) will be presenting from our Life Skills Training Modules to help individuals with autism age 13+ learn independent living skills. This […]
Overview: The ADOS-2 is an observational assessment used to aid in the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. The second edition includes revised algorithms, a new comparison score for Modules 1-3, updated protocols with clearer administration and coding guidelines, and a new toddler module. The ADOS-2 Spanish […]
Overview: The ADOS-2 is an observational assessment used to aid in the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. The second edition includes revised algorithms, a new comparison score for Modules 1-3, updated protocols with clearer administration and coding guidelines, and a new toddler module. The ADOS-2 Spanish […]
ADOS-2 Training Workshop with Booster Training 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 diagnosing ASD, the sooner, the better. We’re thrilled […]
For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy. […]
Since 2012, February has been designated and celebrated as Therapeutic Recreation Month in the United States. Therapeutic recreation, also known as recreational therapy, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, […]
Come visit our campus! Northstar Academy provides instruction for students who have academic, physical or social challenges ages 5-21. Priority enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is quickly approaching. Discover if Northstar can be your child's next educational home. Drop by our campus anytime between the hours of 9am-12pm on February 19th. RSVP encouraged. ● […]