CA Adult Programs Open House Attend the CA Adult Programs Open House July Event. Many adults with autism spectrum disorder and related needs want to move out of their parents’ home but don’t know where to begin. Their parents are equally anxious for them to be independent. CA's transition program equips clients with the skills […]
During this presentation, Hari will share insights gathered through his personal experience of autism and discuss his research on the impact of labeling and expectations on life outcomes for students and youth with disabilities. He challenges professionals, educators, and providers to be game changers - adopting a growth mindset, an emphatic discipline, and an approach […]
Dr. Grandin is a World-Renowned Autism Activist, Best-Selling Author, Animal Welfare and Behavior Expert, and she serves as an inspiration and a role model to hundreds of thousands of autistic individuals, family members, and professionals. During this presentation, she will be answering questions about her personal experience and evidence-based research, challenges she has faced and […]
The pandemic created a major shift in everyone's norm. Within this workshop caregivers will develop a toolkit to aid in the return to in person instruction.
In this webcast, administrators from Evendale Elementary will share systems the school has in place to support all students of all abilities in an inclusive environment. This session will provide examples of ways teachers, service providers, support staff and administration work together on IEP development, service delivery, classroom supports, and data monitoring. Presenter: Elizabeth Mistretta, […]
La pandemia creó un cambio importante en la vida de todos. En
este curso, los cuidadores desarrollarán un juego de
herramientas para ayudar en el regreso a la instrucción en
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More information on the presentation coming soon! Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD(c), MA is an educator, writer, public speaker, parent, and global advocate whose work focuses on meaningful community involvement and leadership, disability, racial, and gender equity, dismantling stigma, and inclusion and empowerment. Often drawing from personal background as a person of color in a neurodiverse […]
Save the Date - CRAAG Public Meeting - Zoom link will be published in the August-September 2021 newsletter! CRAAG – Charlottesville Regional Autism Action Group. What makes CRAAG unique is our focus on the adult population, a critically under-served group. Action Groups are supported by CA Human Services (commonwealthautism.org)
Ready or not, our kids are growing and developing. Every child develops at their own pace and milestones give us a general idea of when to expect certain skills to develop. Acting early can make a difference! In this workshop, we’re going over the basics. We’ll talk about what are milestones, define the domains (categories […]
This presentation will help prepare parents for what to expect in the IEP meeting, and how to have a productive student-focused meeting. About this event PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents Understanding Special Education and Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings. These two presentations provide parents with the foundation needed to navigate special […]