Join Autism Connections and agency and education professionals, families, individuals with autism, and exhibitors at the 30th Annual Autism Conference on April 29, 2021 on virtual platform SOCIO. The conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Exhibitor Showcase. Presentations begin at 9:00 a.m. and the conference concludes at 4:00 p.m. Educator, writer, and global […]
30-minute virtual magic show followed by a post-show Q&A. About this Event In his 30 minute virtual magic show, magician/autistic self-advocate Cody Clark combines magic, comedy, and storytelling to share what living with autism is like. Starting with his initial diagnosis and ending with his college graduation, Cody places his magic routines inside common life […]
24/7 Supports
Target population: Adults who need 24/7 in-person and/or episodic supports.
Primary focus: Identify innovative housing and service strategies to meet
unique needs.
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
SOAR365 Summerfest 2021: An All-Abilities Festival. Accessible Playground and Activities for Kids! Each attendee will receive one free cotton candy and a SOAR365 plastic cup! Free vision screenings by MEDARVA! FREE with advance registration at Summerfest2021.givesmart.com.
WAZE to Adulthood for Students is a FREE LIVE ZOOM training for you!
Join us for a live zoom training to learn ways to use your self advocacy skills and to plan for the future you want!
We will talk about several types of person centered planning tools and how to use them.
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)
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 […]
Problem behavior such as aggression, yelling and noncompliance is common with individuals with a spectrum disorder. To provide appropriate intervention and support, it is critical to understand why a behavior occurs and what may trigger it or cause it to happen. In this webcast, Dr. Schall will describe how to complete a Functional Behavior Assessment, […]
Talking about sensory characteristics of students has gotten very popular in recent years. In this session we will explore the key features of sensory patterns; then we will discuss how you might notice behaviors that indicate students’ and teachers’ preferences in a classroom culture. We will also discover the sensory characteristics of classrooms and activities […]