Children with autism often lack the ability to play with toys and games. Instead, they show restricted or repetitive play. Occupational therapists are experts in building skills for daily life through play-based activities. Play skills are important for building fine and gross motor, social, and thinking skills that last a lifetime. Learn why play is […]
2020: Vision for the Future (March 17 and 18, 2021) Established in 2001, our annual conference is Virginia’s first and oldest statewide conference for the latest information on autism and evidence-based interventions. In this, our 19th year, we will incorporate a broader array of disabilities and mental health disorders.
Come spend an afternoon with Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience of autism and its relation to animals. Dr. Grandin […]
Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers glimpses into her own childhood, with ideas on how others dealing […]
PLACE VIRTUAL - your preference Roanoke, VA US 24019 DESCRIPTION Join us for our Inaugural BIKE FOR AUTISM Virtual Cycle Challenge. There are 4 different challenges (3 mile Fun Ride, 10 mile,20 mile, and KOM/QOM) , something for everyone! Stationary bikes can even be used for the first 3 challenges (not KOM/QOM). Fun for an […]
Learn about the connection between peer experiences and behavioral challenges some individuals with autism may experience during adolescence. 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. Somer Bishop, PhD, is an Associate Professor […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VT Autism Clinic & Center for Autism Research Biennial Autism Conference: Autism in the COVID-19 Era Coming to you virtually in April... Hosted by the Washington Group Special Care Planning Team, the VT Psychology Department in the College of Science, and VTAC/CAR. Keynote speaker: Dr. Micah Mazurek, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Services […]