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March 31, 2020
As a sibling of a person with autism, I’ve had a lot of questions in...
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Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:05 pm
until the webinar begins! Seminar in Crisis Safety for the ASD Population Best practices and tools to support parents and educators in addressing safety concerns Presented by Scott Fowler Description This webinar discusses the vital importance of safety and crisis preparation in both school and home settings. Topics covered include wandering and elopement, working with first responders, seclusions and restraints,...
Apr
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Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:05 pm
until the webinar begins! Self-Determination: Tips for Including Students in their Education and Transition Planning An introduction to building and supporting self-determination skills for students with autism Presented by Deborah Hammer and self-advocates Description This webinar will introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of Self-Determination for students with autism and related disabilities. We will discuss how to teach these concepts,...
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Jun 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:05 pm
until the webinar begins! Transportation: Options and Concerns For Those Living With ASD Strategies and services to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder access public transportation Presented by Earnst Ilang-Ilang II, MSW, LGSW Description Meaningful community participation is important for increased social interaction, access to services, and overall quality of life. Transportation plays a critical role in providing individuals access...
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Every April, Instagram is flooded with people reposting Autism Awareness posts onto their stories. The...
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Active for Autism 5K Postponed Due to Growing Coronavirus Threat
March 20, 2020
Over the past several weeks, we have been monitoring updates from county, state, and federal public...
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The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered universities and institutes, leaving scientists scrambling to continue their research;...
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Easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership Creates Coronavirus Social Story
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The Easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership has developed a coronavirus social story to help kids with...
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Five Basic Types of Research Studies
March 09, 2020
There are five basic types of research studies, each designed to answer different kinds of...
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