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Academic, Social And Self-Advocacy Goals For College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Julia Grayer, Kate Altman Ms, Felicia Hurewitz Phd, Katherine K. Dahlsgaard Phd

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

We present two studies that examine the needs of college students with ASD from the student perspective. First we report on the types of self-determined goals students with ASD create, alongside peer mentors, to help them reach social, academic and self-advocacy goals. Our focus here is to determine if there is close a correspondence between students' perceived needs, and needs as determined by standardized measures and the perceptions of the peer mentors. In addition we will present "real life" narratives from students with ASD about their social experiences and successes in college and their choices around the issue of self-disclosure/self-advocacy.

Promoting The Emotional Development Of Young Children On The Spectrum, Steven Glazier Ma

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

Neurobiological factors make it difficult for children on the spectrum to show and share their ideas, thoughts, and feelings. This can compromise their emotional development and social functioning. This workshop will highlight the challenges that our children face in this area and what we can do to support them.

This program is designed to help you…

1. Recognize the stages and themes of emotional development during the first 5 years of life.

2. Identify the special challenges children on the spectrum have in this process.

3. Learn specific strategies that caregivers and professionals can use to facilitate emotional development.

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Next Steps Into Adolescence: Supporting Parents & Caretakers Through Turbulent Times, Gail Stein Lsw, Acsw, Lisa Guy Phd, James E. Connell Phd, Debra L. Dunn Esq., Eron Friedlaender Md, Mph, Caitlin Rice

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

This multimedia presentation will explore the impact of ASD on an already challenging part of development – adolescence. In particular, physical changes, brain development, co-morbid conditions (including anxiety, executive functioning difficulties, seizures, and sleep disorders), social relationships, sexuality, and transition issues will be discussed in addition to the support needs for parents.

This program is designed to help you…

1. Begin to understand the impact of adolescence on all individuals with and without an ASD diagnosis

2. Prepare for the physical, and emotional changes that can occur during this time period

3. Consider medical and emotional needs of the individual …