Friday, January 12, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. (EST)
Title: I Need to Sign Up for The Waiver. Where Do I Start?
Presenter: Karly Sciortino-Poulter, Director of The Arc Advocacy Network at The Arc of Indiana. BAJ in Journalism and a BA in Political Science
Overview: When you have a loved one with a disability, everyone tells you to sign up for a waiver, but no one explains what it is or why it’s important. In this session, Karly Sciortino-Poulter from The Arc of Indiana will explain what a Medicaid waiver is, how you qualify, and how you apply. She will also discuss some major changes coming to Medicaid waivers and how you can share your opinions about waivers with state officials.
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Friday, February 9, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. (EST)
Title: Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presenter: Brett Enneking, PsyD, HSPP and Tybytha Ryan Lengacher, PhD, HSPP, Assistant Professors of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine and Clinical Psychologists
Overview: Research suggests that 1 in 4 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Given that early intervention is key to ensuring optional outcomes for individuals with, early identification is imperative. Learners will learn early warning signs of autism in toddlers as well as the gold standard autism evaluation process. Resources on where to seek out an autism evaluation will be included.
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Friday, March 8, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. (EST)
Title: Yikes! It’s Time to Go to the….
Presenter: Amy Gaffney, Educational Consultant, Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Overview: Appointments always sneak up on us…from doctors to dentists to haircuts. These events can be stressful for children, along with their parents or caregivers. This presentation will share some ideas for strategies to use to help prepare your child for upcoming appointments, so they will be more calm, ready, and successful.
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Friday, April 12, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. (EST)
Title: Career Roadmap for Students on the Spectrum
Presenter: Rachel Gerber, Associate Director and Jan Van Dyke, Sr. Assistant Director of University Relations, Career Development Center, Indiana University
Overview: Rachel Gerber and Jan Van Dyke, career coaches from the Career Development Center at IU, will unveil a step-by-step career guide for college students on the spectrum. This guide gives students specific action steps that the student can take during each year of college. It will help students discover career direction, choose a major, find an internship and make plans for a professional job search. Additional resources will also be shared, including: job listings, reasons to disclose or not disclose your disability in the workplace, organizations advocating for autistic individuals, and companies and organizations with employee recruitment programs.
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Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. (EST)
Title: Unlocking No-Cost Resources and Technologies: Empowering Students with Autism
Presenter: Jena Fahlbush, M.Ed., PATINS Specialist
Overview: Join Jena Fahlbush to learn about lite-tech solutions and tools to support and empower students with autism at home and at school. Jena will also share how students can trial the tools in the public-school setting at no cost through the PATINS Project’s Assistive Technology Lending Library.
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