Session Category: Long Term Services
National Conference 2013: Session Information
Session Category: Long Term Services
The following list of sessions all fall under the Long Term Services category
*"Bridging The Gap: Supporting Students With Asperger's Disorder During The Transition Into The Workforce"
Brief Description: The West Virginia Autism Training Center’s College Program for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome at Marshall University understands the essential role of the transition out of college in preparation for career success, and works closely with students to reduce the challenges that accompany the process. This presentation will provide examples of successful transitions, highlight effective strategies of support, and give the perspectives of students and businesses that support college students with ASD as they enter into a career.
Speaker(s): Hillary Brown, Jackie Clark
*Two Dads-Two Lawyers: A Parents' Guide To Special Needs Planning
Brief Description: The presenters are both attorneys and parents of sons with autism. The presentation will discuss legal issues that parents will encouter throughout their lifetimes with their children on the autism spectrum. The session will address Special Needs Trusts, Public Benefits, Guardianship and alternatives, Adult Services, and planning for life after Mom and Dad are no longer around. The speakers will share their insights, gained both as attorneys and parents, on the special needs planning process.
Speaker(s): Brian Rubin, James A. Caffry
*A Long and Winding Road: An Examination Of The Transition Process For Individuals With ASD
Brief Description: The presenter will examine different aspects of the transition process for individuals with high-functioning autism. Both the presenter's experience of living with autism and his professional involvement in creating transitional curiculum will provide attendees with a unique persspective. Ultimately, the goal of the presentation to explore the different obstacles individuals with autism face during transition and the practical strategies to implement to overcome them.
Speaker(s): John Miller
*The Jones-Holmes Criteria: Critical Factors In Autism Custody Disputes
Brief Description: When Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] is acknowledged in custody proceedings nine critical criteria that should be brought into consideration by the courts are known as the “Jones-Holmes Criteria”. Included will be: whether an ASD professional should be retained to advise the court; whether the custodial parent should be allowed to move to another State or Instate location; visitation schedules and their impact; child support; the availability of federal, state and local entitlements and eligibility services; Special Needs Trusts; and, alimony.
Speaker(s): David L. Holmes, Larry Jones
*Using Portfolios To Assist In The Transitional Process and In Gaining Employment
Brief Description: Carothers and Taylor (2003) recognized that portfolios better illustrate the capabilities of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than IQ tests, which do not accurately measure the intelligence of these individuals. Kohler (1994) and Landmark, Ju, and Zhanga (2010) identified the Best Practices in Transition, which include assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals. The presenter will discuss how to construct a portfolio using these best practices and will explain how the portfolio enables success in the transitional process.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Sellers
*Multi- Disciplinary Approach To Sustainable Employment For Young Adults On The Autism Spectrum
Brief Description: Services which promote independence through a continuum of supports for young adults with an ASD are key for successful community inclusion. This session will introduce Geneva Centre’s Pathways to Extended Learning, that are providing skills for life preparation in the community, postsecondary institutions and in the workplace. Using our first culinary pathway, the Monarch Cafe, attendees will be introduced to a multi-disciplinary approach to providing learners with individualized instruction and assessment, using curriculum which embeds principles of ABA.
Speaker(s): Debbie Irish, Laurie Collins, Lindy Zaretsky
