Autism Community Connection is committed to providing resources and information for those affected by autism in our community. We strive to create webinars with interesting topics that can help individuals and families affected by autism navigate their autism journey along with being beneficial for the greater community of family members, professionals, therapists, community leaders, and others.
Upcoming ACC Webinars
Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm for What is an IEP: IN*SOURCE webinar on Zoom. The webinar will be presented by Lesa Paddack with IN*SOURCE. This webinar will provide an overview of the components of the IEP and emphasizes parent involvement in the development of the IEP for their child. Along with talking about alternative diplomas and graduation requirements. Download the flyer for the webinar.
Our upcoming ACC webinars: November 13th with Ed Roe, CIP about “Dating Demystified.”
Additional ACC Webinars
Tips for Preparing for Holiday webinar was presented by Amy Moore Gaffney with the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. This webinar, we will discuss strategies to use to help prepare children for upcoming special days, along with tips to use throughout the holiday. Follow this link to watch the webinar. Download the slides from the presentation.
Managing Challenging Behaviors webinar was presented by Joshua O’Kain with Positive Behavior Supports Corporation. This webinar covered essentials like identifying and defining behaviors, ABC data collection, using management and preventative strategies, and problem-solving treatment issues with your ABA team. Follow this link to watch the webinar.
IN*SOURCE webinar was presented by Lesa Paddack with IN*SOURCE. This presentation will provide ideas to build positive relationships between parents and schools through verbal and nonverbal communication. Follow this link to watch the webinar.
Your Healing Touch: Earn While Caring was presented by Barb Sturgis & Leslie Follmer. This webinar will explain the services Your Healing Touch provides and options available for families to earn additional income while caring for their loved one in the home. Follow this link to watch the webinar.
CIP Webinar “Life After Hight School” was presented by Edward Roe, College Internship Program. This webinar will provide you and your student with specific criteria and services to look for when searching for the most appropriate fit to prepare your young adult with learning differences and Autism Spectrum Disorder for success and independence. Follow this link to watch the webinar.
INvestABLE Indiana Webinar was presented by Amy Corbin, Executive Director. This webinar discussed plan basics, including new federal and state updates – which include an increased
contribution limit for 2024 and new a state tax credit for
Indiana taxpayers who contribute into their or their loved
one’s INvestABLE account. Follow this link to watch the webinar.
MassMutual Webinar was presented by Gordon Homes, MassMutual. This webinar talked about “9 Basic Financial Steps for Adults with Special Needs.” This workshop will discuss some basic financial steps for adults with disabilities and things to consider when planning for when they can no longer work. Follow this link to watch the webinar.
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