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SUMMARY:The Autism Conference (Normal\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Conference is an annual event sponsored by the Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports Project (A+)\, the Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (ATTA)\, and Autism McLean. \nThe conference goals are to promote awareness and acceptance\, increase understanding and implementation of evidence-based practices and interventions\, and outline services around autism. The conference will provide professional development and networking opportunities for families\, students\, individuals with autism\, educators\, and professionals. \nThis year’s conference will be held in-person at Heartland Community College in Normal\, IL and include a virtual option. \nCheck back periodically as we release information about speaker line ups\, networking events\, and more! \nRegister HERE \n\n\n\nDate\nApril 26\, 2023\n\n\nTime\n9:00 AM – 3:15 PM\n\n\nWhere\nHeartland Community CollegeAstroth Community Education Center1500 W Raab Rd\, Normal\, IL 61761OR Virtually\n\n\nWho\nK-12 Teachers\, Parents\, Postsecondary Student Supports\n\n\nPrice\n$25.00\n\n\nCredits\n5 ISBE Professional Development Hours
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SUMMARY:UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development Webinar Series: Identifying the Needs of Parents and Providers of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:Learn from experts and advocates in the Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field! Webinars are free to attend\, and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. \nThe purpose of this study was to learn and describe the barriers and unmet needs experienced by parents and providers providing support to children with ASD in rural communities through a life course perspective. Eight parents and eight service providers participated in the focus groups from rural counties in Illinois\, United States. Parents discussed barriers to accessing and coordinating services\, from ASD diagnosis to transition and future planning. Overall themes highlighted the scarcity of qualified professionals trained to work with and serve children and youth with ASD and the resourcefulness caregivers and providers need to fill the gaps in education\, health care\, transition\, and future planning. We present recommendations shared by parents and providers on ways to improve access to services and support for families in rural areas. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/uic-institute-on-disability-and-human-development-webinar-series-identifying-the-needs-of-parents-and-providers-of-children-and-youth-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-in-rural-areas/
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SUMMARY:Identifying the Needs of Parents and Providers of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rural Areas (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Illinois LEND\, TAP\, IDPH \n\nSummary: \n\n\nThe purpose of this study was to learn and describe the barriers and unmet needs experienced by parents and providers providing support to children with ASD in rural communities through a life course perspective. Eight parents and eight service providers participated in the focus groups from rural counties in Illinois\, United States. Parents discussed barriers to accessing and coordinating services\, from ASD diagnosis to transition and future planning. Overall themes highlighted the scarcity of qualified professionals trained to work with and serve children and youth with ASD and the resourcefulness caregivers and providers need to fill the gaps in education\, health care\, transition\, and future planning. We present recommendations shared by parents and providers on ways to improve access to services and support for families in rural areas. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nSandra Vanegas\, PhD is a developmental psychologist and a research assistant professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. She also serves as the Clinical Training Director for the Autism Consortium of Texas (ACT) LEND and as the Director of Research for the Texas Center for Disability Studies. She is an IL LEND alum\, completing the LEND postdoctoral fellowship in 2016. Her research focuses on identifying and addressing health and educational disparities that impact children and youth with developmental disabilities from racially/ethnically and linguistically diverse backgrounds. She is currently leading an RCT to examine the efficacy of the ASD Screening and Parent Engagement (ASPEN) Program\, a culturally informed parent-mediated intervention for families in low-resource households. \n\n\n\n\n\nYovia Xu\, PhD\, MSW is a clinical assistant professor and the health disparity course director at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM) Rockford campus. She is a LEND alum\, and earned her PhD in disability studies from UIC. She also has a master’s in social work from the University of Chicago. At UICOM\, Yovia teaches M1 and M2 students topics ranging from health equity\, population health\, and health humanities. She also lectures on autism and neurodevelopmental disorders for Rockford campus’ family medicine residents. Her research centers around health equity\, autism and other disabilities. \n\nClick here to register.
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SUMMARY:Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Hosted (IATP)
DESCRIPTION:IATP WIPA serves Social Security Disability beneficiaries in Illinois. In cooperation with the sponsorship of Illinois DHS – Division of Rehabilitation Services\, IATP WIPA will be hosting 10 WISE events from January through May 2023. In an effort to make WISE events more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families\, we are hosting them multiple times a month both during the day and the evening. Please see the dates / times and Zoom links below to register in advance: \nApril 26\, 2023 @6pm \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5qLKBVomQZyJKTYImQtrpA
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