Virtual Autism Awareness Fair 2011 | April 25-29, 2011

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Thank you to all the presenters and visitors of our First Autism Virtual Awareness Fair!


 


What is a virtual fair?

Grown from a traditional one-day on-site fair that is limited to visits only by the local community, we would like to expand the opportunity for caregivers as well as educational and medical professionals from throughout the state to learn about resources available both on the local and state level, attend lectures, and even talk to the provider without ever leaving the comfort of your own office or home.

 


Virtual Presentations

Monday, April 25, 2011

  • 10-11 am EST: Self-Operated Accessible Test, E-Reading, and Video Self-Modeling on iPads, iTouches, iPhones with Free Software View the recording
    This session focuses on placement of digital text material onto iPads, iTouches, and iPhones in digital text, slideshow, audio, narrated video and video with text to speech and tracking. Additionally, we'll look briefly at how self-operated prompting video systems and Video Self Modeling can be combined for use on iPads, iTouches, iPhones. This is all done using almost entirely free software, which will be included on a wiki for participants to access and download, and applies to both PC and Mac platforms.
    Presenter: D.McNulty
    Organization: PATINS

  • NEW! 12-12:30 pm EST: Article 7: Navigation of Supports and Options at School View the recording (slides only)
    This session focuses on types of services that are appropriate for a child on the spectrum, helping parents understand how those services are adjusted from year to year (especially moving from elementary to secondary), helping parent know how to navigate the system of mediation when they cannot come to an agreement, and some discussion surrounding the difference between a clinical diagnosis and an educational one. In that thought we had also discussed helping parents understand that when a doctor writes a script for a service at school how the school is legally bound to respond.
    Presenter: A.Davis
    Organization: Indiana Department of Education


Tuesday, April 26, 2011

  • 9-10 am EST: ASD Myths View the recording
    Presenter: C. Erickson, MD, Chief
    Organization: Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center (CSATC)

  • 11-11:45 am EST: Assistive Technology Supports for Students with Autism View the recording
    During this presentation I'll show examples of assistive technology (AT) that can help students with autism participate more successfully in the classroom. Barriers that are often faced by students with autism include dealing with changes in schedules, coping with timed activities, communicating in various classroom and school settings, and mastering appropriate social interaction skills. Equipment that is available for school personnel to borrow from the PATINS Project and that addresses these barriers will be demonstrated. In addition, software that assists students with autism in learning how to make choices, categorize, and learn basic social skills will be previewed. A time for questions will be provided at the end of the demonstration.
    Presenter: T.Jones
    Organization: PATINS

  • 2-2:45 pm EST: First Steps: Indiana's Early Intervention System - Session canceled by presenter
    Presenter: D.Downer
    Organization: First Steps

Wednesday, April 27, 2011


  • 11-11:45 am EST: Online Supports for Students with Autism View the recording
    This presentation will focus on Internet websites that offer awareness and interaction for individuals with or support for Autism. Also as part of the presentation, applications (apps) for the iPad/iPhone/iTouch will be discussed and demonstrated.
    Presenter: J.Bond
    Organization: PATINS

  • 1-2:15 pm EST: First Responder Training View the recording
    The training program used in Brian’s presentation has been developed with colleagues at IRCA and was utilized as a standard for required training for First Responder certification / recertification in Indiana. This training will address common characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, will discuss tactics in reassessing the emergency scene, and will address calming strategies when interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum. While initially developed for first responders, this information session will provide a basic understanding and introductory to autism for anyone unfamiliar with this spectrum disorder.
    Presenter: B. Ketzner
    Organization: Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

  • 10-11 am EST: Preparing for Life After High School View the recording
    Preparing for life after high school can be a daunting task for students and families. This presentation will provide an overview of expectations and requirements for college and careers. Examples of transition education, services and activites that should occur during the high school years will be presented.
    Presenter: T.Grossi, Ph.D.
    Organization: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC)

  • 12-12:30 pm EST: Autism Society of Indiana—Supporting All People Affected by Autism in Indiana - View the recording (slides only)
    Dana Renay, Executive Director, will discuss the many resources available to support families, educators, physicians, therapists, and Individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
    Presenter: D. Renay, Executive Director
    Organization: Autism Society of Indiana (ASI)

Friday, April 29, 2011

  • 11-11:30 am EST: IN*SOURCE as a Parent Center in Indiana, Educational Experience, and Article 7 View the recording
    The presentation will describe the agency as a Parent Center in Indiana, how it help help parents of children with disabilitites as they seek to get the most out of the children's educational experience, as well as a brief discussion of Article 7 ( the Indiana Special Education Law ) and how parents can seek additional training and resources and advocacy assistance from the IN*SOURCE.
    Presenters: W.Cusik and T. Malesa-Wheaton
    Organization: IN*SOURCE

  • 1-2pm EST: Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making their Future More Secure Unavailable
    As the direction of Medicaid and SSI becomes difficult to predict and benefits often prove inadequate, it has become critical for parents to plan for the future of their child or dependent with Special Needs. This Workshop covers Legal Issues, including Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and Guardianship. Financial Issues, such as Special Needs Trust Funding, Medicaid and SSI. Family Issues, including Letter of Intent and Family involvement in the process.
    Presenter: G.Homes, Jr., CFP
    Organization: MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning