SESSION 1: Challenges in Diagnosis: Misconceptions & Realities Updates to DSM-V criteria and what it really means What ASD is and is not ASD as a neurodevelopmental disorder: What’s happening…

SESSION 2: To Label or Not To Label Identification opening doors Controlling the message Building Self-Awareness, Self-Advocacy, Self-Respect

SESSION 3: It’s Elementary: Interventions to Promote School Age Success Increasing demands, decreasing supports Shaping and Scaffolding to promote independence How to help when the individual doesn’t want help

SESSION 4: Screens and Social Media Social skills involved in using social media and texting Decreasing vulnerability online What to do when they won’t get off the screen!

SESSION 5: Sex Education, Puberty, and Sexuality Let’s talk sex…in a way that people with ASD will understand Sexuality and Gender Identity in the ASD community Protecting and Preparing individuals…

SESSION 6: Transition to Adulthood: Obstacles to Overcome Overcoming obstacles to independence On the road, in the dorms, or in the workplace: skills to build Transitioning services from paediatrics to adult…

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