Events and Resources for the Autism Community
Serving families in Orange County, CA while sharing ideas & resources world-wide.
The SSC @ IAN periodically sponsors online presentations, called webinars, for you to attend via your computer. It’s a great opportunity to hear a doctor or researcher speak about an important topic, and to ask him or her questions. You will be notified by email of the date and time, and how to register.
But don’t worry if you happen to miss one. We have recorded the webinars for you to watch at your convenience. So sit back, listen and learn, all from the comfort of your home or office.
This is a videotape of a presentation sponsored by the Family Autism Network. The speaker, Marlene Driscoll, MA, LMFT, has worked with people impacted by ASDs for over 20 years. Marlene is the Clinical Director at Autism Partnership in Seal Beach, California. She discusses sexual matters that affect individuals with autism and their caregivers. Learn about common areas of difficulty, risk assessment, practices and guidelines related to sexual behavior.
This is a link to the References and Resources referred to in the video.
This webinar is sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the University of Southern California Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability. The speaker, Dr. Nora Baladerian is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in sexuality and people with developmental disabilities. It deals with…
This FREE webinar is designed for family members, people with developmental disabilities, and advocates.
This tool kit from the National Autism Association is designed to help first responders understand autism and become better equiped to respond in an emergency situation involving an individual on the spectrum.
The kit contains the following resources:
Autism Speaks has many resources for parents and first responders to prevent wandering. Go here to get links to many resources available.
The transition from summer back to school can be tough for everyone, especially families of individuals with autism. The daily routine established over the last 2 to 3 months is changing, and the time has come to go from camp back to the classroom.
To help ease the stress and smooth the transition for you and your family, Autism Speaks has provided an array of tips and resources for everyone involved in the process, including students, parents, teachers and peers. Go here for some good advice.
