Webinar: Safety in Mind-Elopement Behavior in Autistic Children
In this webinar, Silvia Pereira-Smith, M.D., will discuss elopement behavior in autistic children and provide respectful ways to support safety.
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Researchers, clinicians, and advocates share their knowledge and insight with the SPARK community during these free monthly webinars. They explore the topics that are important to the community—from bullying to romance to genetics to services access.
Listed below are our upcoming webinars and our library of recorded webinars.
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Webinar: Calm and Connected Care-Digital Tools Transforming Autism Support
In this recorded webinar, Heather Nuske, Ph.D., discusses digital tools designed to support emotional regulation and foster collaboration between families and professionals.
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Planificación para la Transición: Estrategias para Padres y Jóvenes con Discapacidades
Esta presentación ofrece una guía completa para jóvenes, padres y cuidadores sobre cómo apoyar a los jóvenes con discapacidades durante la transición de la infancia a la adultez.
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Webinar: Surviving and Thriving in the Real World-Building Practical Life Skills in Autistic Adolescents
In this recorded webinar, Amy Duncan, Ph.D., reviews the research on targeting age-appropriate life skills in autistic adolescents.
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Webinar: Love and Autism-Building Connections in Affirming Ways
In this recorded webinar, Eileen Crehan shares current research and clinical recommendations to provide affirming, tailored support and advocacy for healthy romantic and/or sexual relationships for autistic people.
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Webinar: Needs of Caregivers of People with Disabilities in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
In this recorded webinar, Sumithra Murthy discusses the needs of caregivers in the AAPI community.
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Webinar: Autism Research Needs Your SPARK-Moving Autism Research Forward
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Wendy Chung shares insights on autism research progress and discusses SPARK’s findings and goals.
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Webinar: Special Education Law Overview
In this recorded webinar, the presenters provide an overview of special education law, including eligibility, the evaluation process, educational placements, extended school year (ESY), transition planning, and dispute resolution.
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Webinar: Exploring Depression among Black Autistic Youth and Improving Their Mental Health
Understanding the intersection of being Black, autistic, and experiencing depression is crucial. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Williams addresses these challenges and the importance of enhancing conversations about depression.
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Webinar: Autism Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action as Pathways to Fulfilling and Productive Lives
In this recorded webinar, Stephen Shore, Ed.D., discusses how deficits and challenges attributed to autism can be reframed as strengths.
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