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Being an informed advocate is a critical skill for parents, caregivers, professionals, teachers and administrators. It requires a broad skill set and ongoing learning. Information is the key. The primary objective of this conference is to provide you with a set of tools that you can use in your advocacy efforts to get services, make informed decisions and develop skills you need to help a child or young adult.
Presentations and Speakers:
Developing Effective IEPs from Age 3-22
Presented by Micki Moran, J.D., The Child and Family Law Center
Evaluations: The difference between DSM-IV and DSM-V Diagnosis, how to Incorporate that into Evaluations, and Using Evaluations to Secure School Services
Presented by Ruth Kraus, Ph.D.
Interventions for Students with Varying Degrees of Autism: One Size Doesn't Fill All
Presented by Marrea Winnega, Ph.D., BCBA, Director, School Consulting, Autism Home Supports Services
Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: Assessment, Behavioral Treatment, and Medication
Presented by Rachel Loftin, Ph.D., Tom Owley, M.D., and Latha Soorya, Ph.D., BCBA, Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center At Rush University Medical Center
Navigating the Developmental Disability System in Illinois
Presented by Ed McManus, Ed McManus Consulting
Understanding Microboards and Cooperatives
Presented by Teri Steinberg,Illinois Association of Microboards & Cooperatives, Inc.
Transition Planning-Developing a Plan Presented by Center for Independent Futures
Have Dreams Transition Program and Project SEARCH
Presented by Kris Johnsen, M.A. and Tom Dempsey, Have Dreams
Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts presented by Joe Scally, J.D., The Child and Family Law Center
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The Child and Family Law Center