Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism:
Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
FREE Webinar: 6 September 2023, 1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
David Nicholas, Ph.D.
webinar registration link is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/732f659f-9da2-4c5e-bcb6-14dd20ea3a01@093cf290-f26d-4d79-887c-3e466dd293ca
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As we commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, 2024, we invite you to join us for a special webinar.
- Hear from experts who have excelled in the field.
- Learn about past and present gaps in autism services.
- Discover solutions to overcome challenges, especially for adults.
- Get a global view of the shared challenges facing people with autism.
- Learn about our Autism programme and its impact on career improvement.
- Find out how to apply and available discounts.
Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism:
Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
FREE Webinar: 6 September 2023, 1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
David Nicholas, Ph.D.
Biomarkers start telling us a story: Autism pathophysiology revisited
ON DEMAND FREE ACCESS:
https://autism.org/biomarkers-and-pathophysiology/
to this Webinar which was live on:
27 March 2024, 3 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Antonio Persico, MD
Learn about emerging research on biomarkers and autism from a recent ARI Research Grant recipient.
This is a joint presentation by ARI & World Autism Organisation
Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to the Autism Research Institute page once the event has concluded.
- About the speaker:
Antonio Persico, MD, studied Psychiatry at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Rome, Italy) in 1990 and worked as Visiting Foreign Fellow at the Natl. Inst. on Drug Abuse (Baltimore, MD) between 1991 and 1994, with a focus on the genetics of drug addiction. Starting in 1995, at University “Campus Bio-Medico” (Rome, Italy), Dr. Persico began exploring the role of serotonin in neurodevelopment and the genetics of autism. Since then, autism and neurodevelopmental disorders have been his primary focus. In 2010, he started the clinical Unit of Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatry at UCBM, then becoming in 2015 Full Professor of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry at the University of Messina (Italy). Here he directed the Interdepartmental Program “Autism 0-90” at the “G. Martino” University Hospital. Dr. Persico’s overarching target is to “link clinical phenomena to their genetic, epigenetic and neurobiological underpinnings in neurodevelopmental disorders.” His specific research interests are thus primarily translational: clustering autistic patients in biologically meaningful ways, identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis and to predict response/non-response to specific forms of therapies, developing novel evidence-based pharmacological, behavioral and occupational interventions. Dr. Persico’s goal is to “improve as much as possible the long-term trajectory and the quality of life of autistic individuals and their families at all ages.” Currently, Dr. Persico is at Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia.
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Let's Talk Sensory Supports:
Learn about Communication Strategies for Home!
FREE Zoom meeting:
25 September 2023, 15h00 UTC; 1 pm EST (U.S.)
Stacy Badon - Everything Autism - Autism4Home
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83392372850?pwd=dDLCafDQno75MvKHH8WIe19nKESpoQ.1
Meeting ID: 833 9237 2850
Passcode: 779536
Please send your name, surname and email address to: info.wao22@gmail.com,
so that we can add them to the database for information and the next events, and that you can be informed when the recordings are ready to be viewed on our website.
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Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults:
Learn research updates on the impact of social media use on teens and adults with autism
FREE Webinar:
20 September 2023, 1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Pamela Wisniewski, PhD.
We often equate keeping teens safe online to shielding them from experiencing online risks – such as information breaches, cyberbullying, sexual solicitations, and exposure to explicit content. However, this abstinence-only approach tends to be very parent-centric and does not take into account the developmental needs and teen-centric experiences of our youth, including those who are on the Autism Spectrum. Instead, Dr. Wisniewski’s research emphasizes teaching teens how to appropriately leverage technology to their advantage, stay safe while doing so, and learn how to cope with online risks when they encounter them. As adults, we often assume teens have no personal agency when it comes to their own online safety, and that they cannot effectively manage online risks by themselves. Yet, as parents and educators, it is our job to teach Autistic teens these skills, so that they can become well-formed and independent adults. Autistic teens can disproportionately benefit and be harmed online; therefore, it is important to take evidence-based precautions that protect them from harm without limiting their opportunities to connect with others and benefit from what the internet has to offer. Note: Just like everyone else, Autistic teens all have different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, the perspectives shared during this talk may not be generalizable to all Autistic teens, particularly those who require more significant (i.e., Level 3) support in their daily lives.
REGISTER HERE: https://autism.org/social-media-use-and-autism-teens-and-adults/
Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to the Autism Research Institute page once the event has concluded.
About the speaker:
Pamela Wisniewski,PhD, is an endowed, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. She is a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) scholar whose research lies at the intersection of Social Computing and Privacy. Dr. Wisniewski is an expert in the interplay between social media, privacy, and online safety for adolescents. She was one of the first researchers to recognize the need for a resilience-based approach, rather than an abstinence-based approaches to adolescent online safety, and to back this stance up with empirical data. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has won multiple best papers (top 1%) and best paper honorable mentions (top 5%) at top conferences in HCI. She has been awarded over $4.72 million in external grant funding, including two prestigious career awards. She is the recipient of the National Science Foundation’s prestigious CAREER Award for her innovative, teen-centric approach to adolescent online safety, “Safety by Design: Protecting Adolescents from Online Risks,” and was the first computer scientist to ever be selected as a William T. Grant Scholar. Her research has been featured by popular news media outlets, including ABC News, NPR, Psychology Today, and U.S. News and World Report. In addition to her scholarly research with teens, Dr. Wisniewski is the wife of an AuDHD man and mother to an AuDHD daughter.
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Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism:
Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
FREE Webinar:
6 September 2023, 1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
David Nicholas, Ph.D.
Tune in to hear David Nicholas, PhD, presenting the results from a study that focused on transition to adulthood in Autism, including considerations for advancing service access and navigation, employment support, and post-secondary education access for Autistic adults. Recent findings addressing post-pandemic capacity-building in these areas will be offered.
This is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organisation.
REGISTER HERE: https://autism.org/examining-transition/x
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AUTISM AND PICA
FREE Webinar: 12 April 2023, 1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Dean Alexander, Ph.D.
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Tune in to hear Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discuss pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. Behavioral approaches to treatment, more often than not, fall short. Biological intervention, if supported, may hold out new promise.
Handouts are available for download (PDF) HERE
This is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organisation.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.autism.org/autism-pica/
Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to the Autism Research Institute page once the event has concluded.
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About the speaker:
Dr. Dean Alexander has worked at centers for children with physical handicaps and emotional disturbances and adults with developmental disabilities (Lanterman Developmental Center) before entering Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA. At CGU, Dr. Alexander teamed up with Dr. Laura Schreibman, then worked on Dr. Ivar Lovaas’s landmark Young Autism Project; this led to a case study and a co-authorship of Dr. Lovaas’s first two books. Returning to LDC as a psychologist, he co-authored the first behavioral treatment of pica while gaining familiarity with nutritional and vitamin-driven approaches through literature and conferences presented by the Autism Research Institute.
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AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
WORLD AUTISM ORGANISATION:
SPECIAL FREE Webinar: Wednesday 17 August 2022, 11 a.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Paul Whiteley on Plural 'Autisms' and the Promises of Autism Metabolomics
Special Webinar Presentation: 11 am, Eastern Time (U.S.)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The increasing moves towards the pluralization of autism — ‘the autisms’ — and the many routes to a diagnosis of autism.
Learn what studying dietary intervention for autism suggests regarding metabolomics and the bigger picture of individualized autism science.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.autism.org/autism-metabolomics
Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to the Autism Research Institute page once the event has concluded.
About the speaker:
Paul Whiteley, PhD has been involved in autism research for 25 years under the tutelage of Paul Shattock. He has worked at ESPA Research for 10+ years. Dr. Whitetely’s research interests include (i) the efficacy, safety and science behind dietary intervention for autism, (ii) the role of physical health and wellbeing in autism, and (iii) metabolomics and the potential for biological markers to aid early screening and timely diagnosis of autism and (iv) the pluralisation of autism (‘the autisms’).
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Via FB from Wenn Lawson:
The US autism association is hosting a conference and I'm one of the Keynote presentations. So, Just letting you know you can get $25 (us) off if you join the event below and use the code: WENN-25OFF
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Qendra Terapeutike Heimerer in conjunction with AutisMedi, Espa Research, UEOM & World In Pictures
Endorsed by the World Autism Organisation
02 - 03 April 2022
HYBRID (In Person and Online)
4th International Balkan Autism Conference
Lectures by 12 Experts
TETOVO, NORTH MACEDONIA
more INFORMATION and REGISTRATION: http://autismedi-biac.com/registration/
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AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
WORLD AUTISM ORGANISATION:
FREE Webinar: 12 January 2022, 1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Dr. Margaret Bauman on Challenges of Medical Care for Seniors
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022
Learn about the many challenges faced by those aging with autism. This includes diagnosis in adult and senior years; preventative screenings, such as prostate as well as breast and cervical cancer; and medical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. Dr. Bauman will also discuss many of the limitations when seeking medical guidance including the shortage of knowledgeable medical care providers, time constraints during examination, and low government and health insurance reimbursement.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.autism.org/medical-care-for-seniors-autism/
Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to the Autism Research Institute page once the event has concluded.
About the speaker:
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27 & 28 November 2021
BIAC3 Winter 2021 - Balkan International Autism Conference
online from BELGRADE - SERBIA
endorsed by the World Autism Organisation
live streaming on Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th of November 2021
The conference language will be English and Serbian.
Over 2 days, and within a time frame of 18 hours, presentations will be made by 17 distinguished speakers.
Registration is FREE for all Parents, Students, Professionals, Doctors, Researchers
For more information please visit our website and download the full program
Please register now and invite your friends to attend this conference.
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AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
WORLD AUTISM ORGANISATION:
FREE Webinar: 13 October 2021, 11 a.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Positive Behavioral Strategies for Supporting Individuals with Autism who also Experience Anxiety
Free webinar at 11 a.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021
Tune in to hear Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D. discuss positive behavioral strategies for supporting individuals with autism who also experience anxiety.
About the speaker:
Lauren Moskowitz, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. John’s University and a core member of the School Psychology (Psy.D. and M.S.) programs. She earned her B.S. from Cornell University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University. Dr. Moskowitz completed her clinical internship at NYU Child Study Center and Bellevue Hospital and her postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Child Study Center. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions(JPBI), serves as a peer reviewer for many other leading journals in the field, and was Co-Chair of the Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disabilities (ASDD) SIG for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) from 2016-2018.
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AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WORLD AUTISM ORGANISATION:
Webinar: 7/20/2021, 6 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Autism Research: Nothing About Me Without Me
Tune in to hear Dr. Wenn Lawson discuss concepts of truly inclusive research in autism.
About the speaker:
Psychologist, lecturer and author, Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., has run his own business for 22 yrs. Dr. Lawson is currently a Teaching Fellow with Birmingham University’s online Master's autism course. He resides on the Autism Open Access board and the board for SEAL(Community College in Warrnambool, Australia), & the ICAN board, South West (Australia). He is a participant and advisor for Autism CRC, Australia and he has written numerous books (and papers) on ASC.
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BIAC2 Summer 2021 - Balkan International Autism Congress
endorsed by the World Autism Organisation
Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th of July 2021 at Izmir Democracy University - TURKEY
VISIT THE CONFERENCE SITE:
http://autismedi-biac.com/
Free registration was provided for all participants in our WAO-BIAC2 summer meeting.
This had been made possible with the great contributions of Izmir Democracy University and the support of supporting organizations. We would like to express our gratitude to Professor Bedriye Tunçsiper, the rector of Izmir Democracy University, for this. We would also like to thank our devoted scientists who made presentations at this congress without any charge.
We are very happy that we were able to achieve this in this difficult year, thanks to the beautiful people who supported us. In our community, a meeting with such a rich speaker participation has never been held for free.
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AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WORLD AUTISM ORGANISATION:
Webinar: 4/28/2021, 12 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation by Manuel Casanova, MD
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is among the first therapeutic interventions aimed at addressing some of the symptoms of autism. Why use TMS? What are its limitations, and what have been its side effects? Tune in to hear Manuel Casanova, MD, answer these questions and describe the future of this therapeutic intervention.
About the speaker:
Manuel Casanova, MD, served on the founding board of the National Alliance for Autism Research (now Autism Speaks) and the Autism Tissue Board. He has served on the Board of Directors or Scientific Advisory Board of numerous organizations including the Autism Research Institute. His research has been recognized by a EUREKA award from the NIMH for the introduction of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in the therapy of autism spectrum disorders.
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Inclusion in the Workplace:
Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World
Virtual Event: Thursday, 8 April 2021, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST/16:00 - 17:00 p.m. CET
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and heightened glaring inequalities around the world, especially when it comes to income and wealth distribution, access to health care, protection under the law, and political inclusion. Persons with autism have long faced many of these inequalities, which have only been further exacerbated by the pandemic. It’s a problem made worse by long recognized discriminatory hiring practices and workplace environments that present major obstacles for persons with autism; all of which contribute to the unemployment or severe underemployment of a large majority of adults on the autism spectrum.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by world leaders at the United Nations in 2015 provide a blueprint for addressing the major challenges facing the world, including strategies for reducing inequalities that hinder prosperity for people and the planet. One of the aims of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) – Decent Work and Economic Growth – is to promote full and productive employment and decent work for all, including persons with disabilities. Article 27 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities also recognizes “the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others,” and to a “work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities.”
Some employers have recently launched inclusive employment programmes, which accommodate people with diagnoses of autism and related conditions, such as ADHD, OCD, etc., often referred to as neurodivergent persons. Based on the experience gained from these programmes, and motivated by the desire to both be socially responsible and to gain a competitive advantage by benefitting from the skills and abilities of a more diverse talent pool, an increasing number of employers are now creating models to make the workplace and hiring practices more inclusive generally.
The pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the efforts of companies to implement these new models, at a time when the international economy is undergoing the worst economic recession since the great depression, with the loss of hundreds of millions of jobs. At the same time, new ways of working, including remote working and the use of new technologies, have created opportunities for employees on the autism spectrum that previously found it difficult to thrive in traditional workplace environments.
The 2021 World Autism Awareness Day observance will address these issues through a virtual event that will include moderated panel discussions with individuals on the autism spectrum who have themselves experienced the challenges and seen these new opportunities in the employment market.
The event is organized by the UN Department of Global Communications and UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Specialisterne Foundation.
As presented at the 2015 UN observance of World Autism Awareness Day, the mission of the Specialisterne Foundation is to leverage knowledge gained from the employment of autistic persons to support the creation of meaningful and fulfilling employment for one million persons, in a world where there are equal opportunities for all in the labour market.
Event Programme Overview
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:13 a.m. PANEL 1: Disparities and Discrimination Exposed by the Pandemic
10:33 a.m. PANEL 2: Ensuring Inclusion as we Build Back Better
10:53 a.m. Closing Remarks
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Assistive Technology Industries Conference (ATIA):
January / February 2021:
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SPECIAL EVENT: Thursday, 12 November 2020, 10h00 - 15h00 UTC/IST/GMT
A very moving, informative and entertaining online conference commemorating the life and work of the late, great autism specialist, Theo Peeters.
Theo changed the way we think about autism.
Profoundly compassionate, he emphasised the importance of understanding people on the autism spectrum ‘from within': the need to empathise with autistic people by recognising the 'culture of autism’.
Adam Feinstein will be speaking, together with Rita Jordan and Hilde de Clercq,
about their friendship with Theo and his immense influence in understanding and educating autistic individuals.
Here is the link to register (feel free to share it with friends and colleagues):
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2020: KOSOVO International Conference (WAO endorsed)
Date: 27 - 29 Nov 2020; Place: Prishtina - KOSOVO
Invited Speakers: https://worldautismorganisation.com/kosovo-2020-conference/
The Conference Programme and other pertinent information may be accessed here: http://autismedi-biac.com/
NOTE: The presentations will be available to view afterwards for those who have registered and paid!
The WAO GENERAL ASSEMBLY will also take place ONLINE at the end of the Conference, on 29 November at 15h00 UTC/IST/GMT.
Send an email to info@worldautismorganisation.com with your name, phone number, country and email address to request the Join Meeting code.
Everyone can take part in the meeting but only members can vote.
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