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Name: Masterclass: About Autism in Toddlers and the ASD Video Glossary
Start: 2025-12-05T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-05T17:00:00-05:00

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2 0 events, 2	3 2 events, 3 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Crossing the Medical Bridge, Transition to Adult Healthcare for Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Crossing the Medical Bridge, Transition to Adult Healthcare for Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Join us as P2P discuss what health has to do with transition; who makes up the transition team and their roles, how to incorporate health transition into a medical home, healthcare financing, legal issues and timelines. Free, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm IEP Road Trip November 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm IEP Road Trip For this webinar, we will explore different parts of the IEP for students attending North Carolina Public Schools and the rules of the road. We’ll cover a lot of territory and how to navigate roadblocks and detours that may occur along the way. Upon reaching our final destination, passengers will have a better understanding of special education terminology, the IEP process and will know how to prepare for and participate in IEP meetings. Free	4 7 events, 4 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services November 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services Join us as P2P discuss Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers. Free, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Keeping It Real: Honest Conversations, Stronger School Teams November 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Keeping It Real: Honest Conversations, Stronger School Teams Keeping It Real: Honest Conversations, Stronger School Teams: Strong partnerships between families and educators are built on open communication, mutual respect, and trust. This session will explore practical ways to foster meaningful, ongoing dialogue between home and school. Learn how to ask the right questions, address concerns early, and communicate with clarity. Free, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Parents’ Place: Making the Holidays Bright! November 4 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Parents’ Place: Making the Holidays Bright! Join us as we start the holiday season with tips on “Making the Holidays Bright”! We will discuss how to identify and decrease stressors for individuals with autism, as well as use strategies to increase preparedness and joy this season. Free + 4 More	5 2 events, 5 9:00 am - 11:00 am Advocacy Steps and Effective Communication November 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Advocacy Steps and Effective Communication Do you come away from meetings not saying what you intended or feeling as though your viewpoint is misunderstood? Do you listen to what other team members say? How do you respond? Communication is key to effective partnerships. Learn to recognize the barriers in communication that can get in the way of collaboration and positive outcomes. Strengthen your advocacy skills by learning effective and collaborative communication strategies. This workshop is a collaboration with the Family Resource Network. Registration is required. Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Every Child through Assistive Technology November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Every Child through Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT) is not just about electronic equipment – but more about discovering the tools to support your child in their learning. This workshop explores AT devices and services, both high and low tech tools, evaluations and how to include AT in your child’s IEP. Presented by Nancy Giurato, Parent Educator Free	6 6 events, 6 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sifting Through Your Parental Rights November 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sifting Through Your Parental Rights Join us as P2P provides basic information about parental rights under IDEA, including confidentiality, notice, consent, surrogate parents, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), evaluations and dispute resolution methods such as mediation and due process. Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ¿Cómo conseguir y mantener tu primer trabajo?: Para jóvenes con discapacidades y aquellos que le apoyan November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ¿Cómo conseguir y mantener tu primer trabajo?: Para jóvenes con discapacidades y aquellos que le apoyan Este seminario web está diseñado para ayudar a familias de jóvenes con discapacidades a entender cómo prepararse para el primer empleo. Se hablará sobre cómo identificar intereses, crear un resumé, practicar entrevistas, entender las acomodaciones en el trabajo y cómo apoyar a sus hijos para que tengan éxito en el mundo laboral. Presentadora: Nathaly Silva especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Soy mama de un niño con una discapacidad, él tiene Autismo y es no verbal y se lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial por eso pienso que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Serving on Groups: The Role of Families and Skills for Serving on Groups November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Serving on Groups: The Role of Families and Skills for Serving on Groups Studies show that children perform better at school, have fewer absences and behavioral concerns, and graduate at higher rates when families are engaged. Serving on Groups is a nationally recognized leadership tool that empowers family members to actively and fully participate in decision-making groups, such as their child’s IEP team, school advisory council or other government councils. Sections 7 and 8 provide helpful tools for staying organized while participating in a group as well as discuss important skills, such as facilitation and conflict management, to succeed as a family representative. Free + 3 More	7 1 event, 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring Masterclass: About Autism in Toddlers and the ASD Video Glossary November 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring Masterclass: About Autism in Toddlers and the ASD Video Glossary Who should attend? This free masterclass series is for families, professionals, college students, or anyone else interested in learning about autism. This masterclass series is a companion to our About Autism in Toddlers online course that is free to the public. What will we cover? This masterclass series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action. Each masterclass will cover the following agenda: What is autism and what are the early signs in toddlers? Watch video clips together — Practice observing early signs of autism and see early intervention in action How Autism Navigator online courses and tools can help you We will feature new content and videos each masterclass to cover key topics in About Autism in Toddlers. When is this scheduled? This masterclass series is scheduled once a month and continues year-round. Join anytime, attend once or come back when you can. Day: 1st Friday of each month (barring holidays) Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00pm (Eastern Time) Why is attending important? By attending, you are joining a community of learners watching videos together and sharing their experiences, questions, and encouragement. We cannot record our masterclasses because we show photos and videos of our families, so make sure to attend.	8 0 events, 8
9 0 events, 9	10 1 event, 10 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Talk to Your Doctor November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Talk to Your Doctor Being a family caregiver can be a very difficult journey and many find it emotionally, physically, and financially taxing. What can come as an unpleasant surprise to some is the first encounter with the health care system as a family caregiver. You may find the experience has left you frustrated, confused, and with a feeling of the system being very impersonal. How to Talk to Your Doctor will help you to: -understand the current realities of the health care experience -identify and use more effective communication techniques with health care professionals -learn and practice powerful communication tools and techniques in order to be a better advocate for the person you are caring for and yourself Free	11 1 event, 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge November 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge The Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities. Free	12 5 events, 12 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Discipline & Suspension: Understanding the Rights of Students with Disabilities November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Discipline & Suspension: Understanding the Rights of Students with Disabilities Did you know there is a difference between general discipline procedures and discipline procedures for students who have disabilities? Children who have disabilities have specific rights under state and federal laws when it comes to suspensions and school discipline. This webinar will provide an overview of these rights and the process used for discipline and suspensions. Join Jane Gabriele, Esq, from Legal Assistance of Western New York to learn about school suspension and understand your child’s rights related to discipline. Registration is required. Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Role of Medical and Clinical Information in Special Education Evaluation and IEP Development November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Role of Medical and Clinical Information in Special Education Evaluation and IEP Development School districts are reporting an increase in "prescriptions" for Special Education coming from medical professionals. While medical information and diagnoses can be helpful. it does not automatically result in a student qualifying for an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Families and educators will become familiar with how medical information can be used and what impact it may have on the evaluation and IEP development process. Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sleep Disturbances and their Behavioral Correlates in Autistic Youth and Youth with Co-Occurring ADHD November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sleep Disturbances and their Behavioral Correlates in Autistic Youth and Youth with Co-Occurring ADHD Learn about how sleep disturbances correlate with behavior in autistic youth, including those with co-occurring ADHD. + 2 More	13 2 events, 13 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Workshop – Building Family Partnerships: Supporting Parents & Caregivers of Autistic Individuals November 13 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Workshop – Building Family Partnerships: Supporting Parents & Caregivers of Autistic Individuals This workshop will explore strategies for professionals to build family partnerships and highlight best practices for building trust. Attendees will learn how to help families create a neurodiversity-affirming framework to better understand Autistic motivations and untangle common causes that may be underlying an individual’s actions. We will review the impact of parental stress and the need to emphasize self-care for caregivers. This workshop is for professionals working with families of Autistic loved ones, but anyone interested is welcome. $60, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Maximizing Accessibility November 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Maximizing Accessibility PAVE is here to walk alongside you with tools, knowledge, and support. This fall, join us for trainings and clinics designed to empower families, caregivers, and educators supporting students with disabilities. Understand student rights to assistive technology and how AT supports high school transition success. Free	14 0 events, 14	15 0 events, 15
16 0 events, 16	17 2 events, 17 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Financial Literacy Workshop – Financial Responsibility & Decision Making: Preventing Financial Fraud for Adults November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Financial Literacy Workshop – Financial Responsibility & Decision Making: Preventing Financial Fraud for Adults Join us for this 2-hour financial literacy workshop led by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) volunteers (AANE staff will also be available). The workshop will cover identifying fraud, identity theft, phishing and other scams and how to protect your personal information. Advanced registration is required. Free, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop – Hacks, Strategies, & Supports for Autistic Adults November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop – Hacks, Strategies, & Supports for Autistic Adults As a follow-up to our Intro to Autism Workshop, this 90-minute workshop will go through practical ways Autistic adults can find the support that they need. We will discuss how to determine what you need, and then some practical ideas on how to meet those needs. This will include possible service providers and how to find them, as well as some hacks and strategies that might work for you. Note that this is different from our benefits conference, which gives comprehensive information on how to get services covered by state benefits. This webinar is also open to parents, caregivers, and loved ones of Autistic adults. Advanced registration is required. $25	18 6 events, 18 9:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop – Speak Up With Kindness: Restorative Communication for Positive Conversations for Adults November 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop – Speak Up With Kindness: Restorative Communication for Positive Conversations for Adults Learning strategies to communicate effectively with peers, professionals, partners, family and others in times of conflict. Come to share your experience and learn from others! Advanced registration is required. $25, 10:00 am - 11:30 am What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? November 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 31 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This presentation will provide an overview of the key signs and symptoms of ASD and introduce practical, research-informed strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum. Free, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 5-Minute Family Moments that Can Make a Big Impact November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 5-Minute Family Moments that Can Make a Big Impact This practical session offers simple, meaningful ways for families to strengthen their connection with their child, no matter their schedule or their child’s unique strengths and needs. Free + 3 More	19 2 events, 19 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EarliPoint and Biomarkers of Autism November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EarliPoint and Biomarkers of Autism The landscape of autism diagnosis is evolving. New technologies that use biomarkers are making it possible to identify autism more quickly and reliably—without always needing a referral to a specialist. One exciting innovation, EarliPoint, uses advanced eye-tracking technology to detect signs of autism right in your local doctor’s office. Join us for a webinar exploring what EarliPoint is, how it works, and how it fits into the broader healthcare landscape. This session is open to families, educators, and healthcare professionals who want to learn more about the future of autism diagnosis. Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Open office hours with PACER advocates: IEPs are hard to read. It’s not you – it’s the IEP November 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Open office hours with PACER advocates: IEPs are hard to read. It’s not you – it’s the IEP It's a common experience for parents of students with disabilities to feel overwhelmed when they open up their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and try to read it. Drop in for a conversation with PACER Advocates Rachel Pearson and Jade Wilson to learn about helpful strategies you can use to understand what your child's IEP actually means.  Your questions will guide the conversation, and no question is too big or too small. If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Free	20 4 events, 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am How to Keep Your Benefits Safe When Working November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am How to Keep Your Benefits Safe When Working Understanding how working affects SSI and SSDI is important. This session will explore the differences between these two programs and explain the work incentives and protections built into each, so you can make informed choices without risking your benefits. We’ll walk you through key rules and safety nets that let you work while keeping the support you need. In this session, we’ll cover: • The difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) • How you can work and keep benefits, depending on which program you’re in • What the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit means for your income • How Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) can help reduce countable income • A breakdown of the work incentive phases for SSDI, including the Trial Work Period • Steps to take if you’re thinking about working or returning to work Free, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Project SETA In-Person Self-Advocacy Training – Rome November 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Project SETA In-Person Self-Advocacy Training – Rome Join the Center for Leadership in Disability at GSU for a day of learning, conversation, self-advocacy activities, and special guests! This event is sponsored by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. Free, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sección 504: Lo que los padres y los estudiantes deben saber November 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sección 504: Lo que los padres y los estudiantes deben saber Conozca las similitudes y diferencias entre los Planes de Educación Individual (IEP) y los planes 504. La capacitación cubrirá qué es la Sección 504, qué deben hacer las escuelas debido a ella, los criterios para que los estudiantes califiquen para un plan de adaptación 504 y en qué se diferencian los 504 de los IEP. También cubriremos cómo la Sección 504 puede ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades durante la escuela secundaria, la universidad y el lugar de trabajo. También se proporcionará información sobre los procedimientos de quejas 504. Presentadora: Nathaly Silva especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Soy mama de un niño con una discapacidad, él tiene Autismo y es no verbal y se lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial por eso pienso que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos. Free + 1 More	21 0 events, 21	22 0 events, 22
23 0 events, 23	24 0 events, 24	25 2 events, 25 9:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop – Feeling Inward: Understanding Internal Body Signals for Self-Regulation for Adults November 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop – Feeling Inward: Understanding Internal Body Signals for Self-Regulation for Adults The interoception sense monitors your entire body, including body parts like your lungs, stomach, bladder, and skin and collects information about how these body parts feel. This workshop will involve discussion regarding what “interoception” (or the “interoceptive sense”) is and how you can use this system to promote self regulation. This session will include education, group discussion, and personal applications. Advanced registration is required. $25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge November 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge The Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities. Free	26 0 events, 26	27 0 events, 27	28 0 events, 28	29 0 events, 29
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October 27

October 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Parent Workshop: Guardianship: Get the Petition Ready

October 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Early Childhood: Early intervention and preschool special education

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October 31

October 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

APCA Skill Building Workshop – The Modern Resume, Part 2: FAQ & Solutions for Real-World Challenges

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November 3

November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

November 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

November 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Masterclass: About Autism in Toddlers and the ASD Video Glossary

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November 10

November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

November 13 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Workshop – Building Family Partnerships: Supporting Parents & Caregivers of Autistic Individuals

November 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Maximizing Accessibility

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November 17

November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

November 25

November 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Workshop – Feeling Inward: Understanding Internal Body Signals for Self-Regulation for Adults

November 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge

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December 2

December 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge

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December 5

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Masterclass: About Autism in Toddlers and the ASD Video Glossary

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