Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism: Educational, Therapeutic and Biomedical Considerations

Updated on March 9, 2017

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh to Host Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism Seminar on March 25, 2017

Event is open to all physicians, therapists, educators, students, parents and families

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh will host the seminar, Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism: Educational, Therapeutic and Biomedical Considerations on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its Squirrel Hill campus in Pittsburgh.

This seminar is designed for all physicians, therapists, educators, students, parents and families interested in transitioning young adults and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders to adulthood. The Course Director is Scott Faber, MD, Director, Developmental Pediatrics, The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh.

The seminar schedule includes:

  • Understanding the Transition Process: Presented by Alice Schaeffer, PhD, The Children’s Institute; Rick Lipa, MEd, The Children’s Institute
  • Medical Considerations for Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism: Presented by Scott Faber, MD, The Children’s Institute
  • Charting a Pathway for Transition: Cognitive, Behavioral, Social, and Functional Considerations Kathryn L. Garrett, PhD, CCC-SLP; Katie Kerrigan MS, OTR/L; Emily Lippert, MA, CCC-SLP; Lorelli Moser, OTR/L – The Children’s Institute
  • Transition in The Day School: Highlights of Instruction and Services along the Continuum: Presented by Rick Lipa, MEd; Tyler Morelli, BS; Robert Russell, BS; Alice Schaeffer, PhD; Kristen Stackiewicz, MS,CCC-SLP/A, BCBA; Tracey Weber, COTA/L – The Children’s Institute
  • Education and Legal Considerations for Young Adults with Mild Autism Jillian F. Zacks, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
  • Housing Considerations Elliot Frank, Autism Housing Development Corporation of Pittsburgh
  • Advocacy Considerations for Individuals with Autism Bethany Ziss, MD, The Children’s Institute

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Determine the steps necessary to transition an adolescent with autism from a high school or private school program to a range of educational, vocational, and collegiate opportunities.
  • Identify a set of organizations and professionals who can help maximize an adolescent with autism’s biomedical status, family legal safeguards, and skill set.
  • Analyze best practices in service delivery and the pursuit of appropriate living and housing situations for adolescents with autism transitioning into young adulthood.

Register for the seminar at www.amazingkids.org/AutismSeminar2017 by Saturday, March 18, 2017. For questions about registration, please contact Barbara Thomas at 412.420.2438 or by email at [email protected].  The registration fee for parents/guardians is $55 and includes breakfast, snacks and course materials. Fee for professionals is $85 and includes continuing education credit.

Continuing education credit is available for professionals. For additional details and more information, please visit: http://www.amazingkids.org/Autism%20Seminar%202017/AutismConfMailer1%20eVersion.pdf

Established in 1902, The Children’s Institute is an independent, nonprofit, licensed organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, young people and their families by providing a specialized continuum of services that enables them to reach their potential. Its pediatric rehabilitation programs are nationally-recognized. The Children’s Institute is the only CARF-accredited freestanding pediatric specialty rehabilitation hospital in Pennsylvania, and one of only five in the nation. The Day School is an approved private school serving nearly 200 students from 67 school districts. Through Project STAR, The Children’s Institute offers a wide array of family-centered adoption and foster care services. Visit www.amazingkids.org or call 412-420-2400 to learn more.

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