Kaitlyn Morris, LPC specializes in mental health support for adolescents and young adults on the spectrum. She earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and a BA in Psychology from Clemson University. Currently, Kaitlyn is the Associate Director of Family Services at Threshold Community Program (TCP) and oversees all aspects of … Read moreKaitlyn Morris, LPC
Sarah Champ is the Associate Director of Individual Services at Threshold Community Program, a private non-profit school serving adolescents and adults with developmental, communication, or social-emotional disorders. She is also currently the employment coordinator for IDEAL at Georgia State University, an inclusive postsecondary education program as well as a private practitioner and consultant in the … Read moreSarah Champ
Spenser Norris is a certified special educator, clinical rehabilitation counselor, and certified sexual health educator for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Elevatus Training. She has been working with people with autism and related neurodiverse minds for 10 years and has a focus on relationship building, mental health, sexuality, and employment. Sarah earned her … Read moreSpenser Norris
Kayla Rodriguez is a self-advocate who was diagnosed as a child and identifies as Autistic. Throughout her school years, she struggled to identify her passion for a career. Kayla realized advocacy was her calling after graduating high school when she began to make connections with fellow autistic self-advocates. She learned her advocacy skills in the Bobby … Read moreKayla Rodriguez
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Wartalik April 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience impairments in daily living skills, hindering the level of independence achieved in adulthood. Considering activities of daily living comprise a skill area critical to enhancing independence, using effective and efficient instructional methods to teach these skills proves … Read moreApril 21, 2021
Press Play! Using Video Modeling to Teach Daily Living Skills to Individuals with Autism
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Bulla April 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. This presentation highlights best practices in analyzing instructional content and designing curricula and associated instructional materials to teach a variety of skills to learners with and without autism. The presenter will share a variety of sample materials and resources to ensure our instruction produces the … Read moreApril 14, 2021
The Learner is Always Right: Instructional Design Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Part II
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Bulla April 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. This presentation will focus on concept learning including how to do a concept analysis and select your teaching, practice, and testing material to ensure conceptual learning. There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar. In this webinar, attendees … Read moreApril 7, 2021
The Learner is Always Right: Instructional Design Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Part I
Speakers: Sarah Champ & Kaitlyn Morris March 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Professionals working with diverse populations, particularly adolescents and adults, are often faced with unique challenges and situations that can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing. Maintaining professional and personal boundaries navigating topics such as personal hygiene and toileting, emerging sexuality, religion, politics, bullying, discrimination, gender, … Read moreMarch 24, 2021
The Uncomfortable, Taboo and Awkward: Staying Person-centered and Growth Oriented
Speakers: Kayla Rodriguez & Spenser Norris March 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. In this presentation, we will discuss sexual health education, the needs and rights of autistic people, and the barriers they face in the dating world. We will brainstorm potential solutions, gather audience perspectives, and inform attendees about current happenings on this subject around … Read moreMarch 10, 2021
Dating, Relationships, and Sex on the Autism Spectrum
Speakers: Kayla Rodriguez & Spenser Norris March 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Rarely, are sexuality and sexual health education taught within public schools in the state of Georgia inclusive of students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Currently, classes only focus on abstinence-only education and may include information on avoiding STIs and unplanned pregnancy. Did … Read moreMarch 3, 2021
The Value of Fact-based Sex Ed for Young Adults with Disabilities
