The Uncomfortable, Taboo and Awkward: Staying Person-centered and Growth Oriented
Speakers: Sarah Champ & Kaitlyn Morris Curriculum Online
The Value of Fact-based Sex Ed for Young Adults with Disabilities
Speakers: Kayla Rodriguez & Spenser Norris
Kaitlyn Morris, LPC
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…
Sarah Champ
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,…
Spenser Norris
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…
Kayla Rodriguez
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…
April 21, 2021
Press Play! Using Video Modeling to Teach Daily Living Skills to Individuals with Autism
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…
April 14, 2021
The Learner is Always Right: Instructional Design Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Part II
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…
April 7, 2021
The Learner is Always Right: Instructional Design Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Part I
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…
March 24, 2021
The Uncomfortable, Taboo and Awkward: Staying Person-centered and Growth Oriented
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…