March 10, 2021
Dating, Relationships, and Sex on the Autism Spectrum

Sexuality

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

March 3, 2021
The Value of Fact-based Sex Ed for Young Adults with Disabilities

Sex education definition

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

Susannah Miller-Raines, MSW

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Susanna Miller-Raines, MSW is Operations Coordinator and a Community Support Specialist at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University. Her responsibilities are related to inclusive postsecondary education, transition, college and career readiness, and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She serves as the Social Worker on contract to Adult … Read moreSusannah Miller-Raines, MSW

Jo Anne Mitchell, M.Ed., LPC, CPCS, RPT/S, NCC

Jo Anne Mitchell is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist/ supervisor in Savannah, GA.  She provides counseling to children and their families, as well as training and supervision in counseling and play therapy.  She is licensed as a Professional Counselor by the state of Georgia (LPC#1979), and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC#31607).  … Read moreJo Anne Mitchell, M.Ed., LPC, CPCS, RPT/S, NCC

Jennifer Thomas, Ed.S., CCC-SLP

Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education in Speech Language Pathology from Valdosta State University.  Prior to joining PRC in November 2016, Jennifer has served to build communicative competence for people in a variety of settings.  Jennifer began her career as the only full-time SLP in a rural school system. When Jennifer moved … Read moreJennifer Thomas, Ed.S., CCC-SLP

Kathy Forman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Kathy Forman - Speaker

Kathy Forman is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of working with individuals in private practices and schools. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders, Ms. Forman attended New York University, graduating with an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She did her Clinical Fellowship Year at the … Read moreKathy Forman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.

Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.:   Ms. Wagner is a retired (2015), certified special education teacher and teacher consultant on educating students with autism with over 37 years of experience in the field, most recently as the Assistant Director of the Emory University’s Autism Center.  Ms. Wagner is also a school consultant, national and international lecturer on … Read moreSheila Wagner, M.Ed.

Leslie K. Lipson, JD

Leslie Lipson has dedicated her career to working on behalf of people with disabilities.  Leslie has an active national consulting practice, Lipson Advocacy, which offers advocacy solutions using general educational and special education law, from a values-based foundation and mindset of presuming competence. She also leads parent and advocacy group training on topics relating to special … Read moreLeslie K. Lipson, JD

Venue

The Savannah Autism Conference aims to improve our community’s capacity for inclusion and support of autistic individuals from childhood through adulthood. Sponsors & Exhibitors For the 2020 Savannah Autism Conference Apply Today! Sponsorship Levels   Title Patron – $15,000 Keynote Address Sponsor – $6,000 Prominent Recognition on all Conference Promotions and Signage Full page Program Recognition … Read moreVenue