The Autism Programs & The New Mexico Autism Society Presents:
Pathways to Adulthood:
Coming of Age with Autism Spectrum Disorders
April 15 & 16, 2010, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday, April 15, Morning Keynote:
“I’m On My Way, But Don’t Know Where I’m Going...Planning for Life After High School”
by Teresa Grossi, PhD
Director of the Center on Community & Careers,
Indiana University
Friday, April 16, Ruth Miksovic Luncheon & Lecture:
“Process of Developing a System of Support for Persons with ASD”
by Nina Wall-Cote, M.S.S.
Director of the Bureau of Autism Services, Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare
Conference Breakout Sessions:
Thursday Afternoon
- Employment—How To Get Ready [View and Print Handouts]
- Social Skills for Community Activity Inclusion [View and Print Handouts]
- Friends and Relationships [View and Print Handouts]
- Networking Session with NMAS
All Day Friday
- Teaching Hygiene Skills for Adolescents & Adults [View and Print Handouts]
- Developing Your Passion
- Guardianship Information
- Accessing Autism Resources on the Internet [View and Print Handouts] [Exchange List]
- College Information Panel [View and Print Handout #1] [View and Print Handout #2] [View and Print Handout #3]
- Managing Anxiety & Depression in Persons with ASD [View and Print Handouts]
- Pennsylvania Response to Providing Support for Persons with ASD [View and Print Handout #1] [View and Print Handout #2]
- The Patient-Centered Medical Home [View and Print Handouts]
Special Features: New Mexico Autism Society Silent Auction and Annual Meeting!!!
Pre-register here: http://cdd.unm.edu/autism/pathways/register.asp
Registration deadline: April 8, 2010
Limited space available. First come, first served. No onsite registration available.
Map/Directions and registration confirmation will be sent via email
after registering.
