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Beautifully Autistic: Assessing for Strengths
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
D19 - 1st fl
Laizzez les bons stims rouler! In this session, parents, practitioners, and higher education faculty will discuss autistic strengths, how to conduct an assessment using a strengths-based approach, ways to discuss autism with families, and how to engage in autistic-affirming program planning. Participants will create an individualized implementation plan.
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avatar for Sarah Wiegand

Sarah Wiegand

Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University
I am an assistant professor of special education and early childhood education at New Mexico State University. I am a former Part C early intervention provider and autism resource specialist. My research centers around improving policies/practices in Part C and autism. I am a member... Read More →
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avatar for Jenna Strain Lutz

Jenna Strain Lutz

I am an early childhood special education teacher working in Part C as an autism specialist for Minneapolis Public schools.  I complete autism special education evaluations and provide consultations about autism to families and teams.  I am passionate about autistic learning, equity... Read More →
avatar for Shannon Connaire

Shannon Connaire

Mom & teacher first, Designer Second
Mom/stepmom/aunt to multiple neurodiverse kids, 7 diagnosed or self-identified as being on the autism spectrum, 5 ADHD, with some anxiety and learning differences also in the mix. I have ADHD and self-identified as autistic when one of my gender diverse children was diagnosed and... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
D19 - 1st fl
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