Introduction to Autism Interventions and Supports - Obtaining a Diagnosis and Next Steps
Description
Receiving an autism diagnosis can leave families with many questions about what to do next. This introductory webinar will explain autism, how families can pursue a diagnosis, and where they can turn for reliable information and support.
Join us on September 17th at 6:30 p.m. to learn how to identify community resources and take the next steps after a diagnosis. Professionals and policymakers will gain insight into the challenges families face when trying to access timely, appropriate services.
Topics will include:
- Understanding autism
- Pursuing and receiving a diagnosis
- Finding trustworthy information and research
- Identifying services and community resources
Speakers:
- Dr. Brendan Crow – Family Physician, Developmental Disability Clinic, MAHEC
- Dr. Nicole Dreiling – Clinical Director, Raleigh TEACCH Center; Clinical Associate Professor, UNC Department of Psychiatry
- Kim Tizzard – Director of Family Supports, Autism Society of North Carolina
- Morgan Parlier – Director of Family Support Services (CIND)
- Dr. Gavin Colquitt – App State, Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness, Growing Well Clinic
- Eliza Lewis – MSW Candidate and NCCDD Advocate
- Perspectives from Individuals with Autism.
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/uOVKENwFTaOzQLDSXnnLFw#/registration
About this Webinar Series
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting a series of webinars on autism in September and October via Zoom on Thursday evenings. Presenters will include professionals, clinicians, researchers, self-advocates, and subject matter experts in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), offering diverse perspectives on diagnosis, interventions, supports, and lived experience.
The goal is to educate families and the larger community, including medical professionals and state leaders, on how a family obtains a potential diagnosis, steps to take after an autism diagnosis, and the variety of interventions and supports that exist.
Join us for one webinar or the complete three-part series. Together, these sessions will help families and professionals better understand available autism supports while giving policymakers a clearer view of the service systems, access barriers, and community resources that affect people with autism and their families.