In the summer of 2017 Aspergers101 launched a Summer Series on Autism in conjunction with the San Antonio Public Library System. WOAI-TV live-streamed all four conferences where area experts on Autism participated in a panel discussion at the conclusion of every power-packed workshop.
Kicked off by Ron Lucey with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and announced by Ramiro Salazar, Director of SA Public Library System at the Press Conference, it was a huge endeavor that allowed free access to information on Autism.
This is community and teamwork at its finest!
We want to share all four sessions with you.
The four workshops are as follows:
- Diagnosis
- Social Development
- Choices in Education and
- 26Independent Living
Press Conference Announcing Aspergers101 Summer Series with the San Antonio Public Library Asperger Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Independence.
May 3rd 2017 10:30a San Antonio Public Library Downtown
SUMMER SERIES VIDEO LIBRARY
Do you suspect someone you love has autism or Asperger Syndrome? This program explores the signs, the medical explanation, and the hardwired facts. Topics discussed: signs of autism, the importance of diagnosis, grief, and moving forward with awareness. Hosted by Jennifer Allen, Founder of Aspergers101 and her son Samuel Allen. Special guest: Dr. Berenice de la Cruz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Chief Operating Officer, Autism Community Network. MORE: the San Antonio Public Library and Aspergers101 announced a partnership and upcoming four-part educational series that will focus on understanding and excelling with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome. A well-known team of autism experts (many of whom live successfully on the spectrum) will participate in discussions about important related topics. A question and answer session with the panel experts will follow each night. The series will be presented by Jennifer Allen, Founder and CEO of Aspergers101. Aspergers101 is a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering and educating individuals with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, their advocates, and the community.
#1 Diagnosis (May 9th 2017)
Download the pdf Powerpoint Presentation on “Diagnosis” here: Diagnosis
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#2 Social Development (June 13th 2017)
Download the pdf Powerpoint Presentation on “Social Development” here: Social Development
Resources: App’s, ibooks and videos on non-verbal communications Momentum Research , Social Quest, Model Me Going Places, The Social Navigator are all at a cost but seem to rate well.
Here are some free options I found: How to Make you own Emotion Cards, Set of Blank Emotion CBT Worksheets, and 101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills
Free Social Skills Worksheets for Educators
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#3 Choices in Education (July 11th 2017)
Download the complete pdf Powerpoint Presentation “Choices in Education” here
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#4 Independent Living (August 8th 2017)
Download the complete pdf Powerpoint Presentation “Independent Living” here Summer Series – Independent Living
Special Guests Julie Coy Manier & Grant Manier – Link
Tell Me More About Asperger Syndrome
A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her family and together they produced several independent programs including a children’s animated series titled Ameriquest Kids, as well as a documentary and book titled, Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-age Children Diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. She formed the nonprofit Asperger101 to provide on-going free resources related to ASD at Aspergers101.com and has implemented the Texas Driving with Disability Program and continues to grow the statewide initiative today. She and her husband have recently retired to their property in the Texas Hill Country.
My son is 22. He is currently enrolled in college for computer science and has 1 year left before graduation. He stays in his room by himself most of the time. I try and get him out of the room, but he is content staying in his room. He does have a few on line friends. I need help in transitioning him to live on his own eventually but do not want him to be lonely. Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you.