Tune in throughout Autism Acceptance Month to Innovations in Autism — Alpine’s FREE webinar series in partnership with Autism New Jersey. The series will include weekly webinars covering a wide range of topics in autism intervention. Learn from the best and brightest in the field as they share practical strategies you can use today! Sign up for one (or all!) of our series now with the links below!
Learn from the brightest minds in applied behavior analysis and autism on topics including:
Don’t Wait. Evaluate! What to Expect from an Autism Diagnostic Evaluation and What to Do Next
Date: 4/5/24 from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Presenters: Jaime DeQuinzio, PhD, BCBA-D (Alpine Learning Group) & Lauren Frederick, MA, BCBA (Autism NJ)
Description: Parents and caregivers will learn all about the diagnostic process and Autism New Jersey’s timely diagnosis initiative aimed at combatting barriers to diagnostic evaluations.
Guardians of Safety: Empowering Parents, Caregivers, and Service Providers to Prioritize Safety in Autism Interventions
Date: 4/12/24 from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Presenters: Cortney DeBiase, MA, BCBA (Alpine Learning Group) & Doreen Yanik, Esq. (Autism NJ)
Description: This webinar is dedicated to guiding parents, caregivers, and service providers to prioritize safety within autism interventions. Attendees will learn ways to create secure environments and teach important safety skills. Autism New Jersey will provide information about their collaboration with law enforcement to enhance safety in the community for people with autism.
Making the Best out of Free Time: Promoting Leisure Skills in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism
Date: 4/19/24 from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Presenters: Jaime Stine, MA, BCBA & Nicole Torrone, MS, BCBA (Alpine Learning Group)
Description: Join our webinar tailored for parents and caregivers, where we will discuss the importance of play and leisure skills and provide practical strategies to enhance these skills to support development through early childhood and adolescence.
Why Health and Wellness Matters for People with Disabilities and Caregivers
Date: 4/24/24 from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Presenters: Laura O’Reilly-Stanzilis, RN, MSM-PHPP (Be Well and Thrive) & Amy Golden, MS, BCBA (Autism NJ)
Description: Join us for a discussion of the impact of health and wellness activities on health outcomes, a whole-person approach to service, and how nutrition and movement impact medication and emotional well-being. Presenters will also share information about Autism New Jersey’s Advancing Healthcare Initiative and Family Wellness programs.
