| ASA's 37th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 13-15, 2006) |
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| Thursday, July 13, 2006: 1:30 PM-2:45 PM | |||
| Narragansett Ballroom C | |||
| #2338- Vocational Rehabilitation Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders | |||
| The U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, recently sponsored the development of a publication on the “Rehabilitation of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” In this presentation, the authors of the document, representing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, Consumer Groups, and adult provider agencies will discuss the issues that were identified and the outcomes of their process. Specifically, the panel will discuss the role of the VR counselor in the transition process, how to identify employment goals and support strategies, important aspects of the relationship with employers, ongoing strategies to maintain job placement, and recommendations for VR agencies. | |||
| Presenters: | - Anna Penn Hundley has a Masters in Special Education and in Management and Supervision. She is currently Executive Director of the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas and President of National Association of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism. Anna has twenty-five years experience directing programs and services for people with autism. Anna presented an adult model at the National Autism Summit last November in D.C. and at the last ASA Conference. In November 2005, she was appointed to the 32nd Institution on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI). Anna was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Autism Council.
- Nonverbal until four and recommended for institutionalization, Dr. Shore focuses on empowering people with autism to develop their capacities to their fullest extent possible. Internationally known author and educator, Stephen serves as a board member for the Autism Society and, other autism-related organizations and is on faculty at Adelphi University. - Mike Smith has a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Personality and Social Psychology. Mike is the Director of Vocational Services for The Groden Network in Providence, Rhode Island. The Groden Vocational program serves 135 people ages 14-40. Individuals in the program are working successfully in over 30 different community settings and earned collectively in excess of $200,000. Mike has also been a consultant and an instructor in Functional Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports. He currently serves as the chair of NARPAA Standards Committee. In November 2005, he was appointed to the 32nd Institution on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI). - Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D. is Founder/Executive Director of Autism Services Center in Huntington, WV, founder of National Association of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism and was the first elected president of the Autism Society of America. She has published books, book chapters, articles and for years was a columnist for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. She was a consultant for “Rain Man” and her son, Joseph, an autistic savant, was one of the two major models for the character Raymond. In November 2005, she was appointed to the 32nd Institution on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI). | ||
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| The U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, recently sponsored the development of a publication on the “Rehabilitation of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” In this presentation, the authors of the document, representing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, Consumer Groups, and adult provider agencies will discuss the issues that were identified and the outcomes of their process. Specifically, the panel will discuss the role of the VR counselor in the transition process, how to identify employment goals and support strategies, important aspects of the relationship with employers, ongoing strategies to maintain job placement, and recommendations for VR agencies. | |||
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