National Council on Severe Autism 2021 Webinar Program

The National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) is sponsoring a free webinar series. My sons are not autistic - they have profound intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). There are many similarities, however, that families like mine have with NCSA families and the topics covered should be of interest to a broader audience. For instance, yesterday's (3/25/21) Webinar, the NCSA policy summit, included an hour long discussion with Melissa Harris from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services who clarified aspects of the Home and Community-Based Settings Rule that have been misinterpreted. The rule is not nearly as restrictive as to what settings are acceptable to receive HCBS funding as many advocacy groups promoting "full inclusion" would have us believe.

Past Webinars are posted to the NCSA website.

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February 19, 2021


What’s Wrong with Facilitated Communication?


Please access the free video recording here.


Featuring:


Ralf Schlosser, PhD, Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northeastern University


Howard Shane, PhD, Director, Autism Language Program, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children’s Hospital


James Todd, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Eastern Michigan University


Janyce Boynton, former FC practitioner and educator and advocate for evidence-based practices in the field of communication sciences

Thursday, March 25, 2021 https://www.ncsautism.org/policy-summit

NCSA Policy Summit 

See event page here. Watch the video recording here.

Thursday, April 29, 2021

10:00-noon, Pacific / 1:00-3:00pm Eastern

Treating Challenging or Dangerous Behaviors, Part 1: Medical Support

See event page here

Featuring:

Carmen Lopez-Arvizu, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Kennedy Krieger Institute

Lee Elizabeth Wachtel, MD, Director, Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute 

Robert Hendren, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, UCSF

We will reserve ample time for live Q&A

Thursday, May 27, 2021 

10:00-noon, Pacific / 1:00-3:00pm Eastern

Treating Challenging or Dangerous Behaviors, Part 2: Insurance Coverage for Treatment for Severe Behaviors at Any Age

See event page here

Featuring:

Lorri Unumb, Chief Executive Officer, The Council of Autism Service Providers 

Judith Ursitti, Vice President of Community Affairs, The Council of Autism Service Providers

Arzu Forough, Executive Director, Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy

Karen Fessel, Executive Director, Mental Health and Autism Insurance Project

We will reserve ample time for live Q&A

Thursday, June 24, 2021

10:00-noon Pacific / 1:00-3:00pm Eastern

Treating Challenging or Dangerous Behaviors, Part 3: Behavioral and Sensory Support   

See event page here

Featuring:

Kelly Bermingham, MA, BCBA, People’s Care Behavioral Health

Robing Steinberg-Epstein, MD, Developmental and Behavior Pediatrician, UCI

John Guercio, PhD, BCBA-D, CBIST

Erik Jacobson, Ph.D, Chief Psychologist, Upstate Cerebal Palsy

Steve Perez, MA, BCBA, Chief Clinical Officer, People’s Care Person Centered Behavioral Health

We will reserve ample time for live Q&A

July 2021

Training for Direct Support Personnel

August 2021

Accessing Appropriate School Settings and Transition Programs

September 2021

Autism Family Emergency Preparedness: Introducing the September 26th Project

Thursday, October 28, 2021

10.00am Pacific / 1.00pm Eastern

Realistic Housing Options for Adults with Severe Autism: An Update

Featuring:

Desiree Kameka, Autism Housing Network

November 2021

Coping with Family Trauma

December 2021

The Crisis in Crisis Care