Vocational Conference
WNY Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Vocational Conference
Learn evidence-based transition practices for students with autism from experts in the field.
Bridging School and Work: Evidence-Based Transition Practices for Autistic Students
Thursday, April 23
1 – 3 p.m.
A virtual conference to support transition-age youth with autism
View the conference announcement
Registration
Register at nysrcasd.org/events/1622/registrations/new
Cost: $20.00
CEUs are included in the cost of registration.
Presentation
This interactive workshop will draw from research working with autistic transition-age youth to develop pathways to successful careers and competitive integrated employment (CIE). Participants of this session will explore practical, strength-based approaches to transition planning and services, including best practices for implementing Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), inclusive academic and transition planning, and community-based employment strategies.
Presented by
Josh Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Washington State University
Holly Whittenburg, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Washington State University
Schedule
1 – 1:10 p.m. Opening comments by David Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
1:10 – 3 p.m. Workshop Presentation