This session is for anyone interested in learning more about autism, including what it is, what it isn’t, and how it relates to the larger conversation on neurodiversity. The session can be tailored to child or adult audiences.

Attendees will:

1. Learn facts and characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

2. Appreciate the unique strengths and challenges experienced by each individual

3. Learn tips for interacting with individuals with ASD and their families

This session is for anyone interested in learning more about autism and becoming an ally to the autism community in their personal or professional lives.

Attendees will:

1. Learn facts and characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2. Learn from the perspectives of self-advocates and/or their families

3. Learn how you can join AAP as an Autism Ally

This session is for anyone interested in learning how to make their community spaces or offerings more accessible to individuals and families affected by autism. This session can be customized for each specific venue or experience.

Attendees will:

1. Learn facts and characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

2. Explore how individuals with autism and their families experience community events and activities

3. Learn tips for interacting with individuals with ASD and their families

4. Learn best practices for creating inclusive spaces and sensory accessible experiences

This session is for anyone providing learning or activity-based programming for neurodivergent individuals. The session helps activity leaders understand the experiences of autistic participants and provides strategies for and examples of structured, supportive, yet flexible session plans to encourage maximum engagement.

Attendees will:

1. Learn facts and characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2. Understand how autism might affect experiences in your setting

3. Learn best practices for engaging autistic individuals in programming

This session is for employers interested in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts in their workplace. This session is appropriate for human resource professionals, company leaders, and direct supervisors. Customized sessions can be created for employers who hire Prosper Workforce Services talent.

Attendees will:

1. Learn characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder with an emphasis on how they might present in the workplace

2. Appreciate the unique strengths and value add of autistic employees, including the ability to fill critical gaps in the workforce

3. Explore profitability and productivity benefits to employers that hire diverse employees

4. Learn best practices for creating an inclusive work culture and supporting neurodiverse employees

This session is for First Responders interested in learning how to support individuals with autism and their families during emergency situations. There is an option to include information specific to understanding and responding to severe behavior.

Attendees will:

1. Learn facts and characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2. Understand how autism might present during emergency situations

3. Learn best practices for supporting and caring for individuals with autism and their families in emergency situations

This session provides dental or healthcare professionals with an understanding of how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts experiences in dental/medical settings and offers best practices to improve comfort and outcomes for patients with autism and other neurodivergent conditions.

Attendees will:

1. Review facts and characteristics related to ASD

2. Learn how ASD might present itself during a dental or health care visit

3. Learn strategies to improve comfort and outcomes for patients with ASD