On Monday night at 8pm, be sure to tune in for our newest episode of Hope Saves the Day on location in Miami to talk about this wonderful conference.

THE WAY I SEE IT"

Dr. Temple Grandin has served as inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers no-nonsense ideas on how others dealing with autism can meet these obstacles and improve the quality of their lives. Backed by her personal experience and evidence-based research, Temple shares her valuable insights on a wide variety of topics, and offers useful do’s and don’ts.

By attending, participants can:

Modify the learning environment to accommodate sensory challenges
Recognize and accommodate neurological differences in home or classroom setting
Distinguish between voluntary behaviors and involuntary behaviors
Responsibly utilize alternative and/or conventional medicine
Assist individuals develop their talents into career path
And more!

"NO MORE MELTDOWNS"

Having earned his MA and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Albany, Dr. Jed Baker is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school districts where, nearly two decades ago, he organized a group to help children with social communication problems. Dr. Baker’s dynamic and comprehensive presentation is extremely valuable to all family members and professionals working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and other issues that impact social-emotional functioning. His work has been featured on ABC News and Nightline!

By attending, participants can:

Build an individual's social skills in crucial areas such as conversation, conflict resolution, emotion management, employment, dating, etc.
Develop an effective behavior plan
Manage and prevent meltdowns
Help create peer acceptance
Assess social skills of individuals or groups
And more!

Special Thanks to Future Horizones

Have a Great Week and Tune in Next Week for another Edition of Hopesavestheday !

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