2019 Conference Presentations

Nov. 6, 2019 Southwest Washington Autism Conference Presentations


Workshop Session  #1   10:15 – 11:15

Puberty and Autism,
Puberty & Autism ResourcesMary Chmelik

Schools: A Community Built for Diversity & Inclusion – Monica Meyer

Inclusive Practices with Autistic People – Zack Siddeek

Communication Strategies for Families Navigating Special Education – Part A
Special Education Training Packet – Part B– – Jerri Clark

Childhood Trauma: Abuse & Safety Samantha Mitchell


Workshop Session #1 – 12:30 – 1:15 

Inclusion Strategies for Community Partners – Holly Bahme-Lytle  – Part 1

Nutrition for Children: Birth to Age 12Ellen Kim Cho and Suzanne Lopez (Part 1)

Opportunity Makers: Discover Self-Empowerment Tools  – Marcelle Ciampi

Positive Behavior Supports for Transition – (Laura O’Rourke and Tara Zink)

School Inclusion: Research Outcomes for Children with Autism at Recess   – Jill Locke


Workshop Session #2 – 1:30 – 2:15 

Inclusion Strategies for Community Partners Part 2 – Holly Bahme-Lytle

Nutrition for Children: Birth to Age 12 (contact presenter)  – Ellen Kim Cho (Part 2)

Self-Advocacy: The People First/Student First Model (Parts 1 & 2) – Leaders from Lewis County People First

Ombuds: Resolving Complaints with Developmental Disabilities Services – Noah Seidel

Getting Started with DDA: Benefits and Waivers – Amanda Sherry

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