Autism Acceptance Month 2024
Book listing of recommended reading for Autism Acceptance Month 2024.
File: Autism-Acceptance-Month-2024r.docxBook listing of recommended reading for Autism Acceptance Month 2024.
File: Autism-Acceptance-Month-2024r.docxConnecting the Dots . . . How Diagnosis Impacts Mental Health
April 5, 12:00-12:45pm
This conversation will focus on how learning about an autism diagnosis both can prevent and support the treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions. Mental health clinicians can use information from a diagnostic evaluation to support and adapt mental health intervention to best meet the needs of autistic individuals. We will be joined by Lindsay McCary, Director of Psychological Services at KGH Autism Services and Scientist/Teaching Faculty at UW-Madison. Part of Conversations on Showing Up for Kids! Resource Sheet
File: Connecting-the-DotsResourceSheet.docxRelationships and Mental Health -- Resource Sheet
April 12, 12:00-12:45pm
What are some different types of relationships? What are barriers to forming relationships? How do relationships help with mental health challenges? What do we need to know? Come join the discussion with Madeline Barger and Alyssa Walsh. Madeline Barger, MS, LMFT, BCBA, AASECT-CST is a family therapist, behavior analyst, sex therapist, and relationship specialist working as a clinic lead for teens and adults at The Waisman Center and Founder of her private practice in Madison, Wisconsin. Alyssa Walsh, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist with the Waisman Center. Part of Conversations on Showing Up for Kids!
Slides from Blackhawk Technical College on Transition to Higher Education from Transition Talks Tuesdays on 10.26.21.
Slide deck used in presenting Bridging the Gap on 1.12.22.
File: HABtG1.12.22.pdfWorkshop flyer for the Build Your Bridge Training in Beloit.
File: Build-Your-Bridge-Beloit.pdfHaving a child admitted into the hospital sucks especially if your child has limited expressive language. I’ve found a few things to help make hospitalizations a tad easier.
File: Hospital-TipsJK.docxFilled out example of what a Care Preference Plan might look like.
File: Care-Preference-Plan-Example.pdfInstructions of how to fill our your own Care Preference Plan.
File: Creating-a-Care-Preference-Plan.pdfAssembling a Care Notebook
Care Notebooks are a way to organize your child’s medical records, resources and educational information. Join us to learn ways to assemble and organize a Care Notebook and the benefits of using it to coordinate care. Hand-outs and materials available at the Wisconsin Medical Home Initiative.