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Autism Clinic Upcoming Live Events

Virtual training opportunities

Children’s Mercy is currently offering virtual educational opportunities for families, health care professionals and community professionals in place of our in-person educational trainings. All virtual sessions are free and you must register to attend.

If you are interested in a topic, please reserve a spot by sending an email to autism@cmh.edu. Thank you for helping us all keep safe.

Upcoming events

Autism Family (VIRTUAL) Training Series Presents:

Setting Up for IEP Success

           
This presentation will set you up for success in expectations, preparation, communication, and goal setting for your child’s important Individual Education Program (IEP) yearly meeting with the school staff that interacts with your son/daughter. Help make this tool its very best.

When: Monday, March 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Presenter: Mary Anne Hammond, Community Education Coordinator

Training is free and registration is required.

Register for Setting Up for IEP Success

Autism Parent/Caregiver Conference (IN PERSON)


Join us for a day of learning about numerous topics regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder. This Conference is intended for Parents, Caregivers, and any professionals that serve families with ASD. Anyone who can benefit is welcome to attend.  Speakers will be from Children's Mercy Autism Clinic as well as the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment in Columbia, MO. Topics will range from Putting the FUN in Functional Communication to Safety, Developing a Life Plan for Your Child with Disabilities, and Communicating About Your Child's Autism Diagnosis to Family and Friends, to name a few!

View full conference schedule.

Registration due by April 15, 2024.

When: Monday, April 29, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center

Register for Autism Parent/Caregiver Conference