Framingham, September 22nd, 2017. Hear Key Note speaker Frank Campagna, a member of the Sesame Street Crew, author of the “Autism Daddy” blog, and who is the father of an Autistic, non-verbal and epileptic son. There will also be an special-needs exhibitor expo, workshops and networking with up to 500 human services leaders, professionals and family members. To register or for more information visit https://bridgewellconference.wordpress.com/sponsors-and-exhibitors/ or contact Andrew Couillard, acouillard@bridgewell.org, 339-883-2139
Workshop topics will include:
- Creating Options Transitional Supports – Tim Brown, Director of Innovation and Strategy, Northeast Arc
- Packing for the Journey across the Bridge to Adult Services – Laurel Ciavarri, BCBA, Supervisor of Behavioral Support Services, Bridgewell
- The Newly Eligible: Challenges in Providing Home Supports – Jodi Smith, LMHC, MA, Clinical Director of Autism Services, Bridgewell
- Let’s Talk about the $$: Planning for Two Generations – Cynthia Haddad, CFP & Wealth Advisor
- Psychopharmacology: Treating Individuals with Autism – Christopher J. Keary, PhD
- Assessment Design to Support Usability by Transition Age Youth with Autism -Ariel Schwartz, OTR, PhD student, Boston University
- Supported Decision Making – Elizabeth Pell, SUPPORT broker, The Arc of Massachusetts
- Creating Stars: Employment and Video Production – Marc Jamieson, Career Specialist, Bridgewell
- A Person- and Family-Centered Approach to Residential Transition – Catherine Boyle, President, Autism Housing Pathways
- Supporting Individuals and Families During Transition Planning -Victor Hernandez; Deputy Asst. Commissioner; DDS
- Customizing Supports through Self Direction -Bev McGovern, Regional Self-Direction Manager, DDS – Northeast Region and Ed Wilson, Regional Self-Direction Manager, DDS – Southeast Region
- You are Named Trustee of a Special Needs Trust: What do you do Now? -Annette Hines, Esq.
- When Addiction or Mental Health Concerns Complicate Launching -Diana Clark, JD, MA, Chief of Clinical Operations, O’Connor Professional Group
- Born to Behave: Behavior Increase as the Key to Behavior Decrease -Laurel Ciavarri, Supervisor of Behavioral Support Services
- Transitioning from Child to Adult Services – Best Practices for a Smooth Transition – Jaimie March, Executive Director, May Center School Wilmington
- Aging Out of Services: What to Do Next -Justin Cambria, MBA, MSW, Director of Client Outreach and Case Management
- Video-based Training to Help Direct Care Staff Support Those With Autism -Catherine Boyle, Autism Housing Pathways
- Navigating the MassHealth System, SSI, Private Insurance Options and MassHealth Premium Assistance Programs across the LifeSpan -Terri Farrell, Project Director, Autism Insurance Resource Center
- Autism: Understanding and Living with Medical Challenges -Peggy Burnett, BA, RN, CDDN – Healthcare Coordinator for Day/Autism Services, Bridgewell
- Effectively Managing Challenging Behaviors in Adult Services -Teresa Fiori, M.S., BCBA
- “Navigating the Autism Ocean using a Compass of Mental Health and an Astrolabe of Apps” -Nicholas Golden PsyD BCBA-D LABA
- Empowering Transition-Age Youth To Problem-Solve Barriers to Participation -I-Ting Hwang
