Virtual Event, September 20th, 2024, with Boston Medical Center. The Autism Friendly Initiative at Boston Medical Center is annual “Building an Autism Friendly Practice: Strategies for the Healthcare Professional” conference is designed for healthcare professionals from any discipline or practice setting who are seeking to strengthen their organization’s ability to serve patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
* This year’s event will feature different topics, voices, and lessons, including discussions of specific interventions, implementation considerations, and insights from patients and professionals, including:
- The Autism Friendly Initiative at Boston Medical Center – Alexander Friedman, MPH
- AM Panel: Patient Self-Advocates Share Their Healthcare Experiences – Facilitated by: Elizabeth Ferriero, CEIS
BMC AFI Teens Educating, Advocating, and Consulting in Healthcare (TEACH) Board - Communication Strategies for Non-Verbal & Minimally-Verbal Patients – Katherine Shields
- Autism Friendly Healthcare: How to Get There – Alexander Friedman, MPH
- Behavioral Escalations & Emergencies: Quick Tips – Jacqueline McKendry, MS BCBA LABA
Sara Bastin, M.Ed BCBA LABA - PM Panel: Autism Friendly Healthcare in Practice – Facilitated by: Shari Krauss, MA MPH
Selected Members of BMC AFI Steering Committee - Helping Your Autistic Patients Become Self-Advocates – Andrew Arboe, Autistic Self-Advocate & Speaker
- Discussion & Lessons Learned – Alexander Friedman, MPH
Fees apply, registration is required to https://form.jotform.com/AJFriedman10/afi-2024 or contact autismfriendly@bmc.org or by calling (617) 414-4247.
