Making Sense of Autism at Baio Enterprises, Inc .

What Every Autistic/Asperger

Young Adult

(and those supporting them)

Needs To Know

Join:

Marti Baio, M.A., CCC-SLP

A Speech Pathologist specializing in Autism/Asperger's syndrome

Sue Golubock, M.Ed., OTR/L

An Aspie Occupational Therapist specializing in Sensory Integration and Assistive Technology

In a series of in-services designed for young adults (17-24), and those who are supporting them, as they transition into the world of work, higher education, independence and relationships

Each topic includes four 90-minute evening sessions

that address communication and sensory processing issues

as well as effective accommodations and strategies that can help!

(exact time to be determined by participants)

WORKSHOP TOPICS COVERED:

What It Means To Be Autistic/Asperger's

Differences in Processing Information: What One Doesn't Understand Can Hurt

Emotions and Reactions: Experiencing Life to the Extreme

The Need to Be in Control: The Importance of Self-Advocacy

Alone vs. Lonely: The Need for One Doesn't Have to Lead to the Other

Developing and Maintaining Relationships

Small Talk: Why Everyone Hates It but Knows Why It is Important

Reading non-verbal communication: Focusing on Intent not Words

Finding and Maintaining Friends: How Many and What Kinds of Friends Does One Need

The Steps in a Relationship: How to Pace It and Recognize the Signs of Change

Higher Education and Work: Getting and Staying Where You Want To Be

Using Special Interests, Sensory Processing, & Communication Strengths to Pick a Career

What to Disclose and When: Getting Through The Interview/Admission Process

What Are “Reasonable Accommodations”?: How and When to Self-Advocate

Dealing with the Social Games People Play: When to Join In and When to Stay Out

Living Independently and With Others

The Social Rules That Everyone Knows but Won't/Can't Tell You

Living Alone vs. With a Roommate, Partner or Spouse: What to Look For (& Look Out For)

Dealing With The Challenges That Will Confront You Every Day: Balance & Compromise

Getting Support for What You Can't Handle in Exchange for What You Can Handle

Getting Organized and Handling Finances

Getting and Staying Organized: Using Environmental Triggers

Credit vs. Cash: Alternatives and Support That Can Help

What Happens When Life Crashes?: Backup Plans & Support

Pacing Oneself and Saying “No” to Stay Functional

For Registration Information/Meeting Dates

Please contact us at (480) 963-3634

or via email at

baioent@cox.net or makingsenseofautism@msn.com

Location: 1745 S. Alma School Road, Suite #145

(Alma School S. of Rte 60, SE corner of Isabella),

Mesa , AZ 85225

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