2024 SFASA-Stanford Adult Autism/DD Conference
Keynote Speaker Sessions
Jim Huyck
Jim Huyck, Consultant and Advocate has over 40 years of experience working with people with disabilities, primarily those with Developmental Disabilities. He is a renowned public benefits expert who is known for his devoted advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families. He assists with accessing services from Regional Center, SSI, SSDI, MediCal, IHSS, Special Education, CCS etc.
Lauren Libero
Lauren Libero PhD, the esteemed Autism Specialist who oversees the DDS Autism Services Branch and statewide programs and services associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her work leverages data and research related to autism to develop and implement statewide policy in the provision of effective, quality services and supports for individuals with autism of all ages statewide.
Subject matter: This conference will cover planning and support for adults with substantially disabling autism and related developmental disabilities. Themes include legal planning, financial planning, public benefits, regional center services, self-determination, housing, medical and psychiatric care.
Who should attend: The target audience is parents, caregivers, family members and professionals.
Format: In person only.
Registration:
Full Day: $85 per ticket Includes materials, coffee, and lunch.
Afternoon only: $40 per ticket (does not include lunch).
Scholarships: If you have a financial need and cannot receive a reimbursement from your regional center, limited scholarships are available, please email: info@sfautismsociety.org for more information.
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Saturday
December 7, 2024
Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford University, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, on both the 1st and 2nd floors
Schedule
Full Day Agenda
9:00 AM Welcome
9:15AM – 10:30AM Jim Huyck
Jim Huyck, Consultant and Advocate has over 40 years of experience working with people with disabilities, primarily those with Developmental Disabilities. He is a renowned public benefits expert who is known for his devoted advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families. He assists with accessing services from Regional Center, SSI, SSDI, MediCal, IHSS, Special Education, CCS etc.
10:45am-12:00PM Lauren Libero, PhD
Lauren Libero PhD, the esteemed Autism Specialist who oversees the DDS Autism Services Branch and statewide programs and services associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her work leverages data and research related to autism to develop and implement statewide policy in the provision of effective, quality services and supports for individuals with autism of all ages statewide.
12pm- Lunch break with sponsors
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Psychopharmacology in ASD
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen, MD with Dr. Sadiya Dhanani, MD and Dr. Selma Tanovic
Dr. Nguyen is a Clinical Assistant Professor and psychiatrist at Stanford working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She will be joined by child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, Dr. Dhanani and Dr. Tanovic, to discuss medication options to treat comorbid conditions in ASD.
Genetics and ASD
Dr. Jon Bernstein, MD PhD
Dr. Bernstein is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics at Stanford. As a medical geneticist, Dr. Bernstein evaluates, manages, and provides counseling for individuals and families with genetic conditions. He will discuss genetic disorders associated with ASD and the benefits of genetic testing.
Managing Challenging Behaviors
Dr. Emily Ferguson, PhD
Dr. Ferguson is postdoctoral academic researcher and clinician at the Stanford Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Program. Her research focuses on understanding challenging behaviors in ASD individuals with high support needs. She will discuss interventions for managing self-injurious behaviors and aggression.
Location
La Ki Shing Center
291 Campus DriveStanford, CA 94305
Questions
Please email us at info@sfautismsociety.org
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