Free Webinars

Launch the webinar: Intentional Mentorship
Dean Svoboda, Founder, and Executive Director, AAFS

Launch the webinar: Promoting Social Emotional Learning in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Emily Danciu-Grosso, MPA, Adult Services Coordinator, Els for Autism Foundation®
Erin Lozott, Ed.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Els for Autism Foundation

Launch the webinar: Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder:  A Training for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
Marlene Sotelo, Ed.D., BCBA-D, MT-BC
Kerri Morse, Ed.D.
Erin Lozott, Ed.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP
Hannah Brammer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Andrea Martin, Transition Specialist
Jen Smyth, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jessica Weber, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Toby Honsberger, Ed.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director, The Learning Academy

Launch the webinar: Enhancing Independent Task Performance of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
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Kerri Morse, Ed.D.

(temporarily unavailable, please contact robin.jones@elsforautism.org for questions or information to support)

For more information on becoming an Employer Partner with Els for Autism Foundation, click here.

Launch the webinar: Assessing Children with ASD in a Variety of Healthcare Settings
Leani Gilbert, RN, EMT

Launch the webinar: Comprehensive Assessment for ASD: What Are We Doing and Why? 
Cheryl Klaiman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Autism and Related Disorders, Emory University School of Medicine Senior Psychologist, Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Launch the webinar: Early Social Communication Assessment: Models for Infant Siblings at Risk for ASD
Moira Pileggi, M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-language Pathologist at Marcus Autism Center

Launch the webinar: What Can We Learn from Longitudinal Studies about Intervention and Progress?
Catherine Lord, Ph.D., Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, New York Presbyterian Hospital; Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine

Launch the webinar: Open Science and Large-scale Evaluations of the Intrinsic Brain Architecture in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Adriana Di Martino, Associate Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Research Director, Autism Spectrum Disorder Research & Clinical Program, The Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Launch the webinar: Community Engagement & Innovation: Lessons from Global Autism Research
Dr. Andy Shih, Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Autism Speaks

Launch the webinar: Culture and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosis and Care
Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, Professor and Chair Department of Anthropology, The George Washington University

Launch the webinar: Developmental Social Neuroscience Meets Public Health Challenge: A New System of Healthcare Delivery for Infants and Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Ami Klin, Director, Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Professor & Chief, Division of Autism and Related Disorders Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine Center for Translational Social Neuroscience, Emory University

Launch the webinar: Google, Facebook, FaceTime and the Electric Developing Social Brain
Dr. Roberto Tuchman, Director of Neurology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital & Miami Children’s Health System; Clinical Professor of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, & Behavioral Health FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Launch the webinar: Expect More: An Autism Adventure
Honorable Mike Lake, Member of Parliament Edmonton-Wetaskiwin, Canada

For additional information:
Contact: Dr. Marlene Sotelo, Executive Director
Email: marlene.sotelo@elsforautism.org

Launch the webinar: Behavior Analytic Strategies for Effective Toilet Training at Home
In this training, we discuss using evidence-based behavior analytic strategies to set up an effective potty-training plan at home. 
Marissa Eck, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Launch the webinar: Strategies for Tolerating and Wearing Masks and Coverings
Marissa Eck, M.A., BCBA, LBA

 Launch the webinar: Teaching Essential Skills of Daily Living
Marissa Eck, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Launch the webinar: Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in an Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) Classroom
Claire Seefried, SLP

Launch the webinar:  Cognitive Behavior Therapy – Applications for Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pat LeClair, BA. CYW, RP and Chantal Paterson, CYW

Launch the webinar: Behavior Basics
Jessica Weber, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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Launch the webinar: Teaching Appropriate Bathroom Use (T.A.B.U)
Jessica Hayes, MS, BCBA
The focus of this talk will be to discuss differences in social interactions in male and female public restrooms, review an example of a treatment package that was used to teach adolescent males with ASD to use a urinal, and discuss other evidence-based strategies that can be used to teach social skills in public restrooms.

Launch the webinar: Receptive Language Skills: Addressing Faulty Stimulus Control
Yvonne Lam, M.A., BCBA
Receptive language involves a learner responding to the vocal verbal behavior of others (Grow & LeBlanc,2013). This webinar will review antecedent-based approaches and consequence-based approaches (i.e., error correction procedures) that are often used to address persistent errors and/or faulty stimulus control.

Launch the webinar: Safety Skills for Individuals with ASD
Toby Honsberger, Ed.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director, The Learning Academy

Launch the webinar: Tasting Time
Heather Bowditch, OTR/L, MA, LMFT, Occupational Therapist, Christine Viggiano, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, and Brittany Johansen, MA, CCC, Speech/Language Pathologist – The Center for Autism

This presentation will identify and discuss common challenges specific to motor and sensory impairments, food refusal, food selectivity by type, meal-time routine, and food selectivity by texture in children with an autism spectrum disorder.  Strategies that will assist a child who has challenges with feeding and eating are discussed.  The “Tasting Time Intervention” utilized at The Center in Autism will be described. 

Launch the webinar: The RUBI Parent Training Program Webinar
Dr. Karen Bearss, Ph.D., Acting Assistant Professor, Seattle Children’s Autism Center; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington

Launch the webinar: What’s the Function: Understanding Behavior
Anibal Gutierrez, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Director, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, University of Miami, Department of Psychology

Launch the webinar: Adaptive Behavior Profiles for ASD:  Implications for Functional Outcome
Celine A. Saulnier, Ph.D., Director of Research Operations, Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Associate Professor, Division of Autism & Related Disorders, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine

Launch the webinar: Autism 101
Marlene Sotelo, Ed.D., BCBA-D, MT-BC, Els for Autism Foundation
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Launch the webinar: Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder 
Sally Fuhrmeister, M.S., CCC-SLP

Launch the webinar: Understanding Sensory Processing in ASD
Amy Wagenfeld, Ph.D., OTR/L, SCEM, CAPS, Research Coordinator

Launch the webinar: Communication All Day Long
Erin Brooker Lozott, Ed.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP
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Launch the webinar: Speech-Language Intervention via Telehealth for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Mya Holloran, B.S., SLPA, Graduate Student Clinician 

Launch the webinar: Supporting Communication using Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Sarah Waldman, M.S., CCC-SLP, Bilingual Assistive Technology Consultant; Saltillo Corporation

Launch the webinar: Talk to Me: The Benefits of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Erin Brooker Lozott, Ed.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Els for Autism Foundation

Virtual Salsa is an online video-based culinary & fitness program. Opportunities for active participation are embedded throughout each presentation. Each session highlights a target a skill necessary for independence in daily living. This session focuses on learning how to be flexible while cooking and exercising. Participants will learn how to make a berry smoothie and then will be guided through exercises supporting an active lifestyle. Cooking and exercise activities are suited for individuals across age ranges and skill levels.

Virtual Salsa- Session 1 “Berry Smoothie & Fitness Fun” 

Virtual Salsa Session 2 “Bean Salad & Fitness Fun”

Virtual Salsa Session 3 “Guacamole & Fitness Fun”

Virtual Salsa Session 4 “Yogurt Parfait & Fitness Fun”

Launch the webinar: Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Overview
Kim Spence, Ph.D., Coordinator of Educational and Training Programs, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), University of Central Florida

Launch the webinar: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies for ASD
Christine Honsberger, Ed.D., BCBA-D
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Launch the webinar: High School Success – Not an Option!
Presenter: Tara Epp, Department Head, Student Services Department Holy Trinity Academy, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

Launch the webinar: Preparing for Your Child’s Future

Christa Herman, Esq. and Julia Lembcke, Certified Financial Planner

Launch the webinar:  Cognitive Behavior Therapy – Applications for Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pat LeClair, BA. CYW, RP and Chantal Paterson, CYW

Launch the webinar: Service Dogs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Danielle Hyson and Michelle Murray, Autism Support Dog Program Instructors

Launch the webinar: Caring for the Caregivers: The CARES Initiative
Dr. Shivajan Sivapalan and Kiruthiha Vimalakanthan, MA

Launch the webinar: Fathers of children with autism:  The impact of a support group on father’s stress, depression, coping and marital satisfaction 
Miriam Elfert, M.Ed., Ph.D., BCB

These webinars take you through the steps to start your first initial job search. It will discuss how to discover your skills and preferences and how to align them to a job. The webinars also go into detail about popular job industries and the skills needed for those industries.

Launch the Webinar: Conducting a Job Search

Launch the Webinar: Finding the Right Job for ME

Launch the Webinar: How to Prepare for an Interview

Launch the Webinar: Making a Good First Impression

Launch the Webinar: Reaction to Not Being Hired

Launch the webinar: Supporting Positive Behavior in Recreation Settings
Hallie Mitchell, Manager of Training, Canucks Autism Network

Launch the webinar: AAFS Specialized Programs – How to use Special Interests to Raise Awareness, Acceptance and Empower the ASD Community
Dean Svoboda, Executive Director, Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary

Additional video links:

• https://youtu.be/brdoJJIEK6w
• https://youtu.be/Yj8zXV5wzkM
• https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Launch the webinar:  An Adapted Basketball Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Audrey Poon, Ph.D., Basketball St-Laurent

Launch the webinar: Ernie Els #GameON Autism (TM)  Golf
Jen Hong
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Launch the webinar: Adding Yoga to Your Program
Connie Morris, M.Ed., RYT, CCYT

Launch the webinar: Teaching Students with ASD to Ride a 2-Wheeled Bike
Jennifer Bodiguel, Occupational Therapist; New Heights School and Learning Services

Launch the webinar: The Power of Music as a Therapeutic Tool        Marlene Sotelo, Ed.D., BCBA-D, MT-BC, Els for Autism Foundation

Launch the Webinar: Chat with Jen Van Horn: Holistic Nutrition in the Workplace
Jen Van Horn

Launch the Webinar: Effects of Not Getting Enough Sleep

Julie Lobdell, Els for Autism Foundation

Launch the webinar: Service Dogs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Danielle Hyson and Michelle Murray, Autism Support Dog Program Instructors

Launch the webinar: Gro More Garden Grant Program | The Therapeutic Value of Gardening for Children Note: Fill-in the registration information and then click ‘register’, you will have access to the webinar.
Marlene Sotelo, Ed.D., BCBA-D, MT-BC, Els for Autism Foundation and Amy Wagenfeld,  PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, CAPS, FAOTA, Occupational Therapy Consultant

Launch the webinar: An Architecture for Autism: the ASPECTSS™ of Autism-Friendly Spaces
Magda Mostafa, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Design, The American University in Cairo, Design Associate, Progressive Architects

Launch the webinar: Understanding Medications Used to Manage Disruptive Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jerean Casey Grau, PharmD, BCPP, MS of PsychoPharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Launch the webinar: Anxiety & Learning
Tanya Sanchez, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, FEL

Launch the webinar: Sensory Integration & Self-Regulation
Wendy Jacobo, MOT, OTR/L

Launch the webinar: Boost Your Brain and Bust Behavior; Benefits of Nutrition to Brain Behavior
Dr. Uma Naidoo

Webinar offerti in Italiano

Launch the webinar: Autism 101 in Italian
Dott. Alberto Anedda, Neuropsichatra Infantile

Launch the webinar: Behavior Basics in Italian
Dott. Luca Ferretti, M.S., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Launch the webinar: Introduzione al comportamento operante e gli effetti delle conseguenze

Dott. Luca Ferretti, M.S., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Seminarios en Español

Launch the webinar: Introducción al Autismo 
Michelle Patino, Behavior Technician

Launch the webinar: Supervision in ABA
Yulema Cruz, BCBA

Launch the webinar: Intervención en TEA Usando Tecnología Assistiva:  Tendencias, Herramientas y Experiencias
Claudia Marimón R., Educadora Diferencial

Launch the webinar: Conductas Problematicas: Cual es la Funcion y Estrategias para Manejarlas
Cecilia Alvarez-Tabío, M.S., BCBA

Launch the webinar: Intervención con juego simbólico en los TEA
Carolina Scatolon, MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist – New Heights School and Learning Services