31 Main St
Wells River, VT 05081
802-757-2715

     Aaron Melville, JD MBA,

Attorney at Law

Saint Johnsbury, VT

802-745-1230   

REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE

Schedule:

8:30-9:30 Registration*
9:30-9:45 Welcome

Keynote Speaker VT Deputy Commissioner of Education, Rae Ann Knopf, MSW


Session I 10:00-12:00

Dori Pelz-Sherman, PhD:

Understanding Autism: Fundamentals for Professionals and Families

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, reviews diagnostic terms and categories, examines myths, and outlines assessment, advocacy, and forensic topics. This 2 hour presentation allows parents, teachers, siblings, employers or partners, and those providing care and education to the individuals with autism to build understanding and gain essential resources for further study, regardless of previous experience.  

10:45-11 a.m. (BREAK)*

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch* and Parent Panel

Session II 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Lori Christopher: Family Support Consultant, Northern VT

Transition to Adulthood for students with Special Needs










Claudia Inés Pringles, Esq: Preparing for the Future with Special
Needs Trusts'

Claudia Inés Pringles is an attorney with a practice dedicated to special
needs planning. Claudia is also an active volunteer and has a passion for
advocating for individuals with disabilities and their families. She is
currently serving as Co-Chair of the state Autism Plan Advisory Committee and she is the Membership Chair of the Vermont Autism Task Force. She is also a Developmental Disabilities Specialist at the Vermont Family Network, where she helps families navigate Developmental Services. Claudia is a parent of a daughter on the autism spectrum.

Laurie Machell: Laughter Yoga (Self Care)

1:45 to 2:00 p.m. Break*

Session III 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Lori Christopher: Transition to Adulthood for
students with Special Needs

Claudia Inés Pringles, Esq: Preparing for the Future with Special
Needs Trusts'

Phoebe Sol: Breathing Between Meltdowns
Guided Meditation (Self Care)

A gentle reminder to include regular self-care in your caregiving commitment. You will be encouraged to explore simple avenues of recharging your internal battery. Each day your responsibilities lead you to tapping into your reserves. Meditation can restore that supply.

We will:

discuss the benefits of meditation

learn different types of meditation

experience a 15-minute meditation

 
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