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Supporting adults with autism in achieving meaningful, self-directed lives requires a shift in how we design supports, structure environments, and foster communication. This conference highlights innovative approaches that promote independence, purpose, and engagement for adults with autism across diverse settings. Sessions will explore behavioral strategies for reducing reliance on verbal prompts by leveraging technology and environmental supports that build autonomy and confidence. Attendees will learn how to design individualized motivation systems and self-management systems that honor personal interests and goals, increasing persistence and satisfaction in daily activities. Recognizing that communication extends beyond traditional therapy, the conference will also address practical tools and approaches for supporting functional communication in real-world community contexts. Finally, we will examine how to guide adults with autism in discovering pathways to purpose, focusing on personal strengths, values, and meaningful life roles while examining the current literature in behavior analysis in this area. Together, these topics provide a framework for practitioners, families, and community partners to reimaging support systems that empower adults with autism to thrive with independence, connection, and fulfillment.
11:00a-11:50p
Less Verbal Prompts, More Independence: Using Technology and Environmental Supports to Increase Independence James Corrigan, MA, BCBA, LBA & Dominique Harvey, BS, HRM, QIDP
12:00p-12:50p
Creating Individualized Motivation Systems for Adults with Autism Krista Giordano, MA, BCBA, LBA, BIS & Gary Whitfield, BA, QIDP
12:50p-1:30p - BREAK
1:30p-2:20p
Communication on the Go: Addressing Communication in the Community
Jackie Libretti, MS, BCBA, LBA & Faith Padro, MA, CCC-SLP
2:30p-3:20p
Pathways to Purpose: Supporting Adults with Autism in Discovering a Meaningful Life
Nyla Baboolal-Fong, MS Ed, BCBA, LBA & Edward Infante, BA,
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