Bayonne Library Hosts Virtual 2023 World Autism Month Matters Summit with Dr. Kerry Magro

The Bayonne Public Library is hosting a special, virtual event in honor of World Autism Month with Dr. Kerry Magro.  The event requires registration and will be held on Friday, April 21st.

Suggested audience: Educators, therapists, self-advocates & family members

NOTE: THIS VIRTUAL EVENT IS HOSTED BY THE BAYONNE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The agenda is as follows:

11:00AM-11:15AM – welcome, introduction, setting the stage (Autism 101)

To attend the introduction and this module register now here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8QT45K_DTEGIDzDkNCSBYA

Kerry will include a short bio on his work.

Kerry will briefly discuss why this topic matters (definition of autism, prevalence #’s and the history of autism).

Spotlighting positive autistic role models

11:15-12:15PM – Module 1 – 10 Ways To Help An Autistic Person In K-12

• Discussing Individualized Education Plan best practices based on Kerry’s journey succeeding in school with a learning disability.
• How to strengthen the parent-teacher collaboration process
• How to find the right therapies (Kerry will also discussing his thoughts on Applied Behavior Analysis)
• Breaking down other key education related topics such as social skills, universal design for learning, peer mentoring and more!

12:15-12:30 – Break

12:30-1:30 Module 2 – Self-Advocate Expert Panel moderated by Dr. Kerry Magro

To attend this module register now here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rbfPhUH7R728gRTtfhPzdA

• Local self-advocates will spotlight their stories as we also help them nurture their own self-advocacy as they get to talk about their journeys.
• Each self-advocate will answer general questions already created before opening up the rest of the presentation to Q&A from fellow students and faculty

1:30-2:00 – Lunch on your own

2:00—3:00 – Module 3 – What Happens to Autistic Children When They Become Autistic Adults?

To attend this module register now here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46E2I3ewSVGd_6-qQ5yRiQ

• How to advocate for a transition IEP and best practices once you receive it.
• Breakdown of accommodations after 18 and what they may look like including but not limited to employment, guardianship housing, postsecondary.
• An overlook of special needs financial planning and its importance.

3:00-3:15 – Closing remarks

• Kerry will summarize what was discussed today and leave the rest of the time for Q&A.

Those who register, login and attend each of the three modules will receive a certificate of completion (due to the amount of registrants, personalization on certificates may not be available. If you’d like a personalization email Kerrymagro@gmail.com following the event and if time permits he’ll be glad to assist).