For Families, Health Professionals, Advocates and State Leaders
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting a series of webinars on autism in September and October on Zoom on Thursday evenings. Presenters will include professionals, clinicians, researchers, self-advocates, and subject matter experts in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), offering diverse perspectives on diagnosis, interventions, supports, and lived experience.
The goal is to educate families and the larger community, including medical professionals and state leaders, on how a family obtains a potential diagnosis, steps to take after an autism diagnosis, and the variety of interventions and supports that exist.
We will educate families and stakeholders on the different models that exist, including TEACCH, The Play Project, DIR/Floortime, the Denver Early Start Model, ABA, and others. We will also hear from autistic individuals and families of children and adults with autism.
Webinar Topics and Registration
Join us for one webinar or the complete three-part series. Together, these sessions will help families and professionals better understand available autism supports while giving policymakers a clearer view of the service systems, access barriers, and community resources that affect people with autism and their families.
Part 1 - Autism: Obtaining a Diagnosis and Next Steps
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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Part 2 - Introduction to Autism Models of Interventions and Supports (Session A)
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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Part 3 - Introduction to Autism Models of Interventions and Supports (Session B)
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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