Michigan Autism Conference

✨ Only 1 month left to register and save for the 2024 Michigan Autism Conference! Early registration closes Friday, August 16th. Visit michiganautismconference.org to register today! ✨

✨Did you know that the NAQ, an organization for professionals who support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, established Developmental Disability Professionals Day in 2020? This day is to honor and recognize their service and contributions. ✨

The NAQ provides an avenue to connect with others, share evidence-based best practices, and serve as a resource for learning and continued education!

We're so excited to post our first ✨Workshop Spotlight!✨ Adam Hockman will be holding a workshop on "Triaging RBT Performance." Sign up at michiganautismconference.org.

✨Do you know of any caregivers of individuals diagnosed with ASD, ID, or DD who may want to attend the 2024 MAC? Our Caregiver Scholarship covers all registration fees for conference events. Don't wait apply by August 23rd to be considered!✨

✨Have a project you'd like to disseminate?✨ Submit your poster submission forms by July 28, 2024 at michiganautismconference.org/posters for a chance to present during our poster sessions!

Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Michigan Autism Conference! ❤️🤍💙 As we navigate all were experience as a country, we wish you a day of peace and rest with loved ones as we recharge for the days ahead!

🚨🚨REMINDER!🚨🚨Early registration rates end soon! Register for our 2024 conference by August 16 to save. Check out michiganautismconference.org for more information!

LAST CALL! Save $200 with early sign-up rates for vendor booths by TONIGHT! Email [email protected] if you are interested!

✨🌟⭐️Interested in being a vendor for our 2024 conference? Save $200 with early sign-up rates for vendor booths by July 1! Sign up by emailing us at [email protected]

📣Traveling for MAC 2024? Don't forget to book your room through our hotel block at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. Hurry - these rooms go quickly!

✨Great news!✨ We are excited to announce our keynote speakers for our 2024 convention! Please welcome John Austin, Sarah Lechago, Al Poling, Mandy Rispoli, Bruce Tinor, and Luchara Wallace! Register today at michiganautismconference.org to hear them in action this October!

Happy Juneteenth, MAC Community! We are honored to celebrate freedom, resilience, and progress. We hope you will join us in reflecting on our history as we work towards a more inclusive and equitable future. 🖤❤️💛💚

✨Have you heard?!✨

We're seeking posters for the 2024 MAC!!! So we're calling all researchers to share your latest projects, interventions, and data! For more information about poster guidelines, check out https://michiganautismconference.org/posters/ . We look forward to receiving your submissions!

We don't know about you, but we can't believe April has gone by so fast! With the month swiftly coming to a close, that means the last day to use Spectrum's Autism Acceptance month discount code is quickly approaching.

✨Today is the final day to use code "Autism2024"✨

Using this discount code will take an additional $10.00 off your registration order! This is the lowest registration price that will be available all year long - don't miss out!

Sign up now at michiganautismconference.org!

✨Registration is Coming!✨

Just a couple more days until we're off! Registration for the 2024 Michigan Autism Conference opens this upcoming Monday, April 15! Set your reminders now to be the first to save your spot!

If you missed the solar eclipse today, no worries! There is more brightness and brilliance to come at MAC 2024!

✨Registration is one week away! Check out our limited time promo code 'Autism2024' for $10 off. ✨

Registration is right around the corner! Even better news? In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we will be offering a discount on registration!

🎉Use code AUTISM2024 for $10 off through the month of April. Don't miss out on the lowest price of the year! 🎉

It’s no April fool’s joke - MAC is back and registration for the 2024 conference will open on April 15!

✨See you soon✨

Have you heard about the first ever Organizational Performance Improvement Conference?! Don't miss out on this amazing line-up of speakers!!!

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IOGSO is excited to be hosting our inaugural Organizational Performance Improvement Conference here at Western Michigan University!

We will have multiple presentations from some amazing professionals (Nicole Gravina, Marco T., Stevie Collini, Ph.D., Edward Blackman, Dale Gregory, Dr. John Austin) in our field with various backgrounds of expertise including continuous improvement, performance management, employee safety, and more! We are also featuring a student presentation from Karlie Hinkle along with a poster session on some research and practical experiences our students have gained.

When: Saturday, March 23rd from 9am - 6pm
Where: Fetzer Center on WMU’s campus
To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_CyuZtZ

The moment you've been eagerly awaiting has arrived! All nine videos from our conference are now available on the CVENT attendee hub for your viewing pleasure. 🍎

To start watching, go to the CVENT attendee hub then click the "Schedule" tab and select "On Demand" from the drop-down to see all available sessions. All videos will be available until Friday, November 17!

BCBAs Kristyn Parker, Amanda Prater, Rita Parham, and Lindsay Muncey represented our ABA program well at the annual Michigan Autism Conference in Kalamazoo - and got to hang out with MAC's mascot, Spectrum ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

The annual conference provides information and training on evidence-based practice to parents and professionals. The aim is to increase functional skill development and decrease behavioral excesses to ensure people with autism can live enriched, high-quality lives.

Meet the Different Roads authors speaking at the Michigan Autism Conference !

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Save 20% when you support our authors! Explore popular and effective titles for assessment, data tracking, and parent support:

📘EESA: Early Echoic Skills Assessment and Program Planner | Barbara Esch
📗The Self & Match System and Digital Resources | Jamie Salter & Katie Croce
📙Essential For Living Books | Patrick McGreevy
📕Autism Partnership Titles: Work in Progress, Crafting Connections, The Clinician's Toolbox, and more | John McEachin
📘Responsible and Responsive Parenting: Between Now and Dreams | Shahla Ala'i-Rosales

Who is heading to Autism Conference?! Make sure you stop by the North Arrow booth to grab some swag and say hello! We wish you an enjoyable and insightful MAC 2023! 🤠

Interested in learning more about this conference? Check out their website for all things MAC: https://michiganautismconference.org/

We can't believe it, but MAC 2023 is officially here! 🍎✨🍁 If you are attending this year's event, please be sure to check your email for more information about checking in, virtual attendance, parking, our conference app, CEUs, WIFI, restrooms, and our kickoff event. We can't wait to see you all soon!

A special thank you to more of our amazing sponsors supporting the 2023 conference!

Our 🤍 diamond level sponsors 🤍 include Metroehs Pediatric Therapy, Heartland Center For Autism, Sparks Behavioral Services LLC., Lighthouse Autism Center, Autism Alliance of Michigan, Positive Behavior Supports Corp., and Raven Health.

Our 💛 gold level sponsors 💛 include Hope Network Center for Autism, Total Spectrum, Genesee Health System, and Michigan Transition To Independence.

Don't forget to RSVP to our FREE kickoff event this year on Wednesday, October 11. This year's topic will be a "Discussion on the State of Services to Address Severe Challenging Behavior in Michigan." Refreshments will be provided from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the event will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. We hope to see you there! 🍎🌟

We wanted to personally thank our amazing platinum sponsor Autism! This year's 2023 Michigan Autism Conference would not be the same without your support.✨🍎💙 Learn more about Centria Autism at their website: www.centriahealthcare.com/autism.