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Fact or Fiction? Myths and Misconceptions about the Educational Identification of Autism

In this special edition webinar, the IWGA addresses common myths and misconceptions about the educational identification of autism.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Early Identification of Autism

The Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) is joined by national speaker, parent, and disability advocate, Gwen Harshaw, and health equity specialist, Tiffany Huber, from the Ohio Department of Health.

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Multi-System Youth with Autism

Youth and young adults with autism frequently experience co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions, and are increasingly served by multiple systems in Ohio.

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Autism, Transition, and Employment

In honor of the 75th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the IWGA and Employment First Taskforce (EFTF) talk about autism, transition, and employment. IWGA and EFTF members are joined by autism advocate, Chloe Rothschild, who shares some of her own experience.

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Autism and Advocacy in Ohio

The Interagency Work Group on Autism is joined by self-advocate and LEND trainee, Lori Hogenkamp and Jeremy Morris, Director of the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council to talk about the importance of advocacy at the individual and system level.

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Families as Partners in State Policy

Families play a critical role in the lives of people with autism. In this webinar, the IWGA is joined by a panel of parents and state legislators to discuss how families can build relationships with elected officials, share their stories, and be effective partners in the policy-making process.

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IWG-A Town Hall

The IWGA was created to bring together different representatives from across state government to work together to improve the lives of people with autism and their families. Join us as we discuss this work and read through some of the feedback we received from the event!

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Healthy Living, Community Living

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, the IWGA and EFTF join forces. We use LifeCourse Framework to focus on two “domains” – healthy living and community living - two keys areas as autistic youth transition to adulthood. Panelists share information and resources on health care, housing, and community engagement.

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Back to School

The IWGA focused on topics such as the educational team, individualized education programs, and resolving conflicts.

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Adult Diagnosis

The IWGA focused on topics involving diagnosis in adults.

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IWGA Webinar: 2024 IWGA Goals and Priorities

Before finalizing the 2024 IWGA Goals and Priorities, the December 2023 IWGA meeting provided an opportunity for the IWGA members and the public to review the proposed goals and provide feedback.

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IWGA Webinar: Early Identification

Supporting the IWGA 2024 goals and priorities, the March 2024 IWGA meeting featured partners working on early identification and ways the IWGA can support their efforts.