Saturday, December 7
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford University
Join us for the 11th annual Adult Autism/DD Conference!
Planning and support for adults with substantially disabling autism and related developmental disabilities. Topics include: legal and financial planning, public benefits, regional center services, self-determination, housing, medical and psychiatric care.
This conference is in person only.
Who should attend: Parents, caregivers, family members, and professionals.
Welcome & Introduction
Sara Kole, SFASA Board President
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Session 1: 9:15-10:30 am
Jim Huyck
In-Home Support Services
Supplemental Security Income & Social Security Disability Insurance/Childhood Disability Benefits
In-Home Support Services (IHSS) – Participants will learn the eligibility criteria for IHSS as well as how the number of IHSS authorized hours and minutes are determined. The process to apply for IHSS and how to prepare for the IHSS assessment will also be covered.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance/Childhood Disability Benefits (SSDI/CDB) – Both of these benefits from the Social Security Administration will be described and defined. Eligibility criteria as well as the application process will be explained. Also covered will be how the amount of the monthly benefit is determined.
Jim Huyck, Consultant and Advocate has over 40 years of experience working with people with disabilities, primarily those with Developmental Disabilities. He is a renowned public benefits expert who is known for his devoted advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families. He assists with accessing services from Regional Center, SSI, SSDI, MediCal, IHSS, Special Education, CCS etc.
Break
10:30–10:45 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Session 2: 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Panel – Lauren Libero, PhD
Lauren Libero PhD, the esteemed Autism Specialist who oversees the DDS Autism Services Branch and statewide programs and services associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her work leverages data and research related to autism to develop and implement statewide policy in the provision of effective, quality services and supports for individuals with autism of all ages statewide.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch break with sponsors
Afternoon Sessions
Psychopharmacology in ASD
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen, MD with Dr. Sadiya Dhanani, MD and Dr. Selma Tanovic
Dr. Nguyen is a Clinical Assistant Professor and psychiatrist at Stanford working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She will be joined by child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, Dr. Dhanani and Dr. Tanovic, to discuss medication options to treat comorbid conditions in ASD.
Genetics and ASD
Dr. Jon Bernstein, MD PhD
Dr. Bernstein is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics at Stanford. As a medical geneticist, Dr. Bernstein evaluates, manages, and provides counseling for individuals and families with genetic conditions. He will discuss genetic disorders associated with ASD and the benefits of genetic testing.
Managing Challenging Behaviors
Dr. Emily Ferguson, PhD
Dr. Ferguson is postdoctoral academic researcher and clinician at the Stanford Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Program. Her research focuses on understanding challenging behaviors in ASD individuals with high support needs. She will discuss interventions for managing self-injurious behaviors and aggression.
End of Conference
3:50 p.m.
Registration:
$85 — Whole Day – Lunch Included
$40 — Half Day – Lunch not Included
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Friends of SFASA
Goodwill Sponsors
