May 7th Autism Conference

Parents, community partners, and school staff who work with or care for individuals in the Autistic Community are invited to attend the CAPTAIN 101 North regional conference, Autism: What Works? - Evidence-Based Tools to Support People with Autism. This event is scheduled for May 7 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM at Ukiah High School, located at 1000 Low Gap Road, Ukiah. This conference offers great resources and educational opportunities for our Autistic Community in Mendocino and our surrounding counties. A Spanish interpreter will be available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and is included in the $35 registration fee.

The CAPTAIN (California Autism Professional Training And Information Network) 101 North team is comprised of Autism Specialists from Humboldt Del Norte, Lake, and Mendocino County SELPAs (Special Education Local Plan Area) as well as support from Redwood Coast Regional Center. Each year a CAPTAIN Conference is held in one of the three counties. Mendocino County SELPA is looking forward to hosting their second conference in Mendocino County, first in-person conference in the last two years.

Patricia Schetter, CAPTAIN Project Coordinator and CEDD at the UC Davis MIND Institute is joining as a keynote speaker to speak on how the CAPTAIN network works within schools, communities, and with parents to bridge the gap between research and actual implementation, so individuals on the Autism Spectrum can access evidence-based practices.

Kristin Moore, from the Northern California Diagnostic Center will present on the current mental health crisis and accessible evidence-based practices that can be used to decrease symptoms or behaviors that arise when individuals on the spectrum are experiencing mental health challenges. Breakout sessions will be lead by the CAPTAIN 101 North team. Topics include Exercise and Wellness, Autism Across the Lifespan, Visual Supports and Functional Routines as well as more opportunities to learn from these knowledgeable professionals.

To register, visit www.mendoselpa.us, or call the Mendocino County SELPA office at (707) 467-5166. Advance registration is preferred.