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Autism Clinic Upcoming Live Events

Virtual training opportunities

Children’s Mercy is currently offering virtual educational opportunities for families, health care professionals and community professionals in place of our in-person educational trainings. All virtual sessions are free and you must register to attend.

If you are interested in a topic, please reserve a spot by sending an email to autism@cmh.edu. Thank you for helping us all keep safe.

Upcoming events

Autism Family (VIRTUAL) Training Series Presents:

Next Steps after an Autism Diagnosis


This training is intended for any family/caregiver that has recently received an autism diagnosis – or has a diagnosis and has not yet had an opportunity to attend.  Discussed will be the criteria for being diagnosed; evidence-based therapies that can help some of the challenges; how to connect with services –to name a few.  

When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Presenters: Sarah de Marchena, PhD, Alison Anderson, LCSW, Mary Anne Hammond, BS

Training is free and registration is required.

Register for Next Steps after an Autism Diagnosis

 

Toileting Struggles and Solutions


Toilet Training is a very important developmental milestone, and it often can be harder for children with autism. This training will:

  • Review the developmental signs for toilet training readiness
  • Identify challenges for children with ASD
  • Teach new strategies for children that have been unsuccessful with traditional training methods

When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Presenter: Jo Ann Youngblood, PhD

Training is free, registration is Required

Register for Toileting Struggles and Solutions

Preparing for Puberty and Body Changes for Youth with IDD and Autism


Preparing for Puberty & Body Changes in Youth with IDD and Autism addresses the challenges and changes that happen during puberty, the importance of sex education for individuals with special needs, and how to respond to behavioral concerns related to emerging sexuality for individuals with developmental disabilities spanning various ages and level of need.  The training is free and virtual, so please share with anyone who might benefit from this information.

When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Presenter: Kerry Prout, PhD  

Training is free, registration is Required

Register for Preparing for Puberty and Body Changes for Youth with IDD and Autism