Minnesota Department of Public Safety IAAI Pre-conferenceTraining: Understanding Firesetting Behavior in People with ASD or ADHDUnfortunately, IAAI has decided to cancel the conference, therefore the Minnesota Department of Public Safety IAAI Pre-conference "Training: Understanding Firesetting Behavior in People with ASD or ADHD" will also be canceling.Hopefully this class will be re-scheduled in conjunction with IAAI when they reschedule.About the TrainingThis training is an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and will outline similarities and differences between the two. The training will also:
Robyn DeCourcy, an education specialist for the Autism Society of Minnesota, will present for half of the training. She has been working with individuals on the autism spectrum for more than 12 years, and designed a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree (Liberal Arts and Autism Studies) at the University of Minnesota. Training HighlightParents of children with these disorders will answer questions and talk about how they best teach their children during a panel discussion. Why Should You Attend?Fires — whether set accidentally or set intentionally — can have devastating consequences. To reduce the occurrence of youth-set fires, we need to be aware of the complex factors that often contribute to that behavior. Evidence suggests that individuals with ASD and ADHD may be at additional risk to engage in fire-setting behavior. What You Need to KnowWhen: Tuesday, March 24 from 1-5 p.m. QuestionsContact Kathi Osmonson at 651-201-7220 or [email protected] |