Bridging the Gap Transition Workshop Oklahoma City

This workshop will be held on  Wednesday March 27th .  This is a FREE program with multiple different sessions. These sessions are not the same, so please make plans to attend all sessions for a full experience.

The sessions are designed to help spark conversations and guide discussions about transition opportunities for teens and young adults on the spectrum and their families.

Location:  Auditorium at IBMC on the INTEGRIS main campus

Transition is a misunderstood word.  It’s so much more than a set of activities as you transition from school into adulthood.  Hear from people on the spectrum who have positive transition outcomes and experiences to share.  Panel members on the spectrum and service providers will give advice to others about the importance of choice, interest, support and creativity in planning great transitional outcomes.

Panelists Include:

• Local college graduate and medical school student, Sean Spellman
• Business owner and mobile app developer of Seed to Spoon, Dale Spoonemore
• Julie Lackey, Lead Learn Live, a program for college for students with developmental disabilities

Table presentations will consist of local providers who can offer materials and information about specialized transitional services in our area.

Dr. James Williams will discuss post-secondary employment and education strategies for students with disabilities. Dr. Williams is a transition consultant from Texas who is on the autism spectrum and has an amazing story and background in helping youth and young adults on the spectrum transition into post high school activities, including additional schooling and employment. This presentation will include information about current successful program models, the importance of vocational evaluation, and the findings of his dissertation which focused on understanding the relationship between successful employment outcomes and parent demographics, behaviors, and expectations.