Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025: Full Schedule

10:35am PDT

Help Wanted: I need a job, now what do I do.

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:35am - 11:35am PDT

Room C2

Best practices from ScenicView Academy, that help Autistic students find meaningful employment.

Speakers

Scott Wood

Scenic View Academy

Scott graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Scott has worked for ScenicView since it opened, and has enjoyed seeing its growth, and seeing the students benefit from the services provided at ScenicView. He has many duties, including... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Room C2

Workplace Skills

Audience Families, Caregivers, Educators

11:40am PDT

Autism and Employment

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT

Room C1

Research suggests that only 1 in 3 adults on the Autism Spectrum are employed. Most are part time, and most are under-employed given their skills and intelligence. And yet, research also suggests that employment improves all of the core symptomologies of Autism. In a world where employment is the single biggest aspect of identity and the single biggest measure of adult success, what are the key preparations, behaviors, and techniques that can empower individuals with ASD to get and keep a job?

Speakers

Jared Stewart

Program Director, Scenic View Academy

Jared Stewart, M.Ed., BCBA, was named the 2011 Educator of the Year by the National Association of Private Special Education Centers, the 2018 Presenter of the Year by the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the 2020 Hero for Autism by the Autism Resources... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Room C1

Workplace Skills

Audience Families, Educators, Professional

Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025

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