4th Autism Education and Awareness Forum
for Parents, Caregivers and Allies!
Presented by The Social Chase, Inc.
Title Sponsor
Note: Speakers and schedules subject to change.
Hosted by Sarah Cody
of WTNH 8 News
Join us at the Waterbury Arts Magnet School on South Elm Street (entrance 3 School Street) in Waterbury, CT for an enlightening event. This in-person forum aims to spread awareness, understanding and provide education on autism, including advocacy. Come together with experts, parents, caregivers, and individuals to learn, share experiences, and support each other.
All participants who check in will automatically be added to win a $50 Gift Certificate.
The SIX winners must be present at the end of the day.
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
Box Lunch (Maggie McFly’s) is provided only for workshop registrants.
Please note: Registration is required. No walk-ins, no children and no pets.
Free Parking and Logistics will be updated on this page.
Let’s make a difference in the autism community together!
Sponsored by Social Chase Inc, City of Waterbury, Connecticut Community Foundation, Sun, Moon & Stars, and Maggie McFly’s.
Resource Vendors
Most Speakers will also have vendor tables
The Social Chase, Inc.
Sun, Moon & Stars
Autism Speaks
Waterbury Police Department
CT Family Support Network
SPARK at Yale
Focus Center for Autism
TAFA – Torrington Area Families for Autism
CT Music Therapy
Speech Pathology Group
State of CT Autism Services
ASRC – Clifford Beers
Special Olympics
ABA Made Ez
Social Chasers Authors Chase Taylor and Jordan Lopez selling books
Speakers/Workshops
Pay it Forward Parent Panel Session – Q&A – Sharing our Journey
Moderator Sarah Cody of WTNH Channel 8 – Panelists: Stephen Pawloski, Grace Clark, Sabria Hardy, Toni Pensiero, and Emanuela Palmares
Current State of Autism in our Community – Dr. Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer – Autism Speaks
My Journey into Adulthood – Andrew Arboe – Self Advocate
Empowering Communication: Mastering Verbal Behavior for Language Development – Christina Torres
ABA Therapy – How it Can Help your Child – Casey Brophy and Jessica Gamache BCBA
Government Benefits of Special Needs Families – Michael Beloff
Lived Experience Navigating Systems – Sabria Hardy
Microbusiness – Self-Employment Brings Purpose Every Day – Darlene Borre
Ahora Que? – Adrianna Ramirez – Spanish Speaking Workshop with
Legal Panel Q&A Session with Attorneys Stephen L. Rubin, Melissa Gagne and Jeffery Forte
Focus Center for Autism Spectrum Unplugged – Self Advocates
Advocating – Julie Swanson
Navigating Challenging Behaviors – Leanne Mailman
Supporting Autism Adults in the Workplace – Julie Wolf – Yale University
Adulting: Shifting from Protecting to Empowering – Nichole Collins
Healthcare Accommodations for Autism and other Developmental Disabilities – Walt Glomb
The Therapy of Art – Bobbianne Elizabeth
Support Sponsors
