Autism on Campus

• This webinar provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (signs, prevalence, and relevance).
• Learn about ASD through a few case studies about some anonymous postsecondary students with ASD along with strategies that have led to their success.
• Learn about ASD programs, supports, education and training opportunities for campus professionals.

Dori Zener is an Individual, Couple and Family Therapist at The Redpath Centre. She has been working with families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities for over ten years. As a Social Worker in the Child Development Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, she supported families following a diagnosis of ASD. There, she spearheaded the implementation of ‘Stepping Stones Triple P’, an evidence-based parenting program that increases parenting confidence and reduces challenging behaviour in children with disabilities. She has been interviewed by national media regarding the impact of diagnosis and support options for families of children with ASD and has presented at national and provincial conferences on special needs parenting, eating disorders and autism spectrum disorder.