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Adult Services 101: Understanding Options Virtual Workshop

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Join the American Autism Association and Anderson Center for Autism and Anderson Center Consulting for an interactive workshop about understanding options for adults with autism on October 25th at 11am EST.

During this workshop, we provide participants with a basic overview of adult services options and knowledge about the process to access services

A Q&A session will follow the panel. We recommend submitting your questions in advance when you register. You will also have the opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar. If you’re unable to attend, register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording.


Our Presenters

Kathleen Marshall, Director of Program Services

Kathleen currently serves as Director of Program Services, working closely with Anderson’s Consulting Services.  Kathleen develops trainings as part of Consultation’s Autism Supportive Programs and trains professionals, parents/caregivers and community members via in-person and online formats.  Trainings typically focus on increasing understanding of autism and other neurodiversities as well as utilizing behavior analytic interventions in school, home and community settings.  During her twenty-two year tenure with ACA, she has served as Education Specialist, Principal, Director of Education, Director of Children’s Services and Division Director of Program Services.

Kathleen is a Certified School Administrator from the College of St. Rose and holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from SUNY New Paltz. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in both elementary and special education from Marymount College. 

Kathleen is a member of Dutchess County’s Think Differently and Think Jobs committees and has worked closely with the Village of Rhinebeck’s Autism Supportive Community Committee.

Kathleen is an active fund-raising volunteer for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Tracy Schober, MPA, Senior Admissions Administrator

Tracy currently serves as the Senior Admissions Administrator. She leads the admissions department and organizes local and national outreach efforts, connecting with parents and professionals. During her ten year tenure as an ACA team member, she has served as an Admissions Administrator, Supervisor of Medicaid Service Coordination, and Senior Admissions Administrator. Tracy has developed and implemented trainings at local and national levels.

Tracy is pursuing her Doctor of Public Administration degree at Capella University, she holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Marist College, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from SUNY College at Brockport, and an Associate’s degree in Recreation Leadership from Erie Community College. She recently received a certificate as A Social Change Ambassador and induction into the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Tracy represents ACA on the Accessible Residential Opportunities Committee of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities regional offices. She is also a member of the Association of Directors of Development, Admissions, and Marketing, the Association of American University Women, the American Society for Public Administration, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the student chapter of the International/City Managers Association.


HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Anderson Center for Autism and Anderson Center Consulting

Anderson Center for Autism’s educational/residential program model is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); our treatment approach focuses on behavior analytic teaching interventions to teach individuals the skills they need to strive for independence and reach their full potential. Our professional team administers programs and supports that comprehensively address each individual's educational, emotional, and social needs in a proactive, positive manner.

Learn more about Anderson Center for Autism and Anderson Center Consulting on their website.