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Autism's
Pinnacle Peak
Aug. 4, 2022 - Phoenix, Arizona
6:00 pm. - 8:30 pm.
Hosted at
Chateau Luxe Conference Center
Phoenix, AZ
Space is limited.
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED
$49 a person
Presented In Person!
Learning To Thrive With Autism
A NEW and INNOVATIVE approach!
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Geared For Ages 14 - Adult.
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Raise The Roof For Autism & Life Learning Adventures
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16-Week Developmental PEERS® Based Curriculum and Physical Training.
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Exchange "Screen Time" With "Real Time."
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Build Confidence | Expand Horizons
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Peer Mentoring Through Voices From The Spectrum.
An Evening With...
The Autistic Brain
Thinking Across The Spectrum
What's Working | What We Can Do Better | Innovations
"You have to stretch these kids just outside their comfort zone to help them develop. Give them choices of stretching activities!"
Thriving On The Spectrum! | Leading A Fulfilling Life | The Four A's of Autism
Sharing his life story and his first-hand observations of the Raise The Roof For Autism
Life Learning Adventures - Grand Canyon.
Program Director in Business Process Intelligence at SAP &
Autism at Work Ambassador.
Sharing his life story and his professional experience in vocational development and resulting employment of people from the neurodiversity community.
President, Mercyhurst University
Sharing the success of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst University and her vision of the future of autism in higher education.
Director of Development, Raise The Roof For Autism
Sharing the value of educational and real-life experiences as tools for success in career development & independent living.
Co-creators of Raise The Roof For Autism,
Gene Taylor & Brad McGarry.
"Life-Learning Curriculum and Adventures - Real life learning experiences designed specifically for children and adults on the autism spectrum.
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Special Guests
Students & Alumni of the
Raise The Roof For Autism Team &
A.I.M. Mercyhurst University.
Master Of Ceremony
Multiple Emmy Award
Winning Journalist & Broadcaster. Member of The Ferraro Group - Public Relations
AUTISM'S PINNACLE PEAK
LIFE - LEARING ADVENTURES - THRIVING IN THE REAL WORLD
Open To The General Public - 6:00 - 8:30pm
5:30 pm - Doors Open (Book Signing - Lobby)
6:00 pm - Dr. Kate Getz
6:15 pm - Dr. Stephen Shore & Jose Velasco
7:00 pm - Dr. Temple Grandin
8:15 pm. - Gene Taylor - Closing Remarks
Autism's
Pinnacle Peak
Life Learning Adventures Is A University Level Curriculum Created For
Autistic Students, Graduates & Employees.
Life Learning Adventures is our proprietary on- and off-campus curriculum geared for autistic junior and senior-level university students, graduates, and company employees as their lives unfold into careers and independent living.
Our 16-Week Physical & Life Skills Training culminates with a life-changing adventure!
Life Learning Adventures is a 16-week evidence-based program that incorporates PEERS® Social Skills Training with visual time management, organization, problem-solving and physical training. Participants learn essential social and executive function skills and apply them through focused activities, including the planning and preparation that ends with an active Life Learning Adventure to world-class destinations such as Grand Canyon or Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro.
EXPANDING HORIZONS - REAL WORLD APPLICATION
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Life Learning Adventures feature a world-class destination, interaction with local people and their culture, lessons in history, local traditions, art, geology, and the surrounding environment
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Life Learning Adventures feature world-class destinations, interaction with local people and their culture, lessons in history, local traditions, art, geology, and the surrounding environment.
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The Life Learning Adventure is designed to reinforce the weekly training participants have completed and to teach new life skills along the way.
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Our guided Life Learning Adventures are created to meet the needs of our participants and their families. Raise The Roof staff and seasoned local professionals lead every adventure to ensure the safety of each participant.
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Physical activity geared toward all fitness levels and ability is a cornerstone of each adventure. By the way, they are also a lot of fun!
Over the last decade, we have seen our students grow their self-confidence, interpersonal skills, and self-reliance – all while expanding their horizons beyond life on the spectrum as they know it.
Accepting Enrollment For Life Learning Adventures NOW For Classes Beginning in July 2022.
VERY LIMITED CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR 2022
Presented By
Steve & Maria James Family
The Rooney Family
Palm Beach Kennel Club
The Ferraro Group, Phoenix
Associate Sponsors
Mercyhurst University | iConquer Adventures
SEEING IS BELIEVING!
4 Minute Video From Conquer The Canyon, May 2021
In Association With A.I.M. Mercyhurst University
