Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series (YAASS):

The YAASS program is a free series dedicated to the transition of young adults with disabilities, mostly related to autism spectrum disorders. We aim to share these free quarterly series as part of our mission to fill the gaps in programming and information of young adults and adults.

This event is FREE and open to all

Sponsored and coordinated by:  Spectra Therapies + Evaluations

Join Us in October for the next free YAASS lecture with:

Jeremy Edge, LPC – Owner and Founder of Escapingthe.com

Thursday, October 20th, 2022 @ 6pm

6001 Summerside Drive, Dallas, TX – First Floor Conference Room

Previous YAASS programs :

YAASS 7: Cutting the Strings: Letting Your Child Flourish in Adulthood w/ Kendall Quarterman, JD, Director of Segue Center and Kerry Tate, MS, Director of UTD Office of Student AccessAbility – Downloadable Independent Living Quick Tip Sheet  provided by Segue Center

YAASS 6: Self-Help Strategies for Adults on the Spectrum w/ Barry Grossman, PhD, LSSP – September 23, 2021

YAASS 5: Local Transition + College Options Fair + Panel – November 14, 2019 – Downloadable Transition Program Resource Guide

YAASS 4: Autism Conversations: Understanding the Autism Spectrum Brain Style, Marilyn Monteiro, PhD – January 10, 2019

YAASS 3: Guardianships + Alternatives – Special Needs Trusts + Transition Planning, Tresi Weeks, JD – August, 23, 2018

YAASS 2: Transitioning from Home to Independent or Residential Living, Debra Caudy, MS + Lisa Deer, MS, BCBA – March 29, 2018

YAASS 1: Transition + College, Kerry Tate, MS – December 14, 2017