ID Early for Autism in Early Intervention 2026

This regional in-person training for Ohio Early Intervention (EI) professionals will review autism characteristics, identify resources and tools professionals can use to enhance earlier identification conversations with families, and develop ideas to support families while they wait for a diagnostic evaluation. Attendees will leave with information, ideas, and resources to put into practice right away.

These trainings are both Ohio Approved (OA) and eligible for two (2) unit hours in the areas of EI developmental specialist/supervisor and EI service coordinator/supervisor as approved by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

Who should attend?

Ohio Early Intervention professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, early childhood mental health consultants, developmental specialists, EI service coordinators, and supervisors.

Agenda

  • 1:30-2:00 Reviewing Autism early indicators and characteristics
  • 2:00-2:45 Identifying Resources and Tools for earlier identification
  • 2:45-3:15 Developing ideas and sources of support for families
  • 3:15-3:30 Wrap Up/Questions

Objectives

  1. Review the early indicators and characteristics of autism in children prior to age three.
  2. Identify resources and tools professionals can use to enhance conversations with families about concerns.
  3. Develop ideas to support families while they wait for a diagnostic evaluation.

Facilitator/Trainer

Maggie Gons, M.A, CCC-SLP, Early Childhood Professional Development Manager, Center for the Young Child, OCALI and Speech-Language Pathologist

2026 Locations, Dates & Registration

Registration will require an OCALI Pass* account to reserve an individual training slot.

Columbus

April 2, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 PM
ODOT, 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Register for April 2

Akron

April 16, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 PM
60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326, Akron-Summit Library
Register for April 16

Toledo

May 28, 2026 | 1:30-3:30 PM
Toledo Lucas Public Library, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Register for May 28

Cincinnati

June 4, 2026 | 1:30-3:30 PM
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202
Register for June 4

Chillicothe

June 5, 2026 | 1:30-3:30 PM
Ohio University, 101 University Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Register for June 5

*What is OCALI Pass?

OCALI Pass accounts are available free of charge to anyone who wishes to participate in professional development opportunities and access various tools offered through OCALI.