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This class offers a comprehensive exploration of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its diverse manifestations across the continuum, with a specific emphasis on the pediatric and adolescent populations. Given the intricate nature and frequent co-morbidities associated with ASD, participants will gain invaluable insights into advanced techniques and strategies aimed at anticipating, analyzing, and resolving complex behaviors. This includes the development of effective behavior plans, implementation of self-monitoring systems, and the utilization of visual schedules as practical solutions. Additionally, this new training provides a nuanced perspective on the multifaceted challenges confronted by parents and presents opportunities for providing meaningful support.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/Meetingthe/viewMeeting the Needs of Children and Adolescents with Autism:
Understanding the Variance, Manifestation, and Strategies to Provide Tailored Supports and Services
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 5:30 PM EST
Presenter: Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
This workshop is not available for playback
This class offers a comprehensive exploration of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its diverse manifestations across the continuum, with a specific emphasis on the pediatric and adolescent populations. Given the intricate nature and frequent co-morbidities associated with ASD, participants will gain invaluable insights into advanced techniques and strategies aimed at anticipating, analyzing, and resolving complex behaviors. This includes the development of effective behavior plans, implementation of self-monitoring systems, and the utilization of visual schedules as practical solutions. Additionally, this new training provides a nuanced perspective on the multifaceted challenges confronted by parents and presents opportunities for providing meaningful support.
-Description of ASD and varying manners in its manifestation (60 minutes)
-Analyzing behavior using the ABCs (10 minutes)
-Strategies, tools, and guidelines to address behavior and teach new skills (e.g. teaching new skills / new behaviors, addressing adverse and inappropriate behavior) (20 minutes)
15 minute break
-CONTINUED: Strategies, tools, and guidelines to address behavior and teach new skills (45 minutes)
-Challenges that parents and families experience (15 minutes)
-Everyday challenges and strategies to support individuals with ASD (15 minutes)
-Video, review and summarize; Q & A (15 minutes)
(Presentation format: power point, polls, chat feature)