Approaches to Autism, Season 3, Episode 1: The Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism

Sep 15

Robert J. Bernstein, US Autism Association Advisory Board member, discusses his Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism with Dr. Stephen Shore and Dr. Marcia Eckerd, moderated by Dr. Marlo Thurman. The goal of this developmental cognitive approach is to help individuals be able to live in the world and connect with the people in it as themselves. Bernstein believes that whatever he does therapeutically must be on the individual’s terms; they must lead. Part of the beauty of this method is its simplicity as it works with children in their everyday environments, so it's readily accessible.

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Robert J. Bernstein, MA

Robert J. Bernstein, MA has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults on the autism spectrum. He developed his cognitive-based, developmental approach for more than thirty years with clients ranging from toddlers to older adults.

Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D.

Dr. Marcia Eckerd has been a licensed psychologist since 1985. She was appointed to serve on the CT Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council, serves on the Clinical Advisory Group of AANE and on the Board of Directors of NeuroClastic.org.

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