Understanding and Preventing Neuro-Crashes and Meltdowns

May 25

What causes a Neuro-Crash, and how can they be prevented? Why do people, on and off the autism spectrum, have meltdowns? What "signals of stress" can we recognize and react to, in order to make life easier for our loved ones? In this fascinating excerpt from a US Autism Association panel discussion featuring Raun K. Kaufman, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, Dr. Jeanne Eichler, and Dr. Theodore Henderson, all that & more is discussed. To view the full panel discussion, click here.

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Raun K. Kaufman

An international lecturer and graduate of the Ivy League’s Brown University with a degree in Biomedical Ethics, Raun K. Kaufman is the author of the book Autism Breakthrough and the co-creator of the ACT (Autism Crisis Turnaround) protocol, which pioneered the concept of the Neuro-Crash.

Jeanne Eichler, Ed.D., MOT, OTR/L, MT

Jeanne Eichler, Ed.D., MOT, OTR/L, MT is a Music Therapist (BMT), Occupational Therapist (MOT), and Educator (Ed.D.) Her private practice TEMPEAUX, LLC/OT on Campus offers customized home, school, and workplace programs and services for adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.

Theodore Henderson, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Henderson brings a unique blend of expertise in psychopharmacology, neurobiology, and an understanding of human nature to the practice of psychiatry.

Marlo Payne Thurman, Ph.D.

Holding doctoral level degrees in both School Psychology and Special Education, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman currently sits on numerous advisory boards and is the President and Chairwoman of the US Autism Association.

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