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Autism and Aging
US Autism Association Advisory Board member Dr. Wenn Lawson, a well-respected Australian psychologist and highly knowledgeable expert on autism who is also on the autism spectrum himself, gives information about growing up with autism and mind and body awareness. Dr. Lawson discusses neurodiversity and how the brains of those on the spectrum age.
Unraveling the Challenges of Meltdowns and Neuro-Crashes in School
In this session attorney Carol Weinman shares her personal and professional insights on the topic of neuro-crashes and meltdowns in school. Within a frank and thoughtful discussion about these challenging moments, Carol offers unique perspectives and sound advice to help school personnel in both recognizing and addressing the needs of the student and the teacher in these difficult situations.
The Sensory Basis of Learning and Cognition in Autism
In this session Dr. Richard O. Williams shares his life-long passion for autism research to give foundation to a discussion about sensory differences and their connection to memory, learning, and cognition for individuals on the autism spectrum.
How Bottom-Up Therapies Can Mitigate Meltdowns and Neuro-Crashes
In this session, Dr. Rebecca Knowles shares her deep understanding about the nervous system to give viewers insight into the ways that bottom-up therapies, including listening therapy and breath awareness training, can give those who are prone to meltdown or shut-downs increased ability to control their responses.
Neuro-Crash: The Surprising Causes of Meltdowns, Anxiety, and Extreme Behaviors
What happens during a meltdown? What causes a meltdown? Can these be prevented? Raun K. Kaufman takes us on a deep dive into the causes and intensifiers of Neuro-Crashes, explaining ways to prevent them and thus to prevent some causes of some crises, anxiety, and challenging behaviors.
Neuro-Crash Panel Discussion
This panel discussion offers perspectives on the topic of neuro-crashes and meltdowns from Raun K. Kaufman, who, with his colleague Kate C. Wilde, coined the term neuro-crash; from the psychiatric and neurology perspectives of Dr. Theodore Henderson; from the sensory arousal and modulation aspects from US Autism Association President, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman; and with the insights of Dr. Jeanne Eichler, an occupational therapist.
Approaches to Autism, S2E1: Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI)
In the season opener for the Approaches to Autism continuing webinar series, Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein will be joined by Dr. Aubyn C. Stahmer and Dr. Brooke Ingersol to discuss Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI).
Dispelling the Myth of Intellectual Disability in Autism
In this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Sameer Dahar, non-vocal autism expert and advisory board member of the US Autism Association discusses his unique insights and perspectives on sensory processing, language development, and learning for diagnosed individuals who are primarily non-vocal with his colleague and friend Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman.
Voices Across the Spectrum
We bring you a 90-minute, in-depth, live online webinar featuring a panel of diagnosed individuals sharing their questions and personal insights into the topics that matter most to those who are diagnosed and to those who want to help.
Approaches to Autism, S1E1: One Non-Speaker’s Observations
US Autism Association Advisory Board members Dr. Stephen Shore, Rob Bernstein, and Dr. Wenn Lawson, together with Dr. Tasha Oswald, explore and discuss the non-speaking world of autism with renowned expert on the topic, Paul Kotler, who is himself non-vocal. With so many of our family and friends on the autism spectrum who are unable to find their voice, this panel provides deep insights into understanding those who cannot speak out loud, but have much to share.
Approaches to Autism, S1E2: Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is the most commonly recommended therapy for treating those on the autism spectrum, and with its strong research base it has been used effectively, in various forms, for over 50 years. But according to those treated, there are both positives and negatives within ABA therapy. US Autism Association Advisory Board members Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein welcome top ABA experts in the field James Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D (who is also a US Autism Association Advisory Board member) and Nicole M. Rodriguez, Ph.D., BCBA-D, as well as clinical psychologist, Dr. Marcia Eckerd.
Approaches to Autism, S1E3: Understanding RDI
Join moderator and US Autism Association Advisory Board member Theresa Wrangham with Advisory Board members Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Wenn Lawson, and Rob Bernstein as they discuss Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) for individuals on the autism spectrum. In this session, the panelists talk with Dr. Rachelle Sheely who is the co-founder of RDI. This panel will help viewers gain a deeper understanding about the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) model and its applications for individuals on the autism spectrum.
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