In a much-anticipated event, and one that has been in the works for over a year, please join us to welcome Dr. Stephen Shore, Rob Bernstein, and US Autism Association's Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman as they host world-renowned speaker, author, and therapist Tony Attwood on the topic of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of autism.

“Part of the beauty of Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism is its simplicity: it evaluates and works with children in their everyday environments.” “Departing from the traditional behavioral approach to working with children with autism, Bernstein’s method seeks to understand and modify thinking processes...” Stephen Shore

Continuing into its second season, this Approaches to Autism session features Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein in an interview with Dr. Winnie Dunn on the topic of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Dunn is a Distinguished Professor of Occupational Therapy Education and an internationally recognized expert for her studies about sensory processing in everyday life.

Viewers will learn about some of the key elements of a high quality assessment and will gain an understanding about why a good assessment matters.

In this session, panelists will highlight the importance of including the arts in all areas of life for those on the autism spectrum. With a special focus on what is known about brain development for those with autism, this panel will highlight the various art forms in use therapeutically in the treatment of autism and will discuss why the arts are effective in addressing the needs of those on the autism spectrum.

This session will cover why women are missed when they can have as many autistic traits as men, and why autistic women experience so much distress. We’ll cover how to do a neurodiversity affirming diagnosis still using DSM-V-TR and whether an official diagnosis is necessary.

In another exciting and practical addition to the Approaches to Autism Series, Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein are joined by Ethan Miller to discuss how the Miller Method is being adapted by Ethan Miller within core principles of music and music therapy.

In another exciting and practical addition to the Approaches to Autism Series, Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein are joined by Ethan Miller to discuss how the Miller Method is being adapted by Ethan Miller within core principles of music and music therapy.

In this fun and exciting episode of the Approaches to Autism Series, Rob Bernstein, Stephen Shore, and Marlo Thurman will be joined by Elaine Hall, who is a pioneer in the use of the dramatic arts to enhance the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum.

In this fun and exciting episode of the Approaches to Autism Series, Rob Bernstein, Stephen Shore, and Marlo Thurman will be joined by Elaine Hall, who is a pioneer in the use of the dramatic arts to enhance the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Marcia Eckerd shares her method for diagnosing autism in women and discusses why masking, stereotypes, and traditional assessment methods all have prevented many female teens and adult women from receiving proper diagnosis.

In this session Dr. Rachelle Sheely, President and Co-Founder of RDI Connect details the core foundations and principles of the RDI method and shares her unique perspective on using poetry to build understanding and relationship between parents and their children.