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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

In this session, Dr. Jim Partington, an internationally recognized behavior analyst and member of the US Autism Association Advisory Board, provides a review of elements that need to be included when developing an intervention program to help children obtain the best outcomes.

In this eye-opening, fast-paced session, author and autism thought leader Raun K. Kaufman, who is a US Autism Association Advisory Board member, explains, in detail, how we can educate our loved ones on the spectrum and truly enable them to grow... without the pushing and the battles (which lead to meltdowns) that we so often experience.

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.

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.

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.

In this continuing series on Approaches to Autism, US Autism Association Advisory Board members Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein are joined by US Autism Association President Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman to discuss Daily Life Therapy with Deborah Donovan, one of the leaders in the field for this approach. Daily Life Therapy is a holistic approach based on the three pillars of Physical Stamina Building, Emotional Stability, and Intellectual Stimulation. This panel will help viewers gain a deeper understanding about the Daily Life Therapy model and its applications for learners on the autism spectrum.

In this continuing series that focuses on uncovering key differences as well as shared methodologies, the US Autism Association is pleased to introduce Ethan Miller and Carol Taylor, experts in the Miller Method. Ethan and Carol are joined by US Autism Association Advisory Board members Dr. Stephen Shore, Rob Bernstein, and Theresa Wrangham, moderator, who take participants into a deep-dive to better understanding the Miller Method’s usefulness in helping children on the autism spectrum.