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(ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder: Dealing with Resistance and Aggression in the Playroom and Beyond

Autism Spectrum is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that currently impacts 1 in every 55 children born in the USA. This presentation will focus on two of the most worrisome behaviors within the disorder; resistance and aggression, while giving greater understanding of these behaviors from a neurophysiological perspective. Additionally, ‘hands on’ strategies that address these problems in the clinic, playroom, classroom and the home environment will be illustrated through clinical video footage.

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(ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder: Dealing with Resistance and Aggression in the Playroom and Beyond

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$59.99 Cost For Member: 39.99 Esther Hess, PhD

Autism Spectrum is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that currently impacts 1 in every 55 children born in the USA. This presentation will focus on two of the most worrisome behaviors within the disorder; resistance and aggression, while giving greater understanding of these behaviors from a neurophysiological perspective. Additionally, ‘hands on’ strategies that address these problems in the clinic, playroom, classroom and the home environment will be illustrated through clinical video footage.

About the Presenter

Dr. Esther Hess is a developmental psychologist and executive director of a multidisciplinary treatment facility in West Los Angeles, Center for the Developing Mind. Additionally, Dr. Hess is an author and national and international speaker on the subject of autism spectrum disorder and the impact of the disorder on the family. Dr. Hess can be contacted through the Center’s website at www.centerforthedevelopingmind.com.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. 1) Attendees will be able to explain the neurophysiological origins of resistance and aggression in the brains of persons impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  2. 2) Attendees will be able to describe the impact of aggression and resistance in persons impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as it applies to family members, teaching staff and the clinical community.
  3. 3) Attendees will be able to discuss solution based strategies that parents, teachers and professionals can do to minimize resistance and aggression in persons impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Agenda:

I: Resistance and Aggression in the Playroom, the Classroom and the Home                  60 minutes  

  1. Hour to be divided into lecture, video/clinical demonstration of lecture points and Q & A with attendees.                                                                                 

II: Resistance and Aggression Reflected in the Brain                                                             30 minutes

  1. Segment divided into active lecture with video/clinical demonstration of lecture points.  

III: The History and Therapeutic Intervention                                                                         60 minutes

  1. Segment divided into active lecture and guided discussion by Dr. Hess

IV:  Psychopharmacological Interventions                                                                               20 minutes

  1. Segment will be divided into active lecture and Q & A with attendees.

V:  Evaluation of presentation by attendees                                                                           10 minutes

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
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