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Working With Families With A Member On The Spectrum, Scott Browning Phd

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

This workshop is an examination of family therapy with a family when at least one member is on the spectrum. A trait scale (developed by the speaker) is utilized to assist therapists in having a clear direction to assist families in this position. Case studies will be utilized.

This program is designed to help you…

1. Provide therapy to families with a ASD member
2. Know how to utilize the ASD Trait Scale
3. Assist couples in discussing differences in their perception of their ASD member
4. Have specific interventions available after the workshop
5. Know how to incorporate all family members into treatment

Creative Approaches To Enhancing Relationships With Nonverbal Children With Asd, Lauren Gagliardi Ma, Mt-Bc, Amy R. Hunter Ma, Bc-Dmt, Lpc

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

Relating to nonverbal children can be challenging. This workshop will offer unconventional and non-threatening ways of connecting to children based upon theories of Creative Arts Therapy. These modalities are non-verbal, developmental, and playful. Participants will engage in creative experiences that can increase interpersonal awareness, empathy, reciprocity, and shared attention with nonverbal children.

This program is designed to help you… 1. Build awareness of strengths and needs of the non-verbal population 2. Build awareness of theories and goals of Creative Arts Therapies 3. Exposure to non-verbal techniques used to relate to children with ASD 4. Creative participation in non-verbal experiences

Next Steps Into Adolescence: Supporting Parents & Caretakers Through Turbulent Times, Gail Stein Lsw, Acsw, Lisa Guy Phd, James E. Connell Phd, Debra L. Dunn Esq., Eron Friedlaender Md, Mph, Caitlin Rice

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

This multimedia presentation will explore the impact of ASD on an already challenging part of development – adolescence. In particular, physical changes, brain development, co-morbid conditions (including anxiety, executive functioning difficulties, seizures, and sleep disorders), social relationships, sexuality, and transition issues will be discussed in addition to the support needs for parents.

This program is designed to help you…

1. Begin to understand the impact of adolescence on all individuals with and without an ASD diagnosis

2. Prepare for the physical, and emotional changes that can occur during this time period

3. Consider medical and emotional needs of the individual …

Compliance: E-Science Mandates And Policies, Sarah White

Lecture Series on E-Science

Data collected under federally funded research is subject to compliance rules and regulations. Policies affecting what you can and cannot do with your data, who is responsible, and what role your institution plays can vary with funding agencies and the type of data collected. This talk will address many of the compliance issues associated with research data, as well as funder mandates that you need to be aware of to ensure compliance.

Overview Of Data Management Planning Tools, Michele Reilly

Lecture Series on E-Science

These Data Management Plans are more comprehensive and complex than in the past. Libraries around the nation are trying to put together tools to help researchers write plans that conform to the new requirements. This session will look at some of these tools.