Short Description:
During this one -hour webinar, we will discuss cutting edge research and evidence -based strategies that blend older and newer models of treatment for autism.

Full Description:
Strategies for Approaching the Autistic Spectrum
During this one -hour webinar, we will discuss cutting edge research and evidence- based strategies that blend older and newer models of treatment for autism. Historically, research has been focused on characteristics of Autism including psychomotor delays, attention problems, neurological insults, and sensory dysfunction. Additionally, language development is often weak in the area of pragmatics and thus, strategies to support pragmatic development will also be discussed. Programs for treating autism will be reviewed such as: Applied Behavior Analysis, which was developed in the 1960s and yet still plays a role in treatment of autistic children. Pivotal Response Training is elaborated and demonstrations of its use are described. The Denver Model is used to demonstrate cutting edge research blending older ABA strategies with newer interpersonal-pragmatic models of treatment.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:

Recognize a variety of symptoms of autism beyond those listed in the DSM IV.
Explain the nature of the autistic spectrum.
Discuss factors from the environment that trigger the response of susceptibility genes.
State the reasons why ABA and PRT support learning and growth.
Describe how the Early Start Denver Model blends behavioral and interpersonal modes of treatment.

Your Presenter:
ANITA REMIG, Ed.D., F.P.P.R., F.S.M.I., is a practicing clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and consultant with over 25 years of experience specializing in learning styles, brain-based research, and learning problem interventions. Dr. Remig is a member of the American Psychological Association. She is a “Fellow of the Prescribing Psychologist Register” (F.P.P.R.) and a “Fellow in Serious Mental Illness” (F.S.M.I.) from the Prescribing Psychologist Register. Dr. Remig also recently passed the ICCP National Examination for Psychologists in Psychopharmacology and has been awarded a certification as a Medical Psychologist from the Academy of Medical Psychology.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Case Managers, Educators, Marriage and Family
Therapists, Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Criminal Justice Personnel
(Probation Officers), Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Parents