Description

Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome: From Assessment to Treatment

12.0 CE Hours Available

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Program Description

With prevalence now estimated at 1:100, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) have become a widespread concern. This program synthesizes current research and practice on the etiology, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of ASDs. Participants will learn to distinguish diagnostic issues for various ASDs and the relationship between core neurocognitive assets and deficits to learning, social, communication, and behavioral issues that may be present from early childhood through young adulthood. This program provides a guide to evidence-based care based on current research.

Objectives

Participants will be able to describe

Diagnostic features of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Critical social and communication challenges faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Describe evidence-based interventions for treating social and communication deficits in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Reasons challenging behaviors develop
Specific causes of challenging behavior
Evidence-based interventions to address challenging behavior
Positive support procedures that will decrease the likelihood of behavioral regression
Procedural and ethical safeguards necessary for effective intervention

Topics Covered

Autism & Asperger Syndrome Basics

Core deficits
Theories of causation
Genetics
Neuropsychological assets and deficits

Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis Assessment & Treatment of Social Skills

Social skills training
Group and individual treatment

Assessment & Treatment of Communication Challenges

Skills for home and community participation
Social communication and conversation skills

Understanding Challenging Behaviors

Goals of assessment and treatment
Situations that �set the stage� for behavior

Assessment of Challenging Behaviors

Assessment of behavioral function
Identifying replacement behaviors

Treatment of Challenging Behavior Strategies for Home, Classroom, and Community

Integrating treatment planning with social and communication objectives
Functional communication training
Developing positive behavioral supports

Insuring Treatment Effectiveness

Evaluation of treatment effectiveness
Ethical issues in treatment
Wrap-up and closing comments

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CE Info

J&K Seminars, LLC is approved to sponsor continuing education by :

J&K Seminars, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. J&K Seminars maintains responsibility for our programs and contents.
Association of Social Work Boards(Approved Continuing Education Provider # 1080)
The following state boards of social work automatically accept CE credit from ASWB approved CE providers like J&K Seminars, LLC: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
J&K Seminars, LLC is a registered social worker continuing education sponsor for Illinois social workers(Lic # 159.000833)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Provider #5599
The Ohio Board of Counselors (#RCX090105) and Social Workers (#RSX090122), and Marriage and Family Therapists (RTX031102)
Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners
The Pennsylvania Department of Education(Act 48 approved CE provider for school personnel).
Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) for D&A professionals (ICRC/AODA) # 271
J&K Seminars, LLC is an AOTA (The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.) Approved Provider of Continuing Education (Provider # 5180). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
State of California - Board of Behavioral Sciences - Approved to offer CE for MFT and LCSW licensure requirements in California - PCE# 2780
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider Number BAP #758
J&K Seminars, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists Provider Number # 483
J&K Seminars, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors #1835
All programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Social Workers, Professional Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists
J&K Seminars, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
J&K Seminars, LLC is an NAADAC Approved Education Provider #757

In addition, J&K Seminars applies for and receives approval to offer continuing education for:

Contact J&K Seminars if you are a Certified Case Managers or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
J&K Seminars will pay the post-approval fee for you to obtain CCM or CRC CE credit. Feel free to email us, jk@jkseminars.com if you have questions about our CE certification

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