ON-DEMAND: Neurodiversity in Action: Implications for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

$179.00

Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP – *Available April 12 – May 10, 2025 only* Join us for this on 5.5 hour demand course, where Dr. Prizant will discuss and give examples of productive and supportive ways to identify and capitalize on strengths, enhance social communication competence and confidence, support emotional regulation, build trust and empower individuals with autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. This approach is in stark contrast to “deficit-checklist” approaches designed to “fix” individuals.

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How can educators and therapists best support individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families? Our growing understanding of neurodiversity can provide guidance and direction. All human beings have uneven developmental profiles due to neurodevelopmental differences. However, for people with autism and more pronounced neurodevelopmental differences, strengths and challenges may be more pronounced, especially in areas related to social communication and emotional regulation.

Using meaningful examples, this presentation will discuss and give examples of productive and supportive ways to identify and capitalize on strengths, enhance social communication competence and confidence, support emotional regulation, build trust and empower individuals with autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. This approach is in stark contrast to “deficit-checklist” approaches designed to "fix" individuals.

Presenter will use lecture, case studies, Q&A, etc. throughout the duration of the course (some video examples may be used).

Who should attend?

The intended audience includes educators and therapists working with children and adults in Early Intervention, preschool, school and community settings, parents, social workers, psychologists and administrators. This conference is open to anyone who wishes to attend. No prerequisites are required.

This course will be available from April 12th - May 10th, 2025. Please note that each registration is for a single user. Account login and passwords are not permitted to be used by anyone other than the registered user.

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Professional Development

Speaker

Barry M. Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP

Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP is recognized as among the world’s leading authorities on autism and neurodiversity, and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches for autistic individuals and those with other neurodevelopmental conditions. He currently is the Director of Childhood Communication Services, a private practice, an Adjunct Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Rhode Island, and has fifty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He has served as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Brown University Medical School and has held a tenured Professor appointments at Emerson College, Boston. Barry has published five books, more than 140 articles and chapters, and is a co-author of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. Barry has been a two-time featured presenter (2013, 2017) at the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day in New York City, and has given close to 1000 presentations in major universities across the US and in more than 25 countries. Barry’s recent book, Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (Simon & Schuster, 2022 expanded edition) has been the best-selling book on autism since 2015, with the audiobook version narrated by Barry. It is now published in 24 languages, and was ranked by Book Authority as #1 of the “100 best books on autism of all time”. Barry also co-produces and hosts a podcast, Uniquely Human: The Podcast (www.uniquelyhuman.com) with his friend, Dave Finch, an autistic audio engineer and New York Times best-selling author.

Relevant financial relationships:
Dr. Prizant receives an honorarium for his presentation with AEP Connections. He also receives royalties for the books: Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (Simon & Schuster) and The SCERTS Model Manuals (Brookes Publishers)
Relevant nonfinancial relationships:
Adjunct Professor, University of Rhode Island (receives no compensation)
Editorial Advisory Board: Three professional journals (receives no compensation)
Advisory Boards: Spectrum Theatre Ensemble, The Miracle Project (receives no compensation)

Objectives

Participants will be able to define neurodiversity.
Participants will be able to describe a strength-based approach to education and support
Participants will be able to apply their deeper understanding of the “WHY” of “behaviors” that may appear different, and in some cases, considered to be “challenging”, especially those involving social communication.
Participants will be able to apply implications for support in the context of the family and in educational and community settings
Participants will be able to identify and apply the essential components of a neurodiversity perspective, including the importance of supporting a person’s “enthusiasms” and self-awareness, in addition to building self-esteem and positive relationships.

Schedule/Course Outline

Part 1

Historical foundations
Definitions of neurodiversity and boundaries
Passions and Enthusiasms

Part 2

Guidelines for putting neurodiversity into action
Benefits of a neurodiversity, abilities-based approach
Future considerations

Professional Development Offerings

NASP

AEP Connections is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. AEP Connections maintains responsibility for the program. NASP Approved Provider #1165. A code to access the course evaluation will be provided in segments throughout the webinar, to ensure full participation. Full attendance and a course evaluation are required a an 80% or higher is required on the post test..

ASHA CEUs

This webinar is offered for .55 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; professional area). Full attendance, 80% or higher on a post test and a course evaluation are required.

Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

NBCC

AEP Connections, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7173. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AEP Connections, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Available NBCC Clock Hours: 5.5

ASWB

AEP Connections, LLC, #1332, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 1/27/2025- 1/27/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 5.5 continuing education credits. Full attendance, a course evaluation and a passing score of 80% on the post test is required for satisfactory completion.

AOTA

AEP Connections, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID XXX. This distance learning – interactive is offered for up to .55 CEUs (5.5 contact hours). Intermediate, OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. Full attendance, a course evaluation and a passing score of 80% is required on the post test for satisfactory completion.