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- [ON-DEMAND: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community-2/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this 3 hour on-demand course as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA. THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026.
- [Nurturing Neurodiversity](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/nurturing-neurodiversity/) - Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW - In this 60 minute on demand course, Ginger will highlight the importance of understanding and embracing diverse ways of expressing love and affection while increasing connection and understanding.
- [Live Events Returning in Late Summer 2026!](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/live-events-returning-in-late-summer-2026/) - Updates to our Summer and Fall 2026 schedule will be posted soon! Please email info@aepconnections.com with recommended topics or presenters.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/executive-function-skills-elementary-age-strategies-spring-2026/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-spring-2026/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **CENTRAL Time**](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-spring-2026/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Neurodiversity in the Workplace](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/) - Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW & Kimberly Smathers, MBA - In this 2 hour on demand course, Ginger and Kim will discuss best practices and practical approaches for embracing neurodiversity in any type of workplace.
- [ADHD for All: Classroom Strategies for All Learners](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/adhd-for-all-classroom-strategies-for-all-learners/) - Jillian Meinhardt, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C - In this 60 minute on demand course, Jillian will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the ADHD diagnosis and specific strategies to support ADHD learners in the classroom.
- [Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community-march-2026/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA.
- [BUNDLE: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community-nov-2025/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA.
- [Restorative Practices in the Classroom](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/restorative-practices-in-the-classroom/) - Jillian Meinhardt, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C - In this 60 minute on demand course, Jillian will address the effectiveness and application of restorative practices in the classroom.
- [From Theory to Tools: A Hands on Approach to Building Executive Function Supports](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/from-theory-to-tools-a-hands-on-approach-to-building-executive-function-supports-dec-2025/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP 1 hr on-demand content available December 4th. 4 live sessions begin on December 11th. Join us for this hybrid course of 1 hr on-demand learning paired with 4.5 hours of live interactions, as Sarah offers an executive-function-focused approach to guiding us through a hands on approach to address executive function needs of our students and clients.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/executive-function-skills-elementary-age-strategies122025/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community-november2025/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA. Also Available: Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language | Linda Murphy November 18, 2025 1:15 pm Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-november2025/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.- Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [BUNDLE: Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-2/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [ON-DEMAND: Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-nov-2025/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.- Join us for this 3 hour on demand course as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia. THIS COURSE CONTENT IS BEING RECORDED ON 11/5/2025 AND WILL BECOME AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON 11/15/2025.
- [ON-DEMAND: Understanding Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-understanding-dysgraphia-dyscalculia-and-nonverbal-learning-disabilities/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.- Join us for this 3.5 hour on demand course as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research on dysgraphia, dyscalculia and nonverbal learning disabilities.
- [ON-DEMAND - The Dyslexia Playbook: Evidence-Based Tools for Reading, Writing and Assessment](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/on-demand-the-dyslexia-playbook-evidence-based-tools-for-reading-writing-and-assessment/) - Adam Meyersieck, M.Ed. - Join us for this 3 hour on-demand course as we learn how how to support students with evidence based strategies for reading, writing and assessment.
- [Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/supporting-pda-individuals-with-declarative-language-november2025/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - *Sale price applies to first 50 registrants* Join us for this live interactive webinar as Linda discusses declarative language and how it can be used to support PDA individuals. Also Available: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance | Kelsie Bacon November 18, 2025 9:00 am Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [BUNDLE: Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-supporting-pda-individuals-with-declarative-language-nov2025/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Linda discusses declarative language and how it can be used to support PDA individuals. Also Available: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance | Kelsie Bacon November 18, 2025 9:00 am Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/supporting-pda-individuals-with-declarative-language/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Linda discusses declarative language and how it can be used to support PDA individuals. Also Available: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance | Kelsie Bacon April 8, 2025 9:00 am Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [ON-DEMAND: Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-supporting-pda-individuals-with-declarative-language/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this 2 hour on-demand course as Linda discusses declarative language and how it can be used to support PDA individuals. *THIS COURSE WILL BE RECORDED ON Nov 18th, 2025 and be AVAILABLE November 24th - Jan 24th.
- [Trauma's Impact on Meeting Children's Needs in Educational Settings: Neurodevelopmental & Neurodivergent](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-meeting-childrens-needs-in-educational-settings-neurodevelopmental-neurodivergent/) - Yvette Hyter, PH.D., CCC-SLP - On-Demand Course. Dr. Hyter will cover trauma’s impact on child’s neurodevelopmental outcomes, impact on neurodivergent children, and the implications for educators, healthcare providers, and clinicians.
- [Common Myths and Misconceptions About Autism](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/common-myths-and-misconceptions-about-autism/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - In this 90 minute on demand course, Kelsie will introduce seven common myths and misconceptions about autism, as well as counter arguments for each myth/misconception.
- [Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns, Oh My!](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/tantrums-meltdowns-and-shutdowns-oh-my/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - In this 90 minute on demand course, Kelsie will define temper tantrums and discuss the characteristics of meltdowns and shutdowns. She will explain how meltdowns and shutdowns differ from temper tantrums, and will provide strategies to support autistics experiencing a meltdown or shutdown.
- [THE IEP MEETING: Interventions to Support Trauma, Anxiety, Stress and Worry](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/the-iep-meeting-interventions-to-support-trauma-anxiety-stress-and-worry/) - Pilar Peigh, MA, CCC-SLP - In this 2 hour on demand course, Pilar will lead you through content that will help bring a trauma-informed lens to the special education meeting process
- [ON-DEMAND: The Intersection of Trauma and Neurodivergence](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-the-intersection-of-trauma-and-neurodivergence/) - Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW.- Join us for this 4 hour on demand course as Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW defines trauma and how it intersects with neurodivergent children and discusses how to implement connection strategies for neurodiverse students.
- [From Theory to Tools: A Hands on Approach to Building Executive Function Supports](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/from-theory-to-tools-a-hands-on-approach-to-building-executive-function-supports/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for this hybrid course of 1 hr on-demand learning paired with 4.5 hours of live interactions, as Sarah offers an executive-function-focused approach to guiding us through a hands on approach to address executive function needs of our students and clients.
- [ON-DEMAND: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this 3 hour on-demand course as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA.
- [Declarative Language + Co-Regulation: Positive Teaching Tools to Support Engagement and Learning with Neurodivergent Learners](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/declarative-language-co-regulation-positive-teaching-tools-to-support-engagement-and-learning-with-neurodivergent-learners/) - Linda Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP - In this 90 minute on demand course, Linda will introduce the idea of neurodiversity and related resources, The Double Empathy Problem, information processing as a multi-faceted process, and how neurodivergent learners often process information differently from neurotypical learners. Declarative Language and Co-Regulation will also be introduced.
- [The Zones of Regulation® - Basic Training](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-zones-of-regulation-basic-training/) - Leah Kuypers, MA Ed., OTR/L - Live interactive webinar. Leah will discuss foundational concepts of The Zones and will review best practices strategies to build a Zones climate.
- [Implementation in Action: Steps and Strategies for Tier 1 Zones](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/implementation-in-action-steps-and-strategies-for-tier-1-zones/) - Emily Walz, MS Ed. & Leah Kuypers, MA Ed., OTR/L - Live interactive webinar. Emily will discuss how to develop a customized Tier 1 plan and apply best practices for building a sustainable implementation. This will be followed by a 30 minute panel discussion with Emily and Leah.
- [ON-DEMAND: Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.- Join us for this 3 hour on demand course as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [ON-DEMAND: Executive Function and Study Skills](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-executive-function-and-study-skills/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this 3 hour on-demand course as Sarah discusses concrete techniques to help students manage their time and materials more effectively.
- [ON-DEMAND: Improving Organizational Skills for Physical and Digital Space](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-improving-organizational-skills-for-physical-and-digital-space/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this 3 hour on-demand course as Sarah offers an executive-function-focused approach to teaching students how to develop effective physical and digital organization habits independently.
- [ON-DEMAND: Culturally Responsive Counseling and Autism: A Cursory Review of Assessment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-culturally-responsive-counseling-and-autism-a-cursory-review-of-assessment-and-intervention-march-2025/) - Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP - Join us for this 90 minute on-demand course. Dr. Daughrity will discuss the considerations for culturally, linguistically diverse families during assessment and intervention, specific to autism and review strategies to help provide culturally responsive care.
- [ON-DEMAND: Neurodiversity in Action: Implications for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-neurodiversity-in-action-implications-for-supporting-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - 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.
- [ON-DEMAND: Echolalia, Gestalt Language and Unconventional Verbal Behavior: Guidelines for Assessment and Language Development](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-echolalia-gestalt-language-and-unconventional-verbal-behavior-guidelines-for-assessment-and-language-development/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this 3 hour on-demand course, where Dr. Prizant discusses the use and functions of echolalia and other forms of unconventional verbal behavior. This presentation will review different perspectives, definitions, and approaches to both assessment and communication and language development.
- [BUNDLE: Developing Positive Self-Esteem: How to Help Autistic Individuals Understand Themselves and Their Autism in an Empowering Way](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-developing-positive-self-esteem-how-to-help-autistic-individuals-understand-themselves-and-their-autism-in-an-empowering-way/) - Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D - Join us for this live interactive webinar as we learn how the autistic cognitive style impacts the development of a realistic and positive self-understanding.
- [ON-DEMAND: Developing Positive Self-Esteem: How to Help Autistic Individuals Understand Themselves and Their Autism in an Empowering Way](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/on-demand-developing-positive-self-esteem-how-to-help-autistic-individuals-understand-themselves-and-their-autism-in-an-empowering-way/) - Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D - *Course Available May 5-June 5, 2025* Join us for this 6 hour on-demand course as we learn how the autistic cognitive style impacts the development of a realistic and positive self-understanding.
- [Developing Positive Self-Esteem: How to Help Autistic Individuals Understand Themselves and Their Autism in an Empowering Way](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/developing-positive-self-esteem-how-to-help-autistic-individuals-understand-themselves-and-their-autism-in-an-empowering-way/) - Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D - Join us for this live interactive webinar as we learn how the autistic cognitive style impacts the development of a realistic and positive self-understanding.
- [Modern Evidence-Based Supports for Neurodivergent Learners: Are You Keeping with the Times?](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/modern-evidence-based-supports-for-neurodivergent-learners-are-you-keeping-with-the-times/) - Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L - Live interactive webinar. Kelly will discuss common emotion regulation supports, offering practical solutions to align your work with the latest evidence and neurodivergent voice.
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving-april2025/) - Ross Greene, Ph.D. - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [On-Demand: Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course)](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - *Course Available March 16-March 26, 2025* Join us for this 6 hour on-demand course as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-central-time-april2025/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [On-Demand: The Master Class: Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/the-master-class-advanced-strategies-to-develop-executive-function-skills-2/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - *Course Available March 29-April 9, 2025* Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah presents effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course by Sarah Ward.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **CENTRAL Time**](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-central-time-march2025/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [On-Demand: Facilitating Executive Function Skills with Language and Movement: A Comprehensive Guide for SLPs and OTs](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/on-demand-facilitating-executive-function-skills-with-language-and-movement-a-comprehensive-guide-for-slps-and-ots/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - *Available January 17 - February 16, 2025 only* Join us for this 3 hour on demand course as Sarah guides SLPs and OTs through evidence-based strategies that integrate executive function (EF) skills, such as working memory, situational awareness, and conditional reasoning.
- [The Master Class: Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-master-class-advanced-strategies-to-develop-executive-function-skills-central-time-march2025/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah presents effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course by Sarah Ward.
- [BUNDLE: The Intersection of Trauma and Neurodivergence](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-the-intersection-of-trauma-and-neurodivergence-april2025/) - Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW.-Join us as Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW defines trauma and how it intersects with neurodivergent children and discusses how to implement connection strategies for neurodiverse students.
- [The Intersection of Trauma and Neurodivergence](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-intersection-of-trauma-and-neurodivergence-april2025/) - Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW.-Join us as Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW defines trauma and how it intersects with neurodivergent children and discusses how to implement connection strategies for neurodiverse students.
- [BUNDLE: Neurodiversity in Action: Implications for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-neurodiversity-in-action-implications-for-supporting-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, 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.
- [Neurodiversity in Action: Implications for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/neurodiversity-in-action-implications-for-supporting-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum-april2025/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, 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.
- [BUNDLE: Understanding Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-understanding-dysgraphia-dyscalculia-and-nonverbal-learning-disabilities/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research on dysgraphia, dyscalculia and nonverbal learning disabilities.
- [Understanding Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/understanding-dysgraphia-dyscalculia-and-nonverbal-learning-disabilities/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research on dysgraphia, dyscalculia and nonverbal learning disabilities.
- [BUNDLE: Culturally Responsive Counseling and Autism: A Cursory Review of Assessment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-culturally-responsive-counseling-and-autism-a-cursory-review-of-assessment-and-intervention-march-2025/) - Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Daughrity will discuss the considerations for culturally, linguistically diverse families during assessment and intervention, specific to autism and review strategies to help provide culturally responsive care. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask questions throughout the webinar as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [Culturally Responsive Counseling and Autism: A Cursory Review of Assessment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/culturally-responsive-counseling-and-autism-a-cursory-review-of-assessment-and-intervention-live-march2025/) - Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Daughrity will discuss the considerations for culturally, linguistically diverse families during assessment and intervention, specific to autism and review strategies to help provide culturally responsive care. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask questions throughout the webinar as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [BUNDLE: Improving Organizational Skills for Physical and Digital Space](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-improving-organizational-skills-for-physical-and-digital-space/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah offers an executive-function-focused approach to teaching students how to develop effective physical and digital organization habits independently.
- [Improving Organizational Skills for Physical and Digital Space](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/improving-organizational-skills-for-physical-and-digital-space/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah offers an executive-function-focused approach to teaching students how to develop effective physical and digital organization habits independently.
- [BUNDLE: Executive Function and Study Skills](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-executive-function-and-study-skills/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses concrete techniques to help students manage their time and materials more effectively.
- [Executive Function and Study Skills](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/executive-function-and-study-skills/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses concrete techniques to help students manage their time and materials more effectively.
- [BUNDLE: Echolalia, Gestalt Language and Unconventional Verbal Behavior: Guidelines for Assessment and Language Development](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-echolalia-gestalt-language-and-unconventional-verbal-behavior-guidelines-for-assessment-and-language-development/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, where Dr. Prizant discusses the use and functions of echolalia and other forms of unconventional verbal behavior. This presentation will review different perspectives, definitions, and approaches to both assessment and communication and language development.
- [Echolalia, Gestalt Language and Unconventional Verbal Behavior: Guidelines for Assessment and Language Development](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/echolalia-gestalt-language-and-unconventional-verbal-behavior-guidelines-for-assessment-and-language-development-feb2025/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, where Dr. Prizant discusses the use and functions of echolalia and other forms of unconventional verbal behavior. This presentation will review different perspectives, definitions, and approaches to both assessment and communication and language development.
- [BUNDLE: Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-feb2025/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course)](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-pacific-time-feb2025/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [BUNDLE: Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-supporting-pda-individuals-with-declarative-language/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Linda discusses declarative language and how it can be used to support PDA individuals. Also Available: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance | Kelsie Bacon April 8, 2025 9:00 am Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [BUNDLE: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA. Also Available: Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language | Linda Murphy April 8, 2025 1:00 pm Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community-april2025/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Kelsie discusses the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA. Also Available: Supporting PDA Individuals with Declarative Language | Linda Murphy April 8, 2025 1:00 pm Central Use code AEP20% for a 20% discount when purchasing both courses
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (4/10/25 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-4-10-25-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (4/1/25 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-4-1-25-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (3/20/25 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-3-20-25-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (2/20/25 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-2-20-25-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (12/1/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-12-1-22-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (04-01-2025)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-04-01-2025/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Conflict Prevention and Resolution through IEP Meeting Facilitation](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/conflict-prevention-and-resolution-through-iep-meeting-facilitation-dec-2024/) - Cassie Velasquez M.Ed., M.D.R., & Robin O'Shea, Ph.D. - Blended, interactive course (with breakout sessions and self study learning). Learn how to effectively collaborate while preventing and managing conflict during the IEP process, ultimately ensuring that your meeting content and process stay focused on the needs of the student.
- [Unlimited Access - Large Group (up to 10 people)](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/unlimited-access/unlimited-access-large-group-up-to-10-people/) - Over 100 hours of content! Enjoy unlimited access to all live webinars and on-demand courses all focused on neurodivergent learners. Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided. Membership benefits include exclusive access to a private networking group, virtual and in-person meet-ups, book-clubs, special give-aways and additional discounts on special events. Options available for individuals or groups.
- [Unlimited Access - Small Group (up to 6 people)](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/unlimited-access/unlimited-access-small-group-up-to-6-people/) - Over 100 hours of content! Enjoy unlimited access to all live webinars and on-demand courses all focused on neurodivergent learners. Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided. Membership benefits include exclusive access to a private networking group, virtual and in-person meet-ups, book-clubs, special give-aways and additional discounts on special events. Options available for individuals or groups.
- [Unlimited Access - Individual](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/unlimited-access/unlimited-access-individual/) - Over 100 hours of content! Enjoy unlimited access to all live webinars and on-demand courses all focused on neurodivergent learners. Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided. Membership benefits include exclusive access to a private networking group, virtual and in-person meet-ups, book-clubs, special give-aways and additional discounts on special events. Options available for individuals or groups.
- [200 Hour Bundle](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/hourly-bundles/200-hour-bundle/) - In addition to membership benefits, you will have access to 200 hours of professional development (live webinar or on-demand). Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided.
- [150 Hour Bundle](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/hourly-bundles/150-hour-bundle/) - In addition to membership benefits, you will have access to 150 hours of professional development (live webinar or on-demand). Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided.
- [100 Hour Bundle](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/hourly-bundles/100-hour-bundle/) - In addition to membership benefits, you will have access to 100 hours of professional development (live webinar or on-demand). Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided.
- [60 Hour Bundle](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/hourly-bundles/60-hour-bundle/) - In addition to membership benefits, you will have access to 60 hours of professional development (live webinar or on-demand). Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided.
- [24 Hour Bundle](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/hourly-bundles/24-hour-bundle/) - In addition to membership benefits, you will have access to 24 hours of professional development (live webinar or on-demand). Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided.
- [12 Hour Bundle](https://aepconnections.com/discounted-rates/hourly-bundles/12-hour-bundle/) - In addition to membership benefits, you will have access to 12 hours of professional development (live webinar or on-demand). Certificates of attendance and accreditation hours provided.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **PACIFIC Time**](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-pacific-time-dec2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/executive-function-skills-elementary-age-strategies-december2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [The Master Class: Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills (***PACIFIC TIME***)](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-master-class-advanced-strategies-to-develop-executive-function-skills-pacific-time-december2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah presents effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course by Sarah Ward.
- [Facilitating Executive Function Skills with Language and Movement: A Comprehensive Guide for SLPs and OTs](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/facilitating-executive-function-skills-with-language-and-movement-a-comprehensive-guide-for-slps-and-ots/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah guides SLPs and OTs through evidence-based strategies that integrate executive function (EF) skills, such as working memory, situational awareness, and conditional reasoning.
- [The Intersection of Trauma and Neurodivergence](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-intersection-of-trauma-and-neurodivergence/) - Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW.-Join us as Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW defines trauma and how it intersects with neurodivergent children and discusses how to implement connection strategies for neurodiverse students.
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving-november2024/) - Ross Greene, Ph.D. - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Anxiety, Social Relationships and Processing Speed: A Guide to Understanding its Impact with Students](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/anxiety-social-relationships-and-processing-speed-a-guide-to-understanding-its-impact-with-students-dec2024/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares an overview of processing speed and its relationship to today’s quick-paced lifestyles, classroom environments, and home lives.
- [Meeting Children's Needs in Educational Settings: Neurodevelopmental & Neurodivergent](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/meeting-childrens-needs-in-educational-settings-neurodevelopmental-neurodivergent-december2024/) - Yvette Hyter, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Hyter will cover trauma’s impact on child’s neurodevelopmental outcomes, impact on neurodivergent children, and the implications for educators, healthcare providers, and clinicians.
- [BUNDLE : Meeting Children's Needs in Educational Settings: Neurodevelopmental & Neurodivergent](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-meeting-childrens-needs-in-educational-settings-neurodevelopmental-neurodivergent/) - Yvette Hyter, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Hyter will cover trauma’s impact on child’s neurodevelopmental outcomes, impact on neurodivergent children, and the implications for educators, healthcare providers, and clinicians.
- [From the Iceberg to the Volcano: Stress Related Behaviors in Autism](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/from-the-iceberg-to-the-volcano-stress-related-behaviors-in-autism-november2024/) - Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D - Join us for this live interactive webinar as we learn about the concept of absolute thinking (reduced contextual sensitivity in the predicting the world) and provide practical implications for treatment and intervention. In this full day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student or child.
- [Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-nov2024/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [Gifted and Distractible: Parenting and Teaching Twice Exceptional Learners](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/gifted-and-distractible-parenting-and-teaching-twice-exceptional-learners/) - Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D.-Join us as Julie discusses the twice exceptional profile, the 2e person’s inner experience, strategies that are immediately applicable for parents and educators, and advocacy tips necessary to encourage the adults in 2e kids’ lives to implement best practices.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (3-20-2025)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-3-20-2025/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **CENTRAL Time**](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-central-time-oct2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Exploring Demand Avoidant Behaviors, and Strategies and Supports for the Autistic Community](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-exploring-demand-avoidant-behaviors-and-strategies-and-supports-for-the-autistic-community/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Live interactive webinar. Kelsie will discuss discuss the core characteristics of PDA, what constitutes a demand, and the socially based approaches used to avoid everyday demands. This webinar will briefly touch on the history and the current criticism of PDA. Participants will leave with an understanding of the R. U. S.A.F.E acronym and helpful strategies for supporting demand-avoidant behaviors.
- [LIVE Empowering Independence: Supporting Students with Executive Function Challenges  (A Practical Strategies Seminar for Paraprofessionals)](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/empowering-independence-supporting-students-with-executive-function-challenges-a-practical-strategies-seminar-for-paraprofessionals/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah presents a practical strategies seminar for paraprofessionals who support students with executive function challenges. ON-DEMAND ONLY and BUNDLE options available. Scroll and click "MORE INFO" for additional information.
- [BUNDLE Empowering Independence: Supporting Students with Executive Function Challenges  (A Practical Strategies Seminar for Paraprofessionals)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/bundle-empowering-independence-supporting-students-with-executive-function-challenges-a-practical-strategies-seminar-for-paraprofessionals/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah presents a practical strategies seminar for paraprofessionals who support students with executive function challenges.
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions ***Pacific Time***](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-12-89-2022/) - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, SLP, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving-3/) - Ross Greene, Ph.D. - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Anxiety, Social Relationships and Processing Speed: A Guide to Understanding its Impact with Students](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/anxiety-social-relationships-and-processing-speed-a-guide-to-understanding-its-impact-with-students/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares an overview of processing speed and its relationship to today’s quick-paced lifestyles, classroom environments, and home lives.
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions/) - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - moving from power and control to collaboration and problem solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-2/) - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-3/) - Ross Greene, Ph.D. - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving-12-07-2023/) - Ross Greene, Ph.D. - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Advanced Training in Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/advanced-training-in-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving/) - Ross Greene, Ph.D. - A live-stream ZOOM webinar (with Q&A's) - Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Behavioral Issues, & More!). If you are a special education teacher, speech & language pathologist, OT, social worker, administrator, counselor, general education teacher, paraprofessional, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, nurse, or parent this conference is for you!
- [Intermediate Declarative Language & Co-Regulation Course: Troubleshooting, Case Studies and Peer Interaction](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/intermediate-declarative-language-co-regulation-course-troubleshooting-case-studies-and-peer-interaction/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda expands on declarative language and co-regulation by exploring reasons for breakdowns in the learning and engagement process and exploring how to navigate exchanges with students where we must think on our feet in the moment based on their feedback to us. Linda will discuss school-based case study examples where students have become dysregulated and are experiencing challenging behaviors. The second section of the webinar will focus on applying the tools of declarative language and co-regulation to create positive and successful peer interactions.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students (Pacific Time)](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-pacific-time-oct2024/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (04-24-2025 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-04-24-2025-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Conflict Prevention and Resolution through IEP Meeting Facilitation](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/conflict-prevention-and-resolution-through-iep-meeting-facilitation-october-2024/) - Cassie Velasquez M.Ed., M.D.R., & Robin O'Shea, Ph.D. - Blended, interactive course (with breakout sessions and self study learning). Learn how to effectively collaborate while preventing and managing conflict during the IEP process, ultimately ensuring that your meeting content and process stay focused on the needs of the student.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits - 1](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/one-concordia-professional-development-graduate-credit/) - Each Graduate Professional Development credit earned is equivalent to 15 hours of professional development.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (04-10-2025)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-04-10-2025/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Empowering Independence: Supporting Students with Executive Function Challenges  (A Practical Strategies Seminar for Paraprofessionals)](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/empowering-independence-supporting-students-with-executive-function-challenges-a-practical-strategies-seminar-for-paraprofessionals-on-demand/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us as Sarah presents a practical strategies seminar for paraprofessionals who support students with executive function challenges.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit  (Non-Degree Credit) (4-10-2025)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-4-10-2025/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (2-20-2025)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-2-20-2025/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (10-24-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-10-24-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (12-12-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-12-12-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits - 2](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/two-concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits/) - Each Graduate Professional Development credit earned is equivalent to 15 hours of professional development.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits - 3](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/three-concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits/) - Each Graduate Professional Development credit earned is equivalent to 15 hours of professional development.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (2/2/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-2-2-22-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (2/17/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-2-17-22-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
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- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (4/28/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-4-28-21-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (8/2/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-8-2-22-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (10/27/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-10-27-22-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (11/10/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-11-10-22-webinar-copy/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (10-18-2023)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-10-18-2023/) - View CourseSyllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit)(11-06-2023)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-11-06-2023/) - View CourseSyllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (12/7/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-12-07-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (11/30/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-11-30-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit)(4-16-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-4-16-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (3-19-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-3-19-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (3/14/24 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-3-14-24-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (4/8/24 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-4-8-24-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (2-27-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-2-27-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (4-2-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-4-2-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit  (Non-Degree Credit)(4/10/2024 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-4-10-2024-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit  (Non-Degree Credit) (3/1/2024 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-3-1-2024-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (11-19-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-11-19-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (11-21-2024)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-11-21-2024/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (10/17/24 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-10-17-24-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (Non-Degree Credit) (11/14/24 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/professional-learning-credits/concordia-professional-learning-credit-non-degree-credit-11-14-24-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Conflict Prevention and Resolution through IEP Meeting Facilitation](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/conflict-prevention-and-resolution-through-iep-meeting-facilitation-august/) - Cassie Velasquez M.Ed., M.D.R., & Robin O'Shea, Ph.D. - Blended, interactive course (with breakout sessions and self study learning). Learn how to effectively collaborate while preventing and managing conflict during the IEP process, ultimately ensuring that your meeting content and process stay focused on the needs of the student.
- [FROM PLAY TO PLANNING: Strategies to Share the Development of Executive Function Skills in Young Learners](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/from-play-to-planning-strategies-to-share-the-development-of-executive-function-skills-in-young-learners-august2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP -Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our young learners (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Declarative Language and Co-Regulation: Supporting Information Processing and Attunement Across Social Learning Styles](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/declarative-language-and-co-regulation-supporting-information-processing-and-attunement-across-social-learning-styles/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Linda will discuss declarative language and co-regulation and participants will learn how to teach in a way that is guiding vs. directive, and empowering to the individual vs. compliance-based. Participants will be shown many examples of what this looks like in action.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: The Graduates](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/executive-function-skills-the-graduates-august2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Sarah shares interventions to not merely compensate for but facilitate the neurological development of EF skills to ensure success at college and adulthood in time and task management; information management; attention; organization; and independent living.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/executive-function-skills-elementary-age-strategies-august2024/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP -Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Conflict Prevention and Resolution through IEP Meeting Facilitation](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/conflict-prevention-and-resolution-through-iep-meeting-facilitation-july/) - Cassie Velasquez M.Ed., M.D.R., & Robin O'Shea, Ph.D. - Blended, interactive course (with breakout sessions and self study learning). Learn how to effectively collaborate while preventing and managing conflict during the IEP process, ultimately ensuring that your meeting content and process stay focused on the needs of the student.
- [Conflict Prevention and Resolution through IEP Meeting Facilitation](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/meeting-facilitation/) - Cassie Velasquez M.Ed., M.D.R., & Robin O'Shea, Ph.D. - Blended, interactive course (with breakout sessions and self study learning). Learn how to effectively collaborate while preventing and managing conflict during the IEP process, ultimately ensuring that your meeting content and process stay focused on the needs of the student.
- [Echolalia, Gestalt Language and Unconventional Verbal Behavior: Guidelines for Assessment and Language Development](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/echolalia-gestalt-language-and-unconventional-verbal-behavior-guidelines-for-assessment-and-language-development/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, where Dr. Prizant discusses the use and functions of echolalia and other forms of unconventional verbal behavior. This presentation will review different perspectives, definitions, and approaches to both assessment and communication and language development.
- [Back to the Basics: Autism and Neurodiversity](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/back-to-the-basics-autism-and-neurodiversity/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Live interactive webinar. Kelsie will discuss the neurodiversity movement, neurodiversity-affirming language, the importance of using identity-first language, and strengths associated with being autistic, as well as review autism and intersectionality and its impacts on receiving an autism diagnosis.. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask Kelsie questions throughout the webinar as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [DECLARATIVE LANGUAGE AND CO-REGULATION: Tools for Helping Create Supportive Learning Environments](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/declarative-language-and-co-regulation-tools-for-helping-create-supportive-learning-environments/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda teaches us about a speaking style called declarative language that can be naturally used within social interactions to encourage connection and learning across areas of perspective taking, flexible thinking, problem solving and experience sharing. Participants will also learn about a teaching process called Guided Participation, which uses co-regulation to create authentic partnerships between the teacher and student, therapist and client, or caregiver and child (of any age!)
- [Introduction to Special Education](https://aepconnections.com/on-demand-courses/introduction-to-special-education/) - Pilar Peigh, MA CCC-SLP - In this 1 hour course, Pilar will provide a very broad overview of the history of special education, definitions provided through IDEA, how to find some resources and the difference between IEPs and 504 plans.
- [Culturally Responsive Counseling and Autism: A Cursory Review of Assessment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/culturally-responsive-counseling-and-autism-a-cursory-review-of-assessment-and-intervention-april/) - Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Daughrity will discuss the considerations for culturally, linguistically diverse families during assessment and intervention, specific to autism and review strategies to help provide culturally responsive care. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask questions throughout the webinar as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [Interoception, the 8th Sense: The Science of How We Each Uniquely Feel](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/interoception-the-8th-sense-the-science-of-how-we-each-uniquely-feel/) - Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L - Live interactive webinar. Kelly will provide an overview of what the latest research tells us about interoception as well as how this important sense influences our ability to recognize, understand, regulate, and/or communicate how we feel.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students (Central Time)](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-central-time/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [The Master Class: Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills (***PACIFIC TIME***)](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-master-class-advanced-strategies-to-develop-executive-function-skills-pacific-time/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah presents effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course by Sarah Ward.
- [Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/understand-dyslexia-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-april/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [Neurodiversity in Action: Implications for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/neurodiversity-in-action-implications-for-supporting-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, 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.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **CENTRAL Time**](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-central-time/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [From the Iceberg to the Volcano: Stress Related Behaviors in Autism](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/from-the-iceberg-to-the-volcano-stress-related-behaviors-in-autism/) - Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D - Join us for this live interactive webinar as we learn about the concept of absolute thinking (reduced contextual sensitivity in the predicting the world) and provide practical implications for treatment and intervention. In this full day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student or child.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **PACIFIC Time**](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-pacific-time-april/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [The "SCERTS" Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Autistic and Neurodivergent Individuals](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/the-scerts-model-a-comprehensive-educational-approach-for-autistic-and-neurodivergent-individuals/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, where Dr. Prizant will discuss an overview of The SCERTS MODEL, a comprehensive educational model for children and older individuals with ASD and related disabilities and their families. This seminar will offer up to date information for supporting persons with ASD in everyday activities, utilizing a person and family-centered approach that respects and integrates knowledge and practice from a variety of disciplines.
- [Meeting Children's Needs in Educational Settings: Neurodevelopmental & Neurodivergent](https://aepconnections.com/live-webinars/meeting-childrens-needs-in-educational-settings-neurodevelopmental-neurodivergent/) - Yvette Hyter, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Hyter will cover trauma’s impact on child’s neurodevelopmental outcomes, impact on neurodivergent children, and the implications for educators, healthcare providers, and clinicians.
- [Universal Design Daily: Supporting All Students in the Diverse Classroom](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/universal-design-daily-supporting-all-students-in-the-diverse-classroom/) - Paula Kluth, Ed.D – Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A’s). Join us as Dr. Kluth emphasizes how a UDL model can help teachers reach a wider range of students and include those learners who may previously have been excluded.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students (Pacific Time)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-pacific-time/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/executive-function-skills-elementary-age-strategies-1/) - When you sign up for 2 or more webinars with Sarah Ward, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Discount applies when courses are registered for in the same transaction. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Culturally Responsive Counseling and Autism: A Cursory Review of Assessment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/culturally-responsive-counseling-and-autism/) - Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Daughrity will discuss the considerations for culturally, linguistically diverse families during assessment and intervention, specific to autism and review strategies to help provide culturally responsive care. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask questions throughout the webinar as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students (Pacific Time)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-11-30-2023-pacific/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [Creating Positive and Successful Peer Interactions](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/creating-positive-and-successful-peer-interactions-2/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda continues in part 4 of this series! If you can only dip in for one, we'd love to have you join the one that speaks to you the most! The concepts discussed in each training build upon each other, and it would be beneficial - though not required - to attend sessions in order. In Part 4 of this series, participants will learn a framework for how to approach and think about peer interaction through this relationship-based lens using co-regulatory frameworks, hear examples of natural environment and more structured activity ideas, and ways to introduce and include our learners in competitive games so that they stay engaged and successful.
- [Declarative Language & Troubleshooting: What to Think About and/or Do When it Doesn’t Seem to Work](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/declarative-language-troubleshooting-what-to-think-about-and-or-do-when-it-doesnt-seem-to-work/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda continues in part 3 of this series! If you can only dip in for one, we'd love to have you join the one that speaks to you the most! The concepts discussed in each training build upon each other, and it would be beneficial - though not required - to attend sessions in order. In Part 3 of this series, participants will learn common reasons for breakdowns, along with tools to navigate these breakdowns in the moment.
- [Back to the Basics: Autism and Neurodiversity](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/back-to-the-basics/) - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT. - Live interactive webinar. Kelsie will discuss the neurodiversity movement, neurodiversity-affirming language, the importance of using identity-first language, and strengths associated with being autistic, as well as review autism and intersectionality and its impacts on receiving an autism diagnosis.. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask Kelsie questions throughout the webinar as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [No More Meltdowns: Managing Overwhelming Frustration and Anxiety](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/managing-overwhelming-frustration-and-anxiety/) - Jed Baker, PH.D. - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Baker discusses predictors of better outcomes, how to maximize student engagement, pitfalls of traditional disciplinary models and how to teach and generalize social skills to help increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask Dr. Baker questions throughout the day as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [Gestalt Language Development: A Natural Process](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/gestalt-language-development-a-natural-process-10-25-2023/) - Kathryn Arnold, MCD, CCC-SLP -Join us as we explore echolalia and its role in gestalt language development. We will take a look at the difference between analytic language development and gestalt language development, as well as, how to identify if a child is a gestalt language processor.
- [The Master Class: Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills (***CENTRAL TIME***)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/master-class-11-06-2023-central/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah presents effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course by Sarah Ward.
- [Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/understand-dyslexia/) - Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.-Join us as Dr. Braaten shares the most current research, as well as the brain's role in dyslexia.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (9-28-2023)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-learning-credit-9-28-2023-copy/) - View CourseSyllabus
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **CENTRAL Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundation-course-central-time-10-18-2023/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **PACIFIC Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundations-course-pacific-time-9-21-2023/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Case By Case Webinar - A Deeper Understanding of Treatment Interventions for Developing Executive Function Skills Using Case Studies (***PACIFIC TIME***)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/case-by-case-webinar-a-deeper-understanding-of-treatment-interventions-for-developing-executive-function-skills-using-case-studies-9-28-2023-pacific/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for the live interactive webinar, as Sarah brings a deeper understanding of treatment interventions for developing executive function skills using case studies. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course and/or the Master Class by Sarah Ward.
- [Creating Positive and Successful Peer Interactions](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/creating-positive-and-successful-peer-interactions/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda continues in part 4 of this series! If you can only dip in for one, we'd love to have you join the one that speaks to you the most! The concepts discussed in each training build upon each other, and it would be beneficial - though not required - to attend sessions in order. In Part 4 of this series, participants will learn a framework for how to approach and think about peer interaction through this relationship-based lens using co-regulatory frameworks, hear examples of natural environment and more structured activity ideas, and ways to introduce and include our learners in competitive games so that they stay engaged and successful.
- [Declarative Language & Troubleshooting: What to Think About and/or Do When it Doesn’t Seem to Work](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/declarative-language-troubleshooting/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda continues in part 3 of this series! If you can only dip in for one, we'd love to have you join the one that speaks to you the most! The concepts discussed in each training build upon each other, and it would be beneficial - though not required - to attend sessions in order. In Part 3 of this series, participants will learn common reasons for breakdowns, along with tools to navigate these breakdowns in the moment.
- [CO-REGULATION: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/co-regulation-creating-competence-balance-and-positive-connection-through-the-ups-and-downs-of-learning/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda continues in part 2 of this series! If you can only dip in for one, we'd love to have you join the one that speaks to you the most! In Part 2 of this series, participants will learn about a teaching process called Guided Participation, which uses co-regulation to create authentic partnerships between the teacher and student, therapist and client, or caregiver and child (of any age!).
- [CO-REGULATION: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/co-regulation-10-17-2023/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda continues in part 2 of this series! If you can only dip in for one, we'd love to have you join the one that speaks to you the most! In Part 2 of this series, participants will learn about a teaching process called Guided Participation, which uses co-regulation to create authentic partnerships between the teacher and student, therapist and client, or caregiver and child (of any age!).
- [DECLARATIVE LANGUAGE : Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Individuals with Social Learning Differences Feel Competent,  Connected and Understood](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/declarative-language-using-a-thoughtful-language-style-to-help-individuals-with-social-learning-differences-feel-competent-connected-and-understood-2/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda teaches us about a speaking style called declarative language that can be naturally used within social interactions to encourage connection and learning across areas of perspective taking, flexible thinking, problem solving and experience sharing. Participants will also learn about a teaching process called Guided Participation, which uses co-regulation to create authentic partnerships between the teacher and student, therapist and client, or caregiver and child (of any age!) ***Reminder, if you attended the course with AEP Connections on June 27th, Part 1 and Part 2 of this series will not be new information. Part 3 and Part 4 WILL BE new information and intended to take you deeper in your knowledge and understanding.***
- [DECLARATIVE LANGUAGE : Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Individuals with Social Learning Differences Feel Competent,  Connected and Understood](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/declarative-language-using-a-thoughtful-language-style-to-help-individuals-with-social-learning-differences-feel-competent-connected-and-understood/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda teaches us about a speaking style called declarative language that can be naturally used within social interactions to encourage connection and learning across areas of perspective taking, flexible thinking, problem solving and experience sharing. Participants will also learn about a teaching process called Guided Participation, which uses co-regulation to create authentic partnerships between the teacher and student, therapist and client, or caregiver and child (of any age!) ***Reminder, if you attended the course with AEP Connections on June 27th, Part 1 and Part 2 of this series will not be new information. Part 3 and Part 4 WILL BE new information and intended to take you deeper in your knowledge and understanding.***
- [PREVENTING PROBLEM BEHAVIOR: An Emotional Regulation Relationship-Based Approach](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/preventing-problem-behavior-an-emotional-regulation-relationship-based-approach-08-09-2023/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar. Practical, respectful and innovative ways to assess, prevent and support a person with problem behaviors will be discussed, and learn to design learning environments, supports and activities that enhance the ability to stay well-regulated emotionally, to maximize learning, social participation and relationships in everyday activities and routines.
- [You're Going to Love this Kid! Educating Autistic Students in the Inclusive Classroom](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/youre-going-to-love-this-kid-educating-autistic-students-in-the-inclusive-classroom/) - Paula Kluth, Ed.D – Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A’s). This session is specifically focused on rethinking – rethinking inclusion, rethinking autism, and rethinking possibilities for all students.
- [You're Going to Love this Kid! Educating Autistic Students in the Inclusive Classroom](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/youre-going-to-love-this-kid-educating-autistic-students-in-the-inclusive-classroom-august-1-2023/) - Paula Kluth, Ed.D - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). This session is specifically focused on rethinking - rethinking inclusion, rethinking autism, and rethinking possibilities for all students.
- [DECLARATIVE LANGUAGE AND CO-REGULATION: Tools for Helping Create Supportive Learning Environments](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/declarative-language-and-coregulation/) - Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us as Linda teaches us about a speaking style called declarative language that can be naturally used within social interactions to encourage connection and learning across areas of perspective taking, flexible thinking, problem solving and experience sharing. Participants will also learn about a teaching process called Guided Participation, which uses co-regulation to create authentic partnerships between the teacher and student, therapist and client, or caregiver and child (of any age!)
- [Summer Book Study](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/book-study/) - Pilar Peigh, MA CCC/SLP - Live interactive book club meeting. Pilar will lead the group through a discussion of the book, Uniquely Human, written by Dr. Barry Prizant.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: The Impact of Processing Speed](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/executive-function-skills-the-impact-of-processing-speed-08-03-2023/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP will share practical strategies to improve processing speed to increase the automaticity with which students can follow routines and directions, complete tasks, and manage complex assignments.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/executive-function-skills-elementary-age-strategies-08-10-2023/) - When you sign up for 2 or more webinars with Sarah Ward, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Discount applies when courses are registered for in the same transaction. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **PACIFIC Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundations-course-6-29-23/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Gestalt Language Development: A Natural Process](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/gestalt-language-development/) - Kathryn Arnold, MCD, CCC-SLP -Join us as we explore echolalia and its role in gestalt language development. We will take a look at the difference between analytic language development and gestalt language development, as well as, how to identify if a child is a gestalt language processor.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundation Course) **CENTRAL Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundations-course-6-22-23/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Neurodiversity in Action: Implications for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/neurodiversity-in-action-5-11-2023/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar, 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.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (9-21-2023)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-learning-credit-09-21-2023/) - View CourseSyllabus
- [You're Going to Love this Kid! Educating Autistic Students in the Inclusive Classroom](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/youre-going-to-love-this-kid-4-25-23/) - Paula Kluth, Ed.D - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). This session is specifically focused on rethinking - rethinking inclusion, rethinking autism, and rethinking possibilities for all students.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-5-15-23/) - Jessica Minahan, Ph.D., BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [PREVENTING PROBLEM BEHAVIOR: An Emotional Regulation Relationship-Based Approach](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/preventing-problem-behavior-an-emotional-regulation-relationship-based-approach/) - Barry Prizant, PH.D., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar. Practical, respectful and innovative ways to assess, prevent and support a person with problem behaviors will be discussed, and learn to design learning environments, supports and activities that enhance the ability to stay well-regulated emotionally, to maximize learning, social participation and relationships in everyday activities and routines.
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (6/29/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-learning-credit-6-29-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (6/22/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-learning-credit-6-22-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (8/9/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-learning-credit-8-9-2023-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (5/15/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-5-15-23-webinar-copy/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (4/5/2023 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-learning-credit-4-5-2023-webinar-copy/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit  (5/11/2023 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credit-5-11-2023-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Learning Credit (3/31/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-credits-3-31-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Autism And The Predictive Mind, Absolute Thinking In A Relative World: Practical Implications for Treatment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/autism-and-the-predictive-mind-3-21-23absolute-thinking-in-a-relative-world-practical-implications-for-treatment-and-intervention/) - Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D - Join us for this live interactive webinar as we learn about the concept of absolute thinking (reduced contextual sensitivity in the predicting the world) and provide practical implications for treatment and intervention. In this full day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student or child.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: The Graduates](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/the-graduates-4-28-2023/) - This course is part of a 6 course mini series. You can take as many courses as you are able. When you sign up for 2 or more, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP shares interventions to not merely compensate for but facilitate the neurological development of EF skills to ensure success at college and adulthood in time and task management; information management; attention; organization; and independent living.
- [FROM INTENTION TO IMPLEMENTATION TO COMPLETION!  Cool Tools to Truly Execute Tasks](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/from-intention-to-implementation-to-completion-5-9-2023/) - This course is part of a 6 course mini series. You can take as many courses as you are able. When you sign up for 2 or more, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical strategies and cool tools to empower adults to go from intention to action and ultimately task completion (within desired time frames and to meet deadlines!).
- [FROM NOW TO NEXT: Mastering the Art of Situational Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Future-Focused Task Execution](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/from-now-to-next-5-3-2023/) - This course is part of a 6 course mini series. You can take as many courses as you are able. When you sign up for 2 or more, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses how teach students to read the room, be situationally aware, and utilize this situational intelligence for effective task execution.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: The Impact of Processing Speed](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/impact-of-processing-speed-5-3-2023/) - This course is part of a 6 course mini series. You can take as many courses as you are able. When you sign up for 2 or more, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP shares practical strategies to improve processing speed to increase the automaticity with which students can follow routines and directions, complete tasks, and manage complex assignments.
- [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS: Elementary-age Strategies](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/elementary-age-strategies-4-20-2023/) - This course is part of a 6 course mini series. You can take as many courses as you are able. When you sign up for 2 or more, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our elementary age students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [FROM PLAY TO PLANNING: Strategies to Share the Development of Executive Function Skills in Young Learners](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/from-play-to-planning-4-19-2023/) - This course is part of a 6 course mini series. You can take as many courses as you are able. When you sign up for 2 or more, you receive a 10% discount off the total price. Join us as Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in our young learners (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues).
- [Case By Case Webinar - A Deeper Understanding of Treatment Interventions for Developing Executive Function Skills Using Case Studies](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/case-by-case-3-16-23/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for the live interactive webinar, as Sarah brings a deeper understanding of treatment interventions for developing executive function skills using case studies. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course and/or the Master Class by Sarah Ward.
- [Concordia Professional Development (Non-Degree) Graduate Credit (3/16/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-3-16-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development (Non-Degree) Graduate Credit  (2/16/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-2-16-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development (Non-Degree) Graduate Credit  (2/2/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-2-2-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development (Non-Degree) Graduate Credit  (3/21/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-3-21-23-webinar-copy-2/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Concordia Professional Development (Non-Degree) Graduate Credit  (2/23/23 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-2-23-23-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [PREPARING FOR LIFE: Managing Overwhelming Emotions and Teaching Key Life Skills](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/preparing-for-life-2-23-23/) - Jed Baker, PH.D. - Live interactive webinar. Dr. Baker discusses predictors of better outcomes, how to maximize student engagement, pitfalls of traditional disciplinary models and how to teach and generalize social skills to help increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask Dr. Baker questions throughout the day as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [The Master Class:  Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills **Pacific Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/the-master-class-advanced-strategies-to-develop-executive-function-skills/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah presents effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundations Course) **Pacific Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-fostering-independent-executive-function-skills-foundations-course-pacific-time-2-2-23/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP - Join us for this live interactive webinar as Sarah discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (12/8&9/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-12-89-22-webinar-copy/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundations Course) **Pacific Time**](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-foundations-course-2/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-2/) - Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! Fostering Independent Executive Function Skills (Foundations Course)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-foundations-course/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [The Master Class:  Advanced Strategies to Develop Executive Function Skills](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-master-class-2/) - Effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training.
- [Autism And The Predictive Mind, Absolute Thinking In A Relative World: Practical Implications for Treatment and Intervention](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/autism-and-the-predictive-mind-absolute-thinking-in-a-relative-world-10-19-22/) - Dr. Peter Vermeulen will explain the concept of absolute thinking (reduced contextual sensitivity in the predicting the world) and provide practical implications for treatment and intervention. In this full day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student or child.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (10/19/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-10-19-22-webinar-copy/) - View Course Syllabus
- [The Zones of Regulation](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/the-zones-of-regulation-2/) - Featuring the latest evolution to the Zones Framework. This webinar, Leah Kuypers, M.A. Ed., OTR/L will explore the topic of self-regulation and share the latest evolution to the Zones framework while outlining a concrete pathway approach to foster self-regulation skills.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credit (12/14/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credit-12-14-22-webinar/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students/) - Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [Concordia Professional Development Graduate Credits (12/6/22 Webinar)](https://aepconnections.com/add-ons/concordia-professional-development-graduate-credits-12-6-22-webinar-copy/) - View Course Syllabus
- [Building Social Relationships](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/building-social-relationships-2022-05-10/) - Scott Bellini, PH.D. discusses building social relationships through evidence-based social skills programming for youth with autism spectrum disorders. This is an interactive “live-stream”. You will be able to ask Dr. Bellini questions throughout the day as well as “chat” with other participants via the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! (Master Class)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-master-class-may-04-2022/) - Effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! (Foundations Course)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-foundations-course-2022-04-20/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Case By Case](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/case-by-case-2022-03-23/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP brings a deeper understanding of treatment interventions for developing executive function skills using case studies. Intended for participants that have attended the Foundations Course and/or the Master Class by Sarah Ward.
- [Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Students](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/practical-trauma-informed-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-students-2022-03-08/) - ***This event is sold out*** Registration is now open for an additional (identical) webinar with Jessica Minahan on August 2nd, 2022. Scroll down for more information. Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! (Foundations Course)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-foundations-course-2022-02-02/) - Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses practical cutting edge interventions for improving executive function skills in students (including Autism, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, Social & Behavioral Issues). In this full-day training you will learn many strategies and techniques that you can bring to your classroom or practice that you can utilize immediately with your student/child with executive functioning deficits.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! (Master Class)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-master-class-2022-02-17/) - Effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training.
- [Zones of Regulation Basic Training - Half Day Webinar](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/zones-of-regulation-basic-training-half-day-webinar/) - Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC-SLP - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's). In The Zones of Regulation basic training course participants will become acquainted with the Zone’s framework, provided background on why it is successful with learners and trained how to apply the popular curriculum.
- [Learn it Today, Use it Tomorrow! (Master Class)](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow-master-class/) - Effective interventions for improving executive function skills in children/students (with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficits, & More!). Topics covered are Executive Functioning, Organization, Situational Awareness & Successful task execution, Advanced Training.
- [The Zones of Regulation](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/the-zones-of-regulation/) - Featuring the latest evolution to the Zones Framework. This webinar, Leah Kuypers, M.A. Ed., OTR/L will explore the topic of self-regulation and share the latest evolution to the Zones framework while outlining a concrete pathway approach to foster self-regulation skills.
- [Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick](https://aepconnections.com/uncategorized/make-social-and-emotional-learning-stick/) - Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC - Live-Stream ZOOM Webinar (with Q&A's) providing practical strategies and tools to build social and emotional competence in students. Geared toward educators, therapists, and other professionals who work with individuals with social cognitive, executive functioning, communication, and emotional regulation challenges.

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