( HS Sachs 059970 2024) Autism Masterclass to Support Youth & Young Adults: Strengths-Based Social and Behavioral Interventio
Tracking # 20-1278179
Course overview
Transform your autism intervention with this Autism Spectrum Masterclass! Begin by watching autism expert, Rebecca Sachs, PhD, ABPP, and learn the most effective evidence-based social and behavioral interventions for working with the autistic clients with co-occurring conditions. Dr. Sachs makes autism easy to understand, integrating the latest research, positive support interventions, and modifications to cognitive-behavioral therapies to help you confidently work with autistic children, adolescents, and adults, as well as their families, so they can thrive with more successful and meaningful lives! Joined by Becca Lory Hector, an openly autistic professional who is a dedicated autism and neurodiversity advocate, researcher, consultant, speaker, and author, Dr. Sachs will teach you how to manage challenges related to autism information processing differences and those that arise from being an autistic individual in a neurotypical world. Through engaging case studies, demonstrations, and hands-on activities you will learn the skills necessary to: Manage emotional and behavioral reactions to anxiety and OCD Reduce meltdowns and how to intervene during dysregulation Decode ADHD and executive functioning Implement management skills to improve attention, organization and motivation Decipher symptoms of OCD vs. autism Reduce depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation Strengthen the skills needed to make/keep friends Address body and sexual awareness, exploration of self, sexual arousal Take a trauma informed approach with autistic clients Understand sensory, motor, and interoception differences and how to meet related needs Accurately interpret assessment reports to guide effective interventions Use environmental modifications for successful transitions and tasks completion
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Rebecca Sachs is the co-founder of Successful School Transitions and maintains a private practice. She receives a grant from New York State Department of Mental Health. Dr. Sachs receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Rebecca Sachs is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Associations, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the New York State Psychological Association.