Theory of Mind: Therapeutic Implications for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (HS-Westby-064790)
Tracking # 20-845375
Course overview
Because individuals on the autism spectrum have Theory of Mind (ToM) deficits, they struggle with pragmatic interaction skills, organized and coherent conversations, engaging in appropriate turn-taking, and inferring what others might do, think and feel. To address their social/communication deficits clinicians must discern their ToM abilities. Join internationally renowned expert Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, as she guides you through: Current research on neural bases for emotional understanding and theory of mind Developmental stages of theory of mind from infancy through adolescence Assessment and intervention implications for ToM deficits and how to intervene with infants through school-age children Given the role of Theory of Mind (ToM) in social and academic functioning in persons with autism and the rapid increase in our understanding of the neurological and environmental factors that contribute to ToM, it is important that we recognize delays and deficits in ToM. REGISTER TODAY!
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
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Florida Office of School Psychology
School Psychologist
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: Carol Westby is a consultant for Bilingual Multicultural Services. Dr. Westby receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She is the author of numerous chapters and articles, and is published by various publishers including Jones & Bartlett and Pearson.
Non-financial: Carol Westby is the developer of the Westby Play Scale. Dr. Westby is a fellow of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association.