Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Course overview

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects 1 in 54 children in America (CDC, 2020). Although symptoms can vary in type and severity, individuals on this spectrum often struggle in social settings (e.g., communication deficits), exhibit restricted and/or repetitive behaviors or interests, and may not perform well in school, work, or other settings. Relative to the general population, individuals with ASD are also at greater risk of adverse life experiences such as being bullied, exploited, victimized, and abused (i.e., verbally, physically, or sexually) along with other forms of maltreatment. Designed for professionals, this 3-hour, view-on-demand, recorded webinar serves to highlight the consequences of adverse life experiences on individuals with ASDs. Other related topics covered include theory of mind, empathy, parenting stress, emotion regulation, behavioral regulation, internalizing psychopathology, externalizing psychopathology, substance use, and self-harm. The presenter also discusses implications for screening and intervention. At the end of this course, you will be able to (1) define autism spectrum disorder, (2) identify adverse life experiences including their consequences and red-flag indicators, (3) recognize the role of ASD in exposure to adverse life experiences, (4) list the screening and intervention implications of ASD and adverse life experiences as it relates to occupational therapy practitioners, and (5) identify cutting-edge research studies and relevant case studies. This course is targeted to introductory- to intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, and other professionals. This distance-learning, interactive format is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery. The course instructor, Jerrod Brown, PhD, is a professor, trainer, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota, since 2003. For more information on our live courses, visit our website: https://www.sensationalbrain.com/product-cagtegory/ceu/on-demand-webinars. To stay abreast of our latest live and view-on-demand course offerings, sales, and informational articles, consider subscribing to our weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3tkOSAX. Please email celeste@sensationalbrain.com with any questions.